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Essential Britain & Ireland 2026
10 Day Tour from London to London
Tour Description:
Don’t think you can see the top sights of Britain and Ireland in 10 days? Sharpen your pencils to cross off your bucket-list destinations in five fabulous countries. A jolly good time awaits in England, Scotland, and Wales, plus both territories of Ireland, as you explore the lively capital cities of each and the thatched-roof-dotted countryside in between. Coast through rolling hills, ferry across legendary waterways, and skip down cobblestone streets to discover the wonders of Stonehenge, Waterford, York, and more on this essential tour of Britain and Ireland. Along the way, you’ll drink in the sights of fairytale castles and storybook settings as well as the locally brewed ales, strong Irish coffees, and perfectly aged Scotch whiskies passionately poured in every pub. Factor in time to shop for bits and bobs and taste local favorites like fish and chips, and you’d be off your trolley not to come along! PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Waterford so you can plan your day your way.
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Friday 10 Apr 26 — Monday 20 Apr 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,099 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 11 Apr 26 — Tuesday 21 Apr 26 | Starting at $3,689 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 18 Apr 26 — Tuesday 28 Apr 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,159 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 02 May 26 — Tuesday 12 May 26
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| Friday 15 May 26 — Monday 25 May 26 | Starting at $3,739 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 22 May 26 — Monday 01 Jun 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,179 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 25 May 26 — Thursday 04 Jun 26 | Starting at $3,759 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 30 May 26 — Tuesday 09 Jun 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,169 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 06 Jun 26 — Tuesday 16 Jun 26 | Starting at $3,739 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 08 Jun 26 — Thursday 18 Jun 26 | Starting at $3,759 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 12 Jun 26 — Monday 22 Jun 26 | Starting at $3,739 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 15 Jun 26 — Thursday 25 Jun 26 | Starting at $3,759 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 19 Jun 26 — Monday 29 Jun 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,199 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 27 Jun 26 — Tuesday 07 Jul 26 | Starting at $3,739 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 06 Jul 26 — Thursday 16 Jul 26 | Starting at $3,759 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 11 Jul 26 — Tuesday 21 Jul 26 | Starting at $3,699 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 17 Jul 26 — Monday 27 Jul 26 | Starting at $3,689 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 20 Jul 26 — Thursday 30 Jul 26 | Starting at $3,759 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 24 Jul 26 — Monday 03 Aug 26
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| Saturday 25 Jul 26 — Tuesday 04 Aug 26 | Starting at $3,279 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 07 Aug 26 — Monday 17 Aug 26 | Starting at $3,929 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 08 Aug 26 — Tuesday 18 Aug 26 | Starting at $3,929 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 10 Aug 26 — Thursday 20 Aug 26 | Starting at $3,999 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 21 Aug 26 — Monday 31 Aug 26 | Starting at $3,929 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 22 Aug 26 — Tuesday 01 Sep 26 | Starting at $3,929 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 04 Sep 26 — Monday 14 Sep 26 | Starting at $3,769 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 11 Sep 26 — Monday 21 Sep 26 | Starting at $3,769 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 12 Sep 26 — Tuesday 22 Sep 26 | Starting at $3,769 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 18 Sep 26 — Monday 28 Sep 26 | Starting at $3,769 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 19 Sep 26 — Tuesday 29 Sep 26 | Starting at $3,769 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 03 Oct 26 — Tuesday 13 Oct 26 | Starting at $3,699 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 09 Oct 26 — Monday 19 Oct 26 | Starting at $3,649 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 10 Oct 26 — Tuesday 20 Oct 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,169 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 17 Oct 26 — Tuesday 27 Oct 26 | Starting at $3,589 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingSpecial Features Included in this Tour:• Visit to Stonehenge• Visit to Bath, featuring the Roman Baths • Visit to historic Cardiff Castle• Globus Choice excursions in Waterford − included in your tour with your choice of a visit to the House of Waterford Crystal or a guided walking tour of Waterford• Orientation drive in Dublin• Guided sightseeing in Edinburgh with visit to Edinburgh Castle and the Scottish Crown Jewels• Admission to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (August 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 11, 15, 16, 18, 22 and 23 departures)• Guided walking tour in medieval York• Visit to Stratford-upon-Avon−Shakespeare’s birthplace
Notes:
Due to the Solstice closure of Stonehenge on 21st June, departure June 20 will visit Salisbury rather than Stonehenge.This tour requires some uphill walking on rough terrain at Edinburgh Castle which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs. Some walking involved back to the hotel after the Edinburgh Tattoo for departures that include the Tattoo. Headsets available on tour except for London.
Due to the Solstice closure of Stonehenge on 21st June, departure June 20 will visit Salisbury rather than Stonehenge.This tour requires some uphill walking on rough terrain at Edinburgh Castle which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs. Some walking involved back to the hotel after the Edinburgh Tattoo for departures that include the Tattoo. Headsets available on tour except for London.
