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From the Liffey to the Thames
Operated by Globus
Tripcode: GF
Overview
Destination:
Ireland,
United Kingdom,
Duration:13 days
Type:Group tour (max 18)
Travel Period
April 2026 - September 2027
13 Day Tour from Dublin to London
Beloved music, literature, and poetry; lively traditions, customs, and conversation; smooth Guinness, whisky, and ale—they all flow from the banks of one legendary river to another on this immersive tour of Ireland, Scotland, and England. From the ancient villages along the Liffey to the cathedrals and castles lining the Thames, this tour of Ireland and Britain invites you to splash about in four distinctive countries and cultures. Enjoy the scenic Ring of Kerry, follow the sounds of haunting bagpipes in Edinburgh’s quirky quarters, and quote famous verse as you stroll around Shakespeare’s birthplace in the English countryside. With a compass pointed toward enlightenment and enchantment, this vacation to Ireland and Britain is overflowing with seaside scenery, Highland history, and cobblestone charisma. PLUS, your tour includes your choices of excursions in Alnwick so you can plan your day your way.
All This. Included
Special Features Included in this Tour:• Guided sightseeing in London with a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral• Orientation drive in Dublin• Visit to the Cliffs of Moher• Guided walking tour on the city walls of Derry• Visit to the Giant’s Causeway• Visit to the Titanic Experience in Belfast• Guided sightseeing in Edinburgh with visit to Edinburgh Castle and the Scottish Crown Jewels• Admission to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (August 5, 12 and 19 departures)• Globus Choice excursions in Alnwick – included in your tour, with your choice of an inside visit to Alnwick Castle or a visit to Alnwick Garden• Visit to Stonehenge• Guided walking tour of medieval York, including The Shambles• Visit to Stratford-upon-Avon – Shakespeare’s birthplace• Cotswold scenic drive including lunch in a typical English pub• Panoramic drive around the Ring of Kerry• Visit to the Irish National Stud in Kildare
Beloved music, literature, and poetry; lively traditions, customs, and conversation; smooth Guinness, whisky, and ale—they all flow from the banks of one legendary river to another on this immersive tour of Ireland, Scotland, and England. From the ancient villages along the Liffey to the cathedrals and castles lining the Thames, this tour of Ireland and Britain invites you to splash about in four distinctive countries and cultures. Enjoy the scenic Ring of Kerry, follow the sounds of haunting bagpipes in Edinburgh’s quirky quarters, and quote famous verse as you stroll around Shakespeare’s birthplace in the English countryside. With a compass pointed toward enlightenment and enchantment, this vacation to Ireland and Britain is overflowing with seaside scenery, Highland history, and cobblestone charisma. PLUS, your tour includes your choices of excursions in Alnwick so you can plan your day your way.
All This. Included
Special Features Included in this Tour:• Guided sightseeing in London with a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral• Orientation drive in Dublin• Visit to the Cliffs of Moher• Guided walking tour on the city walls of Derry• Visit to the Giant’s Causeway• Visit to the Titanic Experience in Belfast• Guided sightseeing in Edinburgh with visit to Edinburgh Castle and the Scottish Crown Jewels• Admission to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (August 5, 12 and 19 departures)• Globus Choice excursions in Alnwick – included in your tour, with your choice of an inside visit to Alnwick Castle or a visit to Alnwick Garden• Visit to Stonehenge• Guided walking tour of medieval York, including The Shambles• Visit to Stratford-upon-Avon – Shakespeare’s birthplace• Cotswold scenic drive including lunch in a typical English pub• Panoramic drive around the Ring of Kerry• Visit to the Irish National Stud in Kildare
Highlights:
Standard inclusions
- 12 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
Itinerary
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Collapse allARRIVE IN DUBLIN, IRELAND
Céad mile fáilte—a hundred-thousand welcomes!
Enjoy free time upon arrival before meeting your Tour Director and travel companions at 6 pm for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Enjoy free time upon arrival before meeting your Tour Director and travel companions at 6 pm for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
DUBLIN
Ireland’s Capital City
The morning’s orientation drive in the “Fair City” includes statue-lined O’Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Oscar Wilde’s Trinity College. The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy this vibrant city. (B)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 Trinity College.
The morning’s orientation drive in the “Fair City” includes statue-lined O’Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Oscar Wilde’s Trinity College. The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy this vibrant city. (B)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 Trinity College.
DUBLIN–KILDARE–CASHEL–KILLARNEY
The Winner’s Circle
Hit your stride this morning with a trip to Ireland’s horse-racing country! Drive across the Curragh to visit the Irish National Stud at Kildare, whose thoroughbreds command respect on the racecourses of the world. On the way to Killarney, pause to take photos at the Rock of Cashel, where St. Patrick preached. Free time this afternoon in Killarney. (B,D)191 mi / 308 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURE & 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. Hear about some of the world’s most magnificent champion stallions that have made racing history since the turn of the 20th century.
