London & Country
7 Days
Tour Description
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.
Traveller Notes
We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect holiday, from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi.
Traveller Notes
We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect holiday, from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi.
Priced From:
$ 3629pp *
Start Location: London, United Kingdom
End Location: London, United Kingdom
Major Destinations: London ,Stratford-Upon-Avon,Oxford,Stonehenge,Bath
Breakfast Meals Included:
6
Lunch Meals Included:
0
Dinner Meals Included:
1
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 [LF] private, narrated cruise on the Thames River. (D)
LOCAL FAVOURITE
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 been served here, including Queen Victoria's jubilee, birthdays of Queen Elizabeth II, and funerals of luminaries like Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher.
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 [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 (B)
LOCAL FAVOURITE
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 performed by the finest actors of the day.
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 (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORY & MYSTERY Ponder the who, what, why, and how of Stonehenge, one of the most impressive prehistoric megalithic monuments in the world. Its sheer size and sophisticated architectural design have earned its legendary reverence as the most famous prehistoric monument in the world. Although its original purpose is a mystery, the concentric monuments hold spiritual significance for people from around the world who gather at the massive stone circles to celebrate the summer solstice.
Day
6
LONDON
Leisurely Day in London Town
LONDON Free day. (B)
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-open spaces and leafy landscapes to its bustling British sense and sensibilities, museums, galleries, and iconic sights. Mingle with the serenity of Hampstead Heath and Kensington Gardens. Be enthralled by a dazzling show at one of the West End's historic stages - a fabulous bookend to your time in London.
Day
7
LONDON.
Safe travels until we meet again! Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Dates & prices
Dates
Prices
Status
Departure Date :
2024-09-15
Return Date :
2024-09-21
Single :
5799 NZD
Triple :
4289 NZD
Twin :
4289 NZD
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Departure Date :
2024-09-01
Return Date :
2024-09-07
Triple :
4359 NZD
Twin :
4359 NZD
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Departure Date :
2024-08-18
Return Date :
2024-08-24
Single :
6079 NZD
Triple :
4569 NZD
Twin :
4569 NZD
Sold Out
Departure Date :
2024-08-04
Return Date :
2024-08-10
Single :
5799 NZD
Triple :
4289 NZD
Twin :
4289 NZD
Sold Out
Departure Date :
2024-07-21
Return Date :
2024-07-27
Single :
6079 NZD
Triple :
4569 NZD
Twin :
4569 NZD
Sold Out
Departure Date :
2024-06-23
Return Date :
2024-06-29
Single :
6129 NZD
Triple :
4619 NZD
Twin :
4619 NZD
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Departure Date :
2024-06-09
Return Date :
2024-06-15
Single :
5869 NZD
Triple :
4359 NZD
Twin :
4359 NZD
Sold Out
Departure Date :
2024-05-26
Return Date :
2024-06-01
Single :
5869 NZD
Triple :
4359 NZD
Twin :
4359 NZD
Sold Out
Departure Date :
2024-05-12
Return Date :
2024-05-18
Single :
5799 NZD
Triple :
4289 NZD
Twin :
4289 NZD
Sold Out
Departure Date :
2024-04-28
Return Date :
2024-05-04
Single :
6079 NZD
Triple :
4569 NZD
Twin :
4569 NZD
Sold Out
Departure Date :
2024-04-14
Return Date :
2024-04-20
Single :
5139 NZD
Triple :
3629 NZD
Twin :
3629 NZD
Sold Out