England's Cotswolds
May 12 – 20, 2012
Starting from: $3,495 Taxes included.
For one full week, immerse yourself in England’s Cotswolds, the quintessential English countryside. Enjoy accommodations in the stately, 19th-century QUEEN’S HOTEL, ideally located on the tree-lined promenade of splendid Cheltenham, an acclaimed spa destination since the 18th-century still defined by its dignified Regency houses, immaculate gardens and quaint family-owned shops. By special arrangement, meet Lord Charles Spencer-Churchill, Sir Winston Churchill’s cousin and brother of the present Duke of Marlborough, for a guided tour of Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and a private lunch. This exclusive itinerary also features visits to the Norman Gloucester Cathedral, the fabled quads of Oxford, the fairy-tale castle of Broughton, impressive Hidcote Manor and Garden and the storybook villages of Bibury, Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold and Chipping Campden. The specially arranged VILLAGE FORUM with local residents provides a personal perspective on daily life in the Cotswolds. Unpack just once and experience charming villages that time has left unchanged, stunning natural beauty, rich cultural traditions and grand historic landmarks at an exceptional value.
Itinerary
MAY 12 – Depart USA
MAY 13 – Arrive in London, England/Cheltenham
MAY 14 – Cheltenham/Gloucester
MAY 15 – Blenheim/Bladon/Oxford
MAY 16 – Cotswolds – Hidcote Manor Gardens/Chipping Campden/Broadway
MAY 17 – Cotswolds – Ebrington/Upper & Lower Brailes/Shipston-on-Stour
MAY 18 – Cotswolds – Bibury/Burford/Stow-on-the Wold
MAY 19 – Cheltenham/Stratford-upon-Avon
MAY 20 – Return to USA
