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We operate a regular programme of day excursions to some of the finest historical sites in Southern Britain & Wales.

We are able to offer you over a dozen day trips that visit some historical sites in the UK that include Stonehenge and Bath, Windsor Castle, Oxford and Hampton Court. All our tours include transport, knowledgable guides and entrance fees.


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Day Tour Packages:
Oxford and Stratford Day Trip - £45 per person
Cotswolds Day Trip - £40 per person
Wales Day Trip - £45 per person
Stonehenge and Bath - £49 per person
Windsor & Hampton Court Trip - £42 per person
Leeds Castle & Rochester Trip - £42 per person
Cambridge - from £40 per person
Windsor & Oxford – £45 per person 
Small Group Tour Packages - £65 per person  
Oxford & Cotswolds Tour
Mystical Day Tour
   
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>> Oxford and Stratford Day Trip Details - £45  
   

Travel to Oxford in the morning by luxury coach with the services of a guide where we undertake a walking tour of the oldest university city in England.

Free time allows you to explore the excellent museums, university buildings, and shops.  The group will then continue on to Stratford, home for much of William Shakespeare's life.

We have a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare phenomena plus entrance to Anne Hathaway's cottage (Shakespeare's wife), which is an excellent example of early English architecture and an insight into how life was lived at the time.

Departure Dates:

Sunday 13th December 2009

Sunday 3rd January 2010

Sunday 24th January 2010

Sunday 14th February 2010

Sunday 14th March 2010

Saturday 3rd April 2010

 

>> Day Tour Package Includes:

Return luxury coach travel
Guided sightseeing tour of Oxford
Entry to Anne Hathaway's Cottage
Services of a Tour Manager

>> Tour Package Excludes:
Personal expenses
Meals & drinks
Good Choice - Make A Booking Now!
 
>> Cotswolds Day Trip Details - £40  
   

This Cotswolds tour covers one of the most beautiful areas of England . Unspoilt for hundreds of years and characterised by beautiful rolling hills and river valleys.  This countryside is dotted with villages, hamlets, and small towns with buildings made   from local, unique, honey-coloured stone.

Your first stop will be Burford where you will have free time to have a look around.  From there you will travel to Bourton on the Water where you will have 1 1/2 to 2 hours to explore, this is a great place to have lunch.  There are various smaller stops within the Cotswolds for you to enjoy this beautiful place before arriving back in London at approximately 6.30pm.

Departure Dates:
Sunday 20th December 2009

Saturday 9th January 2010

Sunday 7th February 2010

Sunday 7th March 2010

Monday 5th April 2010


>> Day Tour Package Includes:

Return luxury coach travel
Frequent stops in local villages
Services of a Tour Manager

>> Tour Package Excludes:
Personal expenses
Meals & drinks
Good Choice - Make A Booking Now!
   
>> Wales Day Trip Details - from £45  
   

The trip includes the services of a local guide throughout as we visit the Welsh capital city, Cardiff, for sightseeing.  There is plenty of free time for exploration and lunch (please note that Lunch is not included). We then move on to impressive Caerphilly Castle with its extensive water defences. In the early evening we commence our scenic drive back through the Welsh valleys.  The tour returns to London at approximately 20.30hrs.

Departure Dates:
Monday 28th December 2009

Saturday 9th January 2010

Saturday 30th January 2010

Saturday 27th February 2010

Saturday 20th March 2010

Sunday 4th April 2010

>> Day Tour Package Includes:

Return luxury coach travel
Entry to the Caerphilly Castle
Services of a Tour Manager

>> Tour Package Excludes:
Personal expenses
Meals & drinks
Good Choice - Make A Booking Now!
 
>> Stonehenge and Bath Day Trip Details - £49  
   

One of our most popular day trips! A World Heritage site, entrance is included and complimentary audio tours in a variety of languages are available for group members.

We travel on to the city of Bath which includes a sightseeing tour plus entrance to the world famous Roman Baths, which boast over 2000 years of history.

