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BRITAIN and IRELAND IN DEPTH (GT2012)

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Tour Length: 25 Days
Countries Visited: England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales
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Tour Code: GT-2012
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Title
Britain & Ireland in Depth

Vacation Overview
This vacation offers our most complete view of the British Isles. In England, enjoy visits to London, Canterbury, the seaside resort of Brighton, mysterious Stonehenge, Salisbury, historic Plymouth, Land’s End, St. Ives, and the Roman Baths. Stop in the Welsh capital of Cardiff and travel across South Wales, then take a ferry to the “Emerald Isle.” Visits include Waterford, Blarney, Killarney, the Ring of Kerry, Limerick, the Cliffs of Moher, Knock, Belleek, Giant’s Causeway, Belfast, and Dublin. Return across the Irish Sea and through North Wales to Liverpool in England. North through the Lake District to Scotland, with highlights that include Gretna Green, Glasgow, the “Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond, the Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, Inverewe Garden, Inverness, pretty Braemar, St. Andrews, the Scottish capital of Edinburgh, and fairytale Floors Castle. Back in England, explore medieval York, Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, and Blenheim Palace on your way back to London.

 

Hotels


LONDON
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (SF),

BRIGHTON
Hilton Metropole (SF),

PLYMOUTH
Holiday Inn (SF),

NEWPORT
Hilton (F),

WATERFORD
Granville (F),

KILLARNEY
Scotts (F),

LIMERICK
Clarion (SF),

SLIGO
Radisson Blu (SF),

BELFAST
Stormont (SF),

DUBLIN
Hilton City (SF),

LIVERPOOL
Novotel (F),

GLASGOW
The Westerwood (SF) at Cumbernauld,

INVERNESS
Columba (F),

EDINBURGH
Mercure Edinburgh Princess Street (F),

YORK
Mercure York Fairfield Manor (F),

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
Holiday Inn (SF)

Meals
Full English breakfast (B); 10 three-course dinners (D) with choice of menus, including a welcome dinner in Brighton

 
Day 1:
Arrive in London, England. Uniformed Globus hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.

Day 2:
London. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes: the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Visit ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL and see the Changing of the Guard, if held. (B)

Day 3:
London-Canterbury-Brighton. Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and depart London at 8 am. Visit CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL, and in Brighton, tour the exotic ROYAL PAVILION. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel. (B,D)

Day 4:
Brighton-Stonehenge-Salisbury-Plymouth. This morning, visit prehistoric STONEHENGE before taking a stroll in Salisbury with its vast cathedral. Continue on to Widecombe-in-the-Moor in Dartmoor National Park. Upon arrival in Plymouth, hear about Sir Francis Drake and see the Mayflower Steps, where the Pilgrim Fathers embarked in 1620. (B)

Day 5:
Plymouth. Cornwall Excursion. Head through Daphne du Maurier’s Cornwall to St. Michael’s Mount, rising boldly out of the sea, take your photos at Land’s End, then explore the popular seaside resort of St. Ives. (B, D)

Day 6:
Plymouth-Bath-Newport, Wales. At Glastonbury, hear about King Arthur, and in Bath, see the amazing excavations of the ROMAN BATHS. Overnight is in Newport. Why not join tonight’s optional to Cardiff Castle for an evening of Welsh entertainment and dinner? (B)

Day 7:
Newport-Cardiff-Waterford, Ireland. A morning orientation drive in Cardiff features the castle, Cathays Park, and the stately civic buildings. Then, cross St. George’s Channel to Rosslare in Ireland and proceed to Waterford, a stronghold founded by the Danish Vikings in 853. (B,D)

Day 8:
Waterford-Blarney-Killarney. In Blarney, renowned for its magical Kissing Stone, there is time to walk up to the castle and to shop for traditional Irish handicrafts before continuing to Killarney, your Kerry base for the next three nights. (B,D)

