Gems of Southern England
Discover the beauty and history of southern England and explore its palaces, cathedrals and gardens. Journey to Windsor, the Cotswolds, Bath, Stonehenge, Canterbury and London. Explore the Roman baths, ancient Stonehenge and the Salisbury Cathedral. The crowning glory of this trip are visit to the stunning palaces including Windsor, Blenheim, Leeds and Kensington.
8 Days • fr. $3,345
Tour Includes
- A welcome drink with your group
- A visit to Windsor Castle
- A visit to Blenheim Palace, the magnificent country house once home to Winston Churchill
- A walking tour of Bath
- A visit to the famed Roman Baths
- A visit to prehistoric Stonehenge
- A visit to Winchester and Portsmouth
- A gentle cliff walk at Birling Gap
- A visit to Royal Tunbridge Wells, a delightful old spa town
- A visit to Sissinghurst Castle Garden, one of the finest gardens in England.
- A visit to Leeds Castle in Kent
- A visit to Canterbury including the Canterbury Cathedral
- A visit to Kensington Palace
- Afternoon tea in London
- Handling of one piece of luggage per person is included in the cost of all coach tours. Size should not exceed 30 x 20 x 10 inches and weight should be under 50 lbs. Luggage is carried at owner's risk throughout the tour unless insured.
Not Included
- Tips for personal services and to tour directors and drivers are not included in tour cost and left to your discretion.
- All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
- All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.
Meal Inclusions
- Full daily breakfasts (except Day 1)
- 4 dinners
Hotel Details
- Castle Hotel Windsor in Windsor, England (1 night)
- DoubleTree by Hilton Bath in Bath, England (2 nights)
- Avisford Park Hotel in Arundel, England (1 night)
- Chilston Park Hotel in Maidstone, England (1 night)
- Hilton London Kensington Hotel in London, England (2 nights)
Day 1
Arrival | Windsor Castle Location Information Description
Windsor, United Kingdom
Meet your guide at 2:00 PM in your Windsor hotel. Venture to see the splendors of Windsor Castle, a residence of the Queen, and the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world.
Enjoy a welcome drink with your group; dine and explore this intriguing medieval town as you wish this evening.
Castle Hotel Windsor
Day 2
Blenheim Palace | Cotswolds | Bath Location Information Description
Blenheim Park, United Kingdom
Travel to Blenheim Palace, the magnificent country house once home to Winston Churchill and often seen as the setting for popular TV shows and movies; tour the house and explore the gardens.
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Bath, United Kingdom
Set off on a drive through the rolling hills of the quintessentially English Cotswolds, with charming villages and colorful gardens. Arrive in Bath, a striking city of honey-colored Georgian buildings with an ancient heritage. Take a walking tour of the city before visiting the famed Roman Baths.
Dine at your hotel this evening.
Breakfast, Dinner
DoubleTree by Hilton Bath
Day 3
Stonehenge | Salisbury Location Information Description
Stonehenge, United Kingdom
Visit prehistoric Stonehenge and marvel at the vast monoliths mysteriously erected 5,000 years ago.
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Salisbury, United Kingdom
Head to the medieval city of Salisbury, with free time for lunch and sightseeing. Along with charming local shops, Salisbury boasts a splendid 13th-century cathedral housing the world’s oldest working clock.
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Bath, United Kingdom
Head back to Bath, where your evening is free to explore and dine as you wish.
Breakfast
DoubleTree by Hilton Bath
Day 4
Winchester | Portsmouth Location Information Description
Winchester, United Kingdom
Visit Winchester, in medieval times the most important city in England; some believe this is where the legendary King Arthur had his Round Table. Enjoy some free time to explore.
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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Enjoy some free time to explore. Next, delve into nautical life in Portsmouth, where you’ll visit the historic dockyards.
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Arundel, United Kingdom
Head on to dinner at your hotel in the countryside.
Breakfast
Avisford Park Hotel
Day 5
Birling Gap |Royal Tunbridge Wells | Sissinghurst Location Information Description
Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
Visit Birling Gap for a gentle cliff walk. Head to Royal Tunbridge Wells, a delightful old spa town, for some free time to discover its exquisite Georgian and Victorian architecture and charming shops and pubs.
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Cranbrook, United Kingdom
Next take a stroll to explore Sissinghurst Castle Garden, one of the finest gardens in England.
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Maidstone, United Kingdom
Breakfast, Dinner
Chilston Park Hotel
Day 6
Leeds Castle | Canterbury Cathedral Location Information Description
Kent, United Kingdom
Journey to romantic Leeds Castle in Kent, once called “the loveliest castle in the world”. Tour this storybook structure, complete with a moat, and discover its colorful gardens.
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Canterbury, United Kingdom
Proceed to the beautiful city of Canterbury. Take time to explore its medieval center before visiting its imposing cathedral and hearing some of its enthralling tales
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London, United Kingdom
Head to London where you’ll dine with your group.
Breakfast, Dinner
Hilton London Kensington Hotel
Day 7
Kensington Palace | Afternoon Tea | London Exploring Location Information Description
London, United Kingdom
Visit Kensington Palace, the home of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate. Next, savor afternoon tea, a classic English experience, before spending the rest of the day at leisure, exploring London.
Breakfast, Dinner
Hilton London Kensington Hotel
Day 8
Tour Ends in London Location Information Description
London, United Kingdom
Your tour ends after breakfast.
Breakfast
Important information:
Important Information
Cancellation Policy
- 70 days or more prior to departure: Forfeiture of deposit
- 69 - 16 days prior to departure: 30% per person
- 15 - 8 days prior to departure: 50% per person
- 7 - 1 days prior to departure: 90% per person
- On day of departure: 100% per person
- All cancellations must be received in writing prior to tour departure. The cancellation policy will apply according to the date that the cancellation notification is received. The MINIMUM cancellation penalty is the deposit amount.
- The purchase to trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
Terms and Conditions
- Land only “from price” is per person based on two people sharing a room together.
- All prices are in US Dollars.
- A non-refundable land deposit of $250 per person is required for coach tours. Deposits are required within 5 days of making the reservation. Early booking discounts require higher deposits.
- The final payment must be made by credit card no later than 80 days prior to departure date. If payment is not received as scheduled, the reservation will automatically cancel and deposit payment become forfeit.
- Once confirmed any revision to land tours will incur a $50 handling fee per booking. If clients cancel from one tour and rebook on another tour or another date, a cancellation fee may apply. Revisions are not permitted within 14 days of departure or once documents have been issued.
- Documents will be shipped by U.P.S. ground service approximately 21 days prior to departure provided full payment has been received. If documents are required earlier, sufficient notice id required to arrange for early delivery by regular service. Late bookings will incur an express service delivery charge.