DAY 1, Thursday - Depart for England
Depart for England
DAY 2, Friday - Arrive in London
Arrive in cosmopolitan London and transfer to your hotel. Most flights arrive in the early morning, and your room may not be ready for you. In this case, leave your luggage with the concierge and your Tour Manager will provide suggestions for you to begin to explore the city on your own. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM followed by dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive in no later than 4 PM
Overnight: London
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Saturday - London City Tour
Today, discover London's history and pageantry, on a half-day tour that begins with a drive through fashionable Kensington. Pass Harrods store and continue to view Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, and the famous Big Ben. Continue to view Buckingham Palace, the London residence of His Majesty the King. Your tour ends in the heart of the city to explore at leisure, or join the optional tour of the Tower of London and St Paul's Cathedral
Optional: Tower of London & St. Paul's Cathedral (PM)
Overnight: London
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Sunday - Windsor Castle, Bath
On your drive toward Bath, stop to visit Windsor Castle, home to over 39 monarchs in the last 1,000 years. You will tour the furnished State Apartments that include art from the Royal Collection. Continue to the city of Bath, founded by the Romans as a thermal spa. View the Georgian architecture of the imposing 18th century terraced houses of the Royal Crescent, Pulteney Bridge, and the preserved 2,000-year-old Roman Baths. Tonight, have dinner at your hotel
Overnight: Bath
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5, Monday - Stonehenge, Roman Baths
Head to the stone circles of Stonehenge, located in the middle of the Salisbury Plain. Stonehenge stands out among ancient stone circles, with its construction remaining a mystery to this day. The first stone was placed here 5,000 years ago, and the structure was completed 1,400 years later. Continue to Bath's Georgian Crescents to find elegant stone buildings with terraces, crescents, and graceful squares. Visit the original 2000-year-old Roman Baths and Georgian Pump Room with its natural mineral water. Spend the afternoon at leisure
Overnight: Bath
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6, Tuesday - Bath, Glastonbury, Padstow
Journey to the small Somerset town of Glastonbury, steeped in history and myth. Take a short guided walk through the town, passing historic sites. Discover its legendary connection to King Arthur and the Isle of Avalon. Then, travel to Padstow, a fishing port on the north coast of Cornwall for dinner and overnight
Overnight: Padstow
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7, Wednesday - Explore Cornwall
Your day of exploration begins with a drive through the Cornish peninsula dotted with quiet coves and quaint villages to Cornwall. Here, view mighty St. Michael's Mount near Penzance, the jewel in Cornwall's crown. It is steeped in both legend and folklore. This castle perched atop a granite crag dates from the 14th century. Stop in the artist's town of St. Ives before heading back to Padstow for an evening at leisure
Overnight: Padstow
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8, Thursday - Salisbury, Portsmouth
This morning depart Padstow and drive to the city of Salisbury, renowned for its medieval architecture. Explore Salisbury Cathedral, home to Britain's tallest spire and one of the best-preserved original copies of the Magna Carta. After time for lunch, on your own, travel to Portsmouth, a historic port city known for its rich maritime heritage
Overnight: Portsmouth
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9, Friday - Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Arundel Castle, Windsor
Begin the day at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, part of the HM Naval Base. Here, marvel at historic ships, including the HMS Victory, Lord Nelson's flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar, Queen Victoria's HMS Warrior (1860), and the First World War HMS M.33. Explore the National Museum of the Royal Navy and the preserved remains of Henry VIII's Tudor warship, the Mary Rose. Later, head to the medieval Arundel Castle, overlooking the Arun River. The castle has been the home of the Dukes of Norfolk and their ancestors for over 850 years. Walk through the grand halls adorned with rich tapestry and priceless art. After exploring the gardens, continue to Windsor and check into your hotel. Tonight, at dinner, bid farewell to your Tour Manager
Overnight: Windsor
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 10, Saturday - Depart England
Transfer to the airport in London for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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