England's Countryside & Cotswolds
5N/6D
UNITED KINGDOM
Overview
Escape to the quintessential English countryside, where honey-colored stone villages, rolling hills, and historic market towns create a timeless pastoral beauty. This charming journey explores the Cotswolds' picture-perfect villages, Oxford's dreaming spires, Stratford-upon-Avon's Shakespeare heritage, and Bath's Roman and Georgian splendor. Experience traditional English life in cozy pubs, explore stately homes and gardens, and discover why the English countryside has inspired poets and artists for centuries.
Trip Highlights
- Cotswolds villages: Bourton-on-the-Water, Bibury, Stow-on-the-Wold
- Oxford University colleges
- Stratford-upon-Avon and Shakespeare's birthplace
- Bath's Roman Baths and Georgian architecture
- Blenheim Palace
- Traditional English pub experiences
What's Included
- Daily Breakfast
- Luxury Country Hotel Accommodations
- Airport Transfers from London
- Private Transportation
- Palace and Museum Entries
- Afternoon Tea Experience
Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1: London to Cotswolds
- Morning (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM): Depart London. Drive to the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
- Afternoon (1:00 PM - 6:00 PM): Explore Bourton-on-the-Water, the "Venice of the Cotswolds," with its charming bridges. Visit Bibury, described by William Morris as England's most beautiful village. Check into your country hotel.
- Evening (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM): Welcome dinner at a traditional Cotswolds pub featuring Sunday roast or steak and ale pie.
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Day 2: Cotswolds Villages
- Morning (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM): Visit Stow-on-the-Wold with its antique shops and market square. Explore the charming village of Broadway with its honey-colored stone buildings.
- Afternoon (2:00 PM - 6:00 PM): Visit a Cotswolds manor house or garden. Enjoy afternoon tea with scones, clotted cream, and jam at a traditional tea room.
- Evening (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM): Relaxing evening at your hotel or explore a local village.
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Day 3: Oxford
- Morning (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM): Guided tour of Oxford, one of the world's most prestigious universities. Visit Christ Church College (Harry Potter filming location), Bodleian Library, and Radcliffe Camera.
- Afternoon (2:00 PM - 6:00 PM): Punt on the River Cherwell. Explore Oxford's historic streets, bookshops, and covered market.
- Evening (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM): Dinner in Oxford. Return to Cotswolds accommodation.
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Day 4: Blenheim Palace & Stratford-upon-Avon
- Morning (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM): Visit Blenheim Palace, Winston Churchill's birthplace and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tour the magnificent State Rooms and explore the landscaped gardens.
- Afternoon (2:00 PM - 6:00 PM): Drive to Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare's birthplace. Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace, Anne Hathaway's Cottage, and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
- Evening (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM): Optional Shakespeare play performance. Dinner in Stratford.
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Day 5: Bath
- Morning (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM): Drive to Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage city. Visit the remarkably preserved Roman Baths and taste the thermal water.
- Afternoon (2:00 PM - 6:00 PM): Explore Bath's Georgian architecture including the Royal Crescent and The Circus. Visit Bath Abbey and the Jane Austen Centre.
- Evening (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM): Farewell dinner in Bath. Return to London or stay in Bath.
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Day 6: Return to London & Departure
- Morning (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM): Return journey to London with time for last-minute sightseeing.
- Afternoon (1:00 PM onwards): Transfer to airport for departure.
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Duration:5N/6D
Destinations:UNITED KINGDOM
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