Shakespeare’s Stratford & Cotswolds Tour in English with Shakespeare's Birthplace Included
ID: GYG64192-O-1093586
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
See some of the most beautiful spots in the UK on this excellent tour of Shakespeare’s birthplace Stratford-upon-Avon and an official Area of Outstanding Beauty, the Cotswolds.
An expert guide leads the way, regaling you with stories and interesting facts about the rich history of these beautiful places. Stratford-upon-Avon, the hometown of legendary playwright William Shakespeare, is the first stop on this day trip.
Filled with history, pay a visit to the place the famous Bard was born - a quaint, unassuming half-timbered house. Learn amazing stories and quirks of Elizabethan living from your expert guide.
The next stop is a visit to Shakespeare’s bride Anne Hathaway’s cottage and gardens. This beautiful little thatched farmhouse is the place where the Bard courted his bride.
To this day, the property holds items of original furniture, including the Hathaway bed. It is nestled within stunning grounds and gardens, overflowing with fragrant blooms and traditional shrubs.
Then continue to the Cotswolds. Visit what is often agreed to be one of the most beautiful areas in the whole of the UK. With quaint villages and breathtaking scenery, the Cotswolds looks like it jumped off the pages of a storybook.
This tour makes photo stops at 2 stunning Cotswolds villages: Bourton-on-the-Water, also known as ‘Little Venice’ due to its low bridges and stone banks, and Burbury, a town once described by William Morris as ‘the most beautiful village in England.
After a wonderful day of sightseeing, arrive back to London at the approximate time of 7:15pm’ to ‘7:30pm.
Highlights
- Explore the rich history and stunning beauty of Shakespeare’s home town
- Visit the half-timbered house where Shakespeare was born
- See Anne Hathaway’s cottage and garden
- Experience an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - the Cotswolds
- Stop at three quaint towns – Bibury, and Bourton-on-the-Water
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• During peak periods, additional vehicles without Wi-Fi may be used
• The tour itinerary and order may change
• All vehicles are modern, comfortable, and kept to the highest standards of cleanliness, including a deep clean every day
Meet at Bus Stop 1 at Green Line Coach Station (the nearest tube station is Victoria, a 5-minute walk). Look for Golden Tours signage at the meeting point. There is also a ticket office nearby for any general inquiries.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
