Britain Sampler with Paris (GEE)

12 Day Tour from London to Paris

2023 Tour Details

Even if you’re not bold enough to try bubble and squeak, haggis and tatties, or cockles and laverbread, you’ll still enjoy this perfect sampling of England, Scotland, and Wales. Our most popular tour of Britain, this tri-country introductory vacation has something for everyone. History buffs will treasure prehistoric Stonehenge, the Roman ruins of Bath and the medieval cities and towns such as York and Ludlow. Music lovers will cherish the music-festival town of Llangollen and The Beatles’ hometown of Liverpool. Literary fans will relish the countryside homes of William Shakespeare, Sir Walter Scott, and William Wordsworth. And beer and whisky connoisseurs will savor the dimly lit pubs from London to Edinburgh and back—where if you just can’t bring yourself to taste the black pudding—there’s always delicious fish and chips!

While you’re sampling shepherd’s pie and shandy, why not try a little soufflé and champagne, too? It’s easy when you add a 3-night Monograms vacation to Paris to your tour of Britain. Board the high-speed Eurostar train from London to Paris, enjoy guided sightseeing and ample time on your own to explore the storied streets and inviting cafés along the Seine.

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 DESTINATIONS & SIGHTSEEING

Sightseeing:

LONDON
Guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral

STONEHENGE
Visit the prehistoric monument

BATH
Visit the Roman relics; welcome dinner

LUDLOW
Visit the medieval market town

LLANGOLLEN
Visit the picturesque village

GRASMERE
Visit Wordsworth’s village; LF try original Grasmere gingerbread

GRETNA GREEN
LF Enjoy a whisky tasting

EDINBURGH
Guided sightseeing, visit Edinburgh Castle

ABBOTSFORD
Guided tour of Sir Walter Scott’s house

JEDBURGH
Take pictures of the abbey ruins

YORK
Walking tour

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
Take pictures of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, visit Shakespeare’s birthplace

LONDON-PARIS
By high-speed Eurostar Train

PARIS
Guided sightseeing, featuring the famous highlights followed by Seine River Cruise with views of Notre Dame Cathedral

Notes:

  • July 29 through August 19 Departures–Edinburgh Military Tattoo ticket included

Transportation:

Motorcoach; high-speed Eurostar train. Free Wi-Fi available on your motorcoach and in most hotel lobbies.

 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

Full English breakfast daily; buffet breakfast in Paris; 2 three-course dinners

 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 LONDON Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, and a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral. Free time this afternoon.
Breakfast Breakfast

ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in London with a three-course dinner, followed by a private, narrated cruise on the Thames River this evening. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.

Day 3

LONDON–STONEHENGE–BATHLONDON Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions at 8 am before departing for Stonehenge.
STONEHENGE Guided visit.
BATH Visit the excavations of the Roman Baths. Free time the remainder of the day.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner
139 mi / 224 km

Day 4

BATH–LUDLOW–LLANGOLLEN, WALES–LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND LUDLOW Guided visit.
LLANGOLLEN Guided visit.
LIVERPOOL Free time the remainder of the day.
Breakfast Breakfast
204 mi / 335 km

Day 5

LIVERPOOL–GRASMERE–GRETNA GREEN, SCOTLAND–EDINBURGHLAKE DISTRICT (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) Scenic drive.
GRASMERE Visit Wordsworth’s beloved village. Sample LF the original Grasmere gingerbread.
GRETNA GREEN Visit LF The Whisky House and taste some well-known malts.
EDINBURGH Free time this evening.
Breakfast Breakfast
237 mi / 390 km

Day 6

EDINBURGH EDINBURGH Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town, Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Free time this afternoon.
EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO Attend the world-renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance. (Departures July 31 through August 21 only).
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 7

EDINBURGH–ABBOTSFORD–JEDBURGH–YORK, ENGLAND ABBOTSFORD Guided tour of Sir Walter Scott’s Abbotsford House.
JEDBURGH Take photos of the ruined Augustinian abbey.
YORK See York Minster on a guided walk through The Shambles.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner
202 mi / 325 km

Day 8

YORK–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–LONDON STRATFORD-UPON-AVON See Anne Hathaway’s Cottage. Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace.
Breakfast Breakfast
256 mi / 411 km

Day 9

LONDON–PARIS Welcome to the Monograms portion of your vacation. Travel from London to Paris, France by high-speed Eurostar train (Standard class). Your Local Host will be delighted to help you maximize your time in France’s famous capital city.
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 10

PARIS Morning guided sightseeing includes a stop to take photos of the Eiffel Tower from one of the best panoramic viewing points, and a relaxing Seine River cruise with views of many of the city's important landmarks. (Note: there are occasions when your city sightseeing in Paris may be affected due to events in the city. On any of these dates, your Monograms sightseeing will be moved to an alternate day to ensure you have the full experience.)
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 11

PARIS Your Local Host can suggest wonderful options for your day at leisure.
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 12

PARIS Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast Breakfast

 Tour Director

With Globus, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of your Tour Director. Averaging over a decade... we’d like you to meet a Tour Director, who is representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

GAVIN CRUICKSHANK

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

"Having spent most of my youth in the hospitality industry, I became a Tour Director many years ago. Originally from Edinburgh, I enjoy showing travelers Britain and Ireland-from Land's End and John O'Groats to Giant's Causeway and Waterford. It fills me with so much pride to show off the countries and tell the stories of my ancestors to our guests."

Tour Director -  GAVIN CRUICKSHANK

TRICIA WILLIAMSON

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

"What I love most is the magnificent scenery of the British Isles, the pleasure of being able to show travelers evidence of our long and varied history, and the opportunity to meet so many interesting people; both the travelers themselves and the people we encounter at the many stops along the way!"

Tour Director -  TRICIA WILLIAMSON

KAELEIGH CAMPBELL

Escorting tours for more than 5 years

"People often ask me how a Canadian ended up leading tours of the UK and Ireland. But with a British history degree, and a huge passion for the literature, culture, and history of the region, I really couldn't imagine a more perfect job. I get to introduce other travellers to a region I'm proud to call my second home, and that makes for an immensely satisfying day of work, every day."

Tour Director -  KAELEIGH CAMPBELL

 Optional Excursions

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Price Ranges

$ ($50 USD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 USD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 USD)
$$$$ (Over $150)



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