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Southern England Escape with London
Operated by Globus
Tripcode: KAPX
Overview
Destination:
Duration:6 days
Type:Group tour (max 44)
Travel Period
October 2026 - March 2027
6 Day Tour from London to London
London’s calling to begin your escape in England’s charming and historic haunts! Join us for this Globus Escapes tour in Great Britain where royal families celebrated historic occasions at St. Paul’s, and Oxford, the city of dreaming spires. Literary fans will enjoy visiting Shakespeare’s Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon where Shakespeare first penned his poems and plays. Delight in seeing mysterious Stonehenge (just imagine how those stones got there!) and the Roman Baths in Bath, constructed in around 70 AD and today one of the best-preserved Roman remains in the world. Make your escape to see the best of England, while enjoying reduced crowds and prices during the off-season. You’ll enjoy your guided tour of England all the more!
All This. Included
Special Features Included in this Tour:• Welcome dinner in London• Guided sightseeing in London with visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral• Guided walking tour in Oxford• Visit to Blenheim Palace• Visit to Shakespeare’s Birthplace• Scenic drive in the Cotswolds• Visit to Lacock• Visit to Bath, featuring the Roman Baths• Visit to Stonehenge
London’s calling to begin your escape in England’s charming and historic haunts! Join us for this Globus Escapes tour in Great Britain where royal families celebrated historic occasions at St. Paul’s, and Oxford, the city of dreaming spires. Literary fans will enjoy visiting Shakespeare’s Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon where Shakespeare first penned his poems and plays. Delight in seeing mysterious Stonehenge (just imagine how those stones got there!) and the Roman Baths in Bath, constructed in around 70 AD and today one of the best-preserved Roman remains in the world. Make your escape to see the best of England, while enjoying reduced crowds and prices during the off-season. You’ll enjoy your guided tour of England all the more!
All This. Included
Special Features Included in this Tour:• Welcome dinner in London• Guided sightseeing in London with visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral• Guided walking tour in Oxford• Visit to Blenheim Palace• Visit to Shakespeare’s Birthplace• Scenic drive in the Cotswolds• Visit to Lacock• Visit to Bath, featuring the Roman Baths• Visit to Stonehenge
Highlights:
Standard inclusions
- 5 Breakfasts, 1 Dinners
Itinerary
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Collapse allARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND
Welcome to London!
Tonight, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Tonight, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
LONDON
On The Town in London
Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes sights of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, the Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, and a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral. Enjoy free time this afternoon. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SITES 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.
Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes sights of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, the Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, and a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral. Enjoy free time this afternoon. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SITES 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.
LONDON–OXFORD–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
Spires & Plays
Your first stop today is in Oxford, the city of dreaming spires. Your [LF] guided walking tour through the university city shows you colleges, architecture, and historic streets. Visit magnificent Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Continue to the market town of Stratford-upon-Avon, visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace and hear the story of “The Bard,” England’s most famous playwright and poet.(B) 119 mi / 192 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT A LEGEND SLEPT HERE Ah, love! Even more true as young Shakespeare’s fiancée was eight years his senior. See Anne Hathaway's Cottage, the family home where the bard’s wife-to-be was born and courted by young Will. Built more than 500 years ago, much of the original structure remains. Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace and family home in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon. Hear tales of his family life, marriage, and children with a close look at fascinating artifacts in a world-class collection assembled by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
Your first stop today is in Oxford, the city of dreaming spires. Your [LF] guided walking tour through the university city shows you colleges, architecture, and historic streets. Visit magnificent Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Continue to the market town of Stratford-upon-Avon, visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace and hear the story of “The Bard,” England’s most famous playwright and poet.(B) 119 mi / 192 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT A LEGEND SLEPT HERE Ah, love! Even more true as young Shakespeare’s fiancée was eight years his senior. See Anne Hathaway's Cottage, the family home where the bard’s wife-to-be was born and courted by young Will. Built more than 500 years ago, much of the original structure remains. Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace and family home in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon. Hear tales of his family life, marriage, and children with a close look at fascinating artifacts in a world-class collection assembled by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
STRATFORD-UPON–LACOCK–BATH
Cottage Stones & Roman Spas
Take a scenic drive through the picturesque Cotswolds, characterized by rolling hills and charming honey-colored stone cottages, to Lacock, one of England’s best-preserved villages. Owned almost entirely by the National Trust, its unspoiled appearance has featured in the Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey. In Bath, visit the amazing excavations of the Roman Baths, and take some time to visit this fascinating city. (B)138 mi / 222 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURAL GEMS The traditions of one ancient Roman ritual are in full flow in Bath. Amid the remarkable Roman and Georgian architecture and the best-preserved Roman Baths of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, a good spa day is never hard to find in one of the “Best Spa Towns in Europe.” The city of Bath sits above geothermal springs that bubble up from the limestone below. Bath also turns up the heat with some of Britain's grandest Georgian buildings, a mecca for elite 18th-century society.
Take a scenic drive through the picturesque Cotswolds, characterized by rolling hills and charming honey-colored stone cottages, to Lacock, one of England’s best-preserved villages. Owned almost entirely by the National Trust, its unspoiled appearance has featured in the Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey. In Bath, visit the amazing excavations of the Roman Baths, and take some time to visit this fascinating city. (B)138 mi / 222 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURAL GEMS The traditions of one ancient Roman ritual are in full flow in Bath. Amid the remarkable Roman and Georgian architecture and the best-preserved Roman Baths of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, a good spa day is never hard to find in one of the “Best Spa Towns in Europe.” The city of Bath sits above geothermal springs that bubble up from the limestone below. Bath also turns up the heat with some of Britain's grandest Georgian buildings, a mecca for elite 18th-century society.
BATH–STONEHENGE–LONDON
Mysterious Monoliths
Try to unravel the mystery of prehistoric Stonehenge and explore the visitor center with its imaginative exhibitions, then view the monument up close. Enjoy some free time on your return to London. (B)123 mi / 197 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORY & 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.
Try to unravel the mystery of prehistoric Stonehenge and explore the visitor center with its imaginative exhibitions, then view the monument up close. Enjoy some free time on your return to London. (B)123 mi / 197 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORY & 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.
LONDON
Safe travels until we meet again!
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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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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