5 Day Tour - Wales and England Highlights
The English and Welsh countryside, Cathedral cities, awesome medieval castles and gardens
See England's famous sights, tour the Cotswold's and visit Gloucester Cathedral, a real architectural gem. See fairytale Powis castle with some of the most beautiful teraced gardens in Europe - and the great castle's of North Wales.
Day 1. Stonehenge - Salisbury - Bath
Enjoy a private tour of Stonehenge, a famous stone temple with shaped stones weighing up to 45 tons and erected 5000 years ago. Visit Salisbury Cathedral, a medieval church with England's tallest spire. See the chapter House containing a copy of the magna carta sealed by King John in 1215. Tour the World Heritage City of Bath with more listed buildings than London! See The Roman Baths with plunge pools and hot springs - plus Bath Abbey, with its impressive vaulted ceiling. Overnight Bath.
Day 2. Thermae Spa - Cotswold tour - Gloucester
Visit the new 21st century Thermea Bath Spa, which combines traditional and state-of-the-art spa facilities designed to refresh the body and soothe the mind in a relaxed yet inspirational setting. Tour the Cotswold hills. Bibury, first earned its title of "the most beautiful village in England" from the artist and craftsman, William Morris. Gloucester Cathedral's story begins in the late 7th century, when an area of land within the former Roman town of Glevum was used to build a religious house dedicated to St Peter. By the 11th century, Benedictine monks were installed, and so a great monastic house was founded. Gloucester remains one of England's greatest architectural gems. Overnight Worchestershire.
Day 3. Ludlow - Powis Castle - Mountain tour
Visit Ludlow, a well preserved old town with splendid half timbered buildings, huge medieval castle and impressive church. Powis Castle perches on a rock above the world famous terraced gardens. The gardens feature enormous clipped yews and stunning herbaceous borders. Powis is a real dream. Drive through the mountains to your North Wales retreat. Overnight North Wales.
Day 4. Bodnant - Conwy Castle - Mount Snowdon
Bodnant Garden is one of the finest gardens in Wales. When touring in early summer expect to see a magnificent collection of rhododenrons and azaleas. All set above the river Conwy with views toward the Snowdonia range. Tour Snowdonia National Park to the world heritage site of Conwy. The castle and town walls are amongst the most impressive and well preserved fortified towns in Europe. We can explore the castle and climb to the top of the turrets, where you will be rewarded with lovely views across Snowdonia. Overnight North Wales.
Day 5. Stratford Upon Avon - Oxford Highlights
Stratford-Upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare, England's greatest playwright and poet. Stratford has numerous properties associated with him, which we can visit including Anne Hathaway's Cottage and Holy Trinity Church where Shakespeare is buried. Oxford is one of the most famous university cities in the World, with its wonderful architecture, rivers and dreaming spires. Enjoy a highlights walking tour of Oxford's most famous college buildings and discover some of the City's secrets. Return London.
Tour Prices
These prices are per vehicle, not per person.
| No. of persons in vehicle | Cost per day | Recommended vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 2 people | £450 | Luxury Sedan |
| Up to 4 people | £495 | Luxury People Carrier |
| Up to 7 people | £600 | Luxury Passenger Van |
| Up to 18 people | £poa | Luxury Mini Coach |
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