Ladies Only
Amazing London and Scenic Countryside

7 day private, personally escorted tour hosted by Joslyn White
Tour dates 4/27/25 - 5/3/25

Vacation overview

If you’re looking for the perfect town and country getaway, by Jove, this is it! 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.

Itinerary: 

Day 1   ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND

Welcome to London!
Meet your Tour Director upon arrival at your hotel. Free time this afternoon before a welcome dinner, followed by a  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

The Royal Treatment
LONDON Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes sights of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, and a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral.

LOCAL FAVORITE
HISTORIC SITES See the legendary landmarks of England’s capital city. Walk where voices have rung out for centuries in Parliament Square and where chimes rise high above you with the ringing of Big Ben’s quarter bells. See the hallowed halls of Westminster Abbey, where royal coronations, weddings, and funerals have made history.

Day 3   LONDON

On the Town in London
LONDON Free day.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDS & LORE 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.

Day 4   LONDON. EXCURSION TO SHAKESPEARE COUNTRY

Country Charm & Classmates
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON  Visit Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Guildhall.
COTSWOLDS See its picturesque villages and idyllic rolling English landscapes.
OXFORD Guided walk through the university city.
216 mi / 348 km

LOCAL FAVORITE
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

Stone Temples & Time Travel
STONEHENGE Visit the prehistoric monument.
SALISBURY Spend time in this medieval cathedral city before returning to London.
186 mi / 299 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
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

Leisurely Day in London Town
LONDON Free day.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
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.

Day 7   LONDON

Safe travels until we meet again!
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

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