London & Country

London & Country

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$2295

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London & Country

7 Days Starting and ending in London, England

Visiting: London, England, London, Stratford-upon-Avon, England, Europe

Tour operator:

Globus

Tour code:

GA-2025

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing

From: $2295 $2035 Operator discount: -$197 Tourhub's Big Adventure Sale: -$63 -11%

NB: Prices correct on 03-Oct-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on the "London & Country" tour, a cultural journey through England and the United Kingdom. Begin your adventure in London with a private, narrated cruise on the Thames River and a welcome dinner. Explore iconic landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace, and visit St. Paul’s Cathedral. Enjoy free days to discover London at your own pace. Venture into the picturesque Cotswolds, visit Shakespeare’s Schoolroom in Stratford-upon-Avon, and stroll through the historic university city of Oxford. Experience the ancient wonder of Stonehenge and the medieval charm of Salisbury. Stay at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge and savor a full English breakfast daily. This tour offers a perfect blend of guided sightseeing and personal exploration.

Highlights

  • Private, narrated cruise on the Thames River

  • Sightseeing of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace

  • Visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral

  • Visit to Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Guildhall in Stratford-upon-Avon

  • Tour of picturesque villages and idyllic landscapes in the Cotswolds

  • Guided walk through the university city of Oxford

  • Visit to the prehistoric monument of Stonehenge

  • Exploration of the medieval cathedral city of Salisbury

Places You'll See

Park Plaza Westminster Bridge

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive In London,England

Location: London, England

Accommodation Name: Park Plaza Westminster Bridge

Meals Included: Dinner

Meet your Tour Director upon arrival at your hotel. Free time this afternoon before a welcome dinner, followed by a [LF] private, narrated cruise on the Thames River.

Day 2: London

Location: London

Accommodation Name: Park Plaza Westminster Bridge

Meals Included: Breakfast

LONDON Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes sights of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, and a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral.

Day 3: London

Location: London

Accommodation Name: Park Plaza Westminster Bridge

Meals Included: Breakfast

LONDON Free day.

Day 4: London. Excursion To Shakespeare Country

Location: Stratford-upon-Avon, England

Accommodation Name: Park Plaza Westminster Bridge

Meals Included: Breakfast

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON [LF] Visit Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Guildhall.COTSWOLDS See its picturesque villages and idyllic rolling English landscapes.OXFORD Guided walk through the university city. 216 mi / 348 km

Day 5: London. Excursion To Stonehenge & Salisbury

Location: London, England

Accommodation Name: Park Plaza Westminster Bridge

Meals Included: Breakfast

STONEHENGE Visit the prehistoric monument.SALISBURY Spend time in this medieval cathedral city before returning to London. 186 mi / 299 km

Day 6: London

Location: London

Accommodation Name: Park Plaza Westminster Bridge

Meals Included: Breakfast

LONDON Free day.

Day 7: London

Location: London, England

Accommodation Name: Park Plaza Westminster Bridge

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Stay at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London.

  • Meals

    Full English breakfast daily and 1 three-course dinner.

  • Guided Tours

    Morning sightseeing in London with a Local Guide, including visits to the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, and St. Paul’s Cathedral.

  • Excursions

    Visit to Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Guildhall in Stratford-upon-Avon, guided walk through Oxford, visit to Stonehenge, and time in Salisbury.

  • Special Experiences

    Private, narrated cruise on the Thames River.

  • Small Group Discoveries

    Limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure, including all features of a traditional Globus Europe escorted tour.

  • UNESCO Sites

    Visits to Stonehenge and Westminster Palace (Westminster Abbey and Saint Margaret's Church).

What's Not Included

Free time in London on days 3 and 6.

Meals

Full English breakfast daily; 1 three-course dinner

Small Group

Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus Europe escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized European tour—without the crowds.

UNESCO Sites

Stonehenge|Westminster Palace (Westminster Abbey and Saint Margaret?s Church)

Accommodation

London: Park Plaza Westminster Bridge

Check out our Q&As

  • What is included in the meals during the tour?

    The tour includes a full English breakfast daily and one three-course dinner.

  • What is the group size for the Small-Group Discoveries?

    A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure.

  • What are the UNESCO World Heritage Sites visited on this tour?

    The tour visits Stonehenge and Westminster Palace, which includes Westminster Abbey and Saint Margaret's Church.

  • What happens on the first day of the tour?

    On the first day, you will meet your Tour Director upon arrival at your hotel. You will have free time in the afternoon before a welcome dinner, followed by a private, narrated cruise on the Thames River.

