Merry Old England offers a vast array of history and culture. Depending
on which guided vacation you choose, you might tour Belvoir Castle in
Cambridge, behold the Changing of the Guard at St. Paul's Cathedral in
London, view Shakespeare's birthplace at Stratford-upon-Avon, or marvel
at the prehistoric Stonehenge.
Irish charm is world-reknown and the countryside is an absolutelt
breathtaking. Depending on which Ireland vacation you select, you might
enjoy the beautiful Garinish Island in Killarney, stroll through King
John's Castle in Limerick, explore a charming rural life in Shannon, or
travel by ferry to hear locals speaking Gaelic in the Aran Islands.
The Scottish heritage is deeply embedded and preserved. Depending on
which Scotland vacation you select, you might hunt for the elusive Loch
Ness monster near the town of Inverness, play some golf in St. Andrews,
and stroll through the famous castle in the capital city of Edinburgh.
These Scotland vacations showcase the most popular cities, as well as
the area's most famous landmarks year-round.
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Our
Tour Programs
LONDON
AND PARIS
featuring
A Tale of Two Cities!
by
Globus
Tours
8 Days including air
or 7 Days London/Paris
Enjoy a week in London and
Paris in centrally located hotels and accompanied by an expert Tour
Director. After your arrival in London, enjoy a traditional dining
experience combined with a relaxed night-time river cruise on the
Thames. Guided sightseeing includes all the famous landmarks: the
Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Downing Street, Piccadilly
Circus, and Buckingham Palace, and ends with a London Eye Champagne
Experience—a ride on the world’s tallest observation wheel while you
sip a glass of champagne. The rest of the time is free for independent
activities. Then, hop aboard the high-speed Eurostar train and head for
Paris, where an orientation drive shows off the city’s most famous
landmarks. Ascend to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower, visit Notre
Dame Cathedral, sample a crepe, explore the Montmartre art district,
visit Sacre Coeur Basilica, and enjoy a special lunch. This getaway is
truly magnifique!
LONDON AND PARIS
Land
Rate FROM: $2419
LONDON
AND COUNTRY
A
Taste of London and the surrounding countryside
by
Globus
Tours
8 Days including air
or 7 Days London/London
Historical
monuments, royal
treasures, amazing museums, fantastic shopping, some of the world's
most famous landmarks, an unrivaled theater scene, and beautiful
parks—London has it all! On this London tour you'll have the
opportunity to spend six nights in London with the chance to explore
the city and some of the more famous cities surrounding it.
LONDON AND COUNTRY
Land
Rate FROM: $2299
INTRODUCTION
to IRELAND
Irish Highlights!
by
Globus
Tours
8 Days including air
or 7 Days Dublin/Dublin
This
vacation is ideal for first-time visitors to the Emerald Isle who have
limited time to spare. Begin in Dublin with an overnight and guided
sightseeing that includes O’Connell Street, St. Patrick’s Cathedral,
and Trinity College. Heading west, stop in Kildare at the Irish
National Stud, in St. Patrick’s Cashel, and in Tipperary, made famous
in the wartime marching song. On to Limerick for an orientation drive,
then stop in Ennis for two nights. From here, an included excursion
shows off stunning views from the Cliffs of Moher. Also enjoy Irish
hospitality at Rathbaun Farm, where you’ll see a farmer shear a sheep
and use a sheep dog to move his flock. Next, ferry across the Shannon
estuary and travel around the famed Ring of Kerry. Spend the night in
Killarney and stop in Blarney, famous for its magical Kissing Stone. In
Waterford, visit the House of Waterford Crystal; see Ireland’s oldest
handweaving mill at Avoca; cross through the Wicklow Mountains; and
take a guided tour of St. Kevin’s 6th-century center of Irish
Christianity in Glendalough. Return to Dublin for the conclusion of
your Irish journey.
INTRODUCTION to
IRELAND
Land
Rate FROM: $1899
BONNIE
SCOTLAND
Highlights of Scotland!
by
Globus
Tours
8
Days including air or 7 Days Glasgow/Edinburgh
Breathtaking
scenery awaits you on this beautiful Scotland itinerary. Start with two
overnights in Glasgow, where you’ll enjoy a special welcome dinner, an
orientation of the city’s highlights, and an excursion to Stirling to
see its castle, the monument dedicated to Scottish freedom fighter
William Wallace, and the beautiful Trossachs region. Next, follow the
“Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond and the “Road to the Isles” to Mallaig,
where you cross the Sound of Sleat to the Isle of Skye. Here, visit the
Museum of the Isles at the Clan Donald Centre. Then, travel across the
remote Highlands, taking in the breathtaking scenery and watching out
for the mysterious Loch Ness monster as you make your way to Inverness.
