The Cotswolds, Bath & Oxford

( 5 Star )

Visit: Explore the village of Lacock, Bath’s Georgian terraces, Avebury, majestic Abbey cathedral, Bibury’s cottages, Oxford’s iconic educational institutions

Schedule: Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday (01/04/19-31/03/19) -except (14/07/19, 04/11/19, 24-26/12/19, 3112/19+01/01/20)

Gaze in wonder at the largest stone circle in the world, Avebury Explore the village of Lacock and its charming streets Marvel at the immense scale of Bath’s Georgian terraces, its majestic Abbey cathedral, and the Roman temple and baths Your tour heads west to the village of Avebury. Here you have the chance to wander amongst the majesty of the largest stone circle in the world. A short journey from here is a hillside where you find the Cherhill White Horse, a huge white horse cut into the chalk by the ‘Mad Doctor’ in the 18th century. Further along the road lies Lacock, a preserved medieval village famous for its picturesque streets, historic buildings, and role as a period film and television location. You then head to Bath to enjoy its rich cultural history and magnificent architecture. You can also take the opportunity to visit the Roman Baths complex and Abbey cathedral. Heading into the Cotswolds, you travel to the Cirencester, a market town whose wealth was founded in the medieval wool trade. It was the second largest town in Roman Britain.

Wander amongst the tranquil Medieval setting of Bibury’s cottages Discover Downton Abbey life as you visit one of its most frequently used village filming locations, Bampton Explore Oxford’s iconic educational institutions You visit the picturesque village of Bibury with its tiny 16th-century cottages and tranquil river where trout filter the flow and swans and ducks paddle and feed. Quintessentially Cotswold and rural England. You proceed to Stow-on-the-Wold, a hill top market town, packed with history, antique shops and tea rooms. On the way to Oxford, you visit Bampton, where you can find the sights that have featured prominently in the TV series Downton Abbey. After enjoying the sights, it’s on to the home of Britain's best minds: Oxford. This city is renowned for 900 years of academic excellence through its world-famous university. Keen Harry Potter fans will want to visit the Great Hall of Christ Church College, the inspiration for the Hogwarts dining hall and where some scenes were filmed. As the evening draws in, you return to London.

Inclusion

All rates are inclusive of Breakfast unless stated otherwise.
Transport in a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach
Air conditioning as standard
The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide

Exclusion

Entry fees to visitor attractions
International airares
Optional activities
Other meals, drinks, tips and other personal expenses or services not specified on the program
Personal equipment
Travel insurance
Gratuities
Voluntary tips for guides or drivers
Travel and medical insurance
Any items not mentioned as included

Note

All Tours departing from London.
Hotel Accomodation can be upgraded to 3* on request
Child supplement applies only to up to 01 child aged 5-15 years old, sharing the same room with 02 adults,
No children under 5 years old are permitted, except with special permission
Restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person
Pack your waterproof clothing and walking shoes

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