The afternoon is free to explore further and in this compact city access to the many museums, galleries and shops is easy.  We arrive back into London at approximately 18:30 hours.

Departure Dates:
Friday 4th December 2009

Saturday 5th December 2009

Sunday 6th December 2009

Saturday 12th December 2009

Sunday 13th December 2009

Friday 18th December 2009

Saturday 19th December 2009

Sunday 20th December 2009

Sunday 27th December 2009

Tuesday 29th December 2009

Wednesday 30th December 2009

Thursday 31st December 2009

Saturday 2nd January 2010

Sunday 3rd January 2010

Friday 8th January 2010

Saturday 9th January 2010

Sunday 10th January 2010

Friday 15th January 2010

Saturday 16th January 2010

Sunday 17th January 2010

Friday 22nd January 2010

Saturday 23rd January 2010

Sunday 24th January 2010

Friday 29th January 2010

Saturday 30th January 2010

Sunday 31st January 2010

 

February 2010 – This tour runs every Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

March 2010 - This tour runs every Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
>> Day Tour Package Includes:

Return luxury coach travel
Guided tour of Bath with an experienced guide
Entrance into the Roman Baths
Entrance into Stonehenge

>> Tour Package Excludes:
Personal expenses
Meals & drinks
Good Choice - Make A Booking Now!
 
>> >> Windsor & Hampton Court - £42
   
For a truly Royal experience, venture to Windsor & Hampton Court! Visit the retreats of England 's Royal Family and immerse yourself in their beauty. In the morning, travel by coach to Hampton Court Palace , the impressive country retreat of King Henry VIII. Entrance is included, with the chance to explore some six acres of magnificent buildings and surrounding gardens.
At lunchtime, we make a short transfer to Windsor - the weekend home of the current Royal Family and together with our guide we have a walking tour which includes all the major sights. The afternoon is free time to explore futher and visit the glorious Windsor Castle (optional - entry not included)


Departure Dates:
Saturday 2nd January 2010

Sunday 10th January 2010

Sunday 31st January 2010

Sunday 28th February 2010

Sunday 21st March 2010

Sunday 4th April 2010
>> Day Tour Package Includes:

Return luxury coach travel
Entrance to Hampton Court Palace
Guided sightseeing tour of Windsor
Plenty of free time to explore & buy lunch
Service of a Tour Manager

>> Tour Package Excludes:
Personal expenses
Meals & drinks
Good Choice - Make A Booking Now!
 
>> Leeds Castle & Rochester - £42
   

Take a day trip to "the most beautiful castle in England ". Built over 1000 years ago on two islands in the middle of a lake, this historical castle is a glimpse into the rich past of England .

Our day also includes a visit to Rochester - Charles Dicken's city of great expectations, where a guided tour is included. Free time at both the castle and the city allow you to explore at your leisure.

Approximate arrival back into London is 6.30pm

Departure Dates:
Sunday 6th December 2009

Wednesday 30th December 2009

Sunday 17th January 2010

Sunday 21st February 2010

Sunday 28th March 2010

Friday 2nd April 2010


>> Day Tour Package Includes:

Return luxury coach travel
Time to explore
Guided tour of Rochester
 Entrance to Leeds Castle
Services of a Tour Manager

>> Tour Package Excludes:
Personal expenses
Meals & drinks
Good Choice - Make A Booking Now!
 
 
 
>> Cambridge Day Trip Details - £40  
   

A day excursion to this world famous university city is a must for any visitor to the UK .  This trip to this historic city allows for plenty of free time.  Explore the many colleges, walk along the River Cam, or, for a real treat, hire a punt and explore the river yourself.

