London & Country

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If you’re looking for the perfect town and country getaway, by Jove, this is it! This 7-day tour of London and the surrounding countryside is just the right balance of city and scenery, royalty and ruins, and landmarks and landscapes. With six nights in London, you’ll relish plenty of time along the Thames as well as exciting day trips that trade Big Ben for ...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • London: Welcome dinner followed by a relaxed, narrated, nighttime river cruise on the Thames; guided Westminster walking tour, visit the Churchill War Rooms
    • Stratford–upon–avon: Walking tour, visit Shakespeare’s schoolroom
    • Oxford: Walking tour through the university city
    • Stonehenge: Visit the prehistoric monument
    • Bath: Visit the Roman relics
    • Historical monuments, royal treasures, amazing museums, fantastic shopping, some of the world's most famous landmarks, an unrivalled theatre scene, and beautiful parks—London has it all! On this London tour you'll have the opportunity to spend six nights in London with the chance to explore the city and some of the more famous cities surrounding it
    • With an expert Local Guide who will bring the destination to life with first-hand, in-depth knowledge, enjoy a walking tour through Parliament Square with views of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben as well as a visit to Churchill’s War Rooms, the underground center of operations during World War II

What's this trip about?

    If you’re looking for the perfect town and country getaway, by Jove, this is it! This 7-day tour of London and the surrounding countryside is just the right balance of city and scenery, royalty and ruins, and landmarks and landscapes. With six nights in London, you’ll relish plenty of time along the Thames as well as exciting day trips that trade Big Ben for the small, quaint villages of England. Beyond London’s legendary parks and palaces, you’ll explore Shakespeare’s roots in lovely Stratford-upon-Avon, walk the medieval streets of scholarly Oxford, study the cryptic remnants of prehistoric Stonehenge, and ponder the mystery of the curious stones as you enjoy a cuppa in one of Salisbury’s half-timbered tearooms. Serving up the right balance of guided, must-see sightseeing with ample free time to explore London on your own, this tour of London and country is the bee’s knees.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start City LONDON, ENGLAND
End CityLONDON

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • United Kingdom
  • England

Attractions

  • Bath
  • Britain
  • Cotswolds
  • London
  • Oxford
  • Stonehenge

Activities

  • Culture

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND

Welcome to London! Meet your Tour Director upon arrival at your hotel. Free time this afternoon before a welcome dinner, followed by a [LF] private, narrated cruise on the Thames River. (Dinner)

LOCAL FAVORITE EPIC RIDE Experience a leisurely cruise on the ge...

Day 2: LONDON

The Royal Treatment LONDON Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes sights of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, and a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral...

Day 3: LONDON

On the Town in London LONDON Free day. (Breakfast)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDS & LORE Double-decker buses, Piccadilly Circus, London Bridge, British pubs, and sweet shops are waiting to be discovered with a leisurely day in London town. Find your hideaway in Hyd...

Day 4: LONDON. EXCURSION TO SHAKESPEARE COUNTRY

Country Charm & Classmates STRATFORD-UPON-AVON [LF] Visit Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Guildhall. COTSWOLDS See its picturesque villages and idyllic rolling English landscapes. OXFORD Guided walk through the university city. 216 mi / 348 km (Breakfast)

LOC...

Day 5: LONDON. EXCURSION TO STONEHENGE & SALISBURY

Stone Temples & Time Travel STONEHENGE Visit the prehistoric monument. SALISBURY Spend time in this medieval cathedral city before returning to London. 186 mi / 299 km (Breakfast)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORY & MYSTERY Ponder the who, what, why, and how of S...

Day 6: LONDON

Leisurely Day in London Town LONDON Free day. (Breakfast)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT CITY SIGHTS A character in Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice noted “London is so diverting; there is so much to entertain!” This is even more true today, from its panoramic views of wide...

Day 7: LONDON

Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)

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Park Plaza Westminster BridgeSituated opposite Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge places guests at the heart of central London. Dining option include Brasserie Joël, Ichi Sushi & Sashimi, 1WB Lounge & Patisserie, and Primo Bar. The hotel also boasts a fitness center with a 15-meter pool and Mandara Spa. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available for guests throughout the hotel.LondonUnited Kingdom200 Westminster Bridge,
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