Stop at the Culloden Moor battlefield, enjoy a sheepdog display, and
sample a ‘wee dram’ at a whisky distillery. Visit the mountain resort
of Pitlochry and stay the night in Dundee, where you’ll appreciate the
picturesque views of the Firth of Tay. Continue on to St. Andrews and
hit a few balls at the St. Andrews Links Golf Practice Centre. At Scone
Palace in Perth, enjoy coffee and shortbread as you hear about the
crowning of Scottish kings. Finally, arrive in the Scottish capital of
Edinburgh for two overnights and guided sightseeing featuring a visit
of Edinburgh Castle with its magnificent Crown Jewels.
BONNIE SCOTLAND
Land
Rate FROM: $2059
LONDON
and PARIS
The Best of Both Grand Cities!
by
Collette
Tours
9 Days including air
or 8 Days London/Paris
Enjoy
the best of London and Paris on this 8-day leisurely tour. All of the
top sights are included, as well as plenty of free time for your own
discovery. See Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Big Ben and St.
Paul’s Cathedral. Enjoy a London theatre performance. Cross the channel
on the high-speed Eurostar Train. Dine at the Eiffel Tower and cruise
the River Seine at night. Thrill to dinner and cabaret at Paradis Latin.
LONDON and PARIS
Land
Rate FROM: $2849
FROM
DUBLIN TO LONDON
England
and Ireland!
by
Cosmos Vacations
10 Days including air
or 9 Days Dublin/London
Stunning scenery, pretty
villages, ancient sights, and exciting cities—this Britain and Ireland
tour offers all of this and more. Your tour starts in Dublin, Ireland’s
fun capital; ends in London, England’s exciting capital; and overnights
along the way in Ennis, Killarney, Tramore, and Cardiff, the capital of
Wales.
Highlights of this tour include the 668-foot Cliffs of Moher on
Ireland’s west coast, where you’ll marvel at breathtaking views of
rugged cliffs dropping into the ocean, and the Ring of Kerry, a
100-mile panoramic drive through magnificent landscapes. You’ll savor
views of the sparkling seascapes, hills dotted with brightly colored
farmhouses, winding lanes, and views of the Lakes of Killarney. Words
cannot capture the magnificence of these natural beauties; you must
witness them in person! Also enjoy drives through rich dairy farmland.
Stop for photos in Adare, founded in medieval times and known today as
one of Ireland’s friendliest and prettiest villages. In fact, its
streets are still lined with the original thatched cottages from the
1820s.
From the vibrant cities to the quaint villages and gorgeous scenery,
this value-minded tour through Britain and Ireland is sure to delight
all of your senses!
FROM DUBLIN TO
LONDON
Land
Rate FROM: $1599
BRITISH
LANDSCAPES
Exploring Britain's Beautiful
Countryside!
by
Collette
Tours
10 Days including air
or 9 Days London/London
Sleepy villages where sheep
wander the grassy hillsides, lakes set amidst mountains that inspired
centuries of literature, and cities thriving with arts and culture —
these are the landscapes of Britain. Discover them on this 10-day
journey through England, Scotland and Wales. Sleep in a Welsh castle.
Visit the historic town of Cambridge. See the natural hot spring baths
used by the Romans. Walk in the footsteps of William Shakespeare.
Explore London and Edinburgh. Experience the wonder of Stonehenge.
Stroll through historic York.
BRITISH
LANDSCAPES
Land
Rate FROM: $2299
BRITAIN
SAMPLER
First Timer Friendly!
by
Globus
Tours
10 Days including air
or 9 Days London/London
Our most popular Britain
vacation offers you the absolute best of this great land. Your trip
starts in London with visits to St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Changing
of the Guard, if held. See all the famous landmarks in London before
taking a special walk through the ornamental gardens of Hampton Court
Palace. Then venture on to Stonehenge and Bath, where you see the Roman
excavations. Visit Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
before traveling to picturesque Llangollen in North Wales, home of an
annual international contest for poets and musicians. On to Edinburgh,
Scotland’s capital, to tour the famous Edinburgh Castle and the Queen’s
Holyrood Palace. The next day, tour Sir Walter Scott’s Abbotsford
House. A walking tour of the medieval city of York, plus visits to
unique Belvoir Castle and the market town of Stamford, complete this
magnificent Britain vacation.
