My Trips 
A lovely balance of planned sights, highlights, secret spots, and unique lodgings are the heart of this Essential England tour. In London, enjoy tea while on a classic double-decker bus. We’ve also arranged a special food tour where you'll sample some classic British favorites, as well as an illuminating London by night experience. Pick up your rental car and head to Southampton, stopping at Stonehenge on the way.
People have lived in Plymouth since the Bronze Age, and it is the ideal place from which to explore the bucolic Devon countryside of grazing ponies—sample Devon cream! Your next stay is Bath, an elegant village where Roman ruins sit comfortably with Georgian shops. Immerse yourself in the thermae springs and visit Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein. Sheer bliss. From Bath, you’re in Stratford-upon-Avon, home of Shakespeare, and doorstep of the Cotswolds. Your lodging is in the Lake District, waterside. Cruise stunning Lake Windermere, largest lake in England!
Magnificent York is enchanting. Take a steam train through the wild moors. Discover the city’s cobbled lanes, gothic buildings, and the Shambles. There are astounding stories around every corner. Spend your last night in Windsor, summer home of the Queen. The castle is filled with timeless treasures and the grounds are sumptuous. This vacation is England at its finest.
Included Unique Activities
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Shakespeare - The Full Story Admission
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24-Hour Cruise Pass on Windermere Lake
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Steam Trains, Whitby, and the North York Moors
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Windsor Castle Admission
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Black Cab Meet & Greet Transfer Heathrow Airport to Hotel
See London by Night Tour
London Bridge Food Tour
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The Roman Baths Admission
Accommodations
3 Nights
Heart of the City Beautiful Hotel
1 Night
4-Star Countryside Spa Hotel
2 Nights
Boringdon Hall Hotel
2 Nights
The Queensberry Hotel
1 Night
Luxury Heart of Stratford Hotel
2 Nights
Briery Wood Country House Hotel
2 Nights
5-Star Historic Spa Inn
1 Night
4-Star Stylish HotelTransportation and Guides
- Authentic London Black Cab Meet & Greet Transfer on Arrival
- Automatic Rental Car
Meals Included
- Full English Breakfast Each Morning
Points of Interest
- Spend Three Nights in Central London
- Visit Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, The London Eye, and the Tower of London
- Shop on Famous Oxford Street and Wander through Regents Park
- Discover Rich Maritime Heritage in the Waterfront City of Plymouth
- Explore Beautiful Bath Architecture & the Ancient Roman Baths
- Gaze upon the Beautiful Black & White Tudor Buildings of Stratford
- Visit the Birthplace of the World's Most Famous Playwright - Shakespeare
- Take in Jaw-Dropping Scenery in Windermere at The Heart of The Lake District
- Stroll the Charming Streets of the 2,000-Year Old Walled City of York
- Visit the Maze of Twisting, Narrow Alleyways in York's 'The Shambles'
- Be Enthralled by Stunning Warwick & Conisbrough Castles
- Experience the Evocative Expanse of North York Moors National Park
Oxford Street, Greater London
British Museum, Greater London
Piccadilly Circus, Greater London
The Tower of London, Greater London
Tower Bridge, Greater London
Trafalgar Square, Greater London
Westminster Abbey, Greater London
Big Ben, Greater London
UNESCO World Heritage sites
The Tower of London
Westminster Abbey
Stonehenge
Jurassic Coast
Bath
The Lake District
Included Unique Experiences
- Afternoon Tea on the Iconic London Red Bus
- See London by Night Experience
- London Bridge Food Tour
- Entrance to the Historic Roman Baths
- Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein
- Shakespeare – The full Story, entrance to all 5 properties
- 24-Hour Cruise Pass on Windemere Lake
- Day Trip to Whitby and the North York Moors with Historic Steam train Ride (Seasonal March to October)
- Entrance to the 11th Century Royal Residence; Windsor Castle
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Your Price Includes
ACCOMMODATION
- 14 Nights Authentic Accommodations
TRANSPORTATION
- Authentic London Black Cab Meet & Greet Transfer on Arrival
- Automatic Rental Car
DINING OPTIONS INCLUDED
- Delectable Full Breakfast Included Each Morning
INCLUDED UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
- Afternoon Tea on the Iconic London Red Bus
- See London by Night Experience
- London Bridge Food Tour
- Entrance to the Historic Roman Baths
- Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein Museum
- Shakespeare – The full Story, entrance to all 5 properties
- 24-Hour Cruise Pass on Windemere Lake
- Day Trip to Whitby and the North York Moors with Historic Steam train Ride (Seasonal March to October)
- Entrance to the 11th Century Royal Residence; Windsor Castle
POINTS OF INTEREST
- Spend Three Nights in Central London
- Visit Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, The London Eye, and the Tower of London
- Shop on Famous Oxford Street and Wander through Regents Park
- Discover Rich Maritime Heritage in the Waterfront City of Plymouth
- Explore Beautiful Bath Architecture & the Ancient Roman Baths
- Gaze upon the Beautiful Black & White Tudor Buildings of Stratford
- Visit the Birthplace of the World's Most Famous Playwright - Shakespeare
- Take in Jaw-Dropping Scenery in Windermere at The Heart of The Lake District
- Stroll the Charming Streets of the 2,000-Year Old Walled City of York
- Visit the Maze of Twisting, Narrow Alleyways in York's 'The Shambles'
- Be Enthralled by Stunning Warwick & Conisbrough Castles
- Experience the Evocative Expanse of North York Moors National Park
- Meander through the Royal Town of Windsor
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