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Gems of Southern England - 8 Days/7 Nights

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 26 - 44
Ages 8+
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Highlights

  • Explore Windsor Castle, the King's residence
  • Tour Blenheim Palace and the Cotswolds
  • Discover the ancient Roman Baths in Bath
  • See the legendary King Arthur's roundtable
  • Visit the historic ships at Portsmouth

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival & Windsor Castle
  2. Day 2 Blenheim Palace, Cotswolds & Bath
  3. Day 3 Stonehenge & Salisbury
  4. Day 4 Winchester & Portsmouth
  5. Day 5 Kent & Canterbury Cathedral
  6. Day 6 Leeds Castle & London
  7. Day 7 Kensington Palace & London Exploring
  8. Day 8 Your Tour Ends in London
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Customer Reviews

  • A
    · June 24th, 2023
    Locations great, hotels ok, food great, tour guide ok, bus great
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  • A
    · June 28th, 2023
    The locations visited, the timing, and the hotels were great. The tour guide did not add to the experience. He gave us personal opinions, almost all negative about the UK. He was not interested in any of the history or details of the places visited and was dismissive when we asked questions. We never used our ear phones, he had nothing to add. There were many lost opportunities, so a more knowledgeable and interested guide would have made it a five star tour. Most of what we learned was found through research on line and in guide books, not what I expected when we committed to a guided tour.
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    Trip date: June 2023
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  • A
    · July 13th, 2023
    The hotels were all centrally located, although small. We chose the trip strictly because it had a wonderful itinerary. However, it was "bare bones". No welcome dinner, only a drink. Our tour director and bus driver, however, were fabulous. They were professional, caring, and went out of their way to help in any way possible. In my opinion, they made the tour worthwhile.
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    Trip date: May 2023
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  • A
    · September 24th, 2023
    Enjoyed all the places we visited. Tour guide was great.
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    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · May 7th, 2023
    Loved how well organized and well planned everything was. Tours were good, hotels were wonderful. David, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and informative. Danny the driver did a great job, impressive! Loved the places we went and the timing was good, not too long and not too short at each stop. thanks for the great trip!
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    Trip date: April 2023
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    Liz

    Asked on June 3rd, 2025

    Do the food options for this trip accommodate gluten-free travelers?

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    • CIE ToursOperatorWritten June 2025

      CIE is able to make the gluten-free dietary request, however, while hotels throughout Europe offer a wide variety of foods, we cannot guarantee all requests and it is a good idea to double check once you are in your tour hotel. A full hot breakfast with a wide variety of selections is included at your hotel each morning. Lunch is sometimes included, but more often you will be at leisure to go where you like. Many dinners are included where you will eat with your group either in the hotel or at a local restaurant. All included dinners are three-course meals with a choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert, with tea or coffee included. Most hotels and restaurants feature a good assortment of poultry, meat, fish and vegetarian options and you will be given choices at all meals. Depending on your meal and the tour, wine or beer may be included or will be available for purchase. For lunches or dinners where you will be dining independently, your Tour Director can give you tips on options in your location.

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    Nina

    Asked on February 29th, 2024

    How much free time is built into the tour? Time to wander, photograph, shop, etc.?

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    • CIE ToursOperatorWritten March 2024

      We do not have times for the day ahead of departure. Your tour director will be able to advise however we do try to give adequate time to explore and take pictures at any attractions.

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    Naomi

    Asked on March 21st, 2023

    What is your single supplement for trips?

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    • CIE ToursOperatorWritten March 2023

      The single supplement varies depending on the tour but for the 8 day Gems of Southern England for 2023 the single supplement is $610.00

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    Lesley

    Asked on March 16th, 2023

    My sister is not up to climbing a lot of stairs and long daily walks. She can walk to things nearby and climb 4-5 steps when needed but not long staircases. Will she be able to enjoy this trip?

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    • CIE ToursOperatorWritten March 2023

      All guests must be able to climb on and off the coach unaided. This tour does include some walking tours but guests can choose not to participate.

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    Ryan

    Asked on February 23rd, 2023

    Could you clarify which landmarks we will actually be touring, which we will enter and explore without a tour, and which we are just driving past or looking at from the exterior?

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      Ryan

      TravelerWritten February 2023

      Please reread my question. I would like you to clarify what is meant by "visit" for each of the landmarks. Do we just pause for photos? Go inside buildings to explore on our own? Or is there a guided tour at the visit stop?

    • CIE ToursOperatorWritten February 2023

      If it states visit, then you will be going and visiting that attraction. For example, on Day 3: Visit prehistoric Stonehenge and marvel at the vast monoliths mysteriously erected 5,000 years ago. This means you will be going and visiting the site.

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    Cindy

    Asked on July 23rd, 2022

    I would like to know about dates for this tour in May of 2023. Do you have tours for 2023 scheduled yet?

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    • CIE ToursOperatorWritten July 2022

      Our 2023 dates are live and available to book. For the Gems of Southern England tour we have two departure dates in May of 2023. May 6- May 13, a large group departure. Or May 20- May 27, a small group departure. Large group departures have a maximum of 44 passengers on a 48 seater bus, and the small groups is maximum 26 passengers on a 48 seater bus.

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    Sonia

    Asked on July 5th, 2022

    Do you have dates for 2023 yet? We'd like to consider this tour for late May next year.

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    • CIE ToursOperatorWritten July 2022

      Yes all our 2023 dates and pricing are now available and you should be able to view online.

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      Sonia

      TravelerWritten July 2022

      Thanks for your answer. However, the only tours I can see on the website are now through October, 2022. Can you help me further?

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