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England: Bath & the Cotswolds

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There's no need to hurry through England's Cotswolds—this well-paced cycling vacation gives you plenty of time to savor the journey. From the moment you meet your local trip leaders, you’ll feel right at home in this bucolic countryside of rose gardens, thatched-roof cottages, and green meadows dotted with white lambs. Spin past quaint market towns—perhaps pa...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Extreme
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Enter the world of Downton Abbey in Bampton, its stand-in on the beloved PBS series.
    • Explore the gardens and staterooms of Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    • Cycle through a classic English countryside of sheep-dotted pastures, woodlands, market towns, tiny hamlets, and thatched-cottage villages.
    • Experience the charms of Bourton-on-the-Water, called the “Venice of the Cotswolds” for its graceful arched stone bridges.
    • Probe the region’s Roman heritage on a 2,000-year-old cycling route and end at the ancient ruins in Bath.

What's this trip about?

    There's no need to hurry through England's Cotswolds—this well-paced cycling vacation gives you plenty of time to savor the journey. From the moment you meet your local trip leaders, you’ll feel right at home in this bucolic countryside of rose gardens, thatched-roof cottages, and green meadows dotted with white lambs. Spin past quaint market towns—perhaps pausing to quaff a pint of ale in an authentic British pub. Explore 12th-century colleges in Oxford and visit Blenheim Palace—the birthplace of Winston Churchill. Come home to hotels dripping with Cotswolds charm—including a 15th-century weaver’s cottage in Burford—and a 16th-century manor house in Moreton-on-Marsh.

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 20 people
Age range13 to 80 years
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOxford
End CityBath

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Cycling & Biking

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Cycling
  • Guided Group
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Photography

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 20

Trip includes

    • Custom VBT Bike and Helmet
    • Two Local, Bilingual Trip Leaders
    • Support Vehicle
    • Luggage Transportation
    • Ride with GPS and Daily Route Notes
    • Welcome Reception
    • Facilitated Cultural Experiences
    • Your Choice of VBT Branded Gear for Your Adventure

Itinerary

Travel Map
DAY 1: Oxford / VBT Bicycling Vacation begins / Burford

Meet your fellow travelers and VBT trip leaders at 1:00 p.m. in the lobby of the Oxford hotel. You will have a chance to change into your biking gear in the hotel’s public restrooms. Please note: Plan to eat lunch or a snack on your own beforehand, as the next schedul...

DAY 2: Windrush Valley / Blenheim Palace

Cycle the breathtaking Windrush Valley today, crossing the river and traversing the rolling hills of the Cotswolds. Ride through the sylvan Wychwood Forest to the village of Leafield and the charming market town of Charlbury. The centerpiece of the day is your visit t...

DAY 3: Bourton-on-the-Water / Lower Slaughter

More of the stunning Windrush Valley unfolds before you today, a picture-perfect canvas of the Cotswolds. By day’s end, you will understand why our trip leaders call this peaceful region “happy valley.” The Windrush was named for the way its namesake river winds throu...

DAY 4: Chipping Campden / Hidcote Gardens / Broadway Tower

After breakfast, set out into the magnificent hedge- and tree-lined country lanes of the North Cotswolds. Gentle hills surround you as you make your way to the small market town of Chipping Campden, home to the Cotswold “Olimpicks” and honey-hued limestone buildings. ...

DAY 5: Cycle through the Southern Cotswolds to Bath

Shuttle this morning for about an hour through the stunning English countryside to the small hamlet of Westonbirt. From here, you cycle along the Fosse Way, a 2,000-year-old Roman route linking Exeter and Lincoln. Remarkable for ancient engineering, the road never vee...

DAY 6: VBT Bicycling Vacation ends / Departure

This morning’s ride leads out of Bath along the Kennet and Avon canal, over the magnificent Dundus and Avoncliff aqueducts, which were built to traverse the valley in 1800. Follow the river valley toward the old wool town of Bradford-on-Avon, where you might stop for ...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,595
Price per day$766
Last Updated: 4/19/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Accommodation

5 nights in small country estates

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Meals Included

9 meals: 5 breakfasts. 1 lunch, 3 dinners

Age Requirements
13 to 80 years
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