BRITAIN
SAMPLER
Land
Rate FROM: $2419
IRISH
DISCOVERY
Irish Highlights!
by
Cosmos Vacations
10 Days including air
or 9 Days Dublin/Dublin
Explore Ireland in depth and
hear exciting stories of its rich history, legends, and myths. Begin
your trip in Dublin, Ireland’s capital, with an orientation drive that
introduces you to the major attractions. Head north through the Boyne
Valley and the Mountains of Mourne to Downpatrick, and on to Belfast,
the vibrant capital of Northern Ireland. Take the scenic route along
the Antrim coast to dramatic Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. Visit Derry and Donegal, then drive along Donegal Bay on your way
to Sligo. Via Knock, where pilgrims from around the world flock to the
Marian Shrine, and vibrant coastal Galway, you reach the breathtaking
668-foot Cliffs of Moher. Take photographs of the thatched cottages in
Adare, then drink in the scenery on the Dingle Peninsula before
arriving in the bustling resort of Killarney. More spectacular vistas
await during the coastal drive along the beautiful “Ring of Kerry,”
where you’ll see sparkling seascapes, mountains dotted with brightly
colored farmhouses, winding lanes bordered with verdant vegetation, and
the Lakes of Killarney. Next, stop in Blarney, famous for its castle
and “Stone of Eloquence,”; also enjoy a guided tour of the House of
Waterford Crystal. Heading north, visit Ireland’s oldest handweaving
mill at Avoca, and Glendalough with its ruins of St. Kevin’s Centre of
Irish Christianity. Back in Dublin, your vacation ends with an exciting
optional tour.
IRISH DISCOVERY
Land
Rate FROM: $1239
DISCOVER
SCOTLAND
Ancient Land and People!
by
Collette
Tours
10 Days including air
or 9 Days Edinburgh/Edinburgh
From the rugged sea-sprayed
islands, to its stately castles drenched in history, Scotland’s
treasures are diverse and compelling. Explore the regal city of
Edinburgh. Learn the secrets of making Scotch whisky during a tour and
tasting of the smallest distillery in Scotland. See the remarkable Ring
of Brodgar, reported to be older than Stonehenge. Stop in St. Andrews,
home of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club. Discover the ancient,
Neolithic village uncovered at Skara Brae, and dating back to 3200
B.C.E.
DISCOVER
SCOTLAND
Land
Rate FROM: $1999
SHADES
of IRELAND
The Colorful Emerald Isle!
by
Collette
Tours
10 Days including air
or 9 Days Dublin/Dublin
From vibrant and history-filled
Dublin, across rolling green hills to the dramatic coast, experience
all of the charms of Ireland on this 10-day tour of the Emerald Isle.
Live like royalty during an overnight stay on the grounds of a castle.
Visit the Waterford Crystal facility. See the Atlantic from the
stunning 700-foot cliffs of Moher. Experience the world-famous beauty
of the Ring of Kerry. Have coffee and scones at a working farm. See
beautiful Killarney from your seat on an Irish jaunting car. Journey to
historic Blarney Castle, lean back and kiss its famous stone!
SHADES of
IRELAND
Land
Rate FROM: $2249
BONNIE
SCOTLAND with London
Highlights of Scotland with London
Extension!
by
Globus
Tours
11
Days including air or 10 Days Glasgow/London
Rolling
hills and rugged coastlines, mythical creatures, and elusive monsters,
quiet fairways, and boisterous bagpipes, this tour of Scotland is a
study in stark contrasts among the most beautiful of classrooms.
Hitting the highpoints of the Highlands from Glasgow to Edinburgh,
you’ll cruise on beautiful Loch Lomond, ferry to the dramatic Isle of
Skye, and visit the home of golf, St. Andrews. More lush landscapes
await as you search for the mysterious Nessie along the banks of Loch
Ness, stand before the famous Glenfinnan viaduct featured in the Harry
Potter films, and swoon over the 13th-century Eilean Donan Castle
nestled on a tidal island and featured in numerous films. If green
means go, you have the go-ahead to pack your tams, tartans, and
knickers for vibrant and verdant Scotland.
How about a trip on the Thames before you cross the pond? Add a 3-night
extension to London to your tour of Scotland and let an express train
whisk you from Edinburgh to the palaces, pubs, and pints that await.
Raise a glass to guided sightseeing and ample time on your own for
personal pursuits.