Departure Dates:
Saturday 19th December 2009

Sunday 27th December 2009

Saturday 2nd January 2010

Saturday 23rd January 2010

Saturday 13th February 2010

Saturday 13th March 2010

Saturday 3rd April 2010
>> Day Tour Package Includes:

Return luxury coach travel
Guided sightseeing tour
Entry to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great
Services of a Tour Manager

>> Tour Package Excludes:
Personal expenses
Meals & drinks
Good Choice - Make A Booking Now!
>> Windsor & Oxford Trip Details - £45  
   
Our day trip to Windsor & Oxford combines 2 popular destinations in a day for a great day out!
On this full day tour to Windsor & Oxford our first stop is Windsor, where a guided tour and entrance into Windsor castle is included.  Windsor Castle is the largest occupied castle in the world and has been the home of the British Royal family for over 900 years. It is also the official residence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.  Your visit includes the magnificent State Apartments, St. George's Chapel and Queen Mary's Dolls House.
We then head over to Oxford, where a walking tour and entrance into Christ Church College is included. You will have free time to explore the grounds. You will see the dining hall where Harry Potter was filmed and the garden that inspired Lewis Carroll to write the Alice in Wonderland books.

 

Departure Dates:
Friday 4th December 2009                         Friday 11th December 2009

Friday 18th December 2009                      Sunday 27th December 2009

Monday 28th December 2009                   Tuesday 29th December 2009

Wednesday 30th December 2009             Thursday 31st December 2009

Friday 8th January 2010                            Friday 15th January 2010

Friday 22nd January 2010                         Friday 29th January 2010

Friday 5th February 2010                          Friday 12th February 2010

Friday 19th February 2010                        Friday 26th February 2010

Friday 5th March 2010                              Friday 12th March 2010

Friday 19th March 2010                            Friday 26th March 2010

Friday 2nd April 2010


 
>> Day Tour Package Includes:

Return luxury coach travel
Guided sightseeing tour of Windsor
Entry to Windsor Castle
Sightseeing tour of Oxford
 Entrance into Christ Church College
Services of a Tour Manager

>> Tour Package Excludes:
Personal expenses
Meals & drinks
Good Choice - Make A Booking Now!
>> Small Group Tours- £65  
   

Our mini coach tours are now in their second year of operation and they visit a different destination each weekday throughout the year and offer you a more intimate view of some great destinations in England and Wales.
Operated by 16 seat, environmentally friendly, mini coaches we offer a personal service on these tours.
We pick you up between 07:25hrs and 07:45hrs at any chosen London Zone 1 location you desire.  If staying outside Zone 1 we can meet you at any chosen tube or train station within Zone 1.  On our return we will make convenient stops in central London so that you are only a short cab or tube ride from your staying point.
Departure Dates:
Cotswolds & Oxford – Every Tuesday & Thursday until 31st March 2010

Mystical Day Tour – Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday until 31st March 2010

>> Cotswolds & Oxford Tour:

Enjoy the university city of Oxford before taking the back roads through the Cotswolds – an area of outstanding beauty with rolling hills and honey stoned villages.  Frequent stops made en route away from the usual tourist haunts.

 

>> Day Tour Package Includes:

Walking tour of Oxford
Visit Stow in the Wold and the Slaughters – inaccessible to large vehicles
Visit Bourton on the Water and Moreton in the Marsh
Afternoon cream tea also included

>> Tour Package Excludes:
Personal expenses
Meals & drinks
Good Choice - Make A Booking Now!

>> Mystical Day Tour

 

King Arthur’s Avalon, Glastonbury Abbey, Chalice Well Gardens, Stonehenge & Avebury, all the ingredients for a perfect mystical day trip!

 

>> Day Tour Package Includes:

Enjoy breathtaking views from the fabled Isle of Avalon
Explore the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey and free time in the medieval town
Visit tranquil Chalice Well Gardens – reputed burial place of the Holy Grail – and drink from the Red Spring  
Entrance to Stonehenge
Visit Avebury and its magical stone circles

 

>> Tour Package Excludes:

Personal expenses
Meals & drinks
 
Good Choice - Make A Booking Now!
   
 
   
 
   
   
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
       
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