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GLOBUS: ESSENTIAL BRITAIN (GC)
13 days incl. travel, or 12 days from London to London
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 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. North to Glastonbury of King Arthur fame and stop to see the amazing Roman excavations in Bath. Cross into Wales, with a drive through Brecon Beacons National Park and overnights in Newport and the walled city of Chester. Explore England's scenic Lake District and Wadsworth'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, visit the Duchess of Northumberland's lavish Alnwick Garden, a section of Hadrian's Wall, and medieval York. Pass along Robin Hood's Sherwood Forest on the way to Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon. Return to London for an overnight and the completion of your magnificent vacation.Special Departure:Tickets for the world-famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included for tours Jul 30th through Aug 20th.Note:Optional London city tour and afternoon excursions to Windsor Castle or the Tower of London are available if London extra nights are reserved.
HOTELS
London Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (SF), Plymouth Holiday Inn (SF), Newport Hilton (F), Chester St. David's Park (SF) at Ewloe, Glasgow Thistle (F), Inverness Ramada (F), Edinburgh Thistle (F), York Novotel (F), London Hilton London Metropole (SF)
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| Call (256) 891-0888 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8655981 | | Globus | | Offer valid through 11/30/2009 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Board your overnight transatlantic flight | Board your overnight transatlantic flight. | | Day 2 | London | Uniformed Globus Hosts will be waiting to welcome you. After checking into your hotel and an afternoon at leisure we recommend our optional Taste of London excursion with dinner followed by a guided illumination cruise on the River Thames. | | Day 3 | Plymouth | Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and depart London at 8 am. First, visit prehistoric STONEHENGE before taking a stroll in picturesque Salisbury with its vast cathedral. Continue on through Thomas Hardy's Wessex, and head for quaint Widecombe-in-the-Moor in Dartmoor National Park. The next two nights are spent in Plymouth, home of historical figures such as Sir Francis Drake and Sir Walter Raleigh. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel. (B,D) | | Day 4 | Plymouth Cornwall Excursion | A day full of West Country sights as you head through Daphne du Maurier's Cornwall. After viewing St. Michael's Mount, take your photos at Land's End before exploring the popular seaside resort of St. Ives. Back in Plymouth your Tour Director will arrange an optional evening visit to a local inn for dinner. (B) | | Day 5 | Newport | At Glastonbury, hear about its associations with King Arthur, and in elegant Bath, see the amazing excavations of the ROMAN BATHS with time to explore further on your own. Tonight's optional is to Cardiff Castle for an evening of Welsh entertainment and dinner. (B) | | Day 6 | Chester | Your journey through Wales takes you north along the Usk Valley and Brecon Beacons National Park, and via Llandrindod Wells to Chester. On your walking tour, see the Roman remains, the characteristic black and white half-timbered buildings, and the famous two-tiered arcades called the 'Rows.' (B,D) | | Day 7 | Glasgow | Focus now on the tranquil Lake District, considered to be the finest of England's national parks. After a break in Wordsworth's beloved Grasmere, head north for the Scottish border and stop at Gretna Green, where the blacksmith used to wed runaway couples. Overnight in Glasgow, Scotland's largest city. (B,D) | | Day 8 | Inverness | Follow the 'Bonnie Banks' of Loch Lomond, then proceed via Rannoch Moor, Glen Coe, Fort William, and the 'Road to the Isles.' At Mallaig, board your FERRY for the crossing to the Isle of Skye, where you visit the MUSEUM OF THE ISLES at the Clan Donald Centre. Return to the mainland and trace the shores of Loch Ness on the way to the Highland capital. (B,D) | | Day 9 | Edinburgh | Main features today: the battlefield of Culloden Moor; Braemar, home of the Royal Highland Games; St. Andrews; and over the elegant Forth Road Bridge to Edinburgh. Tonight, an optional Scottish evening with Highland dancers, bagpipers, and the Ceremony of the Haggis. For departure numbers 0801 through 0822 tickets are included for tonight's performance of the world-renowned MILITARY TATTOO. (B) | | Day 10 | Edinburgh | Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-year-old 'New Town' and famous scientists, inventors, and novelists. In the 'Old Town,' drive up the narrow Royal Mile to EDINBURGH CASTLE to admire Scotland's Crown Jewels, then explore HOLYROOD PALACE (except when the Queen is in residence). Later, a unique optional experience: board the former Royal Yacht Britannia to see how the Royal Family and crew of 240 lived and worked on board. Dinner rounds off this optional evening. (B) | | Day 11 | York | This morning, a magnificent highlight visit to the Duchess of Northumberland's ALNWICK GARDEN, where the fountains and waterfalls are a breathtaking feature. See a section of Hadrian's Wall on your way to York, England's most complete medieval city. Here, stand in front of the great structure of York Minster, then follow your Tour Director through a maze of quaint streets, including the narrow Shambles. (B,D) | | Day 12 | London | Skirt Robin Hood's Sherwood Forest on the way to Stratford-upon-Avon. Take your pictures of Anne Hathaway's Cottage and visit SHAKESPEARE'S BIRTHPLACE. On return to London at about 3:30 pm, a Shownight Theater Evening would be an incredible finale to your vacation. (B) | | Day 13 | Return Home | Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B) |
| | US$ Price Details
Single room supplement: $492Triple room reduction per person: $45Extra nights per person in London:in single room $223, in twin room $134, in triple room $124
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Additional Information:
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Guaranteed Air-Inclusive Price:
Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Please see the Applicable Airfare Taxes and Fee link above for more information.
Air booked in conjunction with a land vacation is considered an air-inclusive vacation. Air can only be booked by Globus in conjunction with a land package and is only available for passengers traveling from the United States. For vacation departures in 2010, your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your air schedule had been confirmed and your entire vacation package has been paid in full. For vacation departures in 2010, an additional $250 non-refundable deposit (total $500 non-refundable) is required for air booked in conjunction with any land vacation and your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your flight information is confirmed and Globus has received your full land and air deposit.
Not Included in the Vacation Price:
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature. |
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