10 Day Southern England

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3 London, 2 Stratford-upon-Avon, 2 Plymouth, 1 Brighton
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Discover the history and sights of London with a half day city tour Tour Windsor Castle, the oldest inhabited castle in the world Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Winston Churchill and home to the 12th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough Visit Stratford-upon-Avon, best known as the birthplace of William Shakespeare In Bath, tour the preserved 2,000-year-old Roman Baths with its natural mineral springs Excursion to Cornwall, here view St. Michael's Mount near Penzance, the jewel in Cornwall's crown At Salisbury Cathedral, view a copy of the Magna Carta, signed in 1215 by King John Visit mysterious Stonehenge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Admire the exotic Royal Pavilion in Brighton, built as a seaside retreat for King George IV Explore the 13th century Hever Castle, childhood home of Anne Boleyn †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates♦ London Gatwick Airport transfers available at an additional cost

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    3 London, 2 Stratford-upon-Avon, 2 Plymouth, 1 Brighton

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe

Attractions

  • Bath
  • Plymouth
  • Stonehenge

Trip includes

    • Round trip flights New York-London, London-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 8 nights accommodations
    • 3 nights London 2 nights Stratford-upon-Avon 2 nights Exeter or Plymouth 1 night Brighton Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage
    • All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates†♦ 13 meals: 8 breakfasts, 5 dinners with wine Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring

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Itinerary

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...
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. Con...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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, co...
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 t...
DAY 10, Saturday - Depart England
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Last Updated: 12/21/2023

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Optional Activities
Tower of London & St. Paul's Cathedral Today the focus is on two of the most impressive monuments within London's original "Square Mile". Take a guided visit of St. Paul's Cathedral, where Charles married Diana in 1981. Also, view the exterior architecture of Sir Christopher Wren's Dome, a masterpiece and landmark of London's skyline. Continue to the Tower of London, a former fortress and Royal Palace that has witnessed 1000 years of history most notoriously as a prison. Now the Crown Jewels are kept here and you will have a viewing of these, as well as seeing the iconic Tower Bridge. Approximate tour duration is 4.5 hours. OnDay : 3 Price : $95 Tower of London & St. Paul's Cathedral Today the focus is on two of the most impressive monuments within London's original "Square Mile". Take a guided visit of St. Paul's Cathedral, where Charles married Diana in 1981. Also, view the exterior architecture of Sir Christopher Wren's Dome, a masterpiece and landmark of London's skyline. Continue to the Tower of London, a former fortress and Royal Palace that has witnessed 1000 years of history most notoriously as a prison. Now the Crown Jewels are kept here and you will have a viewing of these, as well as seeing the iconic Tower Bridge. Approximate tour duration is 4.5 hours. OnDay : 3 Price : $95
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Additional Information: Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.

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