2009: LONDON & EDINBURGH (DE)

8 days incl. air, or 7 days from London to Edinburgh

This vacation combines two great British capital cities and includes centrally located hotels at both destinations, the services of Local Hosts, and two half-days of sightseeing with a Local Guide. Your trip begins in London. See all the famous landmarks, visit St. Paul's Cathedral, and see the Changing of the Guard (if held). Then, travel to Edinburgh via East Coast Line express train (first-class). In Edinburgh, hear about the 200-year-old "New Town" and the "Old Town," and visit mighty Edinburgh Castle to admire the Scottish Crown Jewels.

HOTELS
London: Hilton London Metropole, A glitzy superior first-class air-conditioned hotel with over 1,000 rooms, ideally located near Hyde Park and Oxford Street. The public areas include Fiamma restaurant and bar, the 24-hour lounge bar, Caffe Cino, and the 24th floor restaurant with London's best views. There's also an indoor pool, sauna, solarium, hairdressing salon, and shop.

Edinburgh: Barcelo Carlton, The grand, classically designed Barcelo Carlton has an excellent central location just off the Royal Mile and is equidistant between the castle and Holyrood Palace. With 189 spacious air-conditioned rooms, elegant Bridge Restaurant and bar, and extensive leisure club with pool, the hotel is an ideal base from which to explore the city.

Details

Tour Operator
Monograms
Offer
Offer valid through 12/31/2008
Duration
8 Days
Escorted
Escorted - No
DayDestinationDescription
Day 1Board your overnight transatlantic flightBoard your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2London, EnglandArrive in London. Balance of the day is at leisure.
Day 3LondonMorning guided sightseeing; see the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, visit St. Paul's Cathedral and see the Changing of the Guard (if held). (B)
Day 4LondonFull day at leisure. (B)
Day 5LONDON-EDINBURGH, SCOTLANDTravel to Edinburgh by express train (first-class); transfers from/to hotels are included. (B)
Day 6EdinburghMorning guided sightseeing; see the 200-year-old "New Town," then follow the Royal Mile and visit Edinburgh Castle to admire Scotland's Crown Jewels. (B)
Day 7EdinburghFull day at leisure. (B)
Day 8EdinburghYour homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)

Note:
Porterage at train stations cannot be guaranteed. In the rare event that the express train is unavailable, alternative services will be provided. Morning sightseeing in Edinburgh might take place on Day 7.
Dates/Pricing
DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
April 26, 2009$1,399.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
May 03, 2009$1,419.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
May 10, 2009$1,629.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
May 17, 2009$1,629.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
May 24, 2009$1,629.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
May 31, 2009$1,629.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
June 07, 2009$1,629.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
June 14, 2009$1,629.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
June 21, 2009$1,629.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
June 28, 2009$1,629.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
July 05, 2009$1,599.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
July 12, 2009$1,599.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
July 19, 2009$1,599.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
July 26, 2009$1,599.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
August 02, 2009$1,599.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
August 09, 2009$1,599.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
August 16, 2009$1,599.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
August 23, 2009$1,629.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
August 30, 2009$1,629.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
September 06, 2009$1,629.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
September 13, 2009$1,629.00* (USD) / Land Only PriceQuote
Disclaimer
US$ Price Details

Single room supplement:
$318

Triple room reduction per person:
$41

Extra nights per person in London:
Apr.: in single room $162, in twin room $100, in triple room $90
May-Sept.: in single room $255, in twin room $180, in triple room $167

Extra nights per person in Edinburgh:
in single room $218, in twin room $165, in triple room $160

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Additional Information:
-Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be advised at the time of booking.
-2008, 2009 & 2010 vacation itineraries and prices are subject to change.

Guaranteed Air-Inclusive Price:
Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Please see the Applicable Airfare Taxes and Fee link above for more information.

Air booked in conjunction with a land vacation is considered an air-inclusive vacation. Air can only be booked by Globus in conjunction with a land package and is only available for passengers traveling from the United States. For vacation departures in 2008, your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your air schedule had been confirmed and your entire vacation package has been paid in full. For vacation departures in 2009, an additional $250 non-refundable deposit (total $500 non-refundable) is required for air booked in conjunction with any land vacation and your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your flight information is confirmed and Globus has received your full land and air deposit.

Not Included in the Vacation Price:
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature.
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