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English Masterpiece
Crown Jewels
Stonehenge
English Afternoon Tea
Roman Baths
Bletchley Park
Courtesy of Bletchley Park
Discover royal history, magnificent palaces, and England’s beautiful countryside, which is celebrated in many creative works. A British Blue Badge Guide greets us upon arrival, then the adventures begin in London with a visit to Hampton Court Palace, Shakespeare’s Globe Theater or Buckingham Palace, a city tour, and a traditional afternoon tea. Learn how Alan Turing and other codebreakers played a crucial role during World War II at Bletchley Park before admiring Christ Church Cathedral in Oxford. Explore the beautiful birthplace of Winston Churchill during a stop at Blenheim Palace and marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Roman Baths. Dive into classic literature inspiration at Agatha Christie’s vacation home and see popular television drama settings in Cornwall. After spending an afternoon at legendary Stonehenge, our journey concludes in Windsor with a tour of elegant Windsor Castle.
Trip overview may vary by departure.
Highlights
- Day 1: Fly to LondonRelax during an overnight flight to Great Britain.
- Day 2: Hampton Court PalaceIn London, our British Blue Badge Guide warmly welcomes us. They are the most experienced guides in the United Kingdom with an enthusiastic passion for British history and traditions, which enhances our experience. We depart for Hampton Court Palace, Henry VIII’s favorite palace. Located on the River Thames, this was one of England’s most modern, sophisticated, and magnificent homes of its time. Explore Henry’s opulent State Apartments, tour the vast Tudor Kitchens, and feel the eerie chill of the Haunted Gallery before strolling the gorgeous gardens. Tonight, we settle into our accommodations in central London and get to know fellow travelers during a Welcome Dinner.
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
- Day 3: Shakespeare's Globe or Buckingham PalaceToday, our April departure travels to the south bank of the River Thames to visit Shakespeare’s Globe, a faithful reconstruction of the Elizabethan playhouse best known for hosting William Shakespeare’s influential plays. Explore the theater grounds and its exhibitions, then see an Elizabethan costume demonstration. For our September departure, we tour glorious Buckingham Palace, the headquarters of the United Kingdom’s monarchy. View opulent State Rooms used by the royal family for public events and ceremonies, the Throne Room, and the garden where the king holds his annual garden party. This afternoon, we savor a pub lunch before pursuing personal interests for the remainder of the day.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 4: London City TourAfter an included English breakfast, we explore this iconic city with our expert local guide. View the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the Prime Minister’s Office on Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. We also visit the Tower of London to learn about its legendary past, see Britain’s Crown Jewels, the armory, and much more. Next, our discoveries of London continue on a relaxing cruise along the River Thames with unique viewpoints. Our day ends with a quintessential English experience: a full afternoon tea complete with finger sandwiches, expertly brewed tea, freshly baked pastries, and scones with jam.
Meals Included: Breakfast
- Day 5: Bletchley Park & OxfordToday, we travel northwest of London to tour Bletchley Park, where Alan Turing and many others worked in secret to unlock the German Enigma machine during World War II. Learn about this integral part of history while exploring the visitor center’s intricate exhibits and the Codebreaking Huts. Afterwards, our journey continues to Oxford, known as the City of Dreaming Spires. Enjoy a walking tour with our Blue Badge Guide and visit Christ Church College, famous for its blend of stunning architectural styles. Tonight, we check in to our local accommodations and have dinner together.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 6: Blenheim Palace & BathThis morning, we head to Woodstock and visit the ancestral home of Sir Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace. It remains the principal residence for the Dukes of Marlborough and is the only non-royal country house to hold the title of palace. Stroll through the lavish State Rooms adorned with priceless art and admire the manicured gardens that were designed by Capability Brown. This afternoon, we drive to Bath for a guided walking tour that includes the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Roman Baths before checking in to our comfortable accommodations.
Meals Included: Breakfast
- Day 7: Greenway HouseWe depart for Devon today and take a ferry from Dartmouth to Greenway, the vacation home of worldwide best-selling mystery author Agatha Christie, located on a hill overlooking the River Dart. Filled with treasures Agatha collected from her travels around the world, the home reflects how it looked when she spent her summers there. We then settle into our accommodations for the next two nights in Plymouth.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 8: Port Isaac & TintagelOur destination today is Cornwall, and our first stop is the picturesque fishing village of Port Isaac. We embark on a walking tour to see settings from a popular British medical dramedy with a local guide who is also an extra in the famous television series. This afternoon, you may enjoy time at leisure in the historic village of Tintagel or visit the Tintagel Castle ruins, steeped in the legend of King Arthur with magnificent views of the Cornish Coast. Our dinner this evening is at Jamaica Inn, Cornwall’s most famous smuggling inn and the setting to the renowned Daphne du Maurier mystery novel, Jamaica Inn.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 9: StonehengeAfter a leisurely breakfast, we travel to the Salisbury Plain for a tour of its fascinating landmark. One of the most recognized prehistoric monuments in the world, few places have generated more speculation than the mysterious circle of standing stones known as Stonehenge. We spend the afternoon learning about this iconic site and its many myths, then venture east to the historic town of Windsor, our home for the next two evenings.
Meals Included: Breakfast
- Day 10: Windsor CastleOur last day of adventures begins with a visit to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest continuously occupied castle in the world. Prominently situated on 26 acres high above the River Thames, the castle features magnificent State Apartments, St. George’s Chapel, and Queen Mary’s Doll House, a miniature masterpiece. The rest of the afternoon is yours for individual exploration in Windsor. Tonight, we feast with fellow travelers at a Farewell Dinner, celebrating our final evening on the Sceptered Isle.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 11: Fly HomeWe return home today with spectacular memories and photos from our adventures in England.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Sep 6-16, 2025
$8,599
per person
$6,999
per person
Jun 3, 2025
What's Included
All Accommodations
- 3 nights at Park Plaza County Hall London
- 1 night in Oxford
- 1 night in Bath
- 2 nights at Leonardo Hotel Plymouth
- 2 nights at The Castle Hotel Windsor
Attractions & Highlights
- Hampton Court Palace
- Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre (Spring Date) or Buckingham Palace (Fall Date)
- London guided city tour feat. Tower of London
- River Thames cruise
- Bletchley Park
- Oxford guided walking tour feat. Christ Church College
- Bath guided walking tour feat. the Roman Baths
- Blenheim Palace
- Greenway, Agatha Christie's home
- Tintagel
- Port Isaac guided walking tour
- Stonehenge
- Windsor Castle
18 Excellent Meals
- Authentic pub lunch in London
- Full afternoon tea in London
- Dinner at Jamaica Inn
- Farewell Dinner in Windsor
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