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7-Nights Gems Of Southern England from $3,345
CIE Tours
OFFER ID 1542523
2025 - 8 Day Gems of Southern England
Authentic Local Experiences:
Visit Blenheim Palace - the birthplace 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 3 Dinners (D)
Hotels:
Castle Hotel Windsor | Windsor (1)
DoubleTree by Hilton Bath | Bath (2)
Buxted Park | East Sussex (1)
Chilston Park Hotel | Maidstone (1)
100 Queen's Gate Hotel London, Curio Collection | London (2)
7 nights from $3,345 per person
CIE Tours: 2025 - 8 Day Gems of Southern England
Day 1 Arrival | Windsor Castle
Your tour departs at 2:00 PM from your Windsor hotel. Venture to see the splendors of Windsor Castle, a residence of the King, and the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group, and dine and explore this intriguing medieval town as you wish this evening.
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 | Brighton
Visit Winchester, where some say the legendary King Arthur had his roundtable. Then, delve into nautical life at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, where you can step aboard some of Britain’s most notable ships, and see the Mary Rose, King Henry VIII’s favorite ship. Head on to your seafront hotel in Brighton, a friendly, creative city that’s been popular as a resort area for centuries. Enjoy dinner with your group. (B, D)
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. Proceed to your hotel for dinner. (B, D)
Day 6 Canterbury Cathedral | Leeds Castle
Journey 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. Proceed 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. Head to London where you’ll dine with your group. (B, D)
Day 7 Kensington Palace | London Exploring
Visit Kensington Palace, the home of the Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate. Next, savor a light lunch, and then the rest of the day is yours to explore the amazing city of London as you wish. (B, L)
Day 8 Your Tour Ends In London
Your program ends after breakfast. (B) B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner >
Vacation Details
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
Fine dining, on-site bars or lounges and room service with extended hours are characteristic of deluxe establishments. Guest services usually include valet parking, concierge services, baggage assistance and laundry services. Other on-site facilities often include shops and boutiques, full service spas, full fitness facilities with pools and tennis courts. Business amenities may include available up-to-date technology and support staffs available for services. Attention to detail is apparent in the guestrooms which typically have stylish furnishings, quality bedding and bath products and often provide an evening turn down service.
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