BONNIE SCOTLAND
w/London
Land
Rate FROM: $3030
EMERALD
ISLE
Scenic Ireland!
by
Globus
Tours
11 Days including air
or 10 Days Dublin/Dublin
Enjoy an incredible journey
through Ireland’s bustling cities and lush countryside. Begin in Dublin
with an overnight and guided sightseeing that includes O’Connell
Street, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College. Heading west,
stop in Kildare at the Irish National Stud, then north to Longford’s
Strokestown House for a tour of the mansion and to learn about the
Great Irish Famine of the 1840s. Then, travel to the pilgrimage village
of Knock. Drive along the beautiful coastline, visiting Kylemore Abbey
and a marble workshop. Spend two nights in the port city of Galway,
featuring an included excursion to the Aran Islands, famous for their
linguistic and cultural heritage, and a genuine Irish farm experience.
Also on your agenda: the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher, Limerick, a
horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney, the scenic Ring of Kerry,
Blarney, the House of Waterford Crystal, and St. Kevin’s center of
Irish Christianity at Glendalough. Return to Dublin for a final
overnight in the Emerald Isle!
EMERALD ISLE
Land
Rate FROM: $2859
ESSENTIAL
BRITAIN and IRELAND
All 5 Countries of the British
Isles!
by
Globus
Tours
11 Days including air
or 10 Days London/London
This comprehensive vacation
gives you an insight into all five countries of the British Isles.
Start your trip in England with visits to prehistoric Stonehenge,
Salisbury with its famous cathedral, and the extraordinary excavations
of the Roman Baths in Bath. Then travel to Cardiff, the capital of
Wales, and through South Wales to board the ferry for the crossing to
Ireland. Watch the craftsmen at work at the Waterford Crystal factory,
admire the stallions at the Irish National Stud, and relax in Dublin,
Ireland’s capital, before heading north past the Mountains of Mourne to
vibrant Belfast. Another ferry crossing takes you to Scotland and its
capital city, Edinburgh, where a guided city tour includes a visit to
Edinburgh Castle. The final highlights of this vacation include the
Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe’s magnificent Floors Castle, a walking
tour through York, and last but not least, Shakespeare’s birthplace in
Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll arrive home with lots of stories and photos
to share from your vacation to the British Isles.
ESSENTIAL
BRITAIN and IRELAND
Land
Rate FROM: $2649
EXPLORING
SCOTLAND and IRELAND
also featuring Northern Ireland!
by
Collette
Tours
13 Days including air
or 12 Days Edinburgh/Dublin
Explore centuries of Celtic
culture and tradition on this tour of Scotland, Ireland, and Northern
Ireland. Enjoy lively evenings of traditional Scottish and Irish music
and culture. Discover the mystical Giant’s Causeway. Visit an Irish
language arts center in Belfast, a Collette Foundation site. Travel to
Scotland’s western Isles, Mull and Iona. Take a guided tour of
900-year-old Stirling Castle. Witness clever Scottish sheep dogs during
a farm demonstration. Visit the majestic Edinburgh Castle, home of the
Scottish crown jewels. Finish the tour in rollicking Dublin. See St.
Patrick’s Cathedral and walk Grafton Street.
EXPLORING
SCOTLAND and IRELAND
Land
Rate FROM: $2999
ESSENTIAL
BRITAIN
England, Wales, and Scotland!
by
Globus
Tours
13 Days including air
or 12 Days London/London
This vacation offers a
panoramic exploration of England, Wales, and Scotland. Begin with an
overnight and free time in London, then head west to prehistoric
Stonehenge, picturesque Salisbury, and Widecombe-in-the-Moor in
Dartmoor National Park. Spend two nights in Plymouth, with an excursion
to Land’s End and the seaside resort of St. Ives. Travel north to
Glastonbury of King Arthur fame and stop to see the amazing Roman
excavations in Bath. Cross into Wales for an overnight in Cardiff and a
drive through Brecon Beacons National Park to Chester. Then journey to
Liverpool, where you’ll visit the Beatles Story. Explore England’s
scenic Lake District and Wordsworth’s Grasmere before crossing into
Scotland for a stop in Gretna Green. Spend the night in Glasgow, then
skirt the banks of Loch Lomond on your way to the Isle of Skye. After a
stop in the Highland capital of Inverness, head south through Culloden
Moor, Braemar, and St. Andrews. A 2-night stay in Edinburgh includes
guided sightseeing and visits to Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace.
Back in England, choose between a visit to Alnwick Castle or to the
lavish Alnwick Garden. Then see a section of Hadrian’s Wall and
medieval York. Stop in Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon to see his
birthplace. Return to London for an overnight and the completion of
your magnificent vacation.
