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Take the Cobblestones Less Travelled from Hillside to Seaside, Explore the Beauty of “Undiscovered Britain” with Globus and Cosmos UNDISCOVERED BRITAIN TAKE THE COBBLESTONES LESS TRAVELLED FROM HILLSIDE TO SEASIDE, EXPLORE THE BEAUTY OF “UNDISCOVERED BRITAIN” WITH GLOBUS AND COSMOS You may fancy seeing the smashing sights in Britain, but don’t think us cheeky in saying we can show you the undiscovered places that tell the true stories of its green hills and seaside cliffs. From winding paths to windswept moors, we invite you to discover Britain’s authentic places beyond the London Bridge with a selection of travel style. Join your expert Tour Director to discover what’s truly great about Britain. Explore the undiscovered and uncrowded England, Scotland, and Ireland to shop for bits and bobs in more than 30 unique bonnie shires, unhurried hamlets, and highland villages. Say, “Cheerio,” to typical tours for a better, brilliant way to see true British life. Pack your favourite jumpers, trainers, and trousers for an off-the-cobblestones adventure. Cheers! STRATHPEFFER, SCOTLAND 2 | REASONS TO FANCY A TOUR OF BRITAIN THRONES, SCONES, AND EVERYTHING ELSE. There’s nothing easy about planning a vacation, especially when visiting the less-traversed areas of England, Scotland, and Ireland. We handle the research, the reservations—even the driving on the “wrong” side of the road—so you don’t have to. With every logistic taken care of on a tour, from hotels to transportation to sightseeing, your only job is to focus on all of the wonders that make Britain, well, great! EARL GREY AND TEE TIMES. Britain is big on tradition—and welcomes you to participate. An escorted tour offers a pre-planned, pre-purchased itinerary with VIP access to the must-see sites without ever waiting in line—from visiting the legendary birthplace of golf at St. Andrews to world- famous tearooms. AISLES AND ISLES. A perfectly planned tour saves you time, which means you have more of it to spend at the special places only we can share—from grand gothic cathedrals to its small, mystical islands. ROCK STARS AND FAMOUS ROCKS. From the humble beginnings of U2 and The Rolling Stones to the humbling and perplexing phenomena of Clava Cairns, our expert Tour Directors shed light on some of Britain and Ireland’s greatest fascinations. SEE IT. LIKE IT. POST IT. With free Wi-Fi on our luxury motorcoaches, you can share photos with family back home to show your fascinating stops off the beaten path. Snap a pic of Clan Fraser’s battlefield—a setting for the TV series Outlander. Or strike a regal pose at Doune Castle, a Game of Thrones film location, to share on social media. HOPS AND SCOTCH. You don’t have to search the Internet for restaurants, bars, or local favourites on our tours. We know the best pubs to order a pint or the best spot for a dram of Scottish whisky. | 3 4 | OVER THE TOWER BRIDGE, BEYOND THE PALACE, AND PAST ABBEY ROAD, YOU’LL DISCOVER LAUREL LANES AND GARDEN PATHS ALONG THE COBBLESTONES LESS TRAVELLED. When you travel to Britain with Globus, we’ll take you through the winding roads to unspoiled villages other tour companies don’t visit. You won’t spend hours online trying to figure out where to go, where to stay, what to see, and how to get around. We take care of the logistics—from first-class hotels and luxury transportation to VIP access at the iconic sites. Globus has seamlessly planned your journey to a T, so you can sit back and enjoy the tea— and every splendid tradition Britain has to offer. WITH GREATER FREEDOM, FLEXIBILITY, AND AFFORDABILITY, COSMOS TURNS YOUR DREAMS OF CASTLES, COUNTRYSIDE, AND CRUMPETS INTO REALITY. Cosmos takes you off the beaten cobblestones to unique places only we and the locals know. Come with us over bridges, along coastlines, and to the legendary fairways of Britain. Enjoy free time to savour specialties like fish and chips, or find that perfect seaside spot to soak in the views. With Cosmos, you can enjoy the benefits of escorted travel with a greater choice of activities and value. Pick up a souvenir—or an accent! | 5 SCOTTISH HIGHLAND FLING 10 DAYS | Overnights in Edinburgh • Inverness • Thurso • Gairloch • Oban • Glasgow MOUNTAINS AND MOORS. CASTLES AND KINGS. BATTLEFIELDS AND BAGPIPERS. GLENS AND GOLF. THIS ENCOMPASSING JOURNEY THROUGH THE HIGHLIGHTS AND HIDDEN GEMS OF THE HIGHLANDS ADVANCES FROM FLING TO FULL-ON LOVE AFFAIR. THURSO GAIRLOCH INVERNESS OBAN EDINBURGH GLASGOW Abbreviated itinerary map shows overnights only. 6 | Additional visit highlights include: St. Andrews • Dundee • Pitlochry • Culloden • Skara Brae • Kirkwall • John O’Groats • Durness and more! ORKNEY ISLANDS Adventure is brewing just a few miles off Scotland’s northern coast. Board a ferry to meet a local guide who will lead you to the 5,000-year-old Neolithic Village of Skara Brae, the ceremonial Ring of Brodgar—Scotland’s Stonehenge—and the beloved Orkney Brewery for a swig of local ale. ULLAPOOL With its palm-lined streets and whitewashed houses, Ullapool is one of the prettiest villages