Package inclusions are subject to change.
04/22/2019 - 10/07/2019
Guaranteed Departure Dates:05/06/19-05/10/1905/24/19-05/28/1906/03/19-06/07/1909/02/19-09/06/1909/16/19-09/20/1909/25/19-09/29/19
Booking Requirements: The following guest information is required prior to the day of departure:
Customer's full name,Passport number, place of issue and expiration date,Customers date and place of birth,Special dietary or other health-related requests or requirements,Details of emergency contact including name and contact information,Customers insurance policy including insurance company name, policy number and phone number.
Please note:
If this information is not provided by the day of departure the customer will not be able to join the tour.
General Information:
Documents will be provided by Blue-Roads Touring, guests will receive an exchange voucher.,Departure/Drop Off Points: London to London: Grange Wellington 71 Vincent Square, Westminster, London SW1P 2PA. Pick-up Time: 8:30am, Drop Off time: 5:30pm,Hotels can be changed without prior notice should the necessity arise, the alternative hotel will then be of the same standard.,Transfers to/from the airport are not included.,Tour requires a $200.00 USD non-refundable per person deposit in order to be confirmed.
Neolithic man, Roman forces, celebrated writers and contemporary filmmakers have all made a mark on England's heartland. This tour follows their tracks - covering Wiltshire's ancient stone circles and movie-set good looks, Oxford's "dreaming spires" and Bath's incredible architecture.
The Back-Roads Difference:
Visit the childhood home and final resting place of William Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon.,Go behind the scenes at one of England's great stately homes: Longleat House.,Enjoy an afternoon of high tea in Castle Combe.
Day 1: London - Oxford - Cotswolds
After meeting with the group in London, you'll move on to the first stop: Oxford. Here, you'll take a step back in time and discover the poets, professors, scientists and sporting heroes that have graced the streets of this historic city. Next, you'll venture through quintessential English countryside to meet with the Cotswolds. This charming area is a patchwork of green hills and farmland, peppered with centuries-old villages and caramel-hued cottages. Tonight, you'll end the day with a delicious welcome dinner.
Day 2: Cotswolds Stratford-Upon-Avon Cotswolds
The life and times of William Shakespeare will take centre stage in riverside Stratford-upon-Avon today. Here, you'll see the playwright's timbered childhood home and his wife Anne Hathaway's pretty thatched cottage (a stroll through the blooming gardens here is a must). There will even be time to explore some more Cotswold hamlets as you wind the way back to the hotel, where you can enjoy the evening at your leisure.
Day 3: Cotswolds Lacock Bath
Day three promises to be an indulgent one, with an afternoon of high tea on the agenda before you move on to Lacock, a showstopper of a village that often doubles as a film set. After imagining yourselves as costume drama heroes and heroines, you'll step inside the magnificent abbey - whose peaceful cloisters took a starring turn as the Hogwarts hallways in the Harry Potter series. Today you'll finish in Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed city with true 'wow' factor, where you'll make yourselves at home for the final two nights.
Day 4: Bath
Every beautifully preserved building you'll see in Bath tells a story. After a morning walking tour, you'll get a fascinating insight into Roman life with a visit to the breathtaking Roman Baths. After that, the afternoon is yours to explore the town for yourself. You could enjoy a bit of 'me time' at Thermae Bath Spa (Britain's only thermal spa), where you can bathe in mineral-rich waters while scanning the skyline from the rooftop pool - or, if you'd prefer to explore on foot, you could discover Bath's proud independent side and wander past stylish boutiques and celebrated coffee shops. At the last dinner together, you'll swap stories and look back on the English journey with fond memories.
Day 5: Bath Longleat Avebury London
The perfect way to follow up a day in Bath is with a morning at Longleat. This English stately home, the current seat of the Marquess of Bath, blends classic architecture with creative interiors. After you've had a look around, the journey will continue to Avebury, an immense stone circle set within an ancient landscape of enigmatic monuments, tombs and roads that were first walked millennia ago. While Stonehenge attracts tourists from around the world and does not permit close access, at Avebury you'll have the opportunity to walk freely among the standing stones. Steeped in mystery, these prehistoric stone circles are a fascinating sight - and make for a tremendous final stop. Afterwards, you'll return to the bright lights of London, where you'll say the goodbyes.
