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6-Day Hidden Treasures of Southern England Tour from London Tour Code: 645-8487

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Overview
Visit Cotswolds, London, Oxford, Salisbury, Stratford-Upon-Avon.
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  • Overview
  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
  • Day 5
  • Day 6
Day 1 London
Day 2 London - Oxford - Stratford-Upon-Avon (168 km)
Day 3 Stratford-Upon-Avon - Cotswold - Bath (11522 km)
Day 4 Bath - Isle of Wight - Southampton (11379 km)
Day 5 Southampton - Salisbury - Stonehenge - London (158 km)
Day 6 London

Day 1: London

Standard Hotel: Park Plaza Westminster Bridge or similar
Meal: Excluded
We will arrive in London day. Uniformed Hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.

Day 2: London - Oxford - Stratford-Upon-Avon (168 km)

Standard Hotel: Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon or similar
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Included
Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions, and depart at 8 am for a lovely day of sightseeing. Drive through Runnymede, site of the sealing of the Magna Carta in 1215, and enjoy a walking tour through Oxford to see the colleges where Britain's elite receives its outstanding education. Then, discover the beautiful hometown and final resting place of Stratford's most famous son, William Shakespeare. Your Tour Director will take you on a stroll ending at Shakespeare's Schoolroom. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel.

  • Oxford, UNITED KINGDOM

    Oxford, UNITED KINGDOM
    Oxford is a city in south central England and the county town of Oxfordshire.

  • Stratford-Upon-Avon, UNITED KINGDOM

    Stratford-Upon-Avon, UNITED KINGDOM
    Stratford-upon-Avon is a market town and civil parish in the Stratford-on-Avon District.

    Shakespeare's Birthplace

    Shakespeare's Birthplace
    Believed to be the birthplace and childhood home of playwright William Shakespeare, this 16th-century house and museum has been called, "a Mecca for all lovers of literature." Shakespeare would have lived here from 1564 until about 1574.

Day 3: Stratford-Upon-Avon - Cotswold - Bath (11522 km)

Standard Hotel: Hilton Bath City or similar
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
A particularly scenic day. Enjoy a lovely, relaxed sightseeing morning through the Cotswolds'' idyllic rolling hills and discover its charming villages. Stop in Tetbury, a historic wool town and architectural gem, before continuing on to Bath. You will have time to discover the town on your own. Later, consider an optional excursion to the picturesque, 13th-century village of Castle Combe.

  • Cotswolds, UNITED KINGDOM

    Cotswolds, UNITED KINGDOM

  • Tetbury, UNITED KINGDOM

    A small town and civil parish within the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England. It lies on the site of an ancient hill fort, on which an Anglo-Saxon monastery was founded, probably by Ine of Wessex, in 681.

Day 4: Bath - Isle of Wight - Southampton (11379 km)

Standard Hotel: Hilton Southampton or similar
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Included
Take a short ferry ride and discover the Isle of Wight and visit Osborne House. Then stroll through the garden terraces where the fabulous views across the Solent reminded Prince Albert of the Bay of Naples. Return by ferry to the mainland for overnight in Southampton.

  • Isle of Wight, UNITED KINGDOM

    A county and the largest and second-most populous island in England. It has resorts that have been holiday destinations since Victorian times, and is known for its mild climate, coastal scenery, and verdant landscape of fields, downland and chines.

    Osborne House

    A former royal residence in East Cowes, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. The house was built between 1845 and 1851 for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert as a summer home and rural retreat.

Day 5: Southampton - Salisbury - Stonehenge - London (158 km)

Standard Hotel: Park Plaza Westminster Bridge or similar
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Today, visit the splendid Salisbury Cathedral. Enjoy tea and pastries in the Refectory restaurant. Then, try to unravel the mystery of prehistoric Stonehenge. First, explore the visitor center with its imaginative exhibitions, then take the shuttle to the stone circle and admire the magnificence of the monument up close. Return to London around 3:30 pm. How about celebrating your vacation by taking in one of the great West End shows?