on the west coast. The best way to enjoy this 18th-century fishing port—with an included traditional lunch of fish and chips, of course! CULLODEN A drive through the rugged Grampian Mountains and lush Cairngorms National Park will lead you back in time to the somber battlefield of Culloden. The site of the crushing Hanoverian victory over Bonnie Prince Charles’ Scottish clans Ullapool in 1746 has remained mostly unchanged since the defeat. | 7 BONNIE SCOTLAND BREATHTAKING BEAUTY OF A RUGGED LAND 7 DAYS | Overnights in Glasgow • Inverness • Aberdeen • Edinburgh • add London 4-day extension ROLLING HILLS AND DRAMATIC COASTLINES; MYTHICAL CREATURES AND ELUSIVE MONSTERS; MODERN SPORTSMANSHIP AND A HEROIC HISTORY OF ANCIENT CLANS IN TARTAN KILTS— THIS TOUR OF SCOTLAND IS A FEAST OF STARK CONTRAST AMONG SINGULARLY STUNNING SCENES. INVERNESS ABERDEEN EDINBURGH GLASGOW Abbreviated itinerary map shows overnights only. LONDON 8 | Additional visit highlights include: Loch Lomond • Glengoyne • Stirling • Fort William • Glenfinnan • Scone Palace and more! GLENGOYNE There’s no saving the best for last at Scotland’s famous Glengoyne distillery. The makers of single malt scotch welcome you with a dram of perfectly aged whisky before showing you how the smoky spirit is magically made. GLENFINNAN All aboard to witness the spectacular scenery of the Scottish Highlands’ village of Glenfinnan. Have your cameras ready for the mountain-lined shore of Loch Shiel and the famous viaduct that carried the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter films. ST. ANDREWS What’s better than the striking location of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrew’s along the dramatic shores of the North Sea? Hitting a few balls yourself at the world’s oldest and most prestigious golf course…of course. Glenfinnan SCONE PALACE Bright peacocks and colourful history await your arrival at Perth’s Scone Palace, the coronation site of Scottish kings for nearly 1,000 years, including Macbeth. Located where the Highlands and Lowlands meet, Perth was Scotland’s capital until the mid-15th century. | 9 SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS LEGENDARY CROWNS, LOFTY CASTLES, AND QUIET COASTS 14 DAYS | Overnights in Glasgow • Edinburgh • Inverness • Thurso • Broadford • Craignure TAKE THE HIGH ROAD THROUGH SCOTLAND, WINDING THROUGH ITS HILLSIDE VILLAGES, AND DETOURING TO ITS PEACEFUL ISLES AND FISHING VILLAGES TO EXPERIENCE THE TRULY UNIQUE AND UNDISCOVERED SIDE OF SCOTLAND’S HERITAGE. THURSO INVERNESS BROADFORD ISLE OF IONA CRAIGNURE EDINBURGH GLASGOW Abbreviated itinerary map shows overnights only. 10 | Additional visit highlights include: Abbotsford • Melrose • St. Andrews • Clava Cairns • Culloden • Skara Brae • Broadford • John O’Groats and more! DOUNE CASTLE You may have seen the medieval stronghold of Doune Castle in Outlander, Game of Thrones, or Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Stand before the castle and see its miraculously preserved Great Hall for yourself. ABBOTSFORD HOUSE If you’ve read the works of Sir Walter Scott, you’ll want to see his other notable work—the rambling and whimsical Abbotsford House on the River Tweed. DUNROBIN CASTLE From its Highlands’ perch above the North Sea and ample gardens, Dunrobin Castle evokes a time of storybook fairytales. You’ll want to linger in this quintessential Scottish setting amid the heathered moors, mountain views, and Sutherland’s splendid seashore—surveyed by dukes, earls, and a fascinating list of historical residents through the centuries. Dunrobin Castle ISLE OF IONA Hailed as Scotland’s “cradle of Christianity” and one of the world’s quietest places, this tiny island off the southwest coast of Mull is home to the beautiful Iona Abbey and burial ground of early Scottish kings. | 11 EMERALD ISLE SO MUCH TO LOVE ABOUT IRELAND 10 DAYS | Overnights in Dublin • Ballina • Galway • Limerick • Killarney • Waterford • add Belfast 4-day extension WOULD YOU LIKE TO WITNESS LUSH, GREEN LANDSCAPE? VISIT HISTORICAL AND RELIGIOUS SIGHTS, AND SEE REMAINS FROM MEDIEVAL TIMES? ENJOY FARMS AND SAVOUR AUTHENTIC IRISH FOOD? IF SO, ALL OF THIS AND MORE ARE OFFERED ON THIS AMAZING TOUR. BELFAST BALLINA GALWAY CONNEMARA DUBLIN ARAN ISLANDS Abbreviated itinerary LIMERICK map shows overnights only. KILLARNEY WATERFORD RING OF KERRY 12 | Additional visit highlights include: Strokestown House • Kylemore Abbey • Rossaveal • Cliffs of Moher • Foynes • Dingle • Killarney • and more! KILDARE Visit the Irish National Stud, whose thoroughbreds command respect on the race courses of the world. ARAN ISLANDS Gaelic is the first language of the islanders. After a presentation about life on Inishmore and a light lunch at the Aran Islands’ oldest and most traditional pub, Tí Joe Watty’s, visit clifftop Dun Aengus, one of the most spectacular and dramatic prehistoric stone forts in Europe. GALWAY Enjoy a real Irish farm experience at Rathbaun Farm. Try your hand at scone baking, and learn from the farmer about sheep shearing and herding.
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