Overview
From the Shannon to the Thames
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 Shannon 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 traditional tea at a 150-year-old Irish farmhouse, 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.
Highlights of From the Shannon to the Thames
Travelers Notes
We’ve prepared everything you need for the perfect vacation—from transfers to and from your hotel to expert Local Guides and included VIP sightseeing access to the world’s iconic sites. Your Globus Tour Director is always there to help you make the most out of your free time!
Private Touring
6 guests in a party: $2,647*18 guests in a party: $691*
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
Product Group
From The Shannon to the Thames
UNESCO Sites
City of Bath|Giant's Causeway and Causeway Coast|Old and New Towns of Edinburgh|Stonehenge|Westminster Palace (Westminster Abbey and Saint Margaret's Church)
Meals
Full English breakfast daily; 3 three-course dinners
Itineraries
Day 1
ARRIVE IN SHANNON, IRELAND–LIMERICK Céad mile fáilte—a hundred-thousand welcomes! This evening meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 2
LIMERICK. EXCURSION TO CLIFFS OF MOHER & GALWAY CLIFFS OF MOHER Visit the 668-foot-high cliffs above the Atlantic Ocean.GALWAY Free time.RATHBAUN [LF] Learn about sheep herding and shearing, and enjoy traditional tea at Rathbaun Farm. (B) 159 mi / 255 kmENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Limerick with a medieval banquet at an historic castle. 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
LIMERICK–ADARE–RING OF KERRY–KILLARNEY ADARE Stop at the quaint village to see its pretty thatched cottages.RING OF KERRY Panoramic drive around the island’s southwestern tip.KILLARNEY Free time. (B,D) 157 mi / 253 km
Day 4
KILLARNEY–BLARNEY–CAHIR–DUBLIN BLARNEY Visit the village renowned for its magical Kissing Stone with free time to explore.CAHIR Photo stop.DUBLIN Free time this afternoon. (B) 225 mi / 360 km
Day 5
DUBLIN DUBLIN Morning orientation drive to see O’Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College. Free time this afternoon. (B)
Day 6
DUBLIN–GIANT’S CAUSEWAY, NORTHERN IRELAND–BELFAST GIANT’S CAUSEWAY See more than 40,000 interlocking basalt columns formed millions years ago.BELFAST Visit Titanic Experience museum. (B) 216 mi / 348 km
Day 7
BELFAST–EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND Ferry crossing on the North Channel to Cairnryan on Scotland’s southwest coast.Scenic drive through Scottish border country to Edinburgh. (B) 132 mi / 212 km
Day 8
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. (Departure August 10 only). (B)
Day 9
EDINBURGH–ALNWICK, ENGLAND–YORK ALNWICK At Alnwick Castle choose to visit the Castle or explore the garden.YORK See York Minster on a guided walk through The Shambles. (B) 243 mi / 391 km
Day 10
YORK–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–BATH STRATFORD-UPON-AVON See Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace.BATH Visit the excavations of the Roman Baths. (B,D) 286 mi / 460 km
Day 11
BATH–STONEHENGE–LONDON STONEHENGE Guided visit. (B) 131 mi / 210 km
Day 12
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, and Buckingham Palace. Free time this afternoon. (B)
Day 13
LONDON LONDON Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Departures
| # | Air Start Date | Land Start Date | Land End Date | Land Only Price | Discount | Final | Departure Code | Status |
| 1 | 2022-08-16 | 2022-08-17 | 2022-08-29 | $3929 | $0 | $3929 | GU20817 | Not Available |
| 2 | 2022-08-23 | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-05 | $3769 | $0 | $3769 | GU20824 | Please Call |
| 3 | 2022-08-30 | 2022-08-31 | 2022-09-12 | $3769 | $0 | $3769 | GU20831 | Not Available |
| 4 | 2022-09-06 | 2022-09-07 | 2022-09-19 | $3769 | $0 | $3769 | GU20907 | Please Call |
| 5 | 2022-09-13 | 2022-09-14 | 2022-09-26 | $3769 | $0 | $3769 | GU20914 | Not Available |
| 6 | 2022-09-20 | 2022-09-21 | 2022-10-03 | $3499 | $0 | $3499 | GU20921 | Not Available |
| 7 | 2023-05-02 | 2023-05-03 | 2023-05-15 | $3769 | $376.9 | $3392.1 | GU30503 | Not Available |
| 8 | 2023-05-09 | 2023-05-10 | 2023-05-22 | $3769 | $376.9 | $3392.1 | GU30510 | Available |
| 9 | 2023-05-16 | 2023-05-17 | 2023-05-29 | $4099 | $409.9 | $3689.1 | GU30517K | Available |
| 10 | 2023-05-23 | 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-05 | $3769 | $376.9 | $3392.1 | GU30524 | Available |
| 11 | 2023-05-30 | 2023-05-31 | 2023-06-12 | $3769 | $376.9 | $3392.1 | GU30531 | Available |
| 12 | 2023-06-06 | 2023-06-07 | 2023-06-19 | $3769 | $376.9 | $3392.1 | GU30607 | Available |
| 13 | 2023-06-13 | 2023-06-14 | 2023-06-26 | $3769 | $376.9 | $3392.1 | GU30614 | Not Available |
| 14 | 2023-06-20 | 2023-06-21 | 2023-07-03 | $3769 | $376.9 | $3392.1 | GU30621 | Available |
| 15 | 2023-06-27 | 2023-06-28 | 2023-07-10 | $3769 | $376.9 | $3392.1 | GU30628 | Available |
| 16 | 2023-07-04 | 2023-07-05 | 2023-07-17 | $3769 | $376.9 | $3392.1 | GU30705 | Available |
| 17 | 2023-07-11 | 2023-07-12 | 2023-07-24 | $3769 | $376.9 | $3392.1 | GU30712 | Available |