Day 9:
At Leisure in Killarney. A full day to relax or join our optional excursion that includes a horse-drawn jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park to Ross Castle, a boat ride to Innisfallen Abbey and across the lakes for a visit to Muckross House, returning to your hotel mid-afternoon. (B)

Day 10:
Killarney. Ring of Kerry Excursion. Follow the road known as the RING OF KERRY for a 100-mile panoramic drive. Take your photos of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View. Later, join an entertaining optional evening in Tralee with dinner and tickets for the National Folk Theatre. (B)

Day 11:
Killarney-Dingle Peninsula-Adare-Limerick. Breathtaking scenery on Dingle Peninsula. At the BLASKET ISLANDS CENTRE, learn about the way of life on the remote islands evacuated by its inhabitants in 1953. Via quaint Adare, head for the city of Limerick. Tonight’s optional recommendation: a medieval banquet. (B)

Day 12:
Limerick-Cliffs of Moher-Sligo. Motor to the spectacular CLIFFS OF MOHER, rising 668 feet above the Atlantic. Via the limestone plateau of The Burren and Galway, reach Knock, a village that attracts pilgrims from all over the world. Then, spend the night in Sligo. (B,D)

Day 13:
Sligo-Belleek, Northern Ireland-Giant's Causeway-Belfast. A fascinating day: the grave of W.B. Yeats in Drumcliff; BELLEEK POTTERY; Derry, one of the finest examples of a walled city; then awe-inspiring GIANT’S CAUSEWAY. Overnight in Belfast. (B,D)

Day 14:
Belfast-Downpatrick-Dublin, Ireland. This morning’s highlights are a “living history” orientation drive with a Local Guide and a visit to the fascinating, brand-new TITANIC EXHIBITION. Learn all about the building of the largest passenger steamship, its maiden voyage, and the tragic night of April 14, 1912. Then, travel to Downpatrick and visit the inspiring SAINT PATRICK CENTRE before you drive back again into the Republic. Why not join an optional cabaret evening with dinner, followed by dance, song, and laughter. (B)

Day 15:
Dublin. Your orientation drive includes statue-lined O’Connell Street and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Then, visit TRINITY COLLEGE with the famous Book of Kells. Top the day with an optional dinner evening at the Guinness Storehouse. (B)

Day 16:
Dublin-Liverpool, England. Back across the Irish Sea and a scenic drive through Snowdonia National Park, over spectacular Llanberis Pass, and via pretty Betws-y-Coed to Liverpool. (B)

Day 17:
Liverpool-Lake District-Glasgow, Scotland. Start the day with a guided tour of the award-winning BEATLES STORY, an atmospheric journey into the life, times, culture, and music of the “Fab Four.” Overnight is near Glasgow. (B,D)

Day 18:
Glasgow-Fort William-Isle of Skye-INverness. Follow the “Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond, and at Mallaig, board your FERRY for the crossing to the Isle of Skye. Visit the MUSEUM OF THE ISLES, then return to the mainland and trace the shores of Loch Ness on the way to Inverness. (B,D)

Day 19:
Inverness. Highlands Excursion. Further into the remote Highlands for a day of spectacular Scottish scenery. Trace the shores of Loch Maree to fascinating INVEREWE GARDEN, with its subtropical plants encouraged by the warm Gulf Stream. Then, drive back to Inverness along Loch Glascarnoch. (B)

Day 20:
Inverness-Braemar-St. Andrews-Edinburgh. Main features today: the battlefield of Culloden Moor, Braemar, St. Andrews, and the Forth Road Bridge to Edinburgh. For July 15 through August 5 departures, tickets are included for tonight’s performance of the world-renowned MILITARY TATTOO. (B)

Day 21:
Edinburgh. Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-year-old “New Town” as well as the “Old Town.” Visit EDINBURGH CASTLE and then explore HOLYROOD PALACE (except when the Queen is in residence). Later, a unique optional experience: board the former Royal Yacht Britannia, and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (B)

