The Iconic Road Trip

Day 1. Meet and greet LHR and Panoramic of London (3 hrs) with a tea-coffee stop
Cover all the main sights and get to grips with geography and basic history. Check-in and relax.  
Overnight: 11 Cadogan Gardens, London.

Day 2. Royal London Tour with the option to upgrade to a VIP version
Use taxis and tubes, enjoy a walking tour, including going inside Westminster Abbey, The Cabinet War Rooms and Westminster Abbey. Plus, Guard change and a stroll through an area with high-end shopping. 

The VIP Version includes a "behind the glass" early morning tour of Cabinet War Rooms before the general public arrives. More Information on the Royal London Tour.
Overnight: 11 Cadogan Gardens, London.

Day 3. The Old City of London with the option to upgrade to a VIP version
Use taxi's and tubes, a walking tour to include The Tower of London and St Paul's Cathedral and a few underground Roman historical sites. The VIP version includes a private tour of Crown Jewels before the public arrives. More information on the Old City of London Tour.
Overnight: 11 Cadogan Gardens, London.

Day 4. Jane Austen's Home and cruise of Chichester harbour
Head to Chewton Glen via the home of the much-loved writer Jane Austen. After lunch enjoy a private boat cruise in Chichester harbour, a wonderful nature reserve with colonies of grey seals and visited by 55,000 birds. Other options include a Wine Tasting stop with lunch or Arundel Castle, one of England's largest and most impressive. 
Overnight: Chewton Glen Hotel, Hampshire.

Day 5. Enjoy Chewton Glen or hike the Jurassic Coast
Either take a private boat trip or hike the beautiful Jurassic Coast. The UNESCO World Heritage stretch of coastline is a unique site of geological interest. Include Corfe Castle for a wee bit of historical drama. 
Overnight: Chewton Glen Hotel, Hampshire.

Day 6. Salisbury and Stonehenge with gastro pub lunch
Visit Salisbury Cathedral, one of the tallest medieval structures on earth. The Chapter House contains a 1215 AD copy of the Magna Carta, the charter of English liberties. Tour the most famous ancient monument in Europe, Stonehenge, a temple to the sun, moon and stars. Get off the beaten path and enjoy a traditional lunch. At leisure in Bath or Visit the Roman Baths.
Overnight: Bath. 

Day 7. Stourhead Gardens, Lacock village and Tetbury
Stroll through Stourhead, the greatest landscaped garden in Europe, stop at the beautifully preserved villages of Lacock and shop in delightful Tetbury before arriving at the Lygon Arms. 
Overnight: The Lygon Arms Hotel, the Cotswolds.

Day 8. Enjoy an Electric Bike Tour of the Cotswolds, stay in Broadway or take a garden tour with afternoon tea. 
Explore off-piste with an electric bike tour of the Cotswolds region. Alternatively, visit a couple of England's loveliest gardens: Hidcote Manor Gardens or Kiftsgate.
Overnight: The Lygon Arms Hotel, the Cotswolds.

Day 9. Oxford and Blenheim Palace 
Enjoy a walking tour of England's oldest university town, a great Baroque Stately Home, and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Blenheim remains the private home of the Duke of Marlborough. 
Overnight: Cliveden House Hotel, Berkshire.

Day 10. Windsor Castle Lunch and Spa time at Cliveden House.
Tour the largest inhabited castle in the World, the Queen's weekend home, Windsor Castle. Enjoy a fabulous pub lunch before relaxing at the Cliveden Spa. 
Overnight: Cliveden House Hotel, Berkshire.

Day 11. Private Transfer to LHR airport. 

Day 1. Meet and greet LHR and Tour Windsor Castle, lunch and arrive at Cliveden by 2.30 pm
Tour Windsor Castle the largest inhabited castle in the World, the Queen's weekend home, Windsor Castle. Enjoy a fabulous pub lunch before relaxing at the Cliveden Spa. 
Overnight: Cliveden House, Berkshire.

Day 2. Enjoy the estate at Cliveden and-or include an optional half-day tour to Hampton Court Palace
Explore the grounds and enjoy the spa at Cliveden House, relax. In the afternoon pop down to Hampton Court Palace and see the gardens and magnificent staterooms, including King Henry VIII's great hall. 
Overnight: Cliveden House, Berkshire.

Day 3. Take the highspeed train to London and guided tour
Take a high-speed train to central London (44 minutes) - We can help you tailor a Private Tour of London. 
Overnight: Cliveden House, Berkshire.

Day 4. Choose between Oxford and Cotswolds or Hever Castle and Penshurst in Kent
Tour Oxford the oldest university city in England and explore pretty Cotswolds villages. Alternatively, admire the award-winning gardens at Hever Castle and Penshurst Palace in Kent, the garden of England.
Overnight: Cliveden House, Berkshire.

Day 5. Private Transfer to LHR.

Day 1. Arrival day and Tour Chawton, Jane Austen's home, PLUS England's old capital Winchester or Arundel Castle or Chichester Harbour private cruise and lunch
Lovers of English literature will appreciate a visit to the home of Jane Austen. Against all the odds, a lady publishing a successful novel was virtually unheard of in the early 19th century. Winchester is a lovely town with a magnificent cathedral, the longest medieval church in the World at 588 ft! The mortuary chests in the cathedral contain the bones of old English Kings, and Jane Austen's grave is within the Nave.

