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Details British Sampler
One of our most popular Britain vacation offers you the absolute best of this great land. Delve into the cultures of
England, Wales and Scotland on this 9-day vacation. 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, and
visit Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon and picturesque Llangollen in North Wales. On to Edinburgh,
Scotland, to visit its famous castle and the Queen's Holyrood Palace, as well as Sir Walter Scott's Abbotsford
House. Enjoy a walking tour of the medieval city of York. Visits to unique Belvoir Castle and the market town of
Stamford complete this magnificent vacation. Tickets for the world-renowned Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included
for tours 0802 through 0823.
Day 1
Arrival in London, England
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| Uniformed Globus hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.
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Day 2
London
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| After a hearty English breakfast, morning sightseeing with a professional London Guide
includes all the famous landmarks: Knightsbridge with Harrods, the Houses of Parliament and Big
Ben beside the River Thames, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall's mounted horseguards and the Prime
Minister's Downing Street, and Buckingham Palace. Highlights are a visit to ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL
(except on Sundays) and the ceremonial pageantry of the Changing of the Guard, if held. Free
time in the afternoon for independent activities or to join an optional excursion to Windsor
Castle or the Tower of London with its fabulous Crown Jewels. Tonight maybe an optional dinner
followed by a cruise on the River Thames? (FB)
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Day 3
London-Bath
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| Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and depart at 8:30 a.m. for a memorable day of
sightseeing. First, a special visit to admire the breathtaking ORNAMENTAL GARDENS of Henry VIII's Hampton
Court Palace. Your Tour Director will take you on a walk to see the Great Vine, Pond Garden, Privy Garden,
and the flower borders of the Great Fountain Garden. Then westward to Salisbury with its magnificent
cathedral, the ultimate in Early English Gothic. Via the intriguing prehistoric monument of STONEHENGE
head for the elegant Georgian city of Bath, where you see the amazing excavations of the ROMAN BATHS. Before
dinner join your Tour Director for a toast to happy touring with a congenial group. (FB,D)
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Day 4
Bath-Stratford-North Wales-Chester
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| Savor vistas of the Cotswolds on your way via the medieval market town of Stow-on-the-Wold to
Stratford-upon-Avon. Time here to see SHAKESPEARE'S BIRTHPLACE and for pictures of Anne Hathaway's Cottage.
The afternoon is dedicated to North Wales. Take a stroll in picturesque Llangollen, home of an annual
international contest for poets and minstrels. Spend the night at Chester, the historic county town on
the River Dee. (FB,D)
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Day 5
Chester-Edinburgh, Scotland
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| This morning's walking tour includes the Roman remains, black and white half-timbered buildings,
the cathedral, and the two-tiered shopping arcades called the "Rows." 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. On the way through the history-steeped Lowland Hills,
stop at Gretna Green, where the blacksmith used to wed runaway couples. Evening arrival in the Scottish
capital. For tour numbers 0802 through 0823 tickets are included for tonight's performance of the
world-renowned MILITARY TATTOO: a vast spectacle of massed Scottish pipe bands, which takes place in an
arena on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. (FB)
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Day 6
Edinburgh
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| Morning city sightseeing with a local expert 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, the Queen's official Scottish residence.
The afternoon is free to enjoy this "Prince of Cities" at your own pace. Tonight don't miss our optional
Scottish evening with Highland dancers, bagpipers, and the Ceremony of the Haggis. (FB)
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Day 7
Edinburgh-York, England
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| First on today's agenda is Sir Walter Scott's ABBOTSFORD HOUSE for a fascinating guided tour.
Melrose Abbey and the ruins at Jedburgh are pointed out on the way to the English border and Northumberland
National Park. South now to York, England's most complete medieval city. Stand in awe in front of the
great structure of York Minster, then follow your Tour Director through a maze of quaint streets including
the narrow Shambles. (FB,D)
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Day 8
York-London
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| Leave Yorkshire and its associations with James Herriot, and drive through the richest farmland in
Britain for a highlight visit to BELVOIR CASTLE. The stately home of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland houses
one of England's finest private art collections. Finally pause in the market town of Stamford before
returning to London around 4 p.m. How about celebrating with new-found friends with a night out on the
town? (FB)
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Day 9
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| Tour ends. (FB)
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Additional Information
Meals
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| - 7 buffet breakfasts (BB); 2 three-course dinners (D), including a special welcome dinner
with wine in Rome
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City Highlights
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- LONDON Guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul's Cathedral and see the Changing of the Guard,
if held HAMPTON COURT A special walking tour through the palace's ornamental gardens STONEHENGE
Visit the prehistoric monument BATH Visit the Roman relics STRATFORD Picture stop at Anne Hathaway's
Cottage, visit Shakespeare's birthplace CHESTER Walking tour EDINBURGH Guided sightseeing, visit
Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace ABBOTSFORD Guided tour of Sir Walter Scott's house YORK Walking
tour BELVOIR Visit the Duke and Duchess of Rutland's castle
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- Please note surcharges may apply due to special events on in the different cities -
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