Hit your stride this morning with a trip to Ireland’s horse-racing country! Drive across the Curragh to visit the Irish National Stud at Kildare, whose thoroughbreds command respect on the racecourses of the world. On the way to Killarney, pause to take photos at the Rock of Cashel, where St. Patrick preached. Free time this afternoon in Killarney. (B,D)191 mi / 308 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURE & 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. Hear about some of the world’s most magnificent champion stallions that have made racing history since the turn of the 20th century.
KILLARNEY–RING OF KERRY–ADARE–LIMERICK
Irish Eyes & Cheeky Rhymes
Follow the road known as the Ring of Kerry for a spectacular 100-mile panoramic drive around the island’s southwestern tip. Have your camera ready for sparkling seascapes, brightly colored farmhouses, subtropical vegetation, and the breathtaking panorama of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View. In the afternoon, travel via quaint Adare to Limerick. (B)167 mi / 268 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTNATURAL WONDERS Explore the emerald tapestries of green fields and ocean views that make other coastlines green with envy. The Ring of Kerry begins and ends in Killarney, taking you on a trip along the southwest coast of Ireland. Discover a paradise of panoramic cliffs, lush landscapes, and breathtaking beaches of the Iveragh Peninsula.
Follow the road known as the Ring of Kerry for a spectacular 100-mile panoramic drive around the island’s southwestern tip. Have your camera ready for sparkling seascapes, brightly colored farmhouses, subtropical vegetation, and the breathtaking panorama of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View. In the afternoon, travel via quaint Adare to Limerick. (B)167 mi / 268 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTNATURAL WONDERS Explore the emerald tapestries of green fields and ocean views that make other coastlines green with envy. The Ring of Kerry begins and ends in Killarney, taking you on a trip along the southwest coast of Ireland. Discover a paradise of panoramic cliffs, lush landscapes, and breathtaking beaches of the Iveragh Peninsula.
LIMERICK–CLIFFS OF MOHER–GALWAY–SLIGO
Notes Above High Sea
At the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, rising 668 feet above the Atlantic Ocean, step on to the edge of the world to admire awe-inspiring views. Via the limestone plateau of The Burren, reach Galway, a popular seaside destination with a buzzing center of colorful shops and a busy café and bar culture. Then, spend the night in the coastal seaport of Sligo. (B,D)188 mi / 302 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTPICTURE PERFECT Feast your eyes on a stunning spectacle of sea and sky on the Cliffs of Moher on the Wild Atlantic Way. Try to resist the inspiration that has moved artists, poets, and scientists throughout the ages as you stand on the edge of 320 million years of geologic perfection on the rugged coastline of County Clare.
At the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, rising 668 feet above the Atlantic Ocean, step on to the edge of the world to admire awe-inspiring views. Via the limestone plateau of The Burren, reach Galway, a popular seaside destination with a buzzing center of colorful shops and a busy café and bar culture. Then, spend the night in the coastal seaport of Sligo. (B,D)188 mi / 302 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTPICTURE PERFECT Feast your eyes on a stunning spectacle of sea and sky on the Cliffs of Moher on the Wild Atlantic Way. Try to resist the inspiration that has moved artists, poets, and scientists throughout the ages as you stand on the edge of 320 million years of geologic perfection on the rugged coastline of County Clare.
SLIGO–DERRY, NORTHERN IRELAND–GIANT’S CAUSEWAY–BELFAST
Derry Girls & Daring Giants
Your first highlight today is Derry, situated on the banks of the Foyle River, and a [LF] walk on the Old Town walls in the company of a Local Guide. Then visit awe-inspiring Giant’s Causeway, composed of thousands of strangely symmetrical basalt columns jutting out to sea. Stay in Belfast tonight, Northern Ireland’s seat of government. (B)200 mi / 322 kmLOCAL FAVORITEHISTORIC SPOT Derry is known as the only remaining completely walled medieval city in Ireland and one of the best-preserved walled cities in Europe. Walk around the 17th-century fortification masterpiece with 7 gates and 24 cannons while also discovering a city full of history, heritage, and culture.
Your first highlight today is Derry, situated on the banks of the Foyle River, and a [LF] walk on the Old Town walls in the company of a Local Guide. Then visit awe-inspiring Giant’s Causeway, composed of thousands of strangely symmetrical basalt columns jutting out to sea. Stay in Belfast tonight, Northern Ireland’s seat of government. (B)200 mi / 322 kmLOCAL FAVORITEHISTORIC SPOT Derry is known as the only remaining completely walled medieval city in Ireland and one of the best-preserved walled cities in Europe. Walk around the 17th-century fortification masterpiece with 7 gates and 24 cannons while also discovering a city full of history, heritage, and culture.
BELFAST–EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
Strait to Scotland
This morning, visit the fascinating Titanic Experience and learn about the building of the largest passenger steam ship, its maiden voyage, and the tragic night of April 14, 1912. Board your ferry to cross the North Channel to Cairnryan, on the west coast of Scotland. Then on to Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city. (B)132 mi / 212 km 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 building sections of the floating Mulberry Harbors built to support the D-Day invasion of Normandy.
