Itinerary
- Day 1
London
You'll arrive in London and get settled into your hotel. After checking in, spend the rest of your day walking through the city's streets at your own pace. There's no set itinerary, so you can take things slow, grab lunch somewhere local, or just get a feel for the neighborhoods around where you're staying.
- Start point
- London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom (London)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore London's charming streets at leisure
- Day 2
London to Oxford to Cotswolds Villages
Meet your guide this morning, then head through the Chiltern Hills toward Oxford. You'll spend the morning looking at the Gothic architecture and touring the university colleges. Later, you'll travel into the Cotswolds to see the villages of Bibury and Burford, both with their characteristic stone cottages and quiet charm. From there, it's back to London by early evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Oxford & Traditional Cotswold Villages
- Explore Oxford colleges and university precincts
- Visit Bibury and Arlington Row
- Visit Burford village
- Travel in luxury 16-seat mini coach
Optional Activities
- Climb to vantage point to admire Oxford skyline
- Visit Ashmolean Museum to see art and antiquities
- Punting along River Cam
Landmarks Oxford University Ashmolean Museum Chiltern Hills Bibury Arlington Row Burford 
- Day 3
London to Avebury to Lacock to Bath
Head west through the North Wessex Downs to reach Avebury, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The stone circle there dates back over 4,000 years and is the largest of its kind in the world. After that, you'll travel to Lacock to see the famous abbey, which you might recognize from Harry Potter films. By mid-afternoon, you're in Bath where you can see the Georgian architecture and check out historic sites if you want. You'll head back to London by early evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bath, Avebury and Lacock Village
- Explore Avebury stone circle
- Visit Lacock village and abbey
- Explore Bath Georgian architecture
- Travel in luxury 16-seat mini coach
Optional Activities
- Visit Ashmolean Museum
- Visit Roman Baths in Bath
Landmarks Avebury Stone Circle Avebury Lacock Abbey Roman Baths Bath North Wessex Downs National Landscape 
- Day 4
London to Essex Villages to Cambridge to Saffron Walden
This morning starts in the medieval villages of Essex. First stop is Thaxted in the River Chelmer valley, where you'll see thatched cottages and an old church spire. Then you're off to Cambridge to explore the university colleges, historic churches, markets, or try punting on the River Cam if that appeals to you. Later you'll reach Saffron Walden, a medieval market town with timber-framed buildings (the market runs Tuesdays and Saturdays if you're interested). From there, it's an early evening return to London.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cambridge & Medieval England
- Explore Thaxted village
- Explore Cambridge university colleges and churches
- Visit Cambridge market squares
- Explore Saffron Walden
- Travel in luxury 16-seat mini coach
Optional Activities
- Visit John Webb's Windmill in Thaxted
- Punting along River Cam
- Visit Cambridge museums
- Browse local markets in Saffron Walden (Tuesdays and Saturdays)
- Lunch at Cambridge pubs, cafes, and tea rooms
Landmarks Thaxted John Webb's Windmill Cambridge University River Cam Saffron Walden 
- Day 5
London
You have a full day in London with complete freedom. Visit Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, or St. Paul's Cathedral if you want to see the major sights. The British Museum and Tate Modern are great if you're into art and history. You can walk along the Thames, take time for afternoon tea, or browse the markets like Borough or Portobello Road. It's your call on how to spend it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Westminster Abbey
- Visit Houses of Parliament
- Visit St. Paul's Cathedral
- Visit British Museum
- Visit Tate Modern
- Riverside walk along the Thames
- Afternoon tea
- Shop at Borough Market
- Shop at Portobello Road Market
- Explore London museums and galleries
Landmarks Westminster Abbey Houses of Parliament St. Paul's Cathedral British Museum Tate Modern Thames River Borough Market Portobello Road Market - Day 6
Departure
After breakfast, your time in London wraps up and you'll depart from the city.
- End point
- London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom (London)
- Meals
- Breakfast
