London & Cotswolds Deluxe – 8 Day Tour
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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ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in LondonArrive 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: LondonToday 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: CotwoldsPick 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 AvonToday, 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 & BathThis 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: BathEnjoy 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 & WindsorToday 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 EnglandAfter breakfast, drive to your depature airport in London. Transfer to either Heathrow or Gatwick Airport, return your rental car, and board your flight home. Inclusions:
Pricing:$2195 per person. Call 1-800-832-1848 for more details.
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