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CIE Tours 2022 - 8 Day Gems of Southern England

7 Nights / 12 Meals
Overnights: 1 Windsor, 2 Bath, 1 Arundel, 1 Maidstone, 2 London
From Windsor to London
Tour Code #: GB-ENA2-22-8DS   CIE Tours Retail Price From: $2,460

CIE Tour Highlights:

Authentic Local Experiences:


Visit Blenheim Palace – the birthlace of Winston Churchill, it gives insight into the real world that inspired Downton Abbey.  Explore Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard; at the height of the British Empire, it was the world’s greatest naval port. Visit Kensington Palace, the childhood home of Queen Victoria and home to many notable royals over the last 300 years. 

Trip Highlights:


Stonehenge Kensington Palace Blenheim Palace Roman Baths Canterbury Cathedral Windsor Castle 

Dining Experiences:


7 Breakfasts (B), 1 Lunches (L) and 4 Dinners (D) 

Hotels:


MGallery Castle HotelWindsor (1) DoubleTree by Hilton BathBath (2) Hilton Avisford ParkArundel (1) Chilston Park HotelMaidstone (1) Hilton London KensingtonLondon (2) 

CIE International Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival
| Windsor Castle Meet your guide at 2

Day 2: Blenheim Palace | Cotswolds | Bath
Travel to Blenheim Palace, the magnificent country house once home to Winston Churchill and often seen as the setting for popular TV shows and movies; tour the house and explore the gardens. Set off on a drive through the rolling hills of the quintessentially English Cotswolds, with charming villages and colorful gardens. Arrive in Bath, a striking city of honey-colored Georgian buildings with an ancient heritage. Take a walking tour of the city before visiting the famed Roman Baths. Dine at your hotel this evening. (B,D)

Day 3: Stonehenge | Salisbury
Visit prehistoric Stonehenge and marvel at the vast monoliths mysteriously erected 5,000 years ago. Head to the medieval city of Salisbury, with free time for lunch and sightseeing. Along with charming local shops, Salisbury boasts a splendid 13th-century cathedral housing the world’s oldest working clock. Head back to Bath, where your evening is free to explore and dine as you wish. (B)

Day 4: Winchester | Portsmouth
Visit Winchester, in medieval times the most important city in England; some believe this is where the legendary King Arthur had his Round Table. Enjoy some free time to explore. Next, delve into nautical life in Portsmouth, where you’ll visit the historic dockyards. Head on to dinner at your hotel in the countryside. (B)

Day 5: Birling Gap |Royal Tunbridge Wells | Sissinghurst
Visit Birling Gap for a gentle cliff walk. Head to Royal Tunbridge Wells, a delightful old spa town, for some free time to discover its exquisite Georgian and Victorian architecture and charming shops and pubs. Next take a stroll to explore Sissinghurst Castle Garden, one of the finest gardens in England. Head to your hotel for dinner. (B, D)

Day 6: Leeds Castle | Canterbury Cathedral
Journey to romantic Leeds Castle in Kent, once called “the loveliest castle in the world”. Tour this storybook structure, complete with a moat, and discover its colorful gardens. Proceed to the beautiful city of Canterbury. Take time to explore its medieval center before visiting its imposing cathedral and hearing some of its enthralling tales. Head to London where you’ll dine with your group. (B, D)

Day 7: Kensington Palace | Afternoon Tea | London Exploring
Visit Kensington Palace, the home of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate. Next, savor afternoon tea, a classic English experience, before spending the rest of the day at leisure, exploring London. (B, D)

Day 8: Tour Ends in London
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B) B

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