The Best Of Southern England 2

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On this 8-day vacation see the sights you've always read about in London and southern England. St. Paul's Cathedral and the Changing of the Guard, if held, are just the beginning of your London experience. At Henry VIII's Hampton Court Palace, take a special walk through the breathtaking ornamental gardens. On to Stratford-upon-Avon to explore Shakespeare's birthplace. Drive through the scenic Cotswold Hills to Bath where you will see the amazing excavations, then try to unravel the mystery of prehistoric Stonehenge. Visit the exotic Royal Pavilion at the seaside resort of Brighton, and enjoy a visit to the magnificent moated Leeds Castle, considered one of the loveliest in the world.

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - On the Plane

 
Flight to London.
Commercial Flights

Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

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Day 2 - London, United Kingdom

 
Arrival in London, England.
Hotels

Uniformed Globus Hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.

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Day 3 - London, United Kingdom

 
Sightseeing

After a hearty English breakfast, morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes all the famous landmarks: Knightsbridge with Harrods, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben beside the River Thames, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s mounted horseguards and the Prime Minister’s Downing Street, and Buckingham Palace. Highlights are a visit to ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL, and the ceremonial pageantry of the Changing of the Guard, if held. Free time in the afternoon for independent activities or to join an optional excursion to Windsor Castle or the Tower of London with its fabulous Crown Jewels.

River Cruises

Tonight, maybe an optional dinner followed by a cruise on the River Thames? (FB)

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Day 4 - London, United Kingdom

 
London–Stratford.
Sightseeing

Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and depart at 8:30 a.m. for a lovely day of sightseeing. First, a special visit to admire the breathtaking ORNAMENTAL GARDENS of Henry VIII’s Hampton Court Palace. Your Tour Director will take you on a walk to see the Great Vine, Pond Garden, Privy Garden, and the flower borders of the Great Fountain Garden. Drive through Runnymede, site of the sealing of the Magna Carta; take a stroll in Oxford to see the colleges where Britain’s elite receives its outstanding education; pay tribute to one of the giants of recent history at Sir Winston Churchill’s burial place in Bladon. Arrive in Stratford-upon-Avon in good time to take your pictures of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and visit SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHPLACE. Before dinner join your Tour Director for a toast to happy touring with a congenial group. (FB,D)

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Day 5 - Bath, United Kingdom

 
Stratford–Bath.
Sightseeing

A particularly scenic day. Enjoy vistas of the Cotswold Hills as you motor to the Elizabethan village of Broadway. On past Cheltenham and Gloucester to Wales for a drive through the beautiful Wye Valley and pictures of the romantic ruins of 12th-century Tintern Abbey. Cross the 3,240-foot Severn Road Bridge, and in elegant Georgian Bath, see the amazing excavations of the ROMAN BATHS with time to explore further on your own. (FB,D)

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Day 6 - Brighton, United Kingdom

 
Bath–Brighton.
Sightseeing

This morning try to unravel the mystery of prehistoric STONEHENGE on the drive across Salisbury Plain. Stroll through the picturesque city of Salisbury with its magnificent cathedral, the ultimate in Early English Gothic. Glimpse the town of Arundel, dominated by its huge castle, home of the Duke of Norfolk, before arriving in the Regency seaside resort of Brighton. A unique highlight: a tour of the exotic ROYAL PAVILION, the lavish oriental palace built for the Prince Regent in the early 1800s. (FB,D)

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Day 7 - London, United Kingdom

 
Brighton–London.
Sightseeing

Start the day with time for a walk along the seafront promenade. Enjoy a visit to Tunbridge Wells, a lovely English town, on your way to magnificent moated LEEDS CASTLE, which Lord Conway called “the loveliest castle in the world.” Take a leisurely stroll in the landscaped gardens, and admire the lavish state apartments where international summit meetings have been hosted.

Performing Arts

Return to London around 4 p.m. How about asking your Tour Director to reserve seats at a West End show tonight? (FB)

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Day 8 - London, United Kingdom

 
Departure flight.
Airport Transfers

Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (FB)

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