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7-Day Oxford, Stratford and Bath

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Overview

Explore the beauty of England on this week-long tour as you visit Oxford, the Cotswolds and Bath.

Accompanied by a private driver and guide for the duration of your trip, you'll travel through England's most beautiful countryside stopping in cities like Oxford and Bath and beautiful Cotswolds towns like Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water.

You'll cover UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Roman Baths and Stonehenge, go sightseeing in cities and stay in beautiful hotels in the heart of the Cotswolds and Bath city. It will be a trip to remember!
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Outdoors & Nature
Culture & Arts

Itinerary

Day 1

Travel from London to Burford With a Stop in Oxford

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Travel from London to Burford With a Stop in Oxford

Today, you'll meet your guide and driver and travel to Oxford. You'll then have a few hours to visit Oxford and Christ Church. One of the prestigious cities of the south, Oxford is known for its affluent University, which was also one of the locations for the Harry Potter film series, should you find some of the rooms familiar. A city that is remarkably easy to walk around, it is a great way to while away the time. Afterwards, you'll continue to Burford, a beautiful Cotswold village.

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    Accommodation

    The Lamb Inn3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    OxfordOptional Activity

    Christ Church

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from London to Oxford

    Private Driver from Oxford to Burford

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    Destinations

    Oxford

    Oxfordshire

Day 2

Explore Blenheim Palace

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Explore Blenheim Palace

Today, you'll head to Woodstock to visit the impressive Blenheim Palace, the stately home of the Dukes of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. The magnificent palace was the masterpiece of Hohn Vanburgh and the extensive grounds were landscaped by 'Capability Brown'. Afterwards, you'll make a brief stop in the village of Bladon to visit the grave of Sir Winston Churchill, buried in the local village church graveyard. If time permits, you'll stop in Oxford to explore more.

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    Accommodation

    The Lamb Inn3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Blenheim Palace

    St. Martin's Church Bladon

    Oxford CastleOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Burford to Blenheim Palace

    Private Driver from Blenheim Palace to Burford

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Oxfordshire

    England

    Bladon

    Oxford

Day 3

A Day in the Historic Market Town of Stratford-Upon-Avon

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A Day in the Historic Market Town of Stratford-Upon-Avon

Today, you'll head to the historic market town of Stratford-upon-Avon. Upon arrival, you'll have some free time to have lunch in one of the many eateries on offer. In the afternoon, you'll tour Stratford-upon-Avon visiting Shakespeare's Birthplace and Anne Hathaway's Cottage, the picturesque thatched cottage home of Shakespeare's wife. Later in the afternoon, you'll return to Bradford via the delightful Cotswolds villages of Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water and Lower Slaughter.

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    Accommodation

    The Lamb Inn3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Stratford-upon-AvonOptional Activity

    Shakespeare's Birthplace

    Anne Hathaway's Cottage

    Stow-on-the-Wold

    Bourton-on-the-Water

    Lower Slaughter

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Burford to Stratford-upon-Avon

    Private Driver from Stratford-upon-Avon to Burford

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Oxfordshire

    Stratford-upon-Avon

    Stow-on-the-Wold

    Bourton-on-the-Water

    Lower Slaughter

Day 4

Travel Through the Cotswolds Hills to Bath

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Travel Through the Cotswolds Hills to Bath

Today, you'll leave Burford behind today and travel towards Bath, passing through the Cotswolds hills with brief stops in some picture-perfect Cotswolds villages such as Bibury and Castle Combe. Filled with honey-coloured Cotswolds stone houses and meandering rivers, these villages are perfect stopping off points on your journey. In the early afternoon, you'll arrive at Bath, one of England's most beautiful cities where you'll have the afternoon free to explore.

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    Accommodation

    Francis Hotel Bath - MGallery by Sofitel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Bibury

    Castle Combe

    BathOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Burford to Bath

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Oxfordshire

    Bibury

    Castle Combe

    Bath

Day 5

Guided Walking Tour of Bath

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Guided Walking Tour of Bath

This morning, you'll head out on a guided walking tour of Bath. You'll explore some of the beautiful streets, squares and buildings of this classic English city built in the Georgian style and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also included in the tour will be a visit to the famous Roman Bath's and the attached museum. The rest of the day will be spent at leisure but your guide can, of course, give you recommendations of things to see and do and where to eat.

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    Accommodation

    Francis Hotel Bath - MGallery by Sofitel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Bath

    Bath AbbeyOptional Activity

    Roman Baths

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Bath

Day 6

Day Trip to Stonehenge & Stourhead Gardens

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Day Trip to Stonehenge & Stourhead Gardens

Today, you'll leave Bath for the day to visit Stonehenge, the ancient prehistoric stone circle. Lying prominently on the Salisbury plains, Stonehenge is Britain's most important monument. The standing stones are between three and four thousand years old. Afterwards, you'll continue to the 18th-century landscapes gardens of Stourhead With hills, water and classic architecture overlaid by fabulous trees and shrubs, Stourhead is a 'living work of art'. Later, you'll return to Bath.

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    Accommodation

    Francis Hotel Bath - MGallery by Sofitel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Stonehenge

    Stourhead House The National Trust

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Bath to Stonehenge

    Private Driver from Stonehenge to Stourhead House The National Trust

    Private Driver from Stourhead House The National Trust to Bath

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Bath

    England

    Stourton

Day 7

Return to London & Departure

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Return to London & Departure

This morning, after breakfast, you'll pack up and say goodbye to Bath and you travel back to London where you'll head to a hotel of your choice or the airport for your departing flight.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Bath to London

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Bath

Included in Price

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • 9 activities
  • 6 breakfasts
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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