ESSENTIAL
BRITAIN
Land
Rate FROM: $2859
ENGLAND,
SCOTLAND and WALES
England,
Scotland and Wales!
by
Cosmos Vacations
14 Days including air
or 13 Days London/London
Experience some of Britain’s
fascinating towns as you travel through England, Scotland, and Wales,
stopping for overnights in London, Leeds, Edinburgh, Strathpeffer,
Glasgow, Liverpool, Cardiff, and Plymouth.
Part of the charm of exploring through Britain is seeing the
spectacular scenery, and on this Britain tour, you’ll get the
opportunity to witness some of its most scenic areas. Travel through
Northumberland National Park, with its wide-open spaces and views of
endless beauty; Brecon Beacons National Park, with its dramatic
landscapes; Dartmoor National Park; and incomparable Snowdonia National
Park in Wales, with picturesque villages, mountains, and lakes. Drive
through the serene Lake District, England’s largest and finest natural
park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On your way to Glasgow, admire
some of Scotland’s most stunning scenery, including vast areas of
unspoiled wilderness and gorgeous lochs (lakes).
On this Britain tour, you’ll also travel to some of Britain’s charming
towns. In Stratford-upon-Avon, explore the town that Shakespeare called
home and get a glimpse into life in 16th-century England. Walk through
York’s quaint streets with your Tour Director and marvel at England's
most complete medieval city. In Bath, explore the elegant city famed
for its excavations of the 2,000-year-old Roman baths. In Plymouth, see
the Mayflower Steps, where the Pilgrim Fathers embarked in 1620. Enjoy
an orientation drive in Cardiff, the capital of Wales, and sightseeing
in Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital.
These are just some of the many highlights of this value-minded Britain
tour through England, Scotland, and Wales. Be sure to grab your camera
so all you have to do is sit back and relax as you experience these
wonderful destinations.
FROM LONDON TO
LONDON
Land
Rate FROM: $2419
SCENIC
IRELAND
Limerick,
Donegal, Belfast, Dublin and Killarney!
by
Globus
Tours
14 Days including air
or 13 Days Limerick/Limerick
Leave no stone unturned on this journey
through Ireland. Start your vacation in Limerick, head to the
breathtaking Cliffs of Moher, and visit Rathbaun Farm, where you’ll see
a farmer shear a sheep and use a sheep dog to move his flock. Stop at
the fishing village of Clifden, visit Kylemore Abbey, experience the
rugged Atlantic Coast of Donegal, and discover awe-inspiring Giant’s
Causeway. Learn about life in Northern Ireland from your Local Guide in
Derry and spend the night in Belfast, where you explore the fascinating
Titanic Exhibition. In the “Fair City” of Dublin, enjoy an orientation
drive that includes O’Connell Street, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and a
visit to Trinity College with its Book of Kells. Travel south through
the Wicklow Mountains, pausing at Ballyknocken House for our Local
Favorite, an entertaining baking demonstration, coffee, and scones.
Next up: Kilkenny, the House of Waterford Crystal, Blarney Castle,
Cork, and the lush, tropical garden on Garinish Island. Spend two
nights in the popular resort town of Killarney with an excursion to the
Blasket Island Centre on Dingle Peninsula. Your marvelous vacation ends
back in Limerick.
SCENIC IRELAND
Land
Rate FROM: $3179
FROM
THE SHANNON TO THE THAMES
England, Scotland and Ireland!
by
Globus
Tours
14 Days including air
or 13 Days Shannon/London
This exciting itinerary
combines scenic highlights of Ireland, Scotland, and England. Start in
Limerick with two overnights and an excursion to the Cliffs of Moher,
Galway, and Rathbaun Farm, where you learn about sheep hearing and
scone baking. Take in the stunning 100-mile drive around the Ring of
Kerry and stop in the popular resort town of Killarney. Then, on to
Blarney, Cashel, and Dublin, including a comprehensive orientation
drive. Cross into Northern Ireland to visit fascinating Giant’s
Causeway, and explore the Titanic Exhibition in Belfast. Next, board
the ferry to Scotland and drive through the Scottish Lowlands to
Edinburgh with its castle and Crown Jewels. In Alnwick, decide whether
you want to visit the ancestral home of the Duke and Duchess of
Roxburghe or explore the lavish Alnwick Garden. Your Tour Director will
take you on a walking tour through the narrow Shambles in York. Then,
travel to Stratford for a visit of William Shakespeare’s birthplace
before setting off for our Local Favorite—supper in a village inn at
13th-century Castle Combe in the Cotsworlds. The Roman ruins at Baths,
prehistoric Stonehenge, and London, with a guided sightseeing tour
including all the famous landmarks, are the final highlights of your
vacation.
