Compare Highlights of Britain & Ireland by Globus vs English and Irish Faith summer 2018 by Trafalgar
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| Duration | 15 days | 11 days |
| Price From | $ 4,199 | $ 2,834 |
| Price Per Day | $ 280 | $ 258 |
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| Trip Style | Small group tour | Group tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Premium |
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| Description | On this Britain and Ireland tour, you’ll see Britain and Ireland’s highlights, from the bustling cities to the small towns and from the magnificent palaces and castles to the ancient ruins. Travel through the lands of queens, kings, and leprechauns, you’ll begin and end in London and pass through Wales, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and England. You’ll visit some of the splendid castles and palaces for which Britain and Ireland are famous. In Edinburgh visit Edinburgh Castle, where you’ll marvel at the Scottish Crown Jewels. In Woodstock, Oxfordshire enjoy a visit to majestic Blenheim Palace, built in the early 18th century and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.On this tour through Britain and Ireland, you’ll enjoy guided sightseeing in many of the cities with Local Guides — experts from the area who will give you in-depth, insider knowledge of the cities and their attractions. In London, your sightseeing includes a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral; and in Edinburgh you will see both the “New Town” and “Old Town.” Additionally, at the National Irish Stud in Kildare, you’ll be shown some of the most magnificent horses in the British Isles, and you'll hear about Shakespeare’s life and times in Stratford-upon-Avon.You will also learn how to make a traditional Irish coffee, and ride on board a horse-drawn jaunting car to take a tour of beautiful Killarney National Park. All of this and much more, including a visit to prehistoric Stonehenge and medieval York Minster, included on this fabulous Britain and Ireland tour. | Delve into tales of tradition, ancient folklore and miracles, from the halls of Westminster to the haunts of St. Patrick. See the Mother Seats of the Catholic and Anglican faiths in England, celebrate Celtic heritage and roam the windswept landscapes that pilgrims have traversed for centuries. |
Day 1: ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND
Welcome to London! Uniformed Globus Hosts will be waiting to welcome you. Free time this afternoon.
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Day 2: LONDON
The Royal Treatment LONDON Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes sights of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, and a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral. Free time this afternoon. (Breakfast)
TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORIC SPOTS England’s national treasure of St. Paul’s Cathedral is home to a spectacular array of art from delicate carvings to gilded dome murals and modern works of art. As the seat of the Bishop of London, the cathedral serves as the mother church of the Diocese of London, where notable remembrances have been served here, including Queen Victoria’s jubilee, birthdays of Queen Elizabeth II, and funerals of luminaries like Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher.
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Day 3: LONDON–STONEHENGE–BATH–BRISTOL
Mysterious Stones and Spa Days LONDON Meet your Tour Director and travel companions at 8 am and drive to Stonehenge.STONEHENGE Visit the prehistoric monument.BATH Visit the excavations of the Roman Baths. 141 mi / 227 km (Breakfast,Dinner)
TOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURAL GEMS The traditions of one ancient Roman ritual are in full flow in Bath. Amid the remarkable Roman and Georgian architecture and the best-preserved Roman Baths of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, a good spa day is never hard to find in one of the “Best Spa Towns in Europe.” The city of Bath sits above geothermal springs that bubble up from the limestone below. Bath also turns up the heat with some of Britain's grandest Georgian buildings, a mecca for elite 18th-century society.
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Day 4: BRISTOL–CARDIFF, WALES–WATERFORD, IRELAND
Welsh Dragons, Daffodils & Castles CARDIFF Morning orientation drive features Cardiff Castle, Cathays Park, and the stately civic buildings.PEMBROKE Ferry crossing across St. George’s Channel to Rosslare.188 mi / 303 km (Breakfast,Dinner)
TOUR HIGHLIGHTCAPITAL CITY Explore the Welsh capital, see many historic buildings and discover its 2,000-year history of invasions, abductions and conflicts from 1st century AD when the Romans built the first series of forts.
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Day 5: WATERFORD–BLARNEY–KINSALE–ROSSCARBERY
County Cork Characters BLARNEY Visit the town known for its magical Kissing Stone. KINSALE Stop in the historic town famous for its multi-hued streets.ROSSCARBERY Free time.134 mi / 215 km (Breakfast,Dinner)
TOUR HIGHLIGHTPICTURE PERFECT Brighten your world with a visit to Kinsale, Ireland’s vibrant town where the Wild Atlantic Way begins. Stroll the brightly painted storefronts and winding streets beside the sweeping hues of blue and green in this Irish seaside town.
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Day 6: ROSSCARBERY–KENMARE–KILLARNEY–LIMERICK
Irish Eyes & Cheeky Rhymes RING OF KERRY Panoramic drive around part of Ireland’s southwestern peninsula.KILLARNEY [LF] Take a horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney National ParkLIMERICK Free time this evening. 164 mi / 264 km (Breakfast)
LOCAL FAVORITENATURAL WONDERS County Kerry is home to the exquisite natural beauty of a rugged and mountainous expanse in Killarney National Park. A horse-drawn jaunting-car ride is a great way to experience this natural wonderland, including the 1,000-foot McGillycuddy’s Reeks, the highest mountain range in Ireland. Nestled at the foot of these mountains, the Lakes of Killarney’s shores and woodlands share this magical place with waterfalls and dramatic skies above Ross Castle.
