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Goway Travel
OFFER ID 1722584
Family Friendly, Iconic Landmarks, Rural Charm Uncover London's rich tapestry over four days, from iconic landmarks on a vintage bus to ancient wonders like Stonehenge. Savor history and charm at every turn.
Trip Overview:
This 4-day London vacation showcases the many sides of England’s capital. It features moderate accommodations, shared tours, and is a perfect city stay for globetrotters wanting to experience London’s multifaceted charms.
Your England vacation centres on London, one of the most-visited cities on the planet—and justifiably so. With history stretching back to Roman times and some of the finest architecture, galleries, and culture on the planet, people have been prioritizing London vacations for centuries. Start with a sightseeing tour from the top of a vintage double-decker bus. You’ll flit around the city and stop off at iconic landmarks, including Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the Tower of London, and Buckingham Palace. The next day, escape to the countryside for a tour of “England in a day.” First stop is Stonehenge, the mystical rock formation that is at least 5,000 years old and was likely the site of worship for ancient Britons. Next up is Bath, home to Britain’s only hot springs and a site of ancient Roman ruins. Continue into the Cotswolds, which offer an iconic vision of Britain with its dry stone walls and bustling market towns. End the day in Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, where you’ll see his old home and Holy Trinity Church where he was buried.
On your final full day, explore the royal home of Windsor Castle, the largest and oldest continuously-occupied castle in the world. Marvel at the castle’s size and admire some of its many treasures, from Queen Mary’s elaborate doll house to the tombs of Henry VIII and Charles I. Then back to London proper, where you can have one last pint and fit in some fish and chips if you haven’t already. Consider extending your stay in London, as it’s a city you’ll want to explore in full.
This England vacation gives you a taste of the iconic sights that London and its surrounds have to offer.
3 nights from $1,534 per person
Day 1: Arrive in London & Visit the London Eye
Transfer: London Heathrow Aptto London - Kensington
Hotel: K Hotel Kensington (3 Star Rating)
K Hotel Kensington has been re-built and reopened in March 2018, providing a brand new hotel with modern fully equipped rooms complete with luxury bedding, superfast Wifi and toiletries. Due to the location the hotel also offers stunning views and some rooms with private balconies.
First we head straight for Stonehenge the most popular prehistoric monument in the world. Come and marvel at the huge 40 ton Sarsens and the volcanic blue stones that were brought from Preseli mountains over 280 miles away. Discover the mysteries that surround the slaughter stone and see the numerous earth barrows where the beaker people lie buried before heading through the Salisbury plains towards Bath.
Bath and the Cotswolds. Bath, a world heritage site, is a beautiful Georgian city with delightful crescents, terraces and architecture. There will be plenty of time to shop and explore before we enjoy a drive through the Cotswolds. As we head north to Stratford we drive through the heart of the Cotswolds, taking in breathtaking views of open countryside criss-crossed by dry stone walls and bustling market towns with magnificent perpendicular churches.
Stratford-upon-Avon. Birthplace of William Shakespeare, the greatest writer in the English language, and home to the Royal Shakespeare Company. Stratford is a charming market town set in the heart of rural England. A delightful river winds its way through the town, past the beautiful Holy Trinity church, where Shakespeare lies buried.
Described as ‘one of the most atmospheric, magical and important buildings in the whole of Britain,’ Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Guildhall opened its doors to the public for the first time in 2016 to mark the 400th anniversary of the writers death. Step back in time to the 1570’s when William Shakespeare was a pupil learning to read and write, and see the room where leading theatre companies came to perform – a strong influence on the young playwright. You will be invited to enjoy a unique tour of the school, exclusive to Premium Tours, including the chance to take part in a Tudor lesson, write with a quill and ink, and witness the rare medieval wall paintings and much more.
If everyone in your group wants to do something different then this tour is for you. This fun packed 4 hour tour will take you around London seeing the sites but will follow the footsteps of Shakespeare, The Beatles, James Bond and Sherlock Holmes.
"Alas, poor Yorick" is not with us on this tour but we will see Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. Where he lived in London, Several statues dedicated to him, and the alleyways and streets he wandered, plus your registered tour guide will tell you tales of the man and his life.
But all of this may be "Simply elementary" to you. Whilst travelling through London we shall of course come across 221b Baker St. We shall also see where Sir Arthur Conan Doyle really did live and practice medicine. We shall follow Holmes on clues all over London from the books to the films.
"Shaken but not stirred" from all that we have heard and seen on this tour so far we will enter the world of James Bond. Ian Flemings house, MI6, MI5. We shall visit James Bond film location sites all around town. We shall also find out about real spies and how they worked and where they met.
With all these spies you would think you are "Back in the USSR" but we are not we are on our Beatles section of this tour. It's the 1960's swinging London and we are following the Fab Four, John, George, Paul and Ringo seeing where they lived worked and played. Abbey Road, Pauls London office, John and Yoko's flat, Brian Epstein's home plus a lot lot more. We have our "ticket to ride" so we are going to "get back" to "yesterday" to see if "she loves you" yeah, yeah, yeah. This fun packed tour will please one and all.
Transfer: London - Kensington to London Heathrow Apt
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
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