The London Plus

Spend 5 days exploring London and the South of England with possible day trips to the Cotswolds, Oxford, Stratford, Cambridge, Winchester, Salisbury, Canterbury and Dover.

The Tour

Day 1 - Explore London

Make your way in to central London on your complimentary express rail transfers and spend day one exploring the city. London is home to a host of must-see landmarks including Buckingham Palace , Westminster and Big Ben, St Pauls Cathedral, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square and the London Eye. Indulge in some shopping along the world famous Oxford Street, Covent Garden or the Harrods department store in Kensington.

Overnight London.

Day 2 - The Cotswolds, Oxford and Stratford

Jump on the train at Paddington Station for a journey to the historic town of Oxford where you can explore the cobbled streets and university colleges where many Great British poets and authors once wandered. Continue by rail through the scenic Cotswolds countryside to Shakespeare country and the town of Stratford-upon-Avon . Stratford is one of England's most picturesque towns with boats bobbing on the river Avon and the town bustling with timber-fronted buildings.

Overnight London.

Day 3 - London's Galleries and Museums

Britain offers free-admission to all public museums and galleries so it is a "must" to explore some of the world-renowned exhibtions on offer in London. Enjoy the Natural History Museum , the Science Museum, the Imperial War Museum, the British Museum , the Tate Britain Gallery , the Tate Modern Gallery , the National Gallery just to name a few! Finally spend this evening in London's famous West End with tickets to one of the spectacular and world-renowned shows or musicals.

Overnight London.

Day 4 - Regency Bath and Salisbury

From London Victoria Station jounrey out onto the Wiltshire Plain to visit medieval Salisbury with its half timbered shops, cobbled squares, characterful streets, and the tallest cathedral spire in Britain. The iconic monoliths of Stonehenge are just a short bus ride away. After lunch head for the Roman city of Bath where you can explore classic regency architceture, such as the Royal Crescent , cobbled squares, the ancient Abbey and of course the famous Roman Baths.

Overnight London.

Day 5 - Return Home

Return to the airport on your complimentary Express rail transfer.

Optional Extras.

• Enjoy a musical theatre production in London's famous west end.
• See London from a bird's eye view with a flight on the London Eye.
• Tour the major sights of London, Bath, Oxford or Straford on an open-top bus tour.

Customize Your Tour

• Change one of your London nights to stay in Oxford, Stratford or Bath.
• Extend your stay and upgrade to a 4-day London Plus Pass for further day-trips out of the city to places such as Winchester, Cambridge, Portsmouth, Canterbury and Dover.

What's Included

• 4 nights hotel accommodation.
• 2 day Britrail London Plus Pass .
• Airport Express Rail transfers in London (Heathrow Express and Gatwick Express ).
• Our myguideBritain vacation documents package.
• Toll free calls to your Britain Vacation Specialist.

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