• Blenheim Palace - As Queen Victoria, the Empress of India, once described it, “The most magnificent Palace in England, far superior to my home, Buckingham Palace!” This grand palace, crafted in stunning Baroque architecture from 11 local quarries, is truly awe-inspiring. It has been the backdrop for more period dramas than any other location in the UK, showcasing the British Empire’s wealth and global influence in the 18th Century. Visitors can explore the palace rooms, including the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and the magnificent library complete with a musical organ. The tour also includes a visit to the beautiful family chapel of the Duke of Marlborough and the award-winning Churchill Museum. The experience concludes with a stroll through the ornate formal gardens, offering extensive views across the palace’s grounds.

• Woodstock - Located on the eastern edge of the Cotswolds, just eight miles northwest of Oxford, Woodstock is often overlooked by tourists who miss this historic town nestled off the busy main road, next to its grand neighbor, Blenheim Palace. Woodstock is well worth a visit in its own right. This medieval ‘new town’ was founded to accommodate visitors to a royal hunting lodge and boasts a 900-year history of hospitality. The town’s elegant Georgian facades often conceal much older buildings that house a variety of fascinating hotels, cafes, shops, and galleries.

• Stow-on-the-Wold - Situated in the North Cotswolds in England, Stow-on-the-Wold’s town center, though small, is exceptionally beautiful, centered around a large market square and charming little streets. Visitors can enjoy a traditional English pub lunch at the oldest inn in England, dating back to 962!

• Lower Slaughter - The Cotswolds villages of Upper and Lower Slaughter are thankfully named after muddy wetland areas in Old English, with no negative connotations! Nestled on the banks of the River Eye, these twin villages are connected by a mile-long path, offering a peaceful, idyllic setting by the river and home to one of the UK’s most romantic streets – Copse Hill Road. Visitors can drive slowly through these tiny honey-hued houses adorned with colorful flowers and traditional windows, which sit beside the babbling brook. The village is also a picturesque movie location, most recently featured in the 2020 Jane Austen film ‘Emma’. Artists from far and wide come to paint this village, untouched since 1906!

• Bourton-on-the-Water - Known for its picturesque High Street, Bourton-on-the-Water lies along the meandering River Windrush, with several low arched stone bridges earning it the nickname “Venice of the Cotswolds”. Visitors can tour the many shops and capture stunning photos of this bustling town!

• Burford - Described as the ‘Gateway to the Cotswolds’, Burford is just 2 hours from London. This is the first stop and introduction to the charm and beauty of The Cotswolds, where visitors can admire the quality of architecture, shops, and the atmosphere of a five-star English town. Guests can choose to have breakfast in a tea room or enjoy a downhill walk with a coffee, stopping in every shop, gallery, or boutique on the way to the magnificent St John the Baptist Church, considered one of the top ten churches in the UK. It’s your day, so take your time.

• Private transportation
• Umbrellas
• Bottled water
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Photos taken and sent on to you!

• Gratuities
• Entrance fees
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Enjoy a relaxing tour departing from London on this wonderfully pleasant day in the English countryside. The journey includes visits to numerous Cotswold villages, towns, and serene hamlets, where you can admire the stunning architecture, landscapes, rivers, shops, galleries, and churches along the way.

Take the opportunity to visit charming tea rooms and enjoy lunch at “The Porch House,” the oldest public inn in England. The tour also includes a visit to the magnificent Blenheim Palace, located just outside Oxford. This palace was a gift from Queen Anne to the Duke of Marlborough for his victory over the French at the Battle of Blenheim.

From the moment you enter the gates into the courtyard, the grandeur of this Baroque architectural masterpiece is evident. Explore the Duke’s living quarters, including the room where his nephew, Sir Winston Churchill, was born, an impressive library complete with an organ, and the formal gardens.

• This is a private tour for your group of up to 6 people
• Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle equipped with USB plug points and bottled water
• Led by an experienced driver/guide

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.