Overview
English Escape
London’s calling to begin your escape in England’s charming and historic haunts! Join us for this Globus Escapes tour in Great Britain where royal families celebrated historic occasions at St. Paul’s, the hamlet where Shakespeare first penned his poems and plays, and Liverpool—the town that launched The Beatles and a thousand ships. The perfect off-season travel vacation in England!
Highlights of English Escape
Travelers Notes
We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect tour—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides with complimentary headsets to hear every word, to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach. Enhance your free time with your GlobusGO mobile app!
City Highlights
Transportation
Notes
Private Touring
6 guests in a party: $1,635*18 guests in a party: $377*
UNESCO Sites
Westminster Palace (Westminster Abbey and Saint Margaret's Church) See Only
Meals
6 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
Itineraries
Day 1
ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND Welcome to London! Tonight, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 2
LONDON On The Town in London LONDON Morning sightseeing with a local guide includes the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, Buckingham Palace, and a visit to St Paul’s Cathedral. Free time this afternoon. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SITES England’s national treasure of St. Paul’s Cathedral is home to a spectacular array of art from delicate carvings to gilded dome murals and modern works of art. As the seat of the Bishop of London, the cathedral serves as the mother church of the Diocese of London, where notable remembrances have been served here, including Queen Victoria’s jubilee, birthdays of Queen Elizabeth II, and funerals of luminaries like Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher.
Day 3
LONDON-OXFORD-STRATFORD-UPON-AVON Spires & Plays OXFORD Guided walking tour. STRATFORD-UPON-AVON Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace. (B) 119 mi / 192 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT A LEGEND SLEPT HERE Ah, love! Even more true as young 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 of his family life, marriage, and children with a close look at fascinating artifacts in a world-class collection assembled by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
Day 4
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON-CHATSWORTH HOUSE-YORK Dukes, Duchesses & Mr. Darcy CHATSWORTH HOUSE Guided tour of the home of the Dukes of Devonshire, and the setting of numerous film productions including Pride & Prejudice and The Duchess.YORK Guided walking tour. (B) 175 mi / 282 km TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORIC SITE Chatsworth House the jewel in the crown of the Peak District National Park. The magnificent house was built from the late 1680s and is a prime example of English Baroque style. Today, some 25 rooms are open to the public including the Painted Hall, along with its superb art and sculpture collections and 105 acres of garden.
Day 5
YORK-SKIPTON-HEBDEN BRIDGE-MANCHESTER Yorkshire Tales SKIPTON Visit the castle.HEBDEN BRIDGE Free time.MANCHESTER Free time this evening. (B)92 mi / 148 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT WRITTEN IN STONE Set in England’s largest county of Yorkshire, Skipton Castle is one of the country’s best preserved medieval castles, dating back to 1090. Look out for the “mason’s mark” in the castle stonework. Stonemasons would leave a carved initial or symbol to show which stones they had dressed so that they could be paid for their work. Moats, a portcullis, stout towers, and watchtowers – they’re all to be found at Skipton.
Day 6
MANCHESTER-LIVERPOOL EXCURSION Cotton & Canals LIVERPOOL Visit the Beatles Story.MANCHESTER [LF] Guided walking tour. (B,D) 70 mi / 111 km LOCAL FAVORITEMAKING A BEE LINE Manchester grew on the back of the cotton and textile trades during the industrial revolution. In the 19th century the city adopted the worker bee as its emblem, denoting Mancunians’ hard work ethic and the city being a hive of activity. The bee has taken on much greater significance in recent years as a representation of unity.
Day 7
MANCHESTER Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Departures
Hotels
| # | Name | Description | City | Address | Rating |
| 1 | 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 |
| 2 | Millennium Gloucester | This modern and luxurious hotel is located in fashionable South Kensington, a relaxed environment in the heart of London. The hotel offers a variety of dining options such as Bombay Brasserie and Bugis Street Brasserie for Indian and Oriental cuisine, South West 7 for breakfast and Humphrey's Bar for light meals and drinks. 24-hour room service, concierge service, and a fitness room with cardiovascular equipment and weights is also available. | London | 4-18 Harrington Gardens | First-Class |
| 3 | Doubletree Stratford Upon Avon | This hotel is central to Shakespearean sights in Stratford-upon-Avon, a 10-minute walk from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. They are located next to the train station and easy to reach by the M40. Relax in their garden and browse city center shops less than a mile away. | Stratford - upon - Avon | Arden St | Superior First-Class |
| 4 | 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 | First-Class |
| 5 | Maldron Manchester City Centre | Experience everything Manchester has to offer at Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre. Throw yourself into the thick of it with shopping, nightlife, theatres and stadiums right at your doorstep. New experiences, new friends, new memories, it all starts here. | Manchester | 60 Charles Street | Superior First-Class |
