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6 | BEST OF ENGLAND

BEST OF ENGLAND OXFORD COTSWOLDS STONEHENGE EXETER GLASTONBURY BATH

8 DAYS On this tour of England, discover a unique land of royalty and history. Begin in London with a panoramic from tour of the most popular sites and a relaxing ride on the Thames River. Enjoy the breathtaking countryside of the Cotswolds and academic history of Oxford. Visit the iconic archaeological site of monolithic stones, $2,299 Stonehenge, with a two-night stay in Exeter before returning back to London. CAD$, PP, DBL. OCC. TOUR OVERVIEW

Total 7 nights accommodation; Day 1 Day 5 B 4-Star hotels LONDON Arrival in London, England’s capital city set on the LONDON – STONEHENGE – EXETER After breakfast, check 5 nights in London River Thames. Private transfer from to your out of your hotel. Begin your multi-day small-group tour by 2 nights in Exeter centrally located hotel. London is one of the world’s most departing London and travel to the most famous Neolithic All private transfers; touring and visited cities with plenty to see and do. Enjoy your day to standing stone circle of Stonehenge. Continue to the entrance fees as per itinerary explore the city on your own. K+K Hotel George, Double dramatic south Dorset Coast enjoying panoramic views over Classic white sandy beaches and the natural rock arch of Durdle English Breakfast daily Door. Enjoy an afternoon here to explore some of the coast Hotel taxes and service charges** Day 2 B/L before arriving at the historic city of Exeter for two nights. Jurys Inn Exeter, Standard Room LONDON Breakfast at your hotel. Make your way to meeting point to board your Vintage Open-top bus to see the highlights ———–——— HIGHLIGHTS ————–——— of London, including great views of the , Day 6 B Vintage bus tour of London with , House of Parliament and . DARTMOOR – TAVISTOCK Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Your Fish & Chips lunch Enjoy a relaxing Thames River boat ride that passes morning is spent exploring the magnificent wilderness of The Cotswolds beautiful English countryside Shakespeare’s Globe, Cleopatra’s Needle and Dartmoor, the ancient “Clapper Bridge” at Postbridge and before heading over to by bus, to see the historic market town of Tavistock, home to Sir Francis Academic history at Oxford University witness the changing of the guard ceremony*. End your tour at Drake. Return to Exeter in the early afternoon to explore this Access to mystical Stonehenge ruins a traditional London pub for a 2-course Fish & Chips lunch. Roman town’s underground passages, ancient walls, Royal Climb Glastonbury Tor Take the rest of your day on your own. We suggest a stop at the Albert Memorial Museum and famous 12th-century Norman Natural hot springs and beautiful world-famous department store and the vibrant Covent Cathedral. Overnight in Exeter. Jurys Inn Exeter in Bath Garden in the city’s West End. K+K Hotel George Day 7 B Day 3 B GLASTONBURY – BATH – LONDON Head to Glastonbury, a lovely old market town. Glastonbury Tor rises high above the International airfare not included. LONDON After breakfast, enjoy your day at leisure to explore Minimum 2 passengers travelling. the city on your own. Perhaps take in a London Theatre show town and has mythical connections with King Arthur and this evening. K+K Hotel George Avalon. Climb the Tor for a spectacular view across three Touring schedules may vary based on seasonality. counties or explore the town center with its many *Viewing of the changing of the guards cannot be Day 4 B independent shops. Continue on to Bath. Enjoy an afternoon guaranteed. Small-group tours consist of a of exploring and sightseeing in a town full of relics of its OXFORD & TRADITIONAL COTSWOLD VILLAGES After maximum of 16 passengers. Hotels on days Roman past and famous baths. Return to London for breakfast, make your way to your meeting point to join your 5 & 6 will be confirmed at time of booking. overnight. K+K Hotel George Suitcase limitations may apply. full-day small-group tour. Head northwest out of London for the day, travelling through the picturesque countryside before arriving in Oxford, home to the oldest English-speaking Day 8 B Price as indicated valid April 11, 2020, subject university in the world. Explore the precincts of the many LONDON – HOME After breakfast, check out of your hotel, to availability at time of booking. For alternative colleges; climb one of the vantage points to take in the skyline private transfer to the airport and begin your journey home. dates, inquire for pricing. Itineraries are fully view. Spend the afternoon touring the beautiful villages of the customizable. Not valid during trade shows, Cotswolds with their tiny ironstone cottages that have bank holidays and other special events. remained unchanged for centuries including a visit to Minster Blackout periods may apply. Lovell Hall. Stop in Burford, the Gateway to the Cotswolds, a **European city/tourist taxes collected small market town with enormous character; enjoy some time locally unless otherwise indicated. to take in the local charm. Continue on to Bibury, described as the prettiest village in England. Enjoy your time here to stroll For full terms and conditions, refer to page 43. through the famous and fairy tale-like Arlington Row. Finally, embark on your return journey to London. K+K Hotel George TOUR CODE: EU0620

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