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7 Day London & Country
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Perfect Town and Country Getaway
This 7-day tour of London and the surrounding countryside is just the right balance of city and scenery, royalty and ruins, and landmarks and landscapes. With six nights in London, you’ll relish plenty of time along the Thames as well as exciting day trips that trade Big Ben for the small, quaint villages of England. Beyond London’s legendary parks and palaces, you’ll explore Shakespeare’s roots in lovely Stratford-upon-Avon, walk the medieval streets of scholarly Oxford, study the cryptic remnants of prehistoric Stonehenge, and ponder the mystery of the curious stones as you enjoy a cuppa in one of Salisbury’s half-timbered tearooms. Serving up the right balance of guided, must-see sightseeing with ample free time to explore London on your own, this tour of London and country is the bee’s knees.
*14 nights in the same stateroom: + $100pp (double occupancy)
*14 nights in the same stateroom: +$200pp (single occupancy)
*There are only a limited amount of staterooms available on each sailing where moving is not going to be necessary.
- Your Tour Director: Julie Anne Barnett
- Handpicked Hotel: Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
- Meals: 6 Breakfasts 1 Dinner
- Private narrated cruise on the Thames River
- Guided sightseeing in London with visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Visit to Shakespeare’s School room and The Guildhall in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Scenic drive through the Cotswold
- Guided walking tour in Oxford
- Visit to Stonehenge
- Visit to the city of Salisbury
Priority Access
» Priority check-in
» Priority access to specialty restaurant reservations
» Priority line at the Guest Services desk
» Priority line at the Shore Excursions desk
» Priority access to tenders ashore in select ports
» Priority disembarkation
Premium Dining
» Expanded 24-hour room service breakfast menu
» Pinnacle Class ships: Private dining venue for breakfast and dinner with an expanded menu
» All other ships: Priority seating in the Dining Room for breakfast and dinner with an expanded menu
Exclusive Amenities
» Complimentary stateroom upgrade
» Dedicated concierge service
» Welcome glass of sparkling wine on embarkation day
» Premium bathrobes
» Club Orange keycard
» Exclusive Club Orange tote bag (one per stateroom)
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Speaker's Corner, Hyde Park, London
Possibly the most famous locations in London. Famous soap box speakers included Orwell and Marx and Speaker's Corner has hosted historically significant protests including the Suffragettes.
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Tower of London
The Tower of London, officially Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London.
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Oxford Street, London
Considered Europe's busiest shopping street, Oxford Street is home to over 300 shops with beautiful, seasonal window displays.
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DAY 1: ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND
Meet your Tour Director upon arrival at your hotel. Free time this afternoon before a welcome dinner, followed by a Globus Local Favorite private, narrated cruise on the Thames River.
Local Favorite
- EPIC RIDE Experience a leisurely cruise on the gentle Thames River. In the company of a Local Guide enjoy a unique look at London as you glide serenely on this chief river of southern England, which flows from the Cotswolds Hills to the North Sea.
DAY 2: LONDON
Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes sights of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, the Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, and a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral. The remainder of the day is free to explore England’s capital city.
Tour Highlight
HISTORIC SPOTS England’s national treasure of St. Paul’s Cathedral is home to a spectacular array of art from delicate carvings to gilded dome murals and modern works of art. As the seat of the Bishop of London, the cathedral serves as the mother church of the Diocese of London, where notable remembrances have been served here, including Queen Victoria’s jubilee, birthdays of Queen Elizabeth II, and funerals of luminaries like Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher.
Make the Most of Your Free Time
While we include select excursions and must-see sights on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour.
DAY 3: LONDON
Today you are free to continue to explore London at your own pace or join one of the optional excursions on offer. In August and September, there’s the opportunity to visit Buckingham Palace and stroll through the magnificent State Rooms, used by the Royal Family, for ceremonial occasions and official entertaining.
Tour Highlight
Double-decker buses, Piccadilly Circus, London Bridge, British pubs, and sweet shops are waiting to be discovered with a leisurely day in London town. Find your hideaway in Hyde Park’s lush gardens or find styles to suit your fancy in some of Britain’s most famous boutiques in Mayfair, Kensington, or Chelsea.
Make the Most of Your Free Time
While we include select excursions and must-see sights on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour.
DAY 4: LONDON. EXCURSION TO SHAKESPEARE COUNTRY
Set out for an exciting day of sightseeing. In Stratford-upon-Avon, visit Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Guildhall and see where one of the world’s greatest playwrights was educated. There’s time to enjoy free time in this Elizabethan town before a drive through the picturesque villages and idyllic rolling landscapes of the Cotswolds. The final highlight is a walking tour through the university city of Oxford, viewing colleges and dreaming spires!
Local Favourite
HISTORIC SPOT If “the play’s the thing” then this is the place where the world’s greatest playwright penned his first tale. Find your seat during a fun visit to the schoolroom where a young William Shakespeare sat in the 1570s to learn the power of language. Also, discover Stratford’s Guildhall where he attended plays performed by the finest actors of the day.
DAY 5: LONDON. EXCURSION TO STONEHENGE & SALISBURY
Today’s excursion brings you to mysterious Stonehenge. Explore the visitor center, then take the shuttle to the stone circle and admire this fascinating monument up close. On to the medieval cathedral city of Salisbury for some free time before returning to London
History & Mystery
Ponder the who, what, why, and how of Stonehenge, one of the most impressive prehistoric megalithic monuments in the world. Its sheer size and sophisticated architectural design have earned its legendary reverence as the most famous prehistoric monument in the world. Although its original purpose is a mystery, the concentric monuments hold spiritual significance for people from around the world who gather at the massive stone circles to celebrate the summer solstice.
DAY 6: LONDON
A final day in London offers plenty more time to get better acquainted with this fascinating city. Explore on your own or join one of the optional excursions on offer. Maybe travel to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, were married.
City Sights
A character in Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice noted “London is so diverting; there is so much to entertain!” This is even more true today, from its panoramic views of wide-open spaces and leafy landscapes to its bustling British sense and sensibilities, museums, galleries, and iconic sights. Mingle with the serenity of Hampstead Heath and Kensington Gardens. Be enthralled by a dazzling show at one of the West End’s historic stages - a fabulous bookend to your time in London.
Make the Most of Your Free Time
While we include select excursions and must-see sights on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Ask us about selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour.
DAY 7: LONDON
Safe travels until we meet again!
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