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Day 7: LIMERICK–CASHEL–KILDARE–DUBLIN
The Winner’s Circle CASHEL See the Rock of Cashel, where St. Patrick preached.KILDARE [LF] Visit the Irish National Stud. DUBLIN Free time this evening. 155 mi / 249 km (Breakfast)
LOCAL FAVORITECULTURE & TRADITION The Irish National Stud is home to the long tradition of Ireland’s love of horses. This horse breeding facility in County Kildare, considered the beating heart of Ireland's thoroughbred industry, continues to inspire all who visit, including Queen Elizabeth II. Hear about some of the world’s most magnificent champion stallions that have made history since the turn of the 20th century.
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Day 8: DUBLIN
Ireland’s Capital City DUBLIN Morning orientation drive to see O’Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College. Free time this afternoon. (Breakfast)
TOUR HIGHLIGHTCITY SIGHTS “In Dublin’s fair city where girls are so pretty,” you’ll also find great personality and charm. The charisma of Dubliners and the bounty of pubs here is matched only by the gorgeous Georgian Squares, 12th-century St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and legendary library of Trinity College.
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Day 9: DUBLIN–CARLINGFORD–BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND
Coffee With Cream & Maritime Theme CARLINGFORD Stop at the charming seaside town on the Cooley Peninsula and enjoy [LF] an Irish coffee.BELFAST An orientation drive includes City Hall, the Albert Memorial Clock Tower, and Queen’s University; visit Titanic Belfast Experience. 122 mi / 197 km (Breakfast)
LOCAL FAVORITELOCAL TASTES It’s clear why we get a warm feeling with traditional Irish Coffee – as much a warm welcome now as it was for stranded travelers in 1943. It was a wintry night in Limerick when Foynes Port chef Joe Sheridan concocted this soothing elixir of hot coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar, and whipped cream to make their cancelled flight a little more palatable. Raise a toddy glass of Caife Gaelach with a hearty “slainte!”
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Day 10: BELFAST–EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
Strait Ahead to Scotland BELFAST Ferry crossing on the North Channel strait to Scotland’s Cairnryan. 234 mi / 376 km (Breakfast)
TOUR HIGHLIGHTEPIC RIDE The North Channel (also called the Irish Channel) connects northeast Ireland to the southwestern coast of Scotland. The North Channel is part of the Ocean’s Seven, a set of seven long-distance open-water swims, although most who cross rely on the many ferries that run between Belfast and Cairnryan, the Scottish village with a proud maritime history, including its floating Mulberry Harbors built to support the D-Day invasion of Normandy.
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Day 11: EDINBURGH
Crown Jewels & Castle Views EDINBURGH Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town, the Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Free time this afternoon.THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO Attend the world-renowned Tattoo performance. (Departures July 27 through August 10 only). (Breakfast)
TOUR HIGHLIGHTMUSIC & MASTERPIECES Ascend to Castle Rock to explore Edinburgh Castle, one of the most important historical strongholds in the Kingdom of Scotland, with an 11,000-year history as "the most besieged place in Great Britain." Here, you’ll find the royal regalia and Scotland’s Crown Jewels. The Castle forms the background of the spectacular Tattoo, an extravaganza of bagpipes and drums performed en masse in August each year.
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Day 12: EDINBURGH–ALNWICK, ENGLAND–YORK
High Praise & Market Days ALNWICK Stop at a market town voted the “best place to live in Britain.”YORK Visit York Minster on a guided walk through the best-preserved medieval shopping streets called The Shambles. 220 mi / 354 km (Breakfast,Dinner)
TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORIC SPOT York Minster is hailed as one of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals, and the center of Christian faith in Northern England. From its exquisite, handcrafted stone to its incomparable collection of medieval stained glass, you’ll discover why York Minster has drawn visitors from around the world for over 1,000 years.
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Day 13: YORK–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
Mr. & Mrs. Shakespeare STRATFORD-UPON-AVON See Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace. 260 mi / 418 km (Breakfast,Dinner)
TOUR HIGHLIGHTA LEGEND SLEPT HERE Ah, love! Even more true as young Shakespeare’s fiancée was eight years his senior. See Anne Hathaway's Cottage, the family home where the bard’s wife-to-be was born and courted by young Will. Built more than 500 years ago, much of the original structure remains. Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace and family home in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon. Hear tales of his family life, marriage, and children with a close look at fascinating artifacts in a world-class collection assembled by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
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Day 14: STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–LONDON
Churchill’s Beginnings WOODSTOCK Visit Blenheim Palace, Sir Winston Churchill’s birthplace.LONDON Free time this afternoon.98 mi / 159 km (Breakfast)
TOUR HIGHLIGHTART & ARCHITECTURE Home to the 12th Duke of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and enjoys a fascinating history. Built as a gift in 1704 from Queen Anne to John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, this massive and magnificent masterpiece of English Baroque architecture is also home to exquisite artwork and gardens.
