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Make London your home away from home

Enjoy the perfect combination of stay and play. On this innovative tour, make yourself at home in London, then venture out on incredible day trips to must-see attractions and experiences in southern England. 

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Tour start London

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Tour end London

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Highlights

Canterbury Cathedral

Discover 1,400 years of history in the grand cathedral — including an original copy of the Magna Carta.

Oxford University

Take a walking tour of the world's most revered university, nearly 1,000 years old and boasting alumni like Jonathan Swift, JRR Tolkien, Stephen Hawking, and Margaret Thatcher.

Shakespeare's Birthplace

Learn all about the life and work of the Bard — and tour his birthplace at Stratford-Upon-Avon.

Stonehenge

Try to uncover the mystery of these massive stone arrangements that date back thousands of years.

Tower of London

Explore the grand fortress that has served as a royal residence, a prison, an executioner's grounds — and even as a zoo, in its time.

Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle

Visit the Queen's magnificent home, the longest-occupied palace in all of Europe.

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Itinerary

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Depart from your hotel at 2:00 PM for a panoramic tour of London, taking in the sights of this magnificent city: Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, and so much more. Visit the Tower of London, once a royal residence and an infamous prison. See the Crown Jewels, the guardian Beefeaters with their Tudor-era regalia, and the ravens that tradition says protect the Crown and the Tower. Share a welcome drink with your group at your hotel, and then your evening is free to dine independently.    
Travel to Stonehenge to view one of England’s most mysterious landmarks. Created between 3000 BC and 2000 BC, these massive stone monoliths each stand 13 feet high, seven feet wide, and weigh approximately 25 tons. Depart for Windsor and enjoy a panoramic tour of this charming town on the River Thames. Visit Windsor Castle, the official residence of the King. Built in the 11th century, it is the longest-occupied palace in Europe. Marvel at its architecture, sumptuously appointed apartments, and extensive art collection. Back in London, enjoy an evening of independent exploration. (B)  
Discover Greenwich, a scenic riverside borough of London, on a panoramic tour followed by free time. Greenwich is famed for its role in maritime history and the Greenwich Meridian, which gives Greenwich Mean Time its name. The Cutty Sark, an old tea clipper ship, and the National Maritime Museum are in the area, along with cafes and a historic market. Next, take a scenic cruise on the River Thames to Westminster; glide past London landmarks like Canary Wharf, Tower Bridge, and the London Eye. The rest of the day is yours to sightsee, shop, or perhaps a trip to the theatre. (B)  
Explore Oxford on a guided walking tour of the city and the famed university, founded in the 12th century. Next, drive through the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, past charming thatched-roof cottages and English gardens along the route to Stratford-upon-Avon. Enjoy free time for lunch before visiting Shakespeare’s Birthplace, a museum exploring The Bard’s early years and life in the 16th century. Return to London, where you are free to explore as you wish for the evening. (B)  
Visit Canterbury Cathedral, one of the oldest and most important Christian structures in England, famed for its beauty as well as its historic and literary importance[4][5]. Journey on to Leeds Castle in Kent, once owned by an Anglo-American heiress who transformed the castle into one of the most desirable country houses of the 20th century. Return to London for a farewell dinner with your group. (B, D)  
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B) B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner>

Where you’ll stay

DoubleTree by Hilton London West End

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London - West End London, England

Historic charm meets modern elegance at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London – West End. Originally...
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Inclusive Package with No Hidden Extras

What's included?

  • Full daily breakfast and many meals*
  • Transportation (Buses, shuttles & ferries)
  • Welcome drinks with your group
  • Free Wi-Fi on luxury coaches
  • All entrance fees to attractions
  • Comprehensive travel itinerary and documents

 

*Breakfast is not included on Day 1

Our welcome gift to you

  • A travel backpack
  • Travel adapter
  • Rain poncho
  • Luggage strap and tags
  • Water flask

From our experts

Guards at Windsor Castle

We're excited to be introducing this new style of tour - we think our customers will love making themselves at home in London, and using this fantastic city as their base for seeing many of England's top attractions.

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George Riseborough
2 years ago
Fun and interesting trip

We missed our transfer from the airport to the hotel. Had to take the tube to London. On our way home our flight was cancelled from terminal 5. We were told we were rebooked for the next day. After telling them that was not acceptable they changed our flight to United airlines. That flight was 3 hours later and going to Newark instead of Philadelphia. The terminal was then out of terminal 2.. We did make it Bangor Maine by 11 pm. The only other minor issues was they changed first 2 days trips. They reversed them but we didn't know until we were on the at 2 pm. It shortened the Windsor trip. I probably should have realized that the trip was over the Easter weekend. Bad timeing on my part.

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Kelly Gorman
2 years ago

The tour was very well planned we had a great time

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CIE Tours Customer
2 years 6 months ago
Great visit to historical sites in England.

The sites selected for the tour were important and interesting. We wanted more information from a guide at each site. Most sites were self guided. One disappointment was Oxford. Everything was closed when we arrived. And when we had to leave the town was just coming to life. I wanted a guided tour there and more about the university. We spent a lot of time in traffic Maybe staying outside of London would help since most of the day trips were not in London.

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CIE Tours Customer
2 years 6 months ago

Enjoyed all places visited.

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CIE Tours Customer
2 years 7 months ago
Lovely tour

Wonderful places to visit- value was well worth the ease of seeing sites and not having to worry about traveling to these locations.

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