Essential Britain

Welcome to London! Uniformed Globus Hosts will be waiting to welcome you. Free time this afternoon.

Secrets of the Stones Meet your Tour Director and travel companions to depart London at 8 am. First, try to unravel the mystery of prehistoric Stonehenge. Explore the visitor center with its imaginative exhibitions, then take time to view the monument up close. Head to the quaint market town of Ilminster for a [LOCAL FAVORITE] welcome lunch at a local pub. (B,L) LOCAL FAVORITE Quench your thirst with local ales and ciders while tasting traditional pub fare 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!

Legends of Land & Sea Start the day with a [LOCAL FAVORITE] scenic cruise on Plymouth Sound, following in the footsteps of the Pilgrim Fathers, before enjoying a drive through the West Country into Poldark’s Cornwall. Visit the thriving fishing village and former smugglers’ port of Looe. Head back to Plymouth and enjoy some free time. (B) LOCAL FAVORITE Stunning views of Cornwall, the setting of Winston Graham's ‘Poldark’ saga of Cornish life in the 18th century, will leave you breathless on a scenic drive through the West Country. Get carried away with a spectacular scenic cruise on Plymouth Sound, a magnificent inlet on the English Channel.

Timeless Kings & Thermal Springs At Glastonbury, hear about the legend of King Arthur and the Holy Grail. Then head to the Georgian city of Bath, visit the amazing excavations of the Roman Baths, and take time to explore this fascinating city on your own. Stay the night in Cardiff, the Welsh capital. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT The Somerset town of Glastonbury is associated with King Arthur’s legendary quest for the mythical Holy Grail, the cup from which Jesus drank at the Last Supper. Hear how, while Arthur failed in his search, according to legend, a noble knight named Galahad found the Holy Grail because of his pure heart.