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Globus Essential Britain & Ireland with Paris(GBE)

13 Day Tour from London to Paris 
Don’t think you can see the top sights of Britain and Ireland in 10 days? Sharpen your pencils to cross off your bucket-list destinations in five fabulous countries. A jolly good time awaits in England, Scotland, and Wales—plus both territories of Ireland—as you explore the lively capital cities of each and the thatched-roof-dotted countryside in between. Coast through rolling hills, ferry across legendary waterways, and skip down cobblestone streets to discover the wonders of Stonehenge, Waterford, York, and more on this essential tour of Britain and Ireland. Along the way, you’ll drink in the sights of fairytale castles and storybook settings as well as the locally brewed ales, strong Irish coffees, and perfectly aged scotch whiskeys passionately poured in every pub. Factor in time to shop for bits and bobs and taste local favorites like fish and chips, and you’d be off your trolley not to come along!

While you’re sampling shepherd’s pie and shandy, why not try a little soufflé and champagne, too? It’s easy when you add a 3-night Monograms vacation to Paris to your tour of Britain and Ireland. Board the high-speed Eurostar train for guided sightseeing and ample time on your own to explore the storied streets and inviting cafés along the Seine.

Itinerary (2023)

Day 1ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND
 Welcome to London! Uniformed Globus Hosts will be waiting to welcome you. Free time this afternoon.

ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in London with A Taste of London excursion with dinner, followed by a guided illuminations cruise on the Thames River. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Day 2LONDON–STONEHENGE–BATH–NEWPORT, WALES
 LONDON Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions at 8 am and drive to Stonehenge.
STONEHENGE Guided visit.
BATH Visit the excavations of the Roman Baths.
164 mi / 264 km (B,D)
Day 3NEWPORT–CARDIFF–WATERFORD, IRELAND
 CARDIFF Morning orientation drive features Cardiff Castle, Cathays Park, and the stately civic buildings.
PEMBROKE Ferry crossing across St. George’s Channel to Rosslare.
WATERFORD [LF] An Irish coffee demonstration after dinner.
168 mi / 271 km (B,D)
Day 4WATERFORD–KILKENNY–DUBLIN
 WATERFORD Guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal.
KILKENNY See one of Ireland’s prettiest towns with medieval cobblestones. Visit Kilkenny Castle and gardens.
115 mi / 195 km (B)
Day 5DUBLIN
 DUBLIN Afternoon orientation drive to see O’Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College. Free time this afternoon. (B)
Day 6DUBLIN–BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND–EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
 Boyne River crossing and drive past the Mountains of Mourne.
BELFAST Orientation drive before ferry crossing on the North Channel to Scotland’s Cairnryan.
234 mi / 376 km (B)
Day 7EDINBURGH
 EDINBURGH Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town, Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Free time this afternoon.
EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO Attend the world-renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance. (Departures July 30 through August 20 only). (B)
Day 8EDINBURGH–JEDBURGH–YORK, ENGLAND
 JEDBURGH Photo stop at the Augustinian abbey ruins. Drive into Northumberland National Park and see a section of Hadrian’s Wall.
YORK See York Minster on a guided walk through The Shambles.
198 mi / 318 km (B,D)
Day 9YORK–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–LONDON
 STRATFORD-UPON-AVON See Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace.
260 mi / 418 km (B)
Day 10LONDON-PARIS
 Welcome to the Monograms portion of your vacation. Travel from London to Paris, France by high-speed Eurostar train (Standard class). Your Local Host will be delighted to help you maximize your time in France’s famous capital city. (B)
Day 11PARIS
 Morning guided sightseeing includes a stop to take photos of the Eiffel Tower from one of the best panoramic viewing points, and a relaxing Seine River cruise with views of many of the city's important landmarks. (Note: there are occasions when your city sightseeing in Paris may be affected due to events in the city. On any of these dates, your Monograms sightseeing will be moved to an alternate day to ensure you have the full experience.) (B)
Day 12PARIS
 Your Local Host can suggest wonderful options for your day at leisure. (B)
Day 13PARIS
 Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Included Globus Meals

Full English breakfast daily; buffet breakfast in Paris; 3 three-course dinners

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