England Tours
Attractions
- British Museum
- Theatre Museum
- West End Show ticket
- Stratford-Upon-Avon
- Shakespeare's birthplace / burial place
- Royal Shakespeare Company
- Globe Theatre
- London Eye
- Tower of London
- Oxford Street
- Roman Baths in Bath
- Oxford Castle
- Edinburgh Castle
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Edinburgh Dungeon
- York Minster (cathedral)
- Thames River Cruise
Popular Itineraries
Edinburgh & the Castles of Scotland
Package Includes
Day 1
You’ll depart in the evening for your overnight flight to Edinburgh.
Day 2
Upon arrival you’ll meet your local tour manager and then head into town. When you arrive you’ll take a break for breakfast and then enjoy a ride on an open-top double-decker bus as you take a narrated tour of the city. You’ll see the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site at the heart of Edinburgh combining the medieval Old Town, the Georgian New Town and award winning modern architecture. During your tour you’ll see and learn about the city’s highlights. After the tour you’ll check into your hotel and a take a break. In the evening you’ll have dinner.
Overnight in Edinburgh
Day 3
This morning you’ll head to the old city for a visit to the Edinburgh Castle. You’ll take a tour at this historic site that served as the residence for Scotland’s royal leaders for centuries. You’ll learn about the history of the site and then have a chance to visit some of the existing buildings including the Crown Room, the Great Hall, St. Margaret’s Chapel and the Prisons of War exhibit. After your visit you’ll stroll on the Royal Mile where you can shop and take a break for lunch. Then you’ll continue to the Queen’s residence in Scotland, the Palace of Holyroodhouse where you’ll take a guided tour. After the tour you’ll see a different side of Scotland at the Edinburgh Dungeon. Here you’ll learn about the famous criminals that terrorized the people of Edinburgh throughout the ages. This fun and thrilling tour includes an optional thrill ride! In the evening you’ll have dinner and then return to your hotel.
Overnight in Edinburgh
Day 4
This morning you’ll check out of your hotel rooms and then head to the train station for the trip to York. When you arrive in the early afternoon, you’ll head to your hotel and store your luggage and then take a break for lunch. In the afternoon you’ll visit York Minster, Northern Europe’s largest gothic cathedral. You’ll take a guided tour and then have a chance to climb the tower. After your visit you’ll have some free time to explore. In the evening you’ll have dinner and then head back to your hotel.
Overnight in York
Day 5
This morning you’ll check out of your hotel rooms and then head to the railway station where you’ll catch the train to Oxford. Upon arrival you’ll head to your hotel to store your luggage and then take a break for lunch. After lunch you’ll take a guided walking tour of the city. This fascinating city established in the 9th Century and home to many prestigious universities and colleges for the past 800 years has a multitude of interesting places to visit. You’ll learn about the history of Oxford and it’s university as you walk through the heart of the historic city center. You’ll also learn about the numerous famous authors that lived in Oxford including C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien and Lewis Carroll. You’ll also see some of the well know “Harry Potter” sites which some of the movie sets were modeled from. After the tour you’ll have dinner and then head to your hotel.
Overnight in Oxford
Day 6
This morning you’ll take a drive from Oxford over to Stratford-Upon-Avon, the birthplace and childhood home of William Shakespeare. Here you’ll visit and tour the home of Shakespeare. You’ll also see the childhood home of his wife, Anne Hathaway. In the evening you’ll have dinner and then see a play at the Royal Shakespeare Company. After you’ll return to your hotel in Oxford for the evening.
Overnight in Oxford
Day 7
Today you’ll check out of your hotel rooms and then head into Oxford for a visit to the Oxford Castle for the “Oxford Castle Unlocked” tour. You’ll learn about the history of the centuries old prison and how it operated throughout the ages. After your tour you’ll have some free time to explore the town and have lunch. You’ll depart in the afternoon for the drive to Bath. When you arrive you’ll have dinner and then check into your hotel for the evening.
