English Escape

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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 tra...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    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!

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transport
Start City LONDON, ENGLAND
End CityMANCHESTER

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus

Destinations

Attractions

  • Belfast
  • Dublin
  • Edinburgh
  • Liverpool
  • London
  • Oxford
  • York

Activities

  • Culture

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND

Welcome to London! Tonight, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (Dinner)

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...

Day 3: LONDON-OXFORD-STRATFORD-UPON-AVON

Spires & Plays OXFORD Guided walking tour. STRATFORD-UPON-AVON Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace. (Breakfast,Dinner) 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 A...

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. (Breakfast) 175 mi / 282 km

TOUR HIGHL...

Day 5: YORK-SKIPTON-HEBDEN BRIDGE-MANCHESTER

Yorkshire Tales SKIPTON Visit the castle. HEBDEN BRIDGE Free time. MANCHESTER Free time this evening. (Breakfast) 92 mi / 148 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT WRITTEN IN STONE Set in England’s largest county of Yorkshire, Skipton Castle is one of the country’s best preserve...

Day 6: MANCHESTER-LIVERPOOL EXCURSION

Cotton & Canals LIVERPOOL Visit the Beatles Story. MANCHESTER [LF] Guided walking tour. (Breakfast,Dinner) 70 mi / 111 km

LOCAL FAVORITE MAKING A BEE LINE Manchester grew on the back of the cotton and textile trades during the industrial revolution. In the...

Day 7: MANCHESTER

Safe travels until we meet again!  Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,599
Price per day$228
Last Updated: 3/19/2025
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02 Nov 2025
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09 Nov 2025
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16 Nov 2025
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23 Nov 2025
29 Nov 2025
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30 Nov 2025
06 Dec 2025
$1,869
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07 Dec 2025
13 Dec 2025
$1,769
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14 Dec 2025
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$1,769
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11 Jan 2026
17 Jan 2026
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08 Feb 2026
14 Feb 2026
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15 Feb 2026
21 Feb 2026
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Logistics

Accommodation

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

United Kingdom

6 Hercules Road

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

United Kingdom

4-18 Harrington Gardens

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

United Kingdom

Arden St

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

United Kingdom

St Maurices Road

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

United Kingdom

60 Charles Street

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Age Requirements
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