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
Tour Itinerary
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 [LOCAL FAVORITE] private, narrated cruise on the Thames River. (D) LOCAL FAVORITE EPIC RIDE Experience a leisurely cruise on the gentle Thames River. In the company of a Local Guide enjoy a unique look at London as you glide serenely on this chief river of southern England, which flows from the Cotswolds Hills to the North Sea.
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. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SPOTS England’s national treasure of St. Paul’s Cathedral is home to a spectacular array of art from delicate carvings to gilded dome murals and modern works of art. As the seat of the Bishop of London, the cathedral serves as the mother church of the Diocese of London, where notable remembrances have b
Day 3
LONDON
On the Town in London LONDON Free day. (B) 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 Hyde Park’s lush gardens, or find styles to suit your fancy in some of Britain’s most famous boutiques in Mayfair, Kensington, or Chelsea.
Day 4
LONDON. EXCURSION TO SHAKESPEARE COUNTRY
Country Charm & Classmates STRATFORD-UPON-AVON [LOCAL FAVORITE] 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 (B) LOCAL FAVORITE HISTORIC SPOT If “the play’s the thing” then this is the place where the world’s greatest playwright penned his first tale. Find your seat during a fun visit to the schoolroom where a young William Shakespeare sat in the 1570s to learn the power of language. Also, discover Stratford’s Guildhall where he attended plays performe
What's Included
Meals
Full English breakfast daily; 1 three-course dinner
Hotels
London
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Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
Superior First-Class
London,
United Kingdom
200 Westminster Bridge
Free WiFi
Situated 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.
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Jul 20, 2025
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Jul 26, 2025
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Aug 23, 2025
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Apr 12, 2026
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Apr 18, 2026
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Apr 26, 2026
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May 02, 2026
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May 10, 2026
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May 16, 2026
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May 24, 2026
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May 30, 2026
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