Overnight in Bath
Day 8
This morning you’ll head to the site of the Ancient Roman Baths for a self-guided visit including an audio tour. You’ll see the ancient Roman ruins built upon the natural hot springs that have supplied hot natural spring water to this area for thousands of years. You’ll tour the remains of the excavated bath houses built thousands ago by the Romans during their occupation of Britain. After your tour you’ll have some free time for lunch. In the late afternoon you’ll board the train and head to London. When you arrive, you’ll head to your hotel for check in. In the evening you’ll have dinner and then have some free time at Piccadilly Circus before heading back to your hotel.
Overnight in London
Day 9
This morning you’ll enjoy a tour of the city on an double-decker bus tour. You’ll have a hop on-hop off pass allowing you to get off at any point of interest. You’ll see Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, London Bridge and more. After your tour you’ll take a break for lunch and then enjoy a cruise on the Thames River. In the evening you’ll have dinner and then return to your hotel.
Overnight in London
Day 10
This morning you’ll head down to the South Bank of the Thames River for a ride on the famous London Eye. You’ll see fantastic vies of city of London from this 443 foot tall Ferris wheel that is now the UK’s most popular paid attraction. After your ride you’ll take a walk along the South Bank to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. You’ll take a guided tour here and learn about Shakespeare’s career as a playwright in London. You’ll learn about how and why he became popular and how his legacy lives on today. After the tour you’ll take a break for lunch and then continue your walk to the Tower Bridge and then to the Tower of London. In the afternoon you’ll visit the Tower of London. This historic castle on the North Bank of the Thames River was founded in 1066. Throughout the centuries it has served as a castle, a prison, an armory, the Royal Mint and more. Today it is home to the Crown Jewels. After your tour you’ll have some free time before dinner in the evening.
Overnight in London
Day 11
This morning you’ll have breakfast, check out of your hotel and then head to the airport for your return flight home.
- Round trip airfare to Edinburg / return from London
- Airport transfers
- Rail tickets and motor coach transportation
- Hotel accommodations for two nights in Edinburgh
- Hotel accommodations for one night in York
- Hotel accommodations for two nights in Oxford
- Hotel accommodations for one night in Bath
- Hotel accommodations for three nights in London
- Breakfast at the hotel each morning
- Five lunches
- Five dinners
- Professional tour manager throughout your trip and at the hotel
- Night Security at your hotel while your chaperones sleep
- One Free Place in Double Occupancy for every 10 full paying passengers
- Travel accident, trip delay and medical insurance up to $50,000 per person
- Free Website - parents can sign up & pay on line with no monthly recurring fees!
- Double-Decker bus tour in Edinburgh
- Admission with guided visit at the Edinburgh Castle
- Admission to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh
- Admission to the Edinburgh Dungeon
- Admission and guided tour at York Minster (cathedral)
- Guided walking tour in Oxford
- Admission to Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Anne Hathaway’s Cottage in Stratford-Upon-Avon
- Ticket to a play at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-Upon-Avon
- Admission to the Oxford Castle’s “Unlocked” tour
- Admission with self-guided audio tour at the Roman Baths in Bath
- Double-Decker bus tour in London
- Thames River Cruise in London
- Ticket for the London Eye
- Admission to the tour at the Globe Theatre in London
- Admission to the Tower of London
Day 1
You’ll depart in the evening for your overnight flight to Edinburgh.
Day 2
Upon arrival you’ll meet your local tour manager and then head into town. When you arrive you’ll take a break for breakfast and then enjoy a ride on an open-top double-decker bus as you take a narrated tour of the city. You’ll see the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site at the heart of Edinburgh combining the medieval Old Town, the Georgian New Town and award winning modern architecture. During your tour you’ll see and learn about the city’s highlights. After the tour you’ll check into your hotel and a take a break. In the evening you’ll have dinner.
Overnight in Edinburgh
Day 3
This morning you’ll head to the old city for a visit to the Edinburgh Castle. You’ll take a tour at this historic site that served as the residence for Scotland’s royal leaders for centuries. You’ll learn about the history of the site and then have a chance to visit some of the existing buildings including the Crown Room, the Great Hall, St. Margaret’s Chapel and the Prisons of War exhibit. After your visit you’ll stroll on the Royal Mile where you can shop and take a break for lunch. Then you’ll continue to the Queen’s residence in Scotland, the Palace of Holyroodhouse where you’ll take a guided tour. After the tour you’ll see a different side of Scotland at the Edinburgh Dungeon. Here you’ll learn about the famous criminals that terrorized the people of Edinburgh throughout the ages. This fun and thrilling tour includes an optional thrill ride! In the evening you’ll have dinner and then return to your hotel.