  • Salisbury, UNITED KINGDOM

    This cathedral city in Wiltshere, England is best known for its large, historic cathedral, which is most famous for housing the Magna Carta, a critical document in English history.

    Salisbury Cathedral

    This Anglican cathedral is a prime example of Early English architecture. It was built in the middle of the 13th century and boasts the tallest church spire in the United Kingdom. Visitors can take tours that view it from the inside.

    Stonehenge

    Stonehenge
    This world-famous prehistoric monument dates to between 3000 and 2000 BC. It is a UNESCO National Historic Site and one of the most recognizable icons of Britain in the world. It is thought to have been a burial site.

  • London, UNITED KINGDOM

    London, UNITED KINGDOM
    The capital city of both England and the United Kingdom has been a focal point of Western civilization for centuries. This amazing city in the British Isles is famous for places like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Westminster Abbey.

Day 6: London

Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

Price Includes

  • 2 three-course dinners with wine and choice of menus, including a welcome dinner in Stratford
  • 5 nights hotel accommodations with breakfast
  • Local Guides for city sightseeing. Services of a professional Tour Director while touring
  • Motorcoach with free wifi

Price Excludes

  • A Taste of London: From $89/person
  • Excursion to 13th Century Castle Combe: From $56/person
  • Air fares
  • Optional tours, tips to guides, driver, and tour manager.
  • Items of a personal nature such as laundry, wines, water, beverages, food other than the table d'hote menu, passport and visa fees, insurance, airport taxes and fees, and foreign port taxes unless specifically indicated in the package inclusions

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  • Prices: All vacation prices are based on rates (reflecting foreign exchange rates) known at the time of publication and expected to be in effect at the time of departure, and do not include airfare except where noted. Vacation prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Single room supplements and triple and quad room reductions are listed where applicable. Not all accommodation types are available on all vacations.
  • Cancellation: Standard Cancellation Fees escorted and independent vacations:
    (Notification day and departure day are not counted)
    45 days prior to the commencement of services: $250 per person will be charged.
    45-22 days prior to commencement of services: 20% of total price* plus Travel Protection payments
    21-8 days prior to commencement of services: 30% of total price* plus Travel Protection payments
    7-1 days prior to commencement of services: 50% of total price* plus Travel Protection payments
    On departure day and later: 100% of total price* plus Travel Protection payments
    The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
  • Reservation Changes: A fee of $50 per transaction will be charged for any alteration or revision made to a reservation. A change of traveler name, vacation date, or itinerary within final payment will be treated as a full cancellation and new reservation; vacation cancellation fees (as above) apply.
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  • Baggage Allowance: Due to limited motorcoach capacity, your single bag should have dimensions not exceeding 30"x21"x11" and weight not exceeding 50lbs (22kg). We regret that we are unable to accept a second suitcase or any luggage exceeding these limits on any vacation listed in this brochure.
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  • Children: Travelers who are less than 18 years old on the departure date must be accompanied by an adult throughout the duration of the vacation. We do not accept children less than 8 years old.
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  • Travelers with Disabilities: Tour participants requiring any form of assistance are required to notify operator in writing at the time of reservation, and must be accompanied by an individual responsible for providing those services. Tour managers, guides, drivers or other tour, hotel, ship personnel are not able to provide such assistance. Wheelchairs + Walkers: Due to physical constraints and space limitations, wheelchairs and walkers may not be taken aboard motor coaches and/or river cruise ships. Operator reserves the right to remove any person from a tour or cruise who has not provided the required notification, has not received written confirmation from operator, or does not comply with these regulations. All related expenses, including those to return home, will be borne by the passenger.
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  • Service Inquiries After the Vacation: Any complaint or claim involving the vacation services offered in this brochure or on the Web sites must be notified to the Company within 30 days of the tour completion, except where such time limitations are prohibited by law.
    As it is difficult and sometimes impossible to properly investigate a complaint if we are not advised of such complaint quickly, any compensation you may have been able to claim could be reduced or even forfeited if you do not follow the complaints procedure set out in this clause.
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