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Heart of England
 
» Heart of England : Oxford, Windsor, Stratford & Bath
Make it a one week holiday and combine with a 3 day tour of London.

Historic heroes, ancient sites and regal castles meet with picturesque villages and towns on this insightful introduction to southern England's most engaging people and places, as we explore this historical region away from the crowds. Enjoy Shakespeare's Stratford, the magnificance of Oxford, the well preserved castle at Windsor, Churchill's Blenhaim Palace, mystical Stonehenge and Austen's beautiful Bath. This tour visits the highlights of this region in a relaxed touring group allowing you to take in these historic sites rather than just rushing past them!
Shakespeare
Tour Bus

INCLUSIONS
• 3 nights in traditional & unique accommodation
• Driver/Guide companion
• All mini-coach transportation
• Full English cooked breakfast daily
• Three-course evening meals x 2

Entrance fees as listed:
        • Christ Church College, Oxford
        • Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire
        • Anne Hathway's Cottage, Stratford
        • Roman Baths Pump House, Bath
        • Lacock Abbey
        • Stonehenge, Wiltshire
        • Windsor Castle

» DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES FOR YEARS 2010


» TENTATIVE ITINERARY

Day 1 Cotswolds

Relax as we travel through the beautiful English countryside on our journey to the famous university city of Oxford where we walk through the impressive sandstone buildings as we wind our way to Christ Church, Oxford's grandest college. This afternoon is a feast for literary enthusiasts as we visit Shakespeare's Stratford-upon- Avon to discover the Ye Olde England of the Bard's birth and his final resting place. We then enjoy a short drive to Anne Hathaway's cottage en route to our delightful Cotswold accommodation.
(D)

Day 2
Bath
Today we explore the Cotswolds and its honey coloured, picture-postcard villages littered with atmospheric churches, traditional country inns and lovely thatched cottages. Our day will start with a visit to historic Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and the current home of the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough. We then traverse through the gentle timeless rolling hills of the Cotswolds, stopping at some of the exquisite village gems on our way to the splendid city of Bath.
(B)

Day 3
Bath
Listed as a World Heritage Site, Bath is truly one of Europe's most attractive cities and can boast the highest concentration of listed building anywhere in the UK. Spend the morning exploring this Georgian city, visit the recently restored Roman Baths, the towering 11th century Abbey and Georgian stone crescents. Literary enthusiasts may choose to visit the engaging Jane Austen Centre, which offers a snapshot of life during Regency times and explores how living in this magnificent city affected Jane Austen's life and writing. During the day we take a journey to the nearby picturesque village of Lacock. Both the village and its Abbey have been used in TV and film productions such as Pride and Prejudice, The Other Boleyn Girl and Harry Potter. Tonight we return to Bath for a delicious local evening meal.
(B/D)

Day 4
Stonehenge / Windsor Castle

We say farewell to Bath, and look forward to more spectacular sights as we wander through the back roads to visit the great mystical construction of Stonehenge then onto the glorious city of Salisbury to admire Britain's tallest cathedral spire. Our final destination is a regal exploration to discover Europe's largest occupied fortress, Windsor Castle, the favourite home of the Queen. At the conclusion of a marvellous day we return to London.
(B)

Price

Twin Share £580

Single £695



Pick-up/Drop-off Information:
Tour departs from and returns  at 5.30pm (approx) :

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Please note: on departures between November and March alternative sites are visited where National Trust properties are closed.

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