FROM
THE SHANNON TO THE THAMES
Land
Rate FROM: $3399
CELTIC
HIGHLIGHTS
Scotland, England’s Lake District,
North Wales, and Ireland!
by
Globus
Tours
14 Days including air
or 13 Days Glasgow/Glasgow
This fascinating journey
delivers the best of Scotland, England’s Lake District, North Wales,
and the Emerald Isle. Begin in lively Glasgow and head north via the
“Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond to Fort William, Loch Ness, and the
Highland capital of Inverness. Travel south, stopping to visit a whisky
distillery and Balmoral Castle (when open). Spend two nights in
Edinburgh and visit the famous castle and Holyrood Palace. In the
Lowland hills, see the blacksmith’s shop at Gretna Green before
crossing into England. Delight in the beauty of the Lake District on
your way to Grasmere. Explore the North Wales towns of Betws-y-Coed and
Caernarvon, then ferry across the Irish Sea to the “Fair City” of
Dublin, where an orientation drive shows off O’Connell Street, St.
Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College. Visit the Irish National Stud
at Kildare. Stop in Blarney and at the popular resort of Killarney.
Marvel at the scenic Ring of Kerry, the spectacular Cliffs of Moher,
and stunning Giant’s Causeway. Visits to the pilgrimage village of
Knock, world-famous Belleek Pottery, Derry, and Belfast are also
included, before returning to Glasgow for the conclusion of the tour.
CELTIC
HIGHLIGHTS
Land
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EXPLORING
BRITAIN and IRELAND
featuring England, Ireland,
Scotland and Wales!
by
Collette
Tours
15 Days including air
or 14 Days London/London
From the fashionable streets of
London to the magical Blarney Stone, this great adventure takes you
over rolling farmland and across the Irish Sea, through England,
Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Marvel at the mystery of Stonehenge.
Celebrate Irish humor, music and dance in Dublin. Visit William
Shakespeare’s birthplace, Stratford-Upon-Avon. Visit the English Lake
District, Ireland’s Ring of Kerry and the valleys and mountains of
North Wales. Tour the regal city of Edinburgh.
EXPLORING
BRITAIN and IRELAND
Land
Rate FROM: $3499
SCOTTISH
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS
Our
most comprehensive vacation of Scotland!
by
Globus
Tours
15 Days including air
or 14 Days Glasgow/Glasgow
After an overnight in Glasgow, head
south to the Lowlands to see poet Robert Burns’ birthplace in Alloway
and Gretna Green. Cross into England for a guided visit of 11th-century
Carlisle Castle and to see a section of Hadrian’s Wall, then return to
Scotland to see the house of Mary, Queen of Scots, the Jedburgh Abbey
ruins, visit Sir Walter Scott’s Abbotsford House, and spend two nights
in the Scottish capital of Edinburgh, with visits to its castle and
Holyrood Palace. Heading north, stop at St. Andrews, the mountain
resort of Pitlochry to visit a whisky distillery, and the Highland
capital of Inverness. An included excursion takes in Culloden Moor and
Cawdor Castle, setting for Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Also visit majestic
Dunrobin Castle before boarding a ferry for the Orkney Islands. Here, a
Local Guide shows you the unique sites, including a 5,000-year-old
Neolithic village and the Ring of Brodgar, the area’s own Stonehenge.
Skirt the northwestern coastline, where stunning scenery delivers you
to the isles of Skye and Mull for 2-night stays on each. Return to
Glasgow for one last overnight and the end of your Scottish adventure.
SCOTTISH
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS
Land
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HIGHLIGHTS
of BRITAIN and IRELAND
Tour
of kings, queens, and leprechauns!
by
Globus
Tours
16 Days including air
or 15 Days London/London
Journey through the lands of kings,
queens, and leprechauns! Begin in London with two overnights and guided
sightseeing that features Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey,
Buckingham Palace, and visits to St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Changing
of the Guard, if held. Depart the city to admire the breathtaking
gardens at Henry VIII’s Hampton Court Palace, then venture on to
prehistoric Stonehenge, picturesque Salisbury, and the Roman
excavations at Bath. Cross into Wales and spend the night in Newport,
then to the Welsh capital of Cardiff before ferrying across the Irish
Sea to the Emerald Isle. Highlights are a guided visit of the House of
Waterford Crystal, Blarney, the resort town of Killarney, the Ring of
Kerry, Limerick, the Irish National Stud in Kildare, and an orientation
drive in Dublin that includes St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Trinity
College.
