London, Stratford and Bath Tour

Tour Highlights

Enjoy an 8 day tour seeing the famous sights of London before venturing further afield to experience the cultural delights of Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon and the Georgian splendour of Bath.

Day 1 - Depart USA

Overnight flight to London.

Day 2 - Arrive London (6 nights)

On arrival and after checking into your hotel, the rest of the day is free for you to relax or begin your exploration of Britain's lively capital.

Day 3 - London sightseeing

You start your day with a half day's introductory sightseeing tour. See Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. Your morning sightseeing will finish in central London, so the rest of the day is at leisure to discover more of London for yourself or to shop in Oxford Street and Regent Street and the exclusive designer boutiques along Bond Street - not to mention the many temptations offered by famous Harrods in Knightsbridge.

Day 4 - London at leisure

A full day at leisure. Perhaps wander through Hyde Park , visit an exhibition in one of Kensington's museums or call in at Madame Tussauds. Or maybe take an excursion to Royal Windsor to visit Queen Elizabeth 's famous castle . This evening, you may wish to attend one of London's top stage productions.

Day 5 - Bath Excursion

Superb Georgian architecture is revealed on a visit to the spa town of Bath. Here sightseeing includes a tour of the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey. Then across Salisbury Plain to see the ancient monoliths at Stonehenge before returning to London past Runnymede, where King John sealed the Magna Carta in 1215.

Day 6 - Stratford-upon-Avon Excursion

You'll enjoy a full day's sightseeing trip to William Shakespeare 's hometown, Stratford-upon-Avon , with its half-timbered Elizabethan architecture and rich tradition as a place of literary pilgrimage. We will also visit his birthplace and Anne Hathaway's Cottage , a picturesque farmhouse in the nearby village of Shottery.

Day 7 - London at leisure

On your final day, why not visit the Victoria and Albert Museum or blend into the 'in crowd' in Notting Hill with its many cafés and antique shops Or take a river cruise along the Thames to the Tower of London and on to Greenwich, home of the Royal Maritime Museum and the Greenwich Meridian. Later, perhaps experience the unique atmosphere of one of London's pubs.

Day 8 - London USA

Bid farewell to this exciting city after your memorable stay.

Tour Itinerary

Prices

Dates and Rates

Departs USA/Canada every Saturday throughout summer 2009 (Apr 4th - Oct 24th). Accommodation is in London with a choice of hotels.

Prices are per person land only based on 2 people sharing a twin room.

Please ask for flight quotes from your preferred airport of departure.

Guests arriving from other destinations please ask your Britain Vacation Specialist for a quotation in your currency.

What's Included

• Six nights Hotel Accommodation in London in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.

• Cold Buffet breakfast daily.

• Chauffeur driven on a luxury air-conditioned/air-ventilated motorcoach with reclining seats on day excursions.

• The services of a travel representative at your London hotel.

• A qualified local city guide in London, Stratford and Bath.

• A stylish wallet and tour documents.

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