(8 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Cotswolds, London, Hampshire
This luxurious tour of England is ideal for any traveler seeking the perfect balance of time in London and English countryside. Whatever your interests—gardens, antiquing, Arts & Crafts, enjoying historic pubs, exploring castles, or seeing ancient Stonehenge and Roman ruins—this tour is highly recommended and will be customized accordingly. Each night, stay in acclaimed luxury hotels and elegant country retreats. Spend each day with your own expert Blue Badge guide for the ultimate "insider" tour.
Upon arriving in England, you'll be driven to the Cotswolds, built when the local wool industry prospered. Explore picturesque stone villages and spectacular English gardens, see ancient Roman roads and ruins, and enjoy time at local pubs and antique markets. At night, retreat to gracious Buckland Manor, near the village of Broadway.
Continue to London, one of the world's greatest cities. En route, opt to visit Stonehenge and Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed city, visit Windsor Castle, or enjoy a memorable meal at one of England's best restaurants. Arrive in London and stay in a beautiful room in Claridge's, renowned for its history, location, sophisticated decor, and incomparable restaurants and Afternoon Tea. During private touring, discover the best of London: heritage architecture, fascinating museums, important historic attractions, exclusive boutiques, traditional pubs and incredible food markets.
The tour concludes with a few nights at a luxury retreat—one of England's finest—in Hampshire. While there, enjoy grand British architecture, calming views over rolling hills, fine dining, village visits, spa treatments, countryside walks, fishing, horsebackriding, or secluded picnics along the river.
Itinerary Overview
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| Day 1 |
Arrive London - Cotswolds
Private full-day tour with Blue Badge guide and driver en route to hotel for 2 nights |
| Day 2 |
Cotswolds
Full day tour with Blue Badge guide and driver of local villages, gardens, and other attractions |
| Day 3 |
Cotswolds - London
Private tour with Blue Badge guide and driver of villages, castles, Stonehenge or Bath en route to London for 3 nights |
| Day 4 |
London
Full-day private tour with Blue Badge guide and driver |
| Day 5 |
London
Half-day private tour with Blue Badge guide and driver |
| Day 6 |
London - Hampshire
Half-day private tour of villages, castles, towns and other countryside attractions en route to hotel for 2 nights |
| Day 7 |
Hampshire
At leisure for activities at hotel |
| Day 8 |
Depart London
Private transfer to airport |
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Hotels
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| Cotswolds: |
Buckland Manor |
| London: |
Claridge's |
| Hampshire: |
Four Seasons Hampshire |
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Cost
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| $17,135 |
Per person (double occupancy) |
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All Artisans of Leisure tours are private and depart daily.
Call us at (800) 214-8144 for more information regarding the above tour, or to begin customizing your own itinerary.
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