Return across the Irish Sea and through scenic North Wales into
England’s Lake District. Enjoy a cruise on Lake Windermere before
heading to the Scottish Lowlands and Edinburgh for visits to Edinburgh
Castle and Holyrood Palace. On your way back to England, see Alnwick.
Stop to admire the impressive gothic York Minster, explore
Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, and visit beautiful Blenheim Palace
before returning to London for the end of your adventure.
HIGHLIGHTS
of BRITAIN and IRELAND
Land
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THE
BEST OF BRITAIN & IRELAND
England, Scotland, Ireland and
Wales!
by
Cosmos Vacations
16 Days including air
or 15 Days London/London
On this Best of Britain &
Ireland tour, see Britain’s and Ireland’s highlights—from the bustling
cities to the small towns and from the breathtaking scenery to the
ancient ruins. Traveling through the lands of queens, kings, and
leprechauns, begin and end in London and pass through England,
Scotland, Ireland, and Wales.
Stop in some historic towns and
cities, including Oxford, home to some of England’s most famous
colleges; York, England's most complete medieval city with its cobbled
streets and the magnificent York Minster, England’s largest Gothic
cathedral; Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of Shakespeare; Chester,
where a walking tour highlights its Roman remains and black and white
half-timbered buildings; Adare, founded in medieval times and known
today as one of Ireland’s prettiest villages; and Bath, known for the
excavations of Roman baths used for bathing and socializing 2,000 years
ago. Britain and Ireland are known for their green countryside and
stunning scenery, and on this Britain and Ireland tour, you’ll witness
some of their gorgeous landscapes.
THE BEST OF
BRITAIN and IRELAND
Land
Rate FROM: $2499
GRAND
TOUR OF BRITAIN & IRELAND
England, Scotland, Ireland and
Wales!
by
Cosmos Vacations
19 Days including air
or 18 Days London/London
Experience the best of England,
Ireland, Scotland, and Wales on this in-depth exploration tour of the
British Isles. In between time in the major cities—London, Dublin,
Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Cardiff—visit some of the historic towns and
witness some of the breathtaking scenery.
On any tour through Britain and Ireland, you’d expect to visit ancient
ruins, majestic castles, and historic sights. That’s why Cosmos has
included visits to prehistoric Stonehenge; Bath, known for its Roman
ruins and baths; Edinburgh Castle, dating to the 12th century, where
you’ll admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels; Hadrian’s Wall, the remains of
the fortifications built by the Romans 2,000 years ago to defend
against marauding northern tribes; the Mayflower Steps in Plymouth,
where the Pilgrim Fathers embarked in 1620; the battlefield of Culloden
Moor, where in 1746, the last battle was fought on British soil; and
more.
You’d also expect to see stunning scenery and lush landscapes on a
Britain and Ireland tour. That’s why Cosmos has included a drive around
the Dingle Peninsula, a dramatic drive passing seaside villages,
ancient monuments, and views of the Blasket Islands; a drive on the
100-mile Ring of Kerry, with its rugged and magnificent landscapes; the
spectacular 668-foot Cliffs of Moher, where rugged cliffs drop into the
ocean; a scenic drive along North Wales coast to England’s tranquil
Lake District, recently awarded UNESCO World Heritage status; and
drives through rich dairy farmland. In the Scottish Highlands, drive
through the rolling terrain interspersed with lochs (lakes),
picturesque towns, and the sparkling coastline. Watch for Nessie at
Loch Ness, Scotland’s largest lake.
Bustling cities, smaller towns, historic sights, breathtaking
landscapes, and much more are offered on this incredible Britain and
Ireland tour.
GRAND TOUR OF
BRITAIN & IRELAND
Land
Rate FROM: $3249
THE
BRITISH ISLES IN DEPTH
England, Scotland, Ireland and
Wales!
by
Cosmos Vacations
25 Days including air
or 24 Days London/London
This extensive vacation covers
the British Isles—Scotland, England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, and
Wales. No other tour is as complete. Begin your trip with two
overnights in London and time to explore on your own or to take an
optional tour. Head to Henry VIII’s Hampton Court Palace; enjoy a
walking tour of Oxford, where Britain’s elite receive their education;
and via the exquisite Cotswolds to Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon
and Lady Godiva’s Coventry. Continue on to York, England’s most
complete medieval city, for a walking tour with your Tour Director. See
a section of Hadrian’s Wall, the Roman coast-to-coast defense against
marauding northern tribes, and enter Scotland for two overnights in
regal Edinburgh. In the Scottish capital, your tour includes a visit to
mighty Edinburgh Castle. On to St. Andrews, home of golf, and via
Dundee and Perth to the Victorian mountain resort of Pitlochry. Then
cross the battlefield of Culloden Moor on the way to your Highland
destination. Enjoy an excursion to the spectacular west coast of
Scotland, then arrive on the beautiful Isle of Skye. Scenic highlights
await you on the way to Glasgow, and an orientation drive acquaints you
with the major attractions. Ferry to Belfast in Northern Ireland and
visit remarkable Giant’s Causeway on the way to Derry. Travel to Knock,
where pilgrims flock to the Marian Shrine; see the breathtaking Cliffs
of Moher; and drink in the scenery on the Dingle Peninsula and along
the gorgeous “Ring of Kerry.” Visit popular Killarney; Blarney, known
for its “Stone of Eloquence;” and Waterford, famous for its crystal.