Day 22:
Edinburgh-York, England. This morning, visit FLOORS CASTLE, and later, pass the house of Mary, Queen of Scots. See a section of Hadrian’s Wall, and in York, England’s most complete medieval city, follow your Tour Director through a maze of quaint streets, including the narrow Shambles. (B,D)

Day 23:
York-Coventry-Stratford-Upon-Avon. In Coventry, view the splendid modern cathedral, and in Stratford-upon-Avon, take your pictures of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and visit SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHPLACE. (B,D)

Day 24:
Stratford-Upon-Avon-London. A final highlight: enjoy a guided tour of magnificent BLENHEIM PALACE, birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, then explore the landscaped parkland. Return to London around 3:30 pm. (B)

Day 25:
London. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

 

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City Highlights


London
Guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral & see the Changing of the Guard, if held

Canterbury
Visit the cathedral

Brighton
Royal Pavilion tour; welcome dinner

Stonehenge
Visit the prehistoric monument

Cornwall
Take pictures of St. Michael’s Mount, visit Land’s End & St. Ives

Bath
Visit the Roman relics

Cardiff
Orientation drive

Fishguard-Rosslare
Cross St. George’s Channel by ferry

Ring of Kerry
Scenic peninsula drive

Dingle Peninsula
Visit the Blasket Islands Centre

Adare
Admire the thatched cottages

Cliffs of Moher
Savor the spectacular views

Drumcliff
Visit W.B. Yeats’ grave

Belleek
Guided tour of the pottery

County Antrim
Visit Giant’s Causeway

Belfast
Guided “Living History” tour, visit the Titanic Exhibition

Downpatrick
Visit the Saint Patrick Centre

Dublin
Orientation drive, visit Trinity College

Dublin–Holyhead
Cross the Irish Sea by ferry

Liverpool
Guided tour of the Beatles Story

Mallaig–Armadale
Cross the Sound of Sleat by ferry

Isle of Skye
Visit the Museum of the Isles at the Clan Donald Centre

Inverewe
Visit the subtropical garden

Edinburgh
Guided sightseeing, visit Edinburgh Castle & Holyrood Palace

Floors
Visit the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe’s castle

York
Walking tour

Stratford-Upon-Avon
Take pictures of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, visit Shakespeare’s birthplace

Blenheim
Guided tour of the palaceNote:Edinburgh Military Tattoo ticket included for departures July 15 through August 5

 

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Price Details US
Dates and prices do not include international air travel. When planning your trip, allow one extra day before tour date for travel between the USA and Europe.Prices based on double room occupancy.Single room supplement: $1120Triple room reduction per person: $106Extra nights per person in London:April: in single room $152, in twin room $87, in triple room $82May-October: in single room $244, in twin room $151, in triple room $143July 27 to August 12: in single room $370, in twin room $230, in triple room $220Note:Edinburgh Military Tattoo ticket included for departures July 15 through August 5

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Terms & Conditions: Book a 2012 Globus Europe air-inclusive vacation to receive $125 off the air price per person. Must be booked, under deposit and discount applied between February 29 and May 22, 2012 for travel between April 2 and October 25, 2012. Offer not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club Repeat Traveler benefit. Applies to new 2012 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Total air price includes all government-imposed taxes and fees applicable at the time of booking. Your air quote will include all air taxes, surcharges and fees applicable for your itinerary at the time of booking. For return travel from some countries, international travelers are required to pay entry and/or exit fees at the airport. These fees will be collected by the local government and are payable by the traveler at time of travel. Air price, air tax and security fees are non-commissionable. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply. For the most current airline-imposed baggage fees, please check the following website, www.iflybags.com. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

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Admire herds of elephant as they thunder across the savannah grasslands, see a pride of lions lounging in the sun, and witness the free spirit of the birds flying overhead.