Overnight in Edinburgh
Day 4
This morning you’ll check out of your hotel rooms and then head to the train station for the trip to York. When you arrive in the early afternoon, you’ll head to your hotel and store your luggage and then take a break for lunch. In the afternoon you’ll visit York Minster, Northern Europe’s largest gothic cathedral. You’ll take a guided tour and then have a chance to climb the tower. After your visit you’ll have some free time to explore. In the evening you’ll have dinner and then head back to your hotel.
Overnight in York
Day 5
This morning you’ll check out of your hotel rooms and then head to the railway station where you’ll catch the train to Oxford. Upon arrival you’ll head to your hotel to store your luggage and then take a break for lunch. After lunch you’ll take a guided walking tour of the city. This fascinating city established in the 9th Century and home to many prestigious universities and colleges for the past 800 years has a multitude of interesting places to visit. You’ll learn about the history of Oxford and it’s university as you walk through the heart of the historic city center. You’ll also learn about the numerous famous authors that lived in Oxford including C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien and Lewis Carroll. You’ll also see some of the well know “Harry Potter” sites which some of the movie sets were modeled from. After the tour you’ll have dinner and then head to your hotel.
Overnight in Oxford
Day 6
This morning you’ll take a drive from Oxford over to Stratford-Upon-Avon, the birthplace and childhood home of William Shakespeare. Here you’ll visit and tour the home of Shakespeare. You’ll also see the childhood home of his wife, Anne Hathaway. In the evening you’ll have dinner and then see a play at the Royal Shakespeare Company. After you’ll return to your hotel in Oxford for the evening.
Overnight in Oxford
Day 7
Today you’ll check out of your hotel rooms and then head into Oxford for a visit to the Oxford Castle for the “Oxford Castle Unlocked” tour. You’ll learn about the history of the centuries old prison and how it operated throughout the ages. After your tour you’ll have some free time to explore the town and have lunch. You’ll depart in the afternoon for the drive to Bath. When you arrive you’ll have dinner and then check into your hotel for the evening.
Overnight in Bath
Day 8
This morning you’ll head to the site of the Ancient Roman Baths for a self-guided visit including an audio tour. You’ll see the ancient Roman ruins built upon the natural hot springs that have supplied hot natural spring water to this area for thousands of years. You’ll tour the remains of the excavated bath houses built thousands ago by the Romans during their occupation of Britain. After your tour you’ll have some free time for lunch. In the late afternoon you’ll board the train and head to London. When you arrive, you’ll head to your hotel for check in. In the evening you’ll have dinner and then have some free time at Piccadilly Circus before heading back to your hotel.
Overnight in London
Day 9
This morning you’ll enjoy a tour of the city on an double-decker bus tour. You’ll have a hop on-hop off pass allowing you to get off at any point of interest. You’ll see Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, London Bridge and more. After your tour you’ll take a break for lunch and then enjoy a cruise on the Thames River. In the evening you’ll have dinner and then return to your hotel.
Overnight in London
Day 10
This morning you’ll head down to the South Bank of the Thames River for a ride on the famous London Eye. You’ll see fantastic vies of city of London from this 443 foot tall Ferris wheel that is now the UK’s most popular paid attraction. After your ride you’ll take a walk along the South Bank to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. You’ll take a guided tour here and learn about Shakespeare’s career as a playwright in London. You’ll learn about how and why he became popular and how his legacy lives on today. After the tour you’ll take a break for lunch and then continue your walk to the Tower Bridge and then to the Tower of London. In the afternoon you’ll visit the Tower of London. This historic castle on the North Bank of the Thames River was founded in 1066. Throughout the centuries it has served as a castle, a prison, an armory, the Royal Mint and more. Today it is home to the Crown Jewels. After your tour you’ll have some free time before dinner in the evening.
Overnight in London
Day 11
This morning you’ll have breakfast, check out of your hotel and then head to the airport for your return flight home.