| 18 | 2023-07-18 | 2023-07-19 | 2023-07-31 | $3769 | $376.9 | $3392.1 | GU30719 | Available |
| 19 | 2023-07-25 | 2023-07-26 | 2023-08-07 | $4099 | $409.9 | $3689.1 | GU30726K | Available |
| 20 | 2023-08-01 | 2023-08-02 | 2023-08-14 | $3929 | $392.9 | $3536.1 | GU30802 | Available |
| 21 | 2023-08-08 | 2023-08-09 | 2023-08-21 | $3929 | $392.9 | $3536.1 | GU30809 | Available |
| 22 | 2023-08-15 | 2023-08-16 | 2023-08-28 | $3929 | $392.9 | $3536.1 | GU30816 | Available |
| 23 | 2023-08-22 | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-04 | $3769 | $376.9 | $3392.1 | GU30823 | Available |
| 24 | 2023-08-29 | 2023-08-30 | 2023-09-11 | $3769 | $376.9 | $3392.1 | GU30830 | Available |
| 25 | 2023-09-05 | 2023-09-06 | 2023-09-18 | $3769 | $376.9 | $3392.1 | GU30906 | Available |
| 26 | 2023-09-12 | 2023-09-13 | 2023-09-25 | $3769 | $376.9 | $3392.1 | GU30913 | Available |
| 27 | 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-20 | 2023-10-02 | $3499 | $349.9 | $3149.1 | GU30920 | Available |
Hotels
| # | Name | Description | City | Address | Rating |
| 1 | Limerick Strand Hotel | A unique and individual hotel with an exceptional location on the Shannon. The award-winning River Restaurant and welcoming Terrace Bar & Café serve the finest quality of Irish and international cuisine, created with locally sourced produce. The Energize Health Centre features a 20-meter swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, state-of-the-art exercise and high-performance cardo & weights machines as well as a plunge pool and hydrotherapy facilities. Complimentary Wi-Fi access is available throughout the hotel. | Limerick | Ennis Road | Superior First-Class |
| 2 | Killarney Towers Hotel | Killarney Towers Hotel offers spacious and bright rooms, designed, furnished and decorated with comfort and convenience in mind. The hotel boasts restaurants, bars, a concierge service and on-site fitness facilities. | Killarney | College Square | First-Class |
| 3 | The Gibson | The Gibson does sleeping, dining, imbibing, and relaxing really well. The chic restaurant and bar offers pan-Asian cuisine; or choose the sleek outdoor terrace lined with bamboo to enjoy wicked cocktails and a great choice of beers and wines. The gym and a relaxation area with outdoor baths invite you to relax after a day out in town. | Dublin | Point Village | Superior First-Class |
| 4 | The Clayton Hotel Belfast | Step straight out of the Clayton Hotel and into the heart of Belfast's city center; you'll find it minutes from central landmarks like Belfast City Hall and Victoria Square shopping center. You can watch the world go by on cosmopolitan Ormeau Avenue as you dine in the hotel's glass-fronted restaurant, enjoy a drink in Junction Bar, or retreat in the Spirit Heath & Beauty Club, an oasis with its own heated pool and Fitness Centre. The air-conditioned bedrooms feature satellite TV, free Wi-Fi access, work desk, hairdryer, iron/ironing board, and tea/coffee making facilities. | Belfast | 22-26 Ormeau Avenue | Superior First-Class |
| 5 | Marriott Courtyard | Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh is the newest edition to the Scottish capital, combining heritage and style with an innovative design and locally inspired furnishings. The hotel has a prime location, just a five-minute walk from Princes Street and Waverley Station. Spacious, modern hotel rooms include quality amenities, such as a selection of in-room entertainment, plush bedding, and a work desk. Meals are served in The Lantern Room and the lobby offers an innovative and sophisticated space for working and relaxing. | Edinburgh | 1 - 3 Baxter's Place | Superior First-Class |
| 6 | DoubleTree by Hilton York | The DoubleTree by Hilton York is located in the heart of York, overlooking the City Walls and just a 5-minute walk from York Minster. Guestroom features include a 49-inch HDTV, feather duvet and pillows (hypoallergenic available on request), seating area and desk, and amenities tray with mineral water. All guestrooms are fully air-conditioned. Other guest facilities include a laptop safe and USB port. | York | St Maurices Road | Superior First-Class |
| 7 | Double Tree By Hilton Bath | Settle into a warm, inviting guestroom at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bath hotel. Spoil yourself with the stunning views of the Pulteney Bridge and rolling hills. | Bath | Walcot Street | Superior First-Class |
| 8 | Park Plaza Westminster Bridge | 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. | London | 200 Westminster Bridge | Superior First-Class |
| 9 | Park Plaza Waterloo | The 494-room property is situated within walking distance of top London attractions, including the London Eye, the London Dungeons and the Imperial War Museum. The Florentine Restaurant serves a Brasserie-style menu; the bar features the best of British bubbles and craft beers as well as a range of signature cocktails; and for a relaxing cup of coffee, head to the illy Caffè bar. The hotel also boasts a fitness centre and a heated swimming pool. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available for guests throughout the hotel. | London | 6 Hercules Road | Superior First-Class |