This morning, visit the fascinating Titanic Experience and learn about the building of the largest passenger steam ship, its maiden voyage, and the tragic night of April 14, 1912. Board your ferry to cross the North Channel to Cairnryan, on the west coast of Scotland. Then on to Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city. (B)132 mi / 212 km 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 building sections of the floating Mulberry Harbors built to support the D-Day invasion of Normandy.
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. Enjoy some free time this afternoon. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO Unpack your plaid! Edinburgh Military Tattoo performances included on departures August 5, 12 and 19. MUSIC & 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 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, an extravaganza of bagpipes and drums performed en masse in August each year.
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. Enjoy some free time this afternoon. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO Unpack your plaid! Edinburgh Military Tattoo performances included on departures August 5, 12 and 19. MUSIC & 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 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, an extravaganza of bagpipes and drums performed en masse in August each year.
EDINBURGH–ALNWICK, ENGLAND–YORK
Spend your day your way in Alnwick
This morning, head to Alnwick Castle, ancestral home of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland, and more recently featured in the Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey. Explore more of Alnwick with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.
Next, make your way to York, England’s most complete medieval city. Admire the great structure of the Minster and follow your Tour Director through a maze of quaint streets, including the narrow Shambles. (B)214 mi / 344 km
This morning, head to Alnwick Castle, ancestral home of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland, and more recently featured in the Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey. Explore more of Alnwick with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.
CAPTURE THE CASTLE
The second largest inhabited castle in England, Alnwick Castle has been home to the Duke of Northumberland¿s family, the Percys, for over 700 years. Explore the castle and its grounds, featured in historical films, Shakespeare productions, and Harry Potter movies.
BLOOMING MARVELOUS
See the vision of the Duchess of Northumberland blooming as a true 21st century experience full of imagination, inspiration and fun. Stroll the Alnwick Garden for an eye-popping experience in one of the world¿s most ambitious new gardens.
YORK–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
Plays & Pints
Discover the beautiful hometown and final resting place of Stratford’s most famous son, William Shakespeare. Stop for photographs at Anne Hathway’s Cottage and visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace, where he grew up and lived the first years of his married life. Then enjoy a scenic drive through the beautiful Cotswolds followed by [LF] dinner at a local pub. (B,D)156 mi / 251 kmLOCAL FAVORITELOCAL 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!
Discover the beautiful hometown and final resting place of Stratford’s most famous son, William Shakespeare. Stop for photographs at Anne Hathway’s Cottage and visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace, where he grew up and lived the first years of his married life. Then enjoy a scenic drive through the beautiful Cotswolds followed by [LF] dinner at a local pub. (B,D)156 mi / 251 kmLOCAL FAVORITELOCAL 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!
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–STONEHENGE–LONDON
Mysterious Monuments
Play the role of archaeologist today to unravel the mystery of prehistoric Stonehenge! Explore the visitor center with its imaginative exhibitions, before admiring the monument close up. Then, continue on to the cosmopolitan city of London.176 mi / 283 km (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORY & MYSTERY Ponder the who, what, why, and how of Stonehenge, one of the most impressive prehistoric megalithic monuments in the world. Its sheer size and sophisticated architectural design have earned it legendary reverence as the most famous prehistoric monument in the world. Although its original purpose is a mystery, the concentric monuments hold spiritual significance for people from around the world who gather at the massive stone circles to celebrate the summer solstice.
Play the role of archaeologist today to unravel the mystery of prehistoric Stonehenge! Explore the visitor center with its imaginative exhibitions, before admiring the monument close up. Then, continue on to the cosmopolitan city of London.176 mi / 283 km (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORY & MYSTERY Ponder the who, what, why, and how of Stonehenge, one of the most impressive prehistoric megalithic monuments in the world. Its sheer size and sophisticated architectural design have earned it legendary reverence as the most famous prehistoric monument in the world. Although its original purpose is a mystery, the concentric monuments hold spiritual significance for people from around the world who gather at the massive stone circles to celebrate the summer solstice.
LONDON
The Royal Treatment
Say good day to London with a morning sightseeing tour with a Local Guide, featuring legendary sights of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, the Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Enjoy free time for teatime on your own this afternoon.(B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORIC SITES See the legendary landmarks of England’s historic capital city. Walk where voices have rung out for centuries in Parliament Square and where chimes rise high above you with the ringing of Big Ben’s quarter bells. See Westminster Abbey, where royal coronations, weddings, and funerals have made history.
Say good day to London with a morning sightseeing tour with a Local Guide, featuring legendary sights of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, the Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Enjoy free time for teatime on your own this afternoon.(B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORIC SITES See the legendary landmarks of England’s historic capital city. Walk where voices have rung out for centuries in Parliament Square and where chimes rise high above you with the ringing of Big Ben’s quarter bells. See Westminster Abbey, where royal coronations, weddings, and funerals have made history.
LONDON
Safe travels until we meet again!
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.(B)
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.(B)
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