Duration: 10 Days 9 Nights
Country: United Kingdom
Overview
Overview
Trip Validity: 01 April 2024 - 20 Dec 2024
Trip Name: Discover England
Country: United Kingdom
Cities: London (3Nts) - Oxford (1Nt) - Stratford Upon Avon (2Nts) -
York (1Nt) - Manchester (2Nts)
Duration: 9 Nights / 10 Days
Starts in: London
Route: 01 Country | 05 Cities
Theme:
Trip Category: Premium
Price Per Person: Starting Price $ 3770
Highlights
Highlights
London: London City tour
Dinner Cruise on the Thames River
Afternoon Tea Bus with a Glass of Prosecco
3-Hour Secret British Food Tour
Oxford: Oxford Official University & City Tour
Stratford upon Avon: Stratford City Tour
Manchester: Manchester City Walking Tour
Itinerary
Itinerary
LONDON (3 NIGHTS)
DAY 1: LONDON
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- Transport: Transfer from Airport to hotel
- Hotel: Mercure London Bridge | 4* | Standard Double Room | Review 8.1
DAY 2: LONDON
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- Activity: London City Tour on SIC basis
- Attractions:
- Top London attractions - Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, London Eye, Westminster Abbey, Downing Street, Trafalgar Square, St. Paul's, Hyde Park and the Houses of Parliament.
- Meal: Breakfast
- Hotel: Mercure London Bridge | 4* | Standard Double Room | Review 8.1
DAY 3: LONDON (Choose any 1 of the below given options)
- Option 1: Dinner Cruise on the Thames River (3 hours) Start Time: 7:45 PM
- Attractions:
- 3-hour dinner cruise of London
- Pre-cruise glass of sparkling wine or Soft drink
- Dinner - Delicious 4-course dinner
- Live performer and dancing till late
- Option 2: Afternoon Tea Bus with a Glass of Prosecco (1.5 Hrs) Start Time: 3 PM or 4 PM / 5 PM
- Attractions:
- Have afternoon tea with a twist on the delightful English Tea Bus.
- Ride aboard a traditional double-decker offering beautiful views of London, including the Coca-Cola London Eye, the Tower of London, and St. Paul’s Cathedral, all while indulging in a delicious mix of sweet and savory treats.
- Option 3: 3-Hour Secret British Food Tour (3 hours) Start Time: 11:00 AM
- Attractions:
- Enjoy a variety of classic British foods such as award-winning Fish & Chips, World Famous Sausage Rolls and breakfast baps, tasters from street food vendors, English cheeses paired with local beer/cider and try a classic British Dessert alongside a Fresh Pot of Tea.
- Meal: Breakfast
- Hotel: Mercure London Bridge | 4* | Standard Double Room | Review 8.1
OXFORD (1 NIGHT)
DAY 4: LONDON- OXFORD
- Transport: Train from London to Oxford
- Transport: Hotel transfers
- Activity: Oxford Official University & City Tour
- Explore Oxford, the city of dreamy towers, on a walking tour with an experienced guide from the city's tourist office.
- Take a tour of the city's most famous sights, discover its hidden history and enjoy all the amazing stories about Oxford's main characters - real and imagined.
- Go to the Martyrs' Memorial, site of terrible religious punishments in medieval times, and continue to Northgate's oldest St Michael's tower built in Saxon times.
- Then head to the heart of the University and the inspiration behind Harry Potter's Hogwarts school.
- Pass the pubs where the Inklings used to meet to discuss their writings, as well as the pubs where Inspector Morse was filmed and the most popular student drinking doors in the old days.
- Discover the city that is home to several of Britain's most famous literary characters - fictional and real - such as JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis, Philip Pullman and Colin Dexter, as well as some of their most famous creations such as Lyra and Will and Inspector Morse.
- Admire Oxford's stunning architecture, gargoyles and grotesques, so beautifully preserved from every historical period and style, and stroll through stunning Radcliffe Square.
- Cross the quirky Bridge of Sighs, as it is fondly known, just like those in Venice and Cambridge.
- See the Bodleian Libraries from the outside, in the lovely Old Schools Quadrangle.
- Learn about the city's famous museums, such as the History of Science Museum, which contains Einstein's blackboard, The Pitt Rivers, which once housed shrunken heads, and the magnificent Ashmolean, which was one of the world's first museums.
- Meal: Breakfast
- Hotel: Hotel Voco Oxford Spires, An Ihg| 4* | Standard Double Room | Review 8.6
STRATFORD UPON AVON (2 NIGHTS)
DAY 5: OXFORD - STRATFORD UPON AVON
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- Transport: Train from Oxford to Stratford Upon Avon
- Transport: Hotel transfers
- Attractions:
- Visit the charming villages of the Cotswolds region
- Visit Castle Combe, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bibury, and Bourton-on-the-Water (the so-called "Venice of the Cotswolds"),
- Visit Malmesbury Abbey, the burial site of Athelstan, England's first king (time permitting)
Meal: Breakfast
- Hotel: Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon, an IHG Hotel | 4* | Standard Double Room | Review 8.1
DAY 6: STRATFORD UPON AVON
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- Activity: City Sightseeing Stratford-upon-Avon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
- Attractions:
- Travel to all of Shakespeare's houses: Hathaway's Cottage, Mary Arden's House, New Place, Nash's House and Hall's Croft.
