English Odyssey
Starting from $5,145
- 14 Days In 2025
Explore every corner of England's bustling cities and breathtaking scenery
See the England of your dreams on this sweeping tour, discovering castles and cathedrals, scholarly Oxford and Cambridge, Bath’s Georgian splendor, the Lake District, and so much more.Trip details
Tour start Windsor
Tour end Oxford
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Highlights
Stonehenge
See these ancient, legendary stone monoliths, among the world's most iconic and mysterious sights.
Windsor Castle
Visit the Queen's magnificent home, the longest-occupied palace in all of Europe.
Blenheim Palace
Visit the gilded State Rooms with their priceless collections of portraits, tapestries and furniture, and an exhibition devoted to the palace's most famous son, Winston Churchill.
Roman Baths
Explore the thermal springs, walk on the original Roman pavements, and see the ruins of the Temple of Sulis Minerva in one of the best preserved religious spas of the ancient world.
Punting in Cambridge
Enjoy views of the colleges of Cambridge university as you travel back to your hotel along the water.
Canterbury Cathedral
Visit this vast and awe-inspiring cathedral, one of the oldest Christian structures in England and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Cruise on Windermere
Enjoy gorgeous views from the crystal blue water of England's largest lake.
Itinerary
Day 1Arrival & Windsor Castle
Day 2Blenheim Palace, Cotswolds & Bath
Day 3Stonehenge & Salisbury
Day 4Winchester & Portsmouth
Day 5Kent & Canterbury Cathedral
Day 6Leeds Castle & London
Day 7Kensington Palace & London Exploring
Day 8Cambridge American Cemetery & Punting in Cambridge
Day 9Lincoln & York
Day 10Whitby & Castle Howard
Day 11Yorkshire Drive & Lake District
Day 12Cruise on Lake Windermere & Liverpool
Day 13Stratford-upon-Avon, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage & Oxford
Day 14Tour Ends in Oxford
Where you’ll stay
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
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Buxted Park Hotel, East Sussex
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Chilston Park Hotel, Maidstone
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100 Queen's Gate Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton, London
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Hilton Cambridge City Centre, Cambridge
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Hilton York, York
Enjoy a historic stay inside the city walls, next to Clifford’s Tower. Lively bars and restaurants are within walking distance, and the hotel is less than five minutes from the York Castle Museum and Jorvik Viking Center.
Briery Wood Country House Hotel, Windermere
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See what people are saying about this trip
Caren Danielle Agueda
English Odyssey - 14 Days/13 Nights-Book a CIE tour now!!
This is a fabulous tour - it gives you a taste of much of England as described in the itinerary. I highly recommend it to anyone is likes being on the go and active. Tour Director and Driver were wonderful - great group of people to travel with. Loved it.
Thomas Frederick Call
English Odyssey - 14 Days/13 Nights-The Best Way to Learn About and Understand England
1. Great itinerary.
2. A representative, all-encompassing array of sights.
3. A knowledgeable and accommodating tour director.
Rhonda Kay Bohnhoff
English Odyssey - 14 Days/13 Nights-The Best
All aspects of our tour was A1. I would recommend them to anyone
Mr. Gregory Alan James
English Odyssey - 14 Days/13 Nights-Quality tour and company,
Well organized and executed tour. Great TD and driver. Third trip with CIE. All have been excellent. We have now covered the British Isles with them.
CIE Tours Customer
English Odyssey - 14 Days/13 Nights- Our English Odessey tour was everything we dreamed it would be.
This is our second tour with CIE because we loved our experience on our first. We had a wonderful trip from the first day welcome to the farewell dinner. Gareth our guide was so knowledgeable about the sites and history of each area we visited that we felt we were transported back in time. The pleasant and often humorous banter between Gareth and our bus driver Andy made us feel as if we were part of the “family.” Andy’s driving was top notch ensuring we were delivered safely to each destination.
The accommodations each night were all top tier. We especially enjoyed the stays in country homes that were all beautiful and comfortable. The meals provided as part of the package were quite delicious. Something we appreciated was just the right mix of explore on your own time.
We are already looking to book again with CIE for another adventure!
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