Cruise the 9,226-acre nature reserve of Chichester Harbour. An area of Special Scientific Interest. The food-packed banks support over 55,000 birds. Stop at a shoreside inn for lunch.
Overnight: Chewton Glen Hotel, Hampshire.

Day 2. Enjoy the Chewton Glen estate and an afternoon tour of the historic dockyard at Portsmouth. The Beaulieu Car Museum is another option, as is sailing the Solent
Go to the spa, play golf or enjoy an activity on the Chewton Estate. In the afternoon, visit one of the best car museums in the World at Beaulieu, a must for enthusiasts. Sail the Solent, is one of the most famous sailing locations in the World. Pop over to the Isle of Wight for lunch and whisk past the Needles. More information on Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
Overnight: Chewton Glen Hotel, Hampshire.

Day 3. Hike and tour the Jurassic Coast or Thomas Hardy tour
Get some fresh air and see pristine beaches and incredible rock formations on this gentle hike along the Jurassic Coast. Add drama to the day with a visit to Corfe Castle and the village.

Alternatively, visit the home of Hardy and towns associated with the architect, poet and novelist. 
Overnight: Chewton Glen Hotel, Hampshire.

Day 4. Salisbury Cathedral, Stonehenge and Wiltshire villages
Visit Salisbury Cathedral, one of the tallest medieval structures on earth. The Chapter house contains a 1215 AD copy of the Magna Carta, the charter of English liberties. Tour the most famous ancient monument in Europe, Stonehenge, a temple to the sun, moon and stars. Get off the beaten path and enjoy a traditional lunch.
Overnight: Cliveden House Hotel, Berkshire.

Day 5. Tour Windsor Castle in the morning and enjoy spa time in the afternoon
Tour the largest inhabited castle in the World, the Queen's weekend home, Windsor Castle. Enjoy a fabulous pub lunch before relaxing at the Cliveden Spa. More information on Windsor Castle.
Overnight: Cliveden House Hotel, Berkshire.

Day 6. Oxford and Blenheim Palace Or Hever Castle and Penshurst Place
Tour Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, and tour Oxford the oldest university city in England. En route, visit the pretty Cotswolds villages. Other options could be to admire the award-winning gardens at Hever Castle and Penshurst Place in Kent, the garden of England. 
Overnight: Cliveden House Hotel, Berkshire.

Day 7. Private Transfer to LHR

Day 1. Meet and greet LHR and stop for morning tea in the Cotswolds
From Heathrow, head into the countryside and stop in a quiet Cotswolds village for morning tea and maybe a little shopping before arriving at The Lygon Arms. 
Overnight: The Lygon Arms Hotel, the Cotswolds.

Day 2. Morning to enjoy Broadway and climb to Broadway Tower and afternoon at Stratford-Upon-Avon Or Warwick castle
Young students of Shakespeare and fans of the world-famous bard must make the pilgrimage to Stratford. More buildings are associated with him here than anywhere else, including his birthplace and grave. 
Warwick Castle is a family favourite, a real fairytale fortification with educational entertainment such as firing a medieval siege engine, falconry, fighting knights, and a Bowman display. Don't forget the REAL dungeons.
Overnight: The Lygon Arms Hotel, the Cotswolds.

Day 3.Tour the Cotswolds, shopping, gardens and afternoon tea. Option to tour Wales
Explore the rolling hills of Cotswolds, stop for tea, shopping and see a famous garden or two; it's really up to you. The Lygon Arms is close to the border of Wales, a principality with stunning landscapes and over 700 castles. See mighty Chepstow Castle, guardian of the River Wye and Tintern Abbey, a relic of the monastic era – and return to England for afternoon tea. 
Overnight: The Lygon Arms Hotel, the Cotswolds.

Day 4.Oxford and Blenheim Palace 
Tour Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, and tour Oxford the oldest university city in England. En-route, visit the eastern Cotswolds villages. 
Overnight: Cliveden House Hotel, Berkshire.

Day 5. Tour Windsor Castle in the morning and enjoy spa time in the afternoon
Tour the largest inhabited castle in the World, the Queen's weekend home, Windsor Castle. Enjoy a fabulous pub lunch before relaxing at the Cliveden Spa. 
Overnight: Cliveden House Hotel, Berkshire.

Day 6.Salisbury and Stonehenge Or long day Salisbury, Bath and Stonehenge
Visit Salisbury Cathedral, one of the tallest medieval structures on earth. The Chapter House contains a 1215 AD copy of the Magna Carta, the charter of English liberties. 
Tour the most famous ancient monument in Europe, Stonehenge, a temple to the sun, moon and stars. Extend the day by adding on the 18th-century spa city of Bath. Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the best-preserved Roman Baths in Europe. Get off the beaten path and enjoy a traditional lunch. 
Overnight: Cliveden House Hotel, Berkshire.

Day 7. Private Transfer to LHR

The Iconic Luxury Hotels in London are 11 Cadogan Gardens and The Mayfair Townhouse.

The Iconic options are very different; 11 Cadogan sits in a high-end neighbourhood with a buzzing pedestrianised side street called Pavilion Road. The hotel is only 5 minutes from Buckingham Palace and Harrods. The Mayfair Townhouse, as the name suggests, is in the heart of Mayfair, surrounded by grand squares, shops and Royal Palaces.

If you are planning a Week in London, please read this itinerary. It covers everywhere you may wish to visit on the first trip to London.