MEALS
MEALS ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND
Welcome to London! Uniformed Globus Hosts will be waiting to welcome you. Enjoy free time this afternoon
Day 2 LONDON–STONEHENGE–BATH–NEWPORT, WALES
Ancient Stones & Spa Days Meet your Tour Director and travel companions, to depart London at 8 am for a memorable day’s sightseeing. Try to unravel the mystery of prehistoric Stonehenge and explore the visitor center with its imaginative exhibitions, then view the monument up close. At the elegant Georgian city of Bath, see the amazing excavations of the Roman Baths. Then, cross the Severn River for a late-afternoon arrival in Wales. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel.
164 mi / 264 km (B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURAL 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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Breakfast
DinnerDay 3 NEWPORT–CARDIFF–WATERFORD, IRELAND
Welsh Dragons, Daffodils & Castles This morning, enjoy a visit to Cardiff Castle, one of Wales’ leading heritage attractions, the castle’s Romanesque walls conceal 2,000 years of history. Continue along the South Wales coast to Pembroke where your ferry awaits. Cross St. George’s Channel to Rosslare on the Emerald Isle, proceeding to Waterford, a stronghold founded by the Danish Vikings.
168 mi / 271 km (B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CAPITAL 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
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 4 WATERFORD–KILKENNY–DUBLIN
Spend your day your way in Waterford This morning, explore more of Waterford with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.
THE VIKING TRIANGLE
Join a Local Guide in Waterford for a walk through Ireland¿s oldest city where two cathedrals, four national monuments, and eleven centuries of rogues and rascals add up to a trifecta of tales in the Viking Triangle. Hear engaging stories of extraordinary characters, delivered in witty, entertaining style by a master storyteller.
CRYSTAL CLEAR
The city of Waterford is synonymous with the luxury crystal manufacture that bears its name. Visit the House of Waterford Crystal for a fascinating tour featuring the molding room, and glass-blowing, cutting, and engraving departments to witness the highly skilled master craftsmen creating exquisite Waterford Crystal.
Continue to the “Marble City” of Kilkenny, one of Ireland’s prettiest towns. The city’s main thoroughfare is lined with medieval landmarks, quaint shops, and charming pubs. Continue on to Dublin, Ireland’s capital city. 115 mi / 195 km (B)
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BreakfastDay 5 DUBLIN
Ireland’s Capital City Take a morning orientation drive to see O’Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College. The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy this vibrant city. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CITY 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 Trinity College
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BreakfastDay 6 DUBLIN–BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND–EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
Irish Crossings On your way to Northern Ireland, cross the Boyne River, then skirt the Mountains of Mourne. In Belfast, where the Titanic was built, take in the city’s vibrant history and view the impressive City Hall. Board your ferry to cross the North Channel to Cairnryan on Scotland’s southwest coast and continue onto Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh.
234 mi / 376 km (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CITY SIGHTS Northern Ireland’s capital city of Belfast has seen its share of the ‘Troubles’ but its tenacity, tireless industry and timeless traditions are easy to see. Hear how shipbuilding ruled and Irish linen was king. In the port city where the Titanic was built, a bold rebirth of arts and architecture thrives amid historic castles and churches drawing visitors from around the globe
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BreakfastDay 7 EDINBURGH
Drummers, Pipers & Precious Jewels Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-year-old “New Town” and the famous scientists, inventors, and novelists who lived there. In the “Old Town,” visit Edinburgh Castle to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels. The afternoon is free to enjoy the Scottish capital at your own pace. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO Unpack your plaid! Edinburgh Military Tattoo performances included on departures August 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 11, 15, 16, 18, 22 and 23.
MUSIC & MASTERPIECES Ascend to Castle Rock to explore Edinburgh Castle, one of the most important historical strongholds in the Kingdom of Scotland, with a 1,100-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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BreakfastDay 8 EDINBURGH–JEDBURGH–YORK, ENGLAND
Augustine’s Monks & Medieval Markets This morning, drive past the abbey ruins at Jedburgh into wild Northumberland National Park. Later, see a section of Hadrian’s Wall, the Roman coast-to-coast defense against marauding northern tribes. In York, England’s most complete medieval city, view the great structure of York Minster, then follow your Tour Director on a [LF] guided walk through a maze of quaint streets, including the narrow Shambles.
198 mi / 318 km (B,D)
LOCAL FAVORITE
HISTORIC SPOT While strolling the cobblestones of York’s Shambles, it’s easy to imagine the medieval butchers' shops and boisterous crowds bartering for beef and bones outside the 14th-century timber-framed windows. The Shambles is one of the best-preserved medieval shopping streets in Europe and said to have been the inspiration behind Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley – and today is a colorful gathering place with cheerful cafés and quirky boutiques brimming with the sweet aromas of chocolate, pastries, and pies
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 9 YORK–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–LONDON
Mr. & Mrs. Shakespeare On the last leg of your journey, stop at Stratford-upon-Avon, the fascinating Elizabethan town, to take pictures of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace. Return to London at around 3.30 pm.
260 mi / 418 km (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
A LEGEND SLEPT HERE Ah, young love! Even more true as 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 about his family life, marriage, and children with a close look at fascinating artifacts in a world-class collection assembled by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 10 LONDON
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Accommodations
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Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
Superior First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
200 Westminster Bridge London United Kingdom
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.
Superior First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
200 Westminster Bridge London United Kingdom
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.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
