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London & Country

Name: London & Country
Brand: Elife Travel
Price: 2349 USD
Availability: InStock

Country:

England

Flight:

Not included

Favorite

Tour id:

128082

Operator:

Globus
Length:

7 days
Group size:

30 pax
Age:

5 to 80
Difficulty:
Difficulty levels:
- Relaxing
- Easy
- Moderate
- Serious
- Heart-pumping

17.08-23.08.25 guaranteed
12.04-18.04.26 scheduled
26.04-02.05.26 scheduled
10.05-16.05.26 scheduled
07.06-13.06.26 scheduled
21.06-27.06.26 scheduled
05.07-11.07.26 scheduled
19.07-25.07.26 scheduled
02.08-08.08.26 scheduled
16.08-22.08.26 scheduled
30.08-05.09.26 scheduled
13.09-19.09.26 scheduled
27.09-03.10.26 scheduled

Itinerary

If you’re looking for the perfect town and country getaway, by Jove, this is it! This 7-day tour of London and the surrounding countryside is just the right balance of city and scenery, royalty and ruins, and landmarks and landscapes. With six nights in London, you’ll relish plenty of time along the Thames as well as exciting day trips that trade Big Ben for the small, quaint villages of England. Beyond London’s legendary parks and palaces, you’ll explore Shakespeare’s roots in lovely Stratford-upon-Avon, walk the medieval streets of scholarly Oxford, study the cryptic remnants of prehistoric Stonehenge, and ponder the mystery of the curious stones as you enjoy a cuppa in one of Salisbury’s half-timbered tearooms. Serving up the right balance of guided, must-see sightseeing with ample free time to explore London on your own, this tour of London and country is the bee’s knees.

Tour program

Day 1

ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND

Welcome to London!
Meet your Tour Director upon arrival at your hotel. Free time this afternoon before a welcome dinner, followed by a private, narrated cruise on the Thames River. (D)

LOCAL FAVORITE
EPIC RIDE Experience a leisurely cruise on the gentle Thames River. In the company of a Local Guide enjoy a unique look at London as you glide serenely on this chief river of southern England, which flows from the Cotswolds Hills to the North Sea.

Day 2

LONDON

The Royal Treatment
LONDON Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes sights of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, and a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOTS England’s national treasure of St. Paul’s Cathedral is home to a spectacular array of art from delicate carvings to gilded dome murals and modern works of art. As the seat of the Bishop of London, the cathedral serves as the mother church of the Diocese of London, where notable remembrances have been served here, including Queen Victoria’s jubilee, birthdays of Queen Elizabeth II, and funerals of luminaries like Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher.

Day 3

LONDON

On the Town in London
LONDON Free day. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDS & LORE Double-decker buses, Piccadilly Circus, London Bridge, British pubs, and sweet shops are waiting to be discovered with a leisurely day in London town. Find your hideaway in Hyde Park’s lush gardens, or find styles to suit your fancy in some of Britain’s most famous boutiques in Mayfair, Kensington, or Chelsea.

Day 4

LONDON. EXCURSION TO SHAKESPEARE COUNTRY

Country Charm & Classmates
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON Visit Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Guildhall.
COTSWOLDS See its picturesque villages and idyllic rolling English landscapes.
OXFORD Guided walk through the university city.
216 mi / 348 km (B)

LOCAL FAVORITE
HISTORIC SPOT If “the play’s the thing” then this is the place where the world’s greatest playwright penned his first tale. Find your seat during a fun visit to the schoolroom where a young William Shakespeare sat in the 1570s to learn the power of language. Also, discover Stratford’s Guildhall where he attended plays performed by the finest actors of the day.

Day 5

LONDON. EXCURSION TO STONEHENGE & SALISBURY

Stone Temples & Time Travel
STONEHENGE Visit the prehistoric monument.
SALISBURY Spend time in this medieval cathedral city before returning to London.
186 mi / 299 km (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORY & MYSTERY Ponder the who, what, why, and how of Stonehenge, one of the most impressive prehistoric megalithic monuments in the world. Its sheer size and sophisticated architectural design have earned its legendary reverence as the most famous prehistoric monument in the world. Although its original purpose is a mystery, the concentric monuments hold spiritual significance for people from around the world who gather at the massive stone circles to celebrate the summer solstice.

Day 6

LONDON

Leisurely Day in London Town
LONDON Free day. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CITY SIGHTS A character in Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice noted “London is so diverting; there is so much to entertain!” This is even more true today, from its panoramic views of wide-open spaces and leafy landscapes to its bustling British sense and sensibilities, museums, galleries, and iconic sights. Mingle with the serenity of Hampstead Heath and Kensington Gardens.

Day 7

LONDON

Safe travels until we meet again!
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Tour Details

accommodation

LONDON - PARK PLAZA WESTMINSTER BRIDGE

flights

International flights are not included

guide

Expert local guide

insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.

meals

Full English breakfast daily; 1 three-course dinner

optional

Other activities and services not included

others

Airfare; additional fees/charges are not included

transport

Motorcoach; Thames River cruise

Good to know

Currency

Pound Sterling

England

Plugs and adapters

Plug type G

Customer reviews

Overall

Itinerary

Guide

4.7

Transport

Accommodation

4.3

Food

3.3

Operator

Faq Tour

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Can I change or cancel my reservation?

Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.

What documents are required to participate in the tour?

You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.