Stop at Ireland’s oldest handweaving mill at Avoca and enjoy
Glendalough with its ruins of St. Kevin’s Centre of Irish Christianity.
In Dublin, Ireland’s capital, an orientation drive shows you the sites.
Then, ferry back across the Irish Sea to Holyhead and travel south
through scenic Wales with stops in Wrexham and Cardiff. Return to
England and explore elegant Georgian Bath, famous for its Roman ruins.
Hear about King Arthur in Glastonbury, stop in Widecombe-in-the-Moor,
and in Plymouth, see where the Pilgrim Fathers embarked on their
monumental journey in 1620. Also see St. Michael’s Mount and Land’s End
on the way to the seaside town of St. Ives. Experience mysterious
Stonehenge, overnight in Brighton, and take a break in Royal Tunbridge
Wells before returning to London for the finale of your awesome
adventure.
THE BRITISH
ISLES IN DEPTH
Land
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BRITAIN
and IRELAND IN DEPTH
Our
Most Complete Tour of the British Isles!
by
Globus
Tours
25 Days including air
or 24 Days London/London
This vacation offers our most complete
view of the British Isles. In England, your tour includes visits to
London, Canterbury, the seaside resort of Brighton, mysterious
Stonehenge, historic Plymouth, and Roman Bath. See the Welsh capital of
Cardiff and then take a ferry to picturesque Ireland for visits to the
Waterford Crystal Factory, Blarney, Killarney, the Ring of Kerry, the
Giant’s Causeway, Belfast, and Dublin. Then it’s back across the Irish
Sea and through North Wales to the walled city of Chester in England.
Travel north to see the highlights of Scotland, including the “Bonnie
Banks” of Loch Lomond, the Isle of Skye, Inverewe Gardens, Inverness,
pretty Braemar, and elegant Edinburgh. Back in England, you have time
to experience the towns of York and Stratford-upon-Avon before visiting
Blenheim Palace on your way back to London. This in-depth tour through
Britain and Ireland is sure to leave you with vacation memories to last
a lifetime!
BRITAIN and
IRELAND IN DEPTH
Land
Rate FROM: $6159
MULTI-COUNTRY
TOURS THAT INCLUDE THE
BRITISH ISLES
EUROPEAN
HIGHLIGHTS
by
Globus
Tours
10 Days including air or 9 Days London/Rome
Touring
England, France, Switzerland and Italy EUROPEAN
HIGHLIGHTS
Land
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EUROPEAN
SAMPLER Amsterdam to London
by
Globus
Tours
12 Days including air
or 11 Days Amsterdam/London
Touring
England, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Switzerland and France EUROPEAN
SAMPLER Amsterdam to London
Land
Rate FROM: $3549
SEVEN
COUNTRIES, VENICE and PARIS
by
Cosmos Vacations
11 Days including air or 10 Days
London/Paris
England,
Belgium, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland and France! SEVEN
COUNTRIES, VENICE and PARIS
Land
Rate FROM: $1869
ESSENTIAL
EUROPE
by
Globus
Tours
12 Days including air or 11 Days Rome/London
Touring
Italy, Switzerland, France and England! ESSENTIAL
EUROPE
Land
Rate FROM: $3949
From
ST. PAUL'S to ST. PETER'S
by
Cosmos Vacations
13 Days including air or 12 Days London/Rome
Touring
England, France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria and Italy! From ST.
PAUL'S to ST. PETER'S
Land
Rate FROM: $2424
EUROPEAN
TAPESTRY w/London
by
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Tours
17 Days including air or 16 Days
Amsterdam/London
Touring
England, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein,
Austria, Italy Monaco and France! EUROPEAN
TAPESTRY
Touring
Heidelberg, Lucerne, Lugano, Verona, Venice, Assisi, Sorrento, Capri,
Pisa and Beaune! The BEST
of EUROPE
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