  • What are some of the key sights included in the London sightseeing tour?

    The London sightseeing tour includes sights of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, and a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral.

  • What activities are planned for the excursion to Shakespeare Country?

    The excursion to Shakespeare Country includes a visit to Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Guildhall, seeing picturesque villages and idyllic rolling English landscapes in the Cotswolds, and a guided walk through the university city of Oxford.

  • What will we do during the excursion to Stonehenge and Salisbury?

    During the excursion, you will visit the prehistoric monument of Stonehenge and spend time in the medieval cathedral city of Salisbury before returning to London.

  • What is the accommodation in London?

    The accommodation in London is at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    For over 90 years.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.

Reviews of this operator

Lisset  

Great Value for your Money

19-Dec-2022

This is my second time travelling with Globus, would have been my third if not for COVID. The way they plan everything is super organized, the tour managers are very caring and knowledgeable. We always enjoy all the site visits planned for each trip. They start by picking you up from the airport and from then on everything is taken care of up until the last day of your trip, even dropping you off at the airport not matter the time of day or night. The hotels at every city are always great and centrally located so you can walk around during your free time or plan your own visits to different sites.

Joan Cupp (Google Reviewer)  

My go-to escorted travel Co My...

01-Mar-2024

My go-to escorted travel Co My 4th trip with Globus and the did not disappoint. The sales deals they offer make it affordable for me to travel. All of the guides are well versed in the history of the area you travel in.

David R  

What a wonderful trip, thanks Globus

10-Jan-2023

Globus is my favorite travel agency. I tried others, but always come back to Globus. It is a 100% stress free one-stop shop. Easy booking with flight, hotel, transportation and travel insurance all in one place. Great customer service at reasonable prices. Lots of information prepared for the trip to handle travel logistics. I planned and booked my trip within 24 hours. Highly recommended to everyon

Alexander Wright  

Great guide, accommodations, and tours.

28-Dec-2022

We had a fantastic guide, with a great mix of free time and guided tours.

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Nancy Arias  

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Patty Walker (Google Reviewer)  

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11-Aug-2024

Specifically, Cosmos Tour of Ireland and Scotland. August 2024. Let me begin with the positive , the Tour guide was knowledgable, personable and educated! He also was extremely professional and took a genuine interest in providing the highest quality of service to the client. The bus was clean and comfortable and well maintained. The driver was highly experienced and provided excellent transportation. The excursions were acceptable and enjoyable. The Variety of age groups on the trip made for wonderful traveling companions. But unfortunately, that is where the positive ends. The Leonardo hotels that are part of the chain and experience for this specific tour are below quality. We spent a night in a room with a leak in the ceiling. That was known before we checked in and continued to leak while we were there. Another Leonardo hotel, we could not get out of our room. Due to the carpet being ripped up and blocking the door. Most of these hotels I would have walked away from, had I been on my own individual trip. The customer service is missing, customer safety is also missing in these hotels. There is lack of concern to assist customers to their rooms even when it is there responsibility to change the room, there isn't assistance offered. Never have I experienced where you had to absolutely be your own advocate. Because there is no customer concern or care. Quality of food provided is also below standards. It is frowned upon if you request something and often denied. We even had a situation where another individual was placed in the same room we were in and it was considered a "oh well too bad for you." Again, we had to transport our own luggage and bags to a new room. Only after we were our own advocates. We said this stranger and ourselves are not going to stay in the same room. Finally, we received a good room, a room that would be found acceptable in every day normal travel, and we had to change again. Because there was a missing part in a Radiator and this was known to the hotel but yet they still booked us into a room. The radiator would not turn off and the room was steaming hot. So once again, we had to transfer all of our luggage and personal items and trudged down stairwell and elevators to once again change rooms. This is so sad for a bucket list, once in a lifetime, save your money and go on your anniversary trip. The rooms are old and out, dated with stains and tears in carpets and materials. Some of the missing items are a safety concern. Buyer beware! The communication for traveling in other countries is not to the level of customer service and satisfaction that we are used to, we did not expect this level of unacceptable accommodations, much like staying in a hostile. It is the Globus/Cosmos Travel companies responsibility to make sure their accommodations for housing is up to the level of expectations of their customers. The accommodations provided are a reflection of Globus/Cosmos business model and integrity in the global travel industry. This is not everything we experienced, but just a few examples. At this time, their brand appears to be old, outdated, without concern or care for the safety of their clients or their health and welfare as applied to accomodations.Customer service, is their lost art. Choose carefully for travel service. And I would not recommend Globus or Cosmos.

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11-Jun-2024

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    Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

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