Catch a West End Show
Package Includes
- Round trip airfare to London
- Airport transfers and motor coach transportation
- Hotel accommodations for three nights in London
- Breakfast at the hotel each morning
- Four lunches
- Three dinners
- Professional tour manager throughout your trip and at the hotel
- Night Security at your hotel while your chaperones sleep
- One Free Place in Double Occupancy for every 10 full paying passengers
- Travel accident, trip delay and medical insurance up to $50,000 per person
- Free Website - parents can sign up & pay on line with no monthly recurring fees!
- Half day panoramic sightseeing tour
- Tour of the Globe Theatre
- Ticket to a performance at the Globe Theatre
- Admission to the BBC Studio Tour, British Museum, London Eye and St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Two theatre workshops
- Thames River Cruise
- Tickets to two West End shows (rear mezzanine seating)
Castles and Kings
Package Includes
Day 1
You’ll depart in the evening for your overnight flight to Edinburgh.
Day 2
Upon arrival in London you’ll meet your local tour manager and head into the city. After a short break for breakfast you’ll begin a guided tour of the city. You’ll see Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, London Bridge and more. After your tour you’ll head to your hotel for check in and a break before dinner. In the evening you’ll have dinner and then return to your hotel.
Overnight in London
Day 3
This morning you’ll head down to the South Bank of the Thames River for a ride on the famous London Eye. You’ll see fantastic vies of city of London from this 443 foot tall Ferris wheel that is now the UK’s most popular paid attraction. After your ride you’ll take a walk along the South Bank to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. You’ll take a guided tour here and learn about Shakespeare’s career as a playwright in London. You’ll learn about how and why he became popular and how his legacy lives on today. After the tour you’ll take a break for lunch and then continue your walk to the Tower Bridge and then to the Tower of London. In the afternoon you’ll visit the Tower of London. This historic castle on the North Bank of the Thames River was founded in 1066. Throughout the centuries it has served as a castle, a prison, an armory, the Royal Mint and more. Today it is home to the Crown Jewels. After your tour you’ll have some free time before dinner in the evening.
Overnight in London
Day 4
This morning you’ll have breakfast at your hotel and then head to the British Museum for a visit. It’s permanent collection is among the finest, most comprehensive and largest in existence with over eight million works in its permanent collection. The museum features works of man from prehistoric to modern times and some of the highlights include the Rosetta Stone, the Panthenon sculptures and the mummies of Ancient Egypt collection. After your visit you’ll head to Oxford Street for some free time to shop in this bustling area. In the evening you’ll have dinner and then return to your hotel.
Overnight in London
Day 5
This morning you’ll check out of your hotel rooms and then head to Oxford for a tour. This fascinating city established in the 9th Century and home to many prestigious universities and colleges for the past 800 years has a multitude of interesting places to visit. You’ll learn about the history of Oxford and it’s university as you walk through the heart of the historic city center. You’ll also learn about the numerous famous authors that lived in Oxford including C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien and Lewis Carroll. You’ll also see some of the well know “Harry Potter” sites which some of the movie sets were modeled from. After the tour you’ll take a break for lunch. Then you’ll visit Oxford Castle for the “Oxford Castle Unlocked” tour. You’ll learn about the history of the centuries old prison and how it operated throughout the ages. After your tour you’ll have some free time before dinner. In the evening you’ll head to your hotel for check in.
Overnight in Oxford
Day 6
This morning you’ll check out of your hotel and take a drive from Oxford over to Stratford-Upon-Avon, the birthplace and childhood home of William Shakespeare. Here you’ll visit and tour the home of Shakespeare. After your visit you’ll take a break for lunch and then depart for the drive to Bath. When you arrive you’ll head to the site of the Ancient Roman Baths for a self-guided visit including an audio tour. You’ll see the ancient Roman ruins built upon the natural hot springs that have supplied hot natural spring water to this area for thousands of years. You’ll tour the remains of the excavated bath houses built thousands ago by the Romans during their occupation of Britain. After your tour you’ll have dinner and then check into your hotel for the evening.
Overnight in Bath
Day 7
This morning you’ll have breakfast, check out of your hotel and then head to the airport for your return flight home.
