This tour combines the storybook villages of the English countryside, Shakespearean history, and the dramatic coastal scenery of southwest England. It is ideal for someone who loves traditional English charm, historic architecture, picturesque gardens, quaint fishing villages, and beautiful seaside views.

*Hotels as mentioned in the daily inclusions

*Hotels-if the room category is not mentioned, the room type will be based on a standard room.

*Breakfast is included

*Entrances fees where mentioned in the daily inclusions

*Please see the daily inclusions for each day on the itinerary above, to confirm what is included in each day.

*Hotel and attractions are subject to availability at the time of booking and will be confirmed once payment has been received. Please, note unless mentioned the room type will be based on a standard room.

* Anything not mentioned in the itinerary.

*Anything not mentioned in the daily inclusions above.

*Items of a personal nature ie: Laundry, phone calls, etc.

*Any entrances not mentioned in the daily inclusions.

*Tips

*Personal Travel and Accident Insurance

*International Flights

*Please note the recommendations we provide for other meals, entrances, and stops that are not included in the prepaid itinerary are based recommendations only.

*Deposits are non-refundable

*Payment in-full due 90 days prior to tour

*In case of participant choosing cancellation, participant, will be refunded 50% if more than 90 days prior to tour, not to include initial deposit.

*No refund will be given if cancellation is less than 90 days prior to the tour start date.

*We recommend travel insurance through Travel Guard.

Arrive at London Heathrow Airport, where your private driver-guide will welcome you to England. Travel west through the English countryside towards the Cotswolds, a region of rolling green hills, honey-coloured stone villages and timeless English charm. Depending on your flight arrival time, enjoy a stop in the historic market town of Burford before continuing to Cheltenham. Check into your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Cheltenham

Today we explore some of the Cotswolds’ most beautiful villages. Visit Bourton-on-the-Water, with its picturesque low stone bridges; Lower Slaughter, home to a charming riverside mill; and Stow-on-the-Wold, known for its historic market square and St Edward’s Church. Continue to Broadway, with its elegant High Street, independent shops and galleries, before returning to Cheltenham.

Overnight in Cheltenham

Travel north to Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Discover the town’s Elizabethan heritage with visits to Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Holy Trinity Church, where he is buried. Enjoy the picturesque streets and riverside gardens beside the River Avon. On our return journey, stop at Chipping Campden, one of the finest historic market towns of the northern Cotswolds.

Overnight in Cheltenham

Our final full day in the Cotswolds takes us through some of the region’s loveliest countryside. Visit Bibury, famous for the honey-coloured cottages of Arlington Row, before exploring the historic Roman town of Cirencester. Continue to Painswick, often called the Queen of the Cotswolds, with its charming streets and celebrated churchyard yew trees. We’ll also visit Sudeley Castle near Winchcombe, associated with Katherine Parr, the last wife of Henry VIII. Return to Cheltenham for the evening.

Overnight in Cheltenham

After breakfast, leave the Cotswolds and journey southwest through Devon towards Cornwall, a region celebrated for its wild coastline, picturesque fishing villages and maritime history. Enjoy a break along the way before visiting the Georgian harbour of Charlestown, a memorable filming location for the television series Poldark. Explore its historic quayside, then continue to the beautiful riverside town of Fowey.

Overnight in Fowey / St Austell area

Today discover the charm of Cornwall’s southern coast. Begin in the fishing village of Polperro, where narrow lanes wind between traditional cottages to a sheltered harbour. Continue to the historic seaside town of Looe, known for its fishing heritage and attractive waterfront. Spend time in Fowey, exploring its delightful streets, independent shops and views across the estuary.

Overnight in Fowey / St Austell area

Travel west through Cornwall, stopping near St Agnes to admire the dramatic cliffs and tin-mining landscapes featured in Poldark. Continue to Marazion for views of St Michael’s Mount, a remarkable tidal island crowned by a medieval castle. Depending on tides and opening arrangements, there may be an opportunity to visit the island. Later, arrive in St Ives, famous for golden beaches, turquoise waters, galleries and its pretty fishing harbour.

Overnight in St Ives

Explore the breathtaking Penwith Peninsula and some of Cornwall’s best-known Poldark locations. At Botallack, historic tin-mine engine houses cling to the cliffs above the Atlantic, while nearby Levant Mine recalls the region’s mining heritage. Continue to Land’s End and beautiful Porthcurno Beach, and admire the extraordinary Minack Theatre carved into the cliffs above the sea. Return to St Ives for your final evening in Cornwall.

Overnight in St Ives

After breakfast, say farewell to Cornwall and travel northeast through the beautiful English countryside. Our journey takes us through the historic cathedral city of Salisbury, home to one of England’s most magnificent medieval cathedrals. Salisbury Cathedral is famous for Britain’s tallest church spire and for displaying one of only four surviving original copies of Magna Carta from 1215. Agreed by King John and his barons, Magna Carta became a landmark in the development of the principle that even the monarch is subject to the law, influencing legal traditions across the world. Enjoy time to explore Salisbury and visit the cathedral before continuing to your hotel near Heathrow Airport.

Overnight in Heathrow Airport

This morning, depart Oxford and travel south toward Salisbury. Visit Salisbury Cathedral, one of the finest examples of Early English Gothic architecture and home to the tallest church spire in the United Kingdom. The cathedral also houses one of the four surviving original copies of the Magna Carta.

After your visit, continue to a hotel near Heathrow Airport for your final night, allowing for a relaxed end to your journey and easy departure the following day.

Overnight Heathrow Airport area

After breakfast, enjoy a short transfer to Heathrow Airport for your flight home, taking with you wonderful memories of the Cotswolds, Shakespeare’s England and Cornwall’s spectacular coastline.