London, Stratford, & Bath | 7 Day, Land Only

Tour Information

Following an escapade in lively London, experience the England of different eras. See the ancient monoliths of Stonehenge, tour the Roman Baths, and later explore the Elizabethan town of Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare's hometown. Sightseeing Highlights * London Sightseeing features Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben. * Stratford-upon-Avon A full day's included sightseeing trip to visit Shakespeare’s birthplace and Anne Hathaway's cottage. * Bath Excursion to visit the Roman Baths and Abbey. * Stonehenge View the ancient mysterious monoliths. Dining Highlights * Cold Buffet breakfast daily. First Class Travel Highlights * Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned/air-ventilated motorcoaches with reclining seats on day excursions. * The services of a representative at Trafalgar's recommended London hotel. * A qualified local city guide in London, Stratford and Bath. * A stylish wallet and tour documents. * Free London airport shuttle, conditions apply, * Includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes. Several dates available April through December 2010. Rates begin at $999 per person based on double occupancy, land only. All tour specials are subject to availability and rates are subject to change. Travel insurance is highly recommended. Not responsible for publishing/printing errors.

Itinerary

London, Stratford, & Bath (Hilton Olympia) 2010 Day 1 - Arrive London (6 nights) On arrival and after checking into your hotel, the rest of the day is free for you to relax or begin your exploration of Britain’s lively capital. Day 2 - London sightseeing You start your day with a half day's introductory sightseeing tour. See Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. Your morning sightseeing will finish in central London, so the rest of the day is at leisure to discover more of London for yourself or to shop in Oxford Street and Regent Street and the exclusive designer boutiques along Bond Street - not to mention the many temptations offered by famous Harrods in Knightsbridge. Day 3 - London at leisure A full day at leisure. Perhaps wander through Hyde Park, visit an exhibition in one of Kensington's museums or call in at Madame Tussauds. Or maybe take an excursion to Royal Windsor to visit Queen Elizabeth's famous castle. This evening, you may wish to attend one of London's top stage productions. Day 4 - Bath Excursion Superb Georgian architecture is revealed on a visit to the spa town of Bath. Here sightseeing includes a tour of the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey. Then across Salisbury Plain to see the ancient monoliths at Stonehenge before returning to London past Runnymede, where King John sealed the Magna Carta in 1215. Day 5 - Stratford-upon-Avon Excursion You'll enjoy a full day's sightseeing trip to William Shakespeare's hometown, Stratford-upon-Avon, with its half-timbered Elizabethan architecture and rich tradition as a place of literary pilgrimage. We will also visit his birthplace and Anne Hathaway's Cottage, a picturesque farmhouse in the nearby village of Shottery. Day 6 - London at leisure On your final day, why not visit the Victoria and Albert Museum or blend into the 'in crowd' in Notting Hill with its many cafés and antique shops? Or take a river cruise along the Thames to the Tower of London and on to Greenwich, home of the Royal Maritime Museum and the Greenwich Meridian. Later, perhaps experience the unique atmosphere of one of London's pubs. Day 7 - London – USA Bid farewell to this exciting city after your memorable stay.