Join Our State as we immerse ourselves into quintessential British culture, as we base oursleves in the world famous university city of Oxford. Once we familiarise ourselves with the dreaming spires and incredible history, we then explore the surrounding areas, such as Stratford-upon-Avon (birthplace of William Shakespeare), the Cotswolds region, as well as the west country where we visit Bath and Gloucester. What we love most about this tour is that you will be staying in the local area to Global Dream Travel, allowing you to benefit from our great local partnerships and expertise, but you will also be travelling with representatives of Our State as well!
 
The dates for this exclusive Our State tour are April 20th - April 26th 2027 (departing Raleigh on April 19th) and places are limited to 30 people. Pre and post-trip options also available upon request.
 
To secure your place on this trip at the exclusive rate of $5150 per person on a shared basis, call your local U.S. number on 347 748 1516 or email us on info@globaldreamtravel.co.uk
 
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Arrive at London Heathrow at 0925 where you will be met by our team. We will then board our coach and head straight into London where we will begin our panoramic coach tour of the capital, taking in the iconic sites such as Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament and much more! We will then head into the Tower of London for the opportunity to explore as well as grab a bite to eat. We will then head over to Tower Bridge, where we will embark on the iconic walk along the glass for to take in spectacular views of the city.

We will then depart London and head to our hotel in Oxford where we will be based for 6 nights. After check-in we will reconvene for our welcome dinner.

1000 We start the day with a walking tour of Oxford. Here you will get to admire the beauty and tradition of the numerous colleges, and other iconic sites such as the Bodleian Library - the oldest in Europe dating back to 1602. After a break for lunch we then re-convene to take a college tour with an alumni guide. We expect to finish around 3pm after which you will then have some time at leisure - we highly recommend using the time to pick up souvenirs. You may also wish to visit the botanical gardens, take a tour of the Bodleian Library or visit the castle and prison which is adjacent to the hotel. Dinner at leisure (recommendations provided)

Today is about exploring the Cotswolds! We start the day on the edge of the region by visiting Blenheim Palace, where Sir Winstone Churchill was born. This stunning setting is truly memorable so it is worth savouring every moment! We then continue on to Burford, a beautiful town in the heart of the Cotswolds for lunch / afternoon tea. We then explore the beautiful region further, with visits to Bibury (recently awarded the most beautiful village in the world according to Forbes) and Stow on the Wold. The charm of these Cotswold villages will really stand out, with thatched roof cottages, cobbled streets and of course many red telephone boxes! We return to Oxford for dinner.

We depart for the West country after breakfast at 0830. Our first stop is the city of Bath, where we dive into Roman history and culture here with a tour of the Roman Baths. We will also make a photo stop at the iconic Royal Crescent which is also a great spot for a group photo. We will then enjoy a walking tour of the town followed by some free time for lunch and souvenir shopping. Afterwards we head to Gloucester to visit the stunning cathedral before returning to Oxford for arrival at around 6pm for dinner at leisure.

Today is all about exploring history of up to 5,000 years ago in England. After breakfast we depart at 09:00 and head to the Avebury stone circle. Whilst it isn’t as large as Stonehenge, it is just as symbolic and we can go right up to the stones. Our specialist guide for the day will explain what makes this site so interesting and the significance of such circles on our lands.

We will then stop for lunch in Avebury before arriving at Stonehenge shortly before 3pm. At 5pm we will depart Stonehenge and return to the hotel in oxford for 1830 when you will have free time for dinner.

Today we head north to Stratford-Upon-Avon (approximately one hour drive) to explore the birthplace of William Shakespeare and other iconic venues associated with him. In the afternoon we head to Warwick castle to fully explore this world famous sight before returning back to Oxford in time for a farewell dinner, which follows a gentle cruise on the River Thames to reflect on our time in the Heart of England.

 We will transport you back to Heathrow airport for your flight home (a packed breakfast will be provided), unless you choose to connect to one of our post-trip itineraries or other adventures within the UK!