Daily Mileage: 3.5-7 Miles Daily
7 Days
Starting From
$2998
10 Days
Starting From
$3748
per person, double occupancy
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Add an ExtensionJourney through a fairy-tale landscape of verdant hills, wooded glens, and charming villages on a delightful Cotswolds walking tour. Follow the famous Cotswold Way and Monarch’s Way, and tour pretty villages, feeling century-old stones beneath your feet. In Bath, soak in the city’s historic ambiance much as the ancient Romans soaked in the well-preserved ruins that give the town its name. Visit a local vineyard and learn about the success of growing Siegerrebe grapes from the farm’s owner and vintner as you sample the crisp white wine produced in his limestone-rich soil. Picnic lunches in the open air and regional specialties at pubs and restaurants fuel your travels, while at the end of each day you’ll relax at comfortable accommodations with modern amenities. This walking tour of the Cotswolds is a pleasant adventure through idyllic countryside, historic villages, and tranquil forests.
2020 Pre-Tour Extension - Stratford-Upon-Avon
1 Night From $198
per person, double occupancy
Overnight flight from USA to London, England. Please refer to your itinerary for your specific flight details.
Begin your adventure by departing from a convenient gateway city in the United States or Canada. Spend the first night aloft.
Arrive at London Heathrow Airport, England. Once in the arrival terminal, you will be met outside of customs by a Country Walkers representative holding a Country Walkers sign, who will assist you with your transfer by taxi to the hotel. Driver pick-up locations will depend on your arrival terminal:
Heathrow Terminal 2: Currency Exchange Kiosk (Travelex)
Heathrow Terminal 3: WHSmith Store, located on the right-hand side of the arrivals gate
Heathrow Terminal 4: Costa Coffee Shop
Heathrow Terminal 5: Costa Coffee Shop
A complimentary small-group transfer (approximately one hour and 45 minutes) will be provided to your centrally located hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon. If you are going to be delayed meeting our transfer representative for more than 15 minutes due to delayed or lost luggage, please contact Allianz Global Assistance to advise of your delay and they will contact our transfer service on your behalf. Our drivers are generally able to wait for up to 45 minutes from the time your flight lands, after which you would be responsible for your own transfer.
Please note: If you arrive early, and your hotel room is not available prior to the designated check-in time, you may store your luggage with the reception desk.
Country Walkers provides you with City Information that includes recommendations on what to see and do in Stratford-upon-Avon during your stay.
Accommodation: Arden Hotel
Today, explore Stratford-upon-Avon to your heart’s delight. The three houses in town associated with Shakespeare are within walking distance of your hotel. Visit Shakespeare’s birthplace; Hall’s Croft, home to his daughter; and Nash’s House and New Place, where the bard spent the final years of his life. You may board a touring bus to Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, family home of Shakespeare’s wife, and to Mary Arden’s House, childhood home of the bard’s mother.
For more insight into the playwright’s life, stop by the Schoolroom and Guildhall, where you can sit in the very room where Shakespeare sat as a young pupil. Directly opposite your hotel, enjoy a guided tour of the famous Royal Shakespeare Company. Browse a free exhibition, visit the top of the Theatre Tower, and take in views from the rooftop restaurant. We recommend you book in advance if you want to see a performance.
Alternately, you may simply stroll along the banks of the River Avon and perhaps mingle with the resident swans.
Accommodation: Arden Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast
2020 Post-Tour Extension - Oxford
2 Nights From $348
per person, double occupancy
After a relaxing breakfast, join your transfer at 10:00 a.m. for the 30-minute drive to Oxford. Please note that hotel check-in time is 2:00 p.m. You may leave your bags with reception while you explore Oxford. There is so much to see and do just around the corner.
Oxford is famous the world over for its prestigious University, the oldest in the English-speaking world. The core of the campus is just a few blocks away from your hotel. Wander the network of cobbled lanes lined with noble buildings spanning some 800 years. Ascend St. Martin’s Tower, also called “Carfax Tower,” for sweeping views of the city’s rooftops and soaring spires. Browse the stalls of the historic Covered Market, open since 1774, and follow pedestrian-friendly streets to the iconic Bodleian Library, or “Bodley” to students and locals. One of the oldest libraries in Europe, it is the main research library of the University of Oxford (closed on Sundays).
Tonight, stop in for a pint at one of the many pubs and chic restaurants, all within walking distance of your centrally located hotel.
Country Walkers provides you with City Information that includes recommendations on what to see and do in Oxford during your stay.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel
Continue your exploration of Oxford and its many colleges. Perhaps you will step inside the historic Sheldonian Theatre, designed by Sir Christopher Wren and built between 1664 and 1669, and learn about its unique history and role as a ceremonial hall. Don’t forget to gaze up at the magnificent ceiling painted by Robert Streater and climb up the cupola for one of the best indoor 360-degree panoramic views of Oxford. Well worth a visit, too, is the Ashmolean, Oxford University’s museum of art and archaeology, founded in 1683 and the oldest public museum in the world (closed on Mondays). Visit some of the college buildings, such as Christ Church College where you’ll find the Tudor dining hall which provided inspiration for the Great Hall at Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films. A tour of Oxford’s castle will unveil stories of the last 1,000 years.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel
A complimentary small-group transfer is provided to London Heathrow Airport based upon your departure time (Transfer time to be communicated by your guides on tour.)
Included Meals: Breakfast
Experience your destination like an insider with people who call it home.
Jesse Hunnisett
Born in Winchester and living in Upham, a small village outside Winchester, Jesse Hunnisett comes from a farming background and his interests include hill walking, mountain biking, camping, playing music, and travelling. He loves taking friends and family around parts of the UK and discovering areas of the world he has never been to before. When not introducing visitors to the scenery and rich history of the Cotswolds, Jesse enjoys playing and listening to music, reading a good book, and learning as much as possible about the conservation of English heritage in this very walking- and dog-friendly region of England.
Gillian Nicol
Gillian Nicol was born in the historic Roman city of Chester, studied in Liverpool, Manchester, and Keele (earning multiple degrees), and now resides in rural Chesire. Her background includes teaching secondary school geography, leading outdoor education trips through the Duke of Edinburgh expeditions, and working for a wine merchant. In addition, she has lived and traveled throughout Africa, Asia, Australasia, and much of Western Europe but her heart remains with her home country with its stunning views, quaint villages, and rich history. Gillian’s interests include skiing, snowboarding, fell running, biking (including long distance bike events) and exploring the UK in her camper van with her partner, Nick.
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