Highlights on this tour include Tarangire National Park, with the greatest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti ecosystem. With its permanent water source, it's a great place to see elephant, eland, zebra, Cape buffalo, wildebeest, and more. Lake Manyara National Park is home to the world's largest concentration of baboons and over 400 species of birds. Also visit Serengeti National Park, Tanzania's largest park and home to the "Big 5"—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. Ngorongoro Crater, which is technically a caldera, offers you the best possibility of seeing the rare black rhinoceros.

This trip offers you not only amazing opportunities to see wildlife, it also gives you a chance to get an insight into the local culture. Visit a local Maasai village to learn about this semi-nomadic tribe. Also, visit Olduvai Gorge, where remains of hominids and fossilized hominid footprints were discovered—providing new facts into human evolution.

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Young Traveler Discounts

     

 

With Globus, travel is definitely a family affair. Young travelers ages 8-17 receive a 10% discount on the land-only portion of their Globus vacation.

10% off Young Traveler discount based on the full land-only cost of the tour. Does not apply to Avalon Waterways. To receive the Young Traveler discount, the age of the traveler must qualify at commencement of services. Discount is applicable to any accommodation. On Monograms, children of all ages are welcome.


Discount for Repeat Travelers

     

 

Journeys Club members can save 5% on any 2012 Globus vacation. This is on top of other great member benefits, including exclusive deal alerts throughout the year, unique travel accessories, and special partner discounts and benefits. 

Must be a Journeys Club member at the time of booking to receive 5% discount on the land-only portion of Globus, Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways core tour, package or cruise, not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes/fees, tips and supplements. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between August 10, 2011 and December 31, 2012 for travel commencing by December 31, 2012. Must have traveled within the last five years of your booking date to receive discount. Journeys Club discount is not available retroactively. Applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


Second Tour Discount

     

 

It pays to travel more often! Book two Globus vacations traveling in the same year and receive 5% off the land portion of your second tour. And if you take three tours, you save 5% on each of your next two.

Discount on the land-only portion of core tour, not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes/fees, tips and supplements. Does not apply to Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways. Multiple tours must travel within the same calendar year and must be booked at the same time. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between August 10, 2011 and December 31, 2012. Discount is calculated off the least expensive tour. Not combinable with any other offer or discount. Offer reliant on space availability, and applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


Book Early & Save

     

 

With Globus, planning ahead pays off. Book your 2012 Globus vacation and pay in full 9 months or more prior to your departure and save 10% off the land-only portion of your tour.

Requires payment of per person non-refundable deposit at the time of booking and full payment a minimum of 9 months prior to 2012 departure date. Discount based on land-only portion of core tour, not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes/fees, tips and supplements. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between August 10, 2011 and March 31, 2012. Does not apply to Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways. Not combinable with any other offer or discount other than the Journeys Club repeat traveler benefit. Offer reliant on space availability and applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


Triple Room Reduction

     

 

You can also save when three people travel together and share accommodations. Refer to the itinerary pages for the specific reduction per tour.

Triple room reduction available on most Globus tours, but check tour itinerary pages for availability and reduction amounts. Also applies to most Cosmos Tours and Monograms packages—check tour/package dates and prices for details. Does not apply to Avalon Waterways.


Big Savings for Small Groups

    

 

Traveling with family and friends has always been rewarding, and now the rewards can really pile up. Small groups of 5, 6, or 7 can save 5% per person off the land-only portion of Globus vacations.

And don't forget: in groups of 8 to 15, one person travels at half-price; in a group of 16+, one person travels free. So, bring others along and multiply the fun—and the savings!

Traveling party of 5, 6 or 7 must travel from same origination point and must be advised at the time of booking. Discount on the land-only portion of core tour, not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes/fees, tips and supplements. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between August 10, 2011 and December 31, 2012, for travel commencing by December 31, 2012. Does not apply to Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways. Not combinable with any other offer or discount other than the Journeys Club repeat traveler benefit. Not combinable with other group allowances. Travelers already traveling at a discount, such as children, do not count toward the party total. Offer reliant on space availability, and applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


 

Avoid the Single Room Supplement

    

 

We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!

 

 

 
 
 
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