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From the Shannon to the Thames

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 Trip Length
13 Days
 Trip Starts
Limerick
 Trip Finishes
London
13 Day From the Shannon to the Thames Itinerary (Globus)
Countries Explored: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, England
Trip Operator
Trip Style
Land Journey
Departures
Accommodation
4 - 4.5 Star
Max. Group Size
44
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
GU

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Globus 13 Day From the Shannon to the Thames. Beloved music, literature, and poetry; lively traditions, customs, and conversation; smooth Guinness, whisky, and ale - they all flow from the banks of one legendary river to another on this immersive tour of Ireland, Scotland, and England. From the ancient villages along the Shannon to the cathedrals and castles lining the Thames, this tour of Ireland and Britain invites you to splash about in three distinctive countries and cultures.

Enjoy traditional tea at a 150-year-old Irish farmhouse, follow...read more the sounds of haunting bagpipes in Edinburgh’s quirky quarters, and quote famous verse as you stroll around Shakespeare’s birthplace in the English countryside. With a compass pointed toward enlightenment and enchantment, this holiday to Ireland and Britain is overflowing with seaside scenery, Highland history, and cobblestone charisma.

Itinerary

Cead mile failte-a hundred-thousand welcomes! This evening meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

CLIFFS OF MOHER: Visit the 668-foot-high cliffs above the Atlantic Ocean.

GALWAY: Free time.

RATHBAUN: Learn about sheep herding and shearing, and enjoy traditional tea at Rathbaun Farm. (B) 159 mi / 255 km

ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Limerick with a medieval banquet at an historic castle. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyACCOUNT. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.

ADARE: Stop at the quaint village to see its pretty thatched cottages.

RING OF KERRY: Panoramic drive around the island's southwestern tip.

KILLARNEY: Free time. (B/D) 157 mi / 253 km

BLARNEY: Visit the village renowned for its magical Kissing Stone with free time to explore.

CAHIR: Photo stop.

DUBLIN: Free time this afternoon. (B) 225 mi / 360 km

DUBLIN: Morning orientation drive to see O'Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Trinity College. Free time this afternoon. (B)

S CAUSEWAY: SEWAY See more than 40,000 interlocking basalt columns formed millions years ago.

BELFAST: Visit Titanic Experience museum. (B) 216 mi / 348 km

Ferry crossing on the North Channel to Cairnryan on Scotland's southwest coast.

Scenic drive through Scottish border country to Edinburgh. (B) 132 mi / 212 km

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. (Departure August 09 only). (B)

ALNWICK: At Alnwick Castle choose to visit the Castle or explore the garden.

YORK: See York Minster on a guided walk through The Shambles. (B) 243 mi / 391 km

AVON: FORD-UPON-AVON See Anne Hathaway's Cottage and visit Shakespeare's Birthplace.

BATH: Visit the excavations of the Roman Baths. (B/D) 286 mi / 460 km

STONEHENGE: Guided visit. (B) 131 mi / 210 km

LONDON: Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Prime Minister's Downing Street residence, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Free time this afternoon. (B)

LONDON: Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • 12 Breakfasts
  • 3 Dinners

  • Limerick Limerick Strand Hotel (Superior First-Class)
  • Killarney Killarney Towers Hotel (First-Class)
  • Dublin The Gibson (Superior First-Class)
  • Belfast The Clayton Hotel Belfast (Superior First-Class)
  • Edinburgh Marriott Courtyard (Superior First-Class)
  • York DoubleTree by Hilton York (Superior First-Class)
  • Bath Double Tree By Hilton Bath (Superior First-Class)
  • London Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (Superior First-Class)
  • London Park Plaza Waterloo (Superior First-Class)

  • Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
  • Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
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