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DAY 1, Thursday - Depart for England
Depart for England
DAY 2, Friday - Arrive in London
Arrive in cosmopolitan London; transfer to your hotel. Most flights arrive in the early morning and your room may not be ready for you. In this case, leave your luggage with the concierge and your Tour Manager will provide suggestions for you to begin to explore the city on your own. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM followed by a light dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive in no later than 4 PM
Overnight: London
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Saturday - London City Tour
Today, discover London's history and pageantry, on a half-day tour that begins with a drive through fashionable Kensington. Pass Harrods store and continue to view Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament and the famous Big Ben. Continue to view Buckingham Palace, the London residence of Her Majesty the Queen. Your tour ends in the heart of the city to explore at leisure, or join the optional tour of the Tower of London and St Paul's Cathedral
Optional: Tower of London & St. Paul's Cathedral (PM)
Overnight: London
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Sunday - Windsor Castle, Stratford-upon-Avon
On your drive toward Stratford-upon-Avon, stop to visit Windsor Castle, home to over 39 monarchs in the last 1,000 years. You will tour the furnished State Apartments that include art from the Royal Collection. Continue to Stratford-upon-Avon, a market town on the River Avon and birthplace of William Shakespeare. Visit Shakespeare's birthplace on Henley Street, followed by a view of Anne Hathaway's cottage. Spend some free time to explore, before dinner at your hotel
Overnight: Stratford-upon-Avon
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5, Monday - Cotswolds, Blenheim Palace, Oxford University
Morning drive through the Cotswolds region to visit Blenheim Palace. This birthplace of Winston Churchill is a masterpiece of 18th-century Baroque architecture that was built in celebration of the English victory over the French at the Battle of Blenheim. Next, travel to the university town of Oxford. The ivy-clad colleges that make up the university are renowned for their fine architecture. View Christ Church College, used in many of the Harry Potter movies, with its landmark tower designed by Christopher Wren. Return to Stratford-upon-Avon for an evening at leisure
Overnight: Stratford-upon-Avon
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6, Tuesday - Bath, Glastonbury, Plymouth
Travel to the city of Bath, founded by the Romans as a thermal spa. View the Georgian architecture of the imposing 18th-century terraced houses of the Royal Crescent, Poultney Bridge, and the preserved 2,000-year-old Roman Baths. Then, stop in the small Somerset town of Glastonbury with its history, myths and colorful legends of King Arthur. Then, travel to Plymouth and spend some free time to explore
Overnight: Plymouth
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7, Wednesday - Excursion to Cornwall
Your day begins with a journey southwest through the picturesque Cornish peninsula dotted with quiet coves and quaint villages to Cornwall. Here, view mighty St. Michael's Mount near Penzance, the jewel in Cornwall's crown; it is steeped in both legend and folklore. This castle perched atop a granite crag dates from the 14th century. Stop in the artist's town of St. Ives before heading back to Plymouth for dinner and overnight
Overnight: Plymouth
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8, Thursday - Stonehenge, Salisbury, Brighton
This morning, travel to Stonehenge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in the middle of the Salisbury Plain, Stonehenge is unique among stone circles. The first stone was placed here 5,000 years ago with the structure finally completed 1,400 years later. Afterward, continue on to Salisbury Cathedral where you view a copy of the Magna Carta. After time for lunch, on your own, travel to the seaside town of Brighton. Tonight, enjoy a fish and chips dinner
Overnight: Brighton
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9, Friday - Royal Pavilion, Hever Castle, London
Today, visit the Royal Pavilion, an exotic and eclectic palace in the center of Brighton with a colorful history. Built as a seaside palace for King George IV, this historic house mixes Regency England Romanticism with the visual style of India and China. Then, head to the 13th century Hever Castle, childhood home of Anne Boleyn. Discover its rooms, filled with fine furniture, tapestries, and antiques After exploring the gardens, continue to London and arrive early evening. Tonight, at dinner, bid farewell to your Tour Manager
Overnight: London
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 10, Saturday - Depart England
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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