DAY 1, Tuesday - Depart for England
Depart for England
DAY 2, Wednesday - Arrive in London, Transfer to Oxford
Arrive in London and transfer to your hotel in the university town of Oxford. Passengers should select flights that arrive no later than 12:30 PM. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM
Overnight: Oxford
DAY 3, Thursday - Oxford Walking Tour, Christ Church, Punting Tour, Optional Pub Dinner
This morning, take a walking tour of Oxford. The ivy-clad colleges that make up the university are renowned for their fine architecture. Visit Christ Church College, used in many of the Harry Potter movies, with its landmark tower designed by Christopher Wren. Next, enjoy a leisurely punting tour on the River Cherwell, gliding past Oxford's lush college gardens and iconic spires for a unique view of the city. The rest of the day is yours to explore independently. This evening, choose the optional Pub Dinner. Savor a three-course dinner at one of Oxford's oldest pubs, renowned of its traditional pies
Optional: Pub Dinner
Overnight: Oxford
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3, Thursday - Oxford Walking Tour, Christ Church, Punting Tour, Optional Pub Dinner
This morning, embark on a sightseeing tour of Stratford-upon-Avon, a market town on the River Avon and birthplace of William Shakespeare. Visit Shakespeare's birthplace on Henley Street, followed by a view of Anne Hathaway's cottage. Next, drive south to visit Blenheim Palace. This birthplace of Winston Churchill is a masterpiece of 18th century Baroque architecture that was built in celebration of the English victory over the French at the Battle of Blenheim
Overnight: Oxford
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Friday - Stratford-upon-Avon, Blenheim Palace
Spend the day at leisure. Perhaps, join the optional Bletchley Park. Discover the country estate that was the center for Allied codebreaking, a vital mission for winning World War II. On your tour, learn how the intelligence produced at Bletchley supported Allied troops and influenced the age of information for years to come
Optional: Bletchley Park
Overnight: Oxford
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5, Saturday - Full Day in Oxford, or Optional Bletchley Park
This morning, travel to Stonehenge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in the middle of the Salisbury Plain, Stonehenge is unique among stone circles. The first stone was placed here 5,000 years ago with the structure finally completed 1,400 years later. Afterward, drive 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, Poultney Bridge, and the preserved 2,000-year-old Roman Baths. Return to Oxford with free time in the evening
Overnight: Oxford
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6, Sunday - Stonehenge, Bath
Today is free to discover Oxford on your own, or join the optional Sudeley Castle and the Cotswolds, where you will tour the 15th century castle, home to royal art collections and award-winning gardens. Learn about the 1,000 years of English history this Cotswold estate has witnessed, from visits by King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, to World War II, when the castle was used to store the Tate Modern's art collection during the Blitz. Afterward, have free time in a local town for independent exploration and lunch before returning to Oxford
Optional: Sudeley Castle and the Cotswolds
Overnight: Oxford
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7, Monday - Full Day in Oxford, or Optional Sudeley Castle and the Cotswolds
Spend the day at leisure, or join the optional Windsor Castle tour. Travel to the historic town of Windsor to visit Windsor Castle, home to over 39 monarchs in the last 1,000 years. Explore the furnished State Apartments decorated with exquisite artworks, lavish furnishings, and priceless treasures from the Royal Collection. Admire the State Dining Room, where grand banquets and state dinners have been held for centuries and view the intricate craftsmanship of the Queen's Drawing Room. Proceed with a tour of the Gothic St George's Chapel* within the grounds of Windsor Castle. View the chapel's richly decorated interior and magnificent stained-glass windows. Many British monarchs, including Henry VIII, Charles I, George VI, and Elizabeth II are buried here. Return to Oxford in the afternoon. Tonight, at dinner, bid farewell to your Tour Manager
*For September 16 Departure, St George's Castle will be closed due to local events
Optional: Windsor Castle
Overnight: Oxford
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8, Tuesday - Full Day in Oxford, or Optional Windsor Castle
Transfer to the airport in London for your departure flight. Passengers should select flights that depart no earlier than 1 PM
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9, Wednesday - Depart England
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