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Essential Britain

Essential Britain

12 day tour from London roundtrip
Tour Operator
Globus
Departures
Apr 26, 2025 – Oct 10, 2026
Prices From
$3,499
Dates & Prices
Thrones and scones. Hops and scotch. Rock stars and famous rocks. They’re all included on this enthralling and encompassing tour of Britain. Pack your tweed and tartans for the best of London and country, the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands, and the enchanting villages and valleys of Wales, and prepare to be swept away like a runaway bride at the elopement capital of Gretna Green. The castles and cathedrals of London, Edinburgh, and Cardiff, as well as the charming pubs on every corner, will steal your heart away. With visits to the baffling boulders of Stonehenge, the battlefield of Culloden

Tour Itinerary

Day 1
ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND
Welcome to London! Uniformed Globus Hosts will be waiting to welcome you. Free time this afternoon.
Day 2
LONDON–STONEHENGE–ILMINSTER–PLYMOUTH
Secrets of the Stones LONDON Meet your Tour Director and travel companions at 8 am before departing for Stonehenge. STONEHENGE Visit the prehistoric monument. ILMINSTER [LOCAL FAVORITE] Lunch at a local pub. 219 mi / 352 km (B,L) LOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES Quench your thirst with local ales and ciders while tasting traditional pub fayre prepared following century old recipes. Nothing eases homesickness like hearty cooked food concocted with care and love like grandma used to make. Just like home away from home!
Day 3
PLYMOUTH. EXCURSION TO CORNWALL
Legends of Land & Sea PLYMOUTH [LOCAL FAVORITE] All aboard for a scenic cruise on Plymouth Sound. Enjoy a scenic drive through the West Country to Poldark’s Cornwall. LOOE Visit the thriving fishing village and former smugglers’ port. PLYMOUTH Free time this evening. (B) 42 mi / 70 km LOCAL FAVORITE EPIC RIDE Stunning views of Cornwall, the setting of Winston Graham's ‘Poldark’ saga of Cornish life in the 18th century, will leave you breathless on a scenic drive through the West Country. Get carried away with a spectacular scenic cruise on Plymouth Sound, a magnificent inlet on the English Cha
Day 4
PLYMOUTH–GLASTONBURY–BATH–CARDIFF, WALES
Timeless Kings & Thermal Springs GLASTONBURY Visit the town of the legend of King Arthur and the Holy Grail. BATH Visit the excavations of the Roman Baths. (B) 184 mi / 295 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDS & LORE The Somerset town of Glastonbury is the site of King Arthur’s legendary quest for the mythical Holy Grail, the cup from which Jesus drank at the Last Supper. Hear how, while Arthur failed in his search, a noble knight named Galahad found the Holy Grail because of his pure heart.

What's Included

Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily; 1 lunch; 3 three-course dinners

Hotels

London | Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
Superior First-Class
London, United Kingdom
200 Westminster Bridge
Free WiFi
Situated opposite Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge places guests at the heart of central London. Dining option include Brasserie Joël, Ichi Sushi & Sashimi, 1WB Lounge & Patisserie, and Primo Bar. The hotel also boasts a fitness center with a 15-meter pool and Mandara Spa. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available for guests throughout the hotel.
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Itinerary Dates & Prices

Start Date
Apr 26, 2025
End Date
May 07, 2025
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$3,799
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May 03, 2025
End Date
May 14, 2025
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$3,799
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May 17, 2025
End Date
May 28, 2025
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$3,799
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Start Date
May 31, 2025
End Date
Jun 11, 2025
Our Price
$3,899
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Start Date
Jun 07, 2025
End Date
Jun 18, 2025
Our Price
$3,649
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Start Date
Jul 05, 2025
End Date
Jul 16, 2025
Our Price
$3,879
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