- The Royal Shakespeare Theatre, where the bard's plays are performed for most of the year.
- Holy Trinity Church where Shakespeare is buried, protected by a cursed tombstone.
- The old 15th century Grammar School where Shakespeare was educated.
- You can also enjoy a wonderful tour of the picturesque Warwickshire countryside by visiting Wilmcote, the village home to Mary Arden (Shakespeare's mother). Tour Stops: Stop 1 - Visitor Information Center Stop 2 - Shakespeare's Birthplace Stop 3 - Market Square & American Fountain Stop 4 - Shakespeare's New Place Stop 5 - Royal Avon & Royal Shakespeare Theater Stop 6 - Halls Croft Stop 7 - Evesham Place Stop 8 - Alcester Road Stop 9 - Anne Hathaway's Cottage Stop 10 - Mary Arden's Farm Stop 11 - Maybird Shopping Park
- Meal: Breakfast
- Hotel: Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon, an IHG Hotel | 4* | Standard Double Room | Review 8.1
YORK (1 NIGHT)
DAY 7: STRATFORD UPON AVON - YORK
- Transport: Train from Stratford Upon Avon to York
- Transport: Hotel transfers
- Meal: Breakfast
- Hotel: Indigo York, an IHG Hotel | 4* | Standard Double Room | Review 8.6
MANCHESTER (2 NIGHTS)
DAY 8: YORK - MANCHESTER
- Transport: Train from York to Manchester
- Transport: Hotel transfers
- Meal: Breakfast
- Hotel: Hyatt House Manchester | 4* | Standard Double Room | Review 9.1
DAY 9: MANCHESTER
- Activity: Manchester City Walking Tour
- Attractions:
- Celebrate the history and cultural significance of Salford Quays on a family-friendly walking tour of Manchester. Start and finish at the spectacular Media City Square, visiting major attractions like the Lowry Center for the Arts and more along the way.
- Meet your tour guide under the large digital screen in Media City Square, a modern and imposing location designed to provide a purpose-built roof for digital and creative businesses.
- From here, you'll set off to explore Salford Quays. Learn about the historical and cultural significance of this area, from its past as Manchester's docks to its present as one of the UK's fastest growing tourist destinations.
- Discover hidden gems as you wander the quayside with your local guide and learn about what makes the Quays so special.
- The walking route covers approximately 4.5km and passes amazing sites such as the Lowry Arts Centre, Imperial War Museum North and more, before returning to Media City Square where it started.
- Meal: Breakfast
- Hotel: Hyatt House Manchester | 4* | Standard Double Room | Review 9.1
DAY 10: MANCHESTER - DEPARTURE
- Transport: Hotel to the airport
- Meal: Breakfast
END OF TOUR
Note:
- The above given tours & durations are indicative & are subject to change
- Entrances once booked are non-refundable and non-transferable
- Trains will be subject to availability & non refundable
- We have used the base room category of hotels. Upgrades are available.
- In the case hotels mentioned are unavailable, we will provide similar alternate properties, and any change in the cost will be advised
- Hotel Check-in time is 15:00 Hrs and Check-out is 11:00 hrs (Early Check In & Late Check Out is on Request ONLY - NOT A GUARANTEE)
Exclusions:
- Accommodation taxes to be paid directly at the hotels
- Tips to driver & local guides
- Porterage service
- International / Domestic Flights
Terms
Terms
Terms & Conditions:
- A non-refundable USD 1700 deposit will be required for all Land Arrangements.
- Final Payment is due 60 Days prior to departure.
- If your confirmed arrangements include a flight (Full Payment for the flights must be made).
- Upon receipt, if you believe any details in the booking are wrong you must advise us immediately (within 24 Hours) as changes made after will have Penalties & Fees.
- The balance of the cost of your arrangements (including any applicable surcharge) is due not less than 60 days prior to scheduled departure (unless otherwise specified prior to payment). If we do not receive this balance in full and on time, we reserve the right to treat your booking as canceled by you in which case the cancellation charges as applicable will become payable.
Cancellation Policy
If You Cancel Your Package Booking Before Departure:
Period Before Departure Cancellation Fee per Person
60 Days or More Deposit Only
31 - 59 Days 50% of Total cost or deposit - whichever is greater
30 Days or Less 100% of Total Holiday Cost
Travel Insurance is Highly Recommended at the time of booking / Deposit