Cotswolds, Bath and Stonehenge - 2 days

Tour Highlights:

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Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, Bibury – described as the most beautiful village in England, Gloucester with its impressive Cathedral which was used in the making of 2 Harry Potter Films, Bath – Guided tour of Bath and entrance to Stonehenge included

Small Group Promise - No more than 16 clients per driver/guide

DAY 1 - After an early start we drive in a westerly direction to discover one of England's most beautiful regions – the Cotswolds. The Cotswolds are full of colour all year round! Here you will find rolling hills and pretty villages and market towns full of character. Our journey this morning takes us to the historic market town of Stow-on-the-Wold and the quaint village of Bourton-on-the-Water. In the early afternoon, we drive along one of the most charming narrow back-road routes in the Cotswolds, where large coaches are not allowed to visit in what has been described as England's most beautiful village - Bibury. This is in the heart of the Cotswolds and what we might consider to be the real England with its old country pubs, traditional village stores and well kept gardens.

We end the day in Gloucester with its magnificent cathedral.

DAY 2 - Today we visit Bath where we take a guided tour of the city centre. Bath is a very fashionable city with over 2,000 years of history. Bath is famous for its Roman Baths, which is one of England's most popular tourist attractions. Bath is the most complete and best preserved Georgian city in Britain. The spa was used by the Romans, and the remains of the Roman baths are still there to be seen today, beside the 18th century Pump Room.

Next we go to see another world famous site – Stonehenge. The construction of Stonehenge started around 3,000BC and the site was built over a 1500 year period. Your entrance fee to Stonehenge is included in the price. We return to London and Cambridge by mid evening.

This tour includes:

• Visit to Stow-on-the-Wold - pretty Cotswolds market village
• Visit Bourton-on-the-Water - with lovely river and village green
• Visit to Bibury – described as the most beautiful village in England!!!
• Gloucester Cathedral - used in filming of Harry Potter movies (entry outside control of International Friends).
• Bath – fully guided tour with a local guide
• Entrance to Stonehenge with audio guided tour
• Optional evening visit to nearby pub (food/drink extra)
• Hotel accommodation in twin bedded room with private shower, toilet and TV
• Breakfast at hotel
• Return travel from your chosen departure location by luxury minibus

Your Accommodation

North Bristol Express By Holiday Inn - Click here to visit the hotel's own website

Your accoommodation is included in the price of your tour on a bed and breakfast basis. The price you pay is based on 2 people sharing a twin or double bedded room. If you would like a single room for 1 person we offer an uprade for £30 extra.

Single travellers can avoid paying a single supplement by sharing a twin room with another person (of the same sex) from the tour group. We arrange this service automatically, unless you select the single upgrade option when you are making your booking.

We always try to get your preferred room choice and if you need further help, please contact our office staff by phone or email.

Departure Information

07.00 AM From, Outside Cambridge Police Station, Parkside - Click here for map

08.30 AM From ISH, 229 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5PN - Click here for map

If you are joining this tour in London, the meeting point  is in the car park (just outside reception). ISH is directly opposite Great Portland Street tube station but also a very easy walk from Warren Street, Regent's Park and Baker Street tube stations.

This tour normally ends by 7pm

If you intend to travel to our central London meeting point by public transport, you can plan your journey in advance on the Transport for London website  - click here

Price for this tour:

£119 per person
£30 supplement for single room if required (we can arrange a room share if you want)

This is without question the best value tour available to this region, combining the Cotswolds, Bath and Stonehenge over a leisurely 2 days. This tour is driven and guided by a friendly driver  who is very familar with the area its many back-roads. This means that you will venture off the beaten track to see and enjoy some of the area's most beautiful places. Your transport for this tour is in a spacious luxury 16 seat minibus with large windows and the ability to travel down some the narrow lanes which are not normally used by large coaches. We promise you a first-class experience and memories that you will treasure for many years!

Please note that as this tour is normally heavily subscribed, it may be necessary to make your reservation well in advance, especially if you are booking flights to or from the UK to coincide with a specific tour date.

For more information on the Cotswolds, Bath and Stonehenge, take a look at the official website links below:

The Cotswolds District, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, Bibury, Bath, The Roman Baths, Jane Austen, Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester Cathedral - Harry Potter, Stonehenge

What other people have recently commented about this tour:

I had simply an amazing time. Thank you Martin and Paul for providing us with such an enjoyable trip. I haven't had such a relaxing yet fun-filled trip like this for a long time. I will definitely recommend the trip to my friends. Thanks again for a great weekend - sorry about the hand writing - my hands are freezing :)  - 24 November 2007