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Day 15: LONDON
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
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Day 1: Arrive London (3 Nights)
Welcome to London. Check-in this afternoon and enjoy an orientation drive through this fascinating city. Meet your Travel Director and companions later for a Welcome ReceptionWelcome Reception
Day 2: London Sightseeing and Free Time
This morning after a leisurely start, your Local Specialist takes you on an included morning sightseeing tour featuring Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, Whitehall, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Visit Westminster Abbey, originally built by Edward the Confessor in 1050, where the monarchs of England have been coronated since 1066 and 17 monarchs have been laid to rest. The Abbey is steeped in more than a thousand years of history. Benedictine monks first came to the site in the middle of the tenth century and established a daily worship tradition which continues to this day. Finally we visit Westminster Cathedral, the Mother Church for Roman Catholics in England which is modelled on a Byzantine basilica. This afternoon we visit the Tower of London where the Crown Jewels are kept and home to Sir Thomas Moore's room where he was confined for refusing to accept the king as the Head of the Church. We'll also see Tower Hill where he was beheaded. Buffet Breakfast
Day 3: London – Excursion to Canterbury
We journey into the Garden of Kent to visit Canterbury. Canterbury Cathedral is the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion and seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Cathedral was first founded in 597AD by St. Augustine. The Archbishop Thomas Becket was murdered here in 1170. After his murder, several miracles occurred and he was proclaimed a saint in 1173. After your visit we have some time in Canterbury, to perhaps attend evensong before returning to London. Buffet Breakfast
Day 4: London – Dublin
We transfer to the airport for our flight to Dublin. On arrival in Dublin meet your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour of the "Fair City". See Georgian Squares and Trinity College - home of the Book of Kells. Visit St Patrick's Cathedral - built in honour of Ireland's patron saint. Founded in 1191, it has been the country's national cathedral since 1870. During our visit, we will have an opportunity to attend an evensong. Buffet Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5: Dublin – Clonmacnoise – Galway (3 Nights)
Leave Dublin and journey across the rolling pastures of Ireland's heartland to visit Clonmacnoise. This monastic settlement was founded in 545 AD by St. Ciaran and is set on the banks of the mighty River Shannon. See elaborate high Celtic crosses decorated with biblical scenes. Walk around the many church ruins and two round towers. Drive to Galway and join your Travel Director on a gentle walk through the city centre before checking into your hotel. Enjoy free time to browse around on your own before dining in your hotel. Buffet Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6: Galway – Excursion to Knock
Knock, visited each year by more than 1.5 million pilgrims, has been a major pilgrimage site since 1879. On the evening of 21st August 1879, fifteen townsfolk witnessed apparitions that included Our Lady, St. Joseph and St. John the Evangelist, at the gable wall of the Parish Church. Visit the Shrine at Knock, the Basilica, the Apparition Chapel, the Parish Church and the Folk Museum. We also attend Mass during our visit, with time for quiet reflection before returning to Galway. Buffet Breakfast
Day 7: Galway – Excursion to Kylemore Abbey and Connemara
This morning, we visit Croagh Patrick Visitor Centre at the foot of the holiest mountain in Ireland. It was in 441AD on the summit that St. Patrick fasted for 40 days. A scenic drive takes us to Kylemore Abbey, a magnificent castle structure built as a family home and now inhabited by a group of Benedictine nuns. The extensive walled Victoria garden is a delight to the senses. On our return to Galway, we visit Connemara Marble Factory, where you will enjoy a Cultural Insight into how the vivid green-coloured stone has been crafted into jewellery and figurines for generations. Buffet Breakfast
Day 8: Galway – Cliffs of Moher – Tralee (2 Nights)
A scenic drive takes us across The Burren where we stop at Poulnabrone Dolmen, a portal tomb which dates back to the Neolothic Period. Gaze over the Atlantic Ocean during your visit to the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher. This evening, we stay in Tralee for two nights. Buffet Breakfast
Day 9: Tralee – Ring of Kerry Excursion
Today we experience Ireland's most scenic coastal drive around the Iveragh Peninsula, better known as the Ring of Kerry. It is undoubtedly one of the most magical and varied places in the whole of Ireland and is truly a photographer's delight. We will also see Daniel O'Connell's Cahersiveen, the fishing village of Waterville, the Black Valley and Moll's Gap. Here mountains, valleys, lakes and sea blend into a landscape that is breathtaking beyond words. Buffet Breakfast
Day 10: Tralee – Cashel – Dublin
On our way back to Dublin, we stop to visit the spectacular Rock of Cashel, dominating the flat countryside for miles. Join your companions and Travel Director this evening for a Be My Guest Farewell Dinner, before continuing to your Dublin hotel. Buffet Breakfast, Be My Guest Dining
Day 11: Depart Dublin
Say goodbye to your companions after a memorable pilgrimage. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply. Buffet Breakfast
