England: Jewels Of Olde England (trip)

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England: Jewels Of Olde England

  • Heathrow or Gatwick Airport in London
  • Active & Adventure
England, Europe

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Period offered: Year-round. The provider (view their profile) can provide you with specific departure dates, final prices, and other information.


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from $1,879* per person8 DaysYear-round
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Destination Ireland 24 people max
 From the bright lights of London to the rolling hills and pasturelands of the Cotswolds, where ivy covered inns and honey-colored stone cottages abound, this is a tour you and your family will cherish.

Stay in wonderfully charming country houses and hotels, each with its own distinct character. See magnificent sights and take your time as you meander through these wonderful English towns and villages.

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England, Europe

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3 testimonials about the provider, Destination Ireland:

  • Reviewer: P. McMahon located in CA
    "From our first phone call to Destinations Ireland & Beyond, our family knew we were in good hands. Their team custom designed what can only be described as our perfect dream tour of Ireland."
  • Reviewer: Armstrong family located in AZ
    "Our Family had a wonderful time, you arranged the perfect itinerary for each member. Your knowledge of Ireland was excellent."
  • Reviewer: John Cummings located in FL
    "You arranged a perfect getaway for the members of our department. It turned out to be a great success as well as worry free and superbly organised. We look forward to our next get away in Scotland."

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Special information

  • This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in London

Arrive at either Heathrow or Gatwick Airport in London and transfer to the Montcalm Hotel for a 2-night stay. Tour the sights of London; Buckingham Palace, St James Palace, lovely St. James Park and Westminster Bridge. See the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey.

Day 2: London

Today you may want to take a boat trip from Charing Cross Pier to the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. See the famous Beefeaters distillery and view the Crown Jewels. Continue to St. Paul's Cathedral, modeled on St. Peter's in Rome.

Day 3: Cotwolds

Pick up your rental car (or meet your driver guide) and drive to the Cotswolds. The village greens, cottage gardens, antique shops, churches and quaint country pubs are truly characteristic of the Gloucestershire area. Enjoy at 2-night stay at the Cotswolds House.

Day 4: Stratford on Avon

Today, drive to Stratford-on-Avon, Shakespeare's birth-place, visiting en route lovely Hidcote Manor gardens, near Mickleton. In Stratford, take the local tour, and see Shakespeare's birthplace, Anne Hathaway's cottage, Mary Arden's House, Holy Trinity Church and of course, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Plenty of options for traditional afternoon tea & scones!
Day 5: Cotwolds & Bath

This morning, visit Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, the Slaughters, the Roman villa at Yanworth, Bibury and Cirencester. Castle Combe & Lacock vie for the title of the prettiest village in England. Stay 2-nights at the luxurious Bath Priory Hotel

Day 6: Bath

Enjoy the day in Bath, a renowned spa town with a mix of both Roman and Georgian architecture. Visit the Roman Baths, the Royal Crescent and stroll through Priory Park.

Day 7: Stonehenge & Windsor

Today Visit Stonehenge, dating back to between 3000 and 1000 B.C. Pre-history addicts will want to visit Avebury, in some ways more spectacular than Stonehenge! Drive to Windsor and Eton, perhaps visiting Winchester and Romsey Abbey en route. Visit Windsor Castle, St. George's Chapel and nearby Eton College. Enjoy a night at the Christopher Wren Hotel, Windsor.

Day 8: Depart England
After breakfast, drive to your depature airport in London. Transfer to either Heathrow or Gatwick Airport, return your rental car, and board your flight home.

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