- Round trip airfare to London
- Airport transfers and motor coach transportation
- Hotel accommodations for five nights in London
- Breakfast at the hotel each morning
- Five lunches
- Five dinners
- Professional tour manager throughout your trip and at the hotel
- Night Security at your hotel while your chaperones sleep
- One Free Place in Double Occupancy for every 10 full paying passengers
- Travel accident, trip delay and medical insurance up to $50,000 per person
- Free Website - parents can sign up & pay on line with no monthly recurring fees!
- Guided panoramic London city tour
- Ticket for the London Eye
- Admission to the tour at the Globe Theatre in London
- Admission to the Tower of London
- Visit to the British Museum
- Shopping time on Oxford Street
- Guided walking tour in Oxford
- Admission to the Oxford Castle’s “Unlocked” tour
- Admission to Shakespeare’s Birthplace in Stratford-Upon-Avon
- Admission with self-guided audio tour at the Roman Baths in Bath
Day 1
You’ll depart in the evening for your overnight flight to Edinburgh.
Day 2
Upon arrival in London you’ll meet your local tour manager and head into the city. After a short break for breakfast you’ll begin a guided tour of the city. You’ll see Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, London Bridge and more. After your tour you’ll head to your hotel for check in and a break before dinner. In the evening you’ll have dinner and then return to your hotel.
Overnight in London
Day 3
This morning you’ll head down to the South Bank of the Thames River for a ride on the famous London Eye. You’ll see fantastic vies of city of London from this 443 foot tall Ferris wheel that is now the UK’s most popular paid attraction. After your ride you’ll take a walk along the South Bank to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. You’ll take a guided tour here and learn about Shakespeare’s career as a playwright in London. You’ll learn about how and why he became popular and how his legacy lives on today. After the tour you’ll take a break for lunch and then continue your walk to the Tower Bridge and then to the Tower of London. In the afternoon you’ll visit the Tower of London. This historic castle on the North Bank of the Thames River was founded in 1066. Throughout the centuries it has served as a castle, a prison, an armory, the Royal Mint and more. Today it is home to the Crown Jewels. After your tour you’ll have some free time before dinner in the evening.
Overnight in London
Day 4
This morning you’ll have breakfast at your hotel and then head to the British Museum for a visit. It’s permanent collection is among the finest, most comprehensive and largest in existence with over eight million works in its permanent collection. The museum features works of man from prehistoric to modern times and some of the highlights include the Rosetta Stone, the Panthenon sculptures and the mummies of Ancient Egypt collection. After your visit you’ll head to Oxford Street for some free time to shop in this bustling area. In the evening you’ll have dinner and then return to your hotel.
Overnight in London
Day 5
This morning you’ll check out of your hotel rooms and then head to Oxford for a tour. This fascinating city established in the 9th Century and home to many prestigious universities and colleges for the past 800 years has a multitude of interesting places to visit. You’ll learn about the history of Oxford and it’s university as you walk through the heart of the historic city center. You’ll also learn about the numerous famous authors that lived in Oxford including C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien and Lewis Carroll. You’ll also see some of the well know “Harry Potter” sites which some of the movie sets were modeled from. After the tour you’ll take a break for lunch. Then you’ll visit Oxford Castle for the “Oxford Castle Unlocked” tour. You’ll learn about the history of the centuries old prison and how it operated throughout the ages. After your tour you’ll have some free time before dinner. In the evening you’ll head to your hotel for check in.
Overnight in Oxford
Day 6
This morning you’ll check out of your hotel and take a drive from Oxford over to Stratford-Upon-Avon, the birthplace and childhood home of William Shakespeare. Here you’ll visit and tour the home of Shakespeare. After your visit you’ll take a break for lunch and then depart for the drive to Bath. When you arrive you’ll head to the site of the Ancient Roman Baths for a self-guided visit including an audio tour. You’ll see the ancient Roman ruins built upon the natural hot springs that have supplied hot natural spring water to this area for thousands of years. You’ll tour the remains of the excavated bath houses built thousands ago by the Romans during their occupation of Britain. After your tour you’ll have dinner and then check into your hotel for the evening.
Overnight in Bath
Day 7
This morning you’ll have breakfast, check out of your hotel and then head to the airport for your return flight home.