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London & Country

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Operated by Globus
Tripcode: GA
Overview
Destination:
United Kingdom
Start:London, United Kingdom
Finish:London, United Kingdom
Duration:7 days
Type:Group tour (max 24)
Style:
Small group,
Travel Period
April 2025 - September 2026
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. 

Traveller Notes
We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect holiday, from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi.
Standard inclusions
  • 6 breakfasts.
    1 dinners.
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Itinerary
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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 [LF] private, narrated cruise on the Thames River. (D) LOCAL FAVOURITE 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 [LF] 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 FAVOURITE 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. Be enthralled by a dazzling show at one of the West End's historic stages - a fabulous bookend to your time in London.
Day 7 - LONDON.
Safe travels until we meet again! Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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Globus

At Globus, we’re not just hooked on travel as a destination, but on the way travel makes you feel. Our promise is to craft adventures you’ll want to re-live forever. Our story began more than 90 years ago, when a young Swiss Antonio Mantegazza began transporting tourists across Lake Lugano on his rowboat, sharing stories and revealing local secrets along the way. On that lake, Globus was born. Discovering a passion for tourism and a knack for business, Antonio’s services expanded beyond river transport to bus touring, from Switzerland to Europe and then, the world. After 90 years curating travel wonderment, our passion for curating the perfect trip remains. At Globus, we have the experience and local knowledge to craft immersive adventures that make you feel alive. Expect to see all the major sites, but then go deeper, to the beating heart of every new discovery. As they say, when you’re in the moment, it’s not what you know, but who you know, and you’ll quickly discover our Tour Directors know all the local secrets and insider tips. Let us connect you with a new world of people, places and experiences that will ignite your imagination. It's time to tour with Globus.

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