Our State: The Heart of England -September 2024 - 7 Days
Due to the popular demand for the April 2024 trip, we are running the same trip again in September!
Join Our State as we immerse ourselves into quintessential British culture, as we base oursleves in the world famous university city of Oxford. Once we familiarise ourselves with the dreaming spires and incredible history, we then explore the surrounding areas, such as Stratford-upon-Avon (birthplace of William Shakespeare), the Cotswolds region, as well as the west country where we visit Bath and Bristol. What we love most about this tour is that you will be staying in the local area to Global Dream Travel, allowing you to benefit from our great local partnerships and expertise, but you will also be travelling with representatives of Our State as well!
The dates for this exclusive Our State tour are September 10th - September 16th 2024 and places are limited to 30 people.
To secure your place on this trip at the exclusive rate of $5050 per person on a shared basis, call your local U.S. number on 347 748 1516 or email us on info@globaldreamtravel.co.uk
For more adventures with Our State head to ourstate.com/trips
Itinerary and Specifics
Highlights:
- Take a city tour of Oxford, allowing you to immerse yourself in the incredible history of this university town
- Take a day trip to Stratford upon Avon, the home of Shakespeare, and on to Warwick castle
- Explore the quintessential British countryside in the Cotswolds region - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- Enjoy the west country as we visit Bath, Bristol and Gloucester
- Sample some excellent local food and drink, including traditional roasts, hand pulled ales and more!
- Visit Blenheim Palace - the birthplace of Sir Winstone Churchill
- Visit Stonehenge
Package Includes:
- 4 Star Accommodation
- All Breakfasts
- Meet at the airport with transfer to and from the hotel and a welcome dinner on the first night (3 courses and a drink)
- Expert guide
- Our State Host to be with you every step of the way
- Comfortable touring vehicle
- Local knowledge, recommendations and help with any bookings you want to make
- 3 dinners - a welcome dinner, pub dinner and a farewell dinner on the last night
- Flights in and out of London Heathrow from Raleigh NC
- Entrances and tours of all attractions on the itinerary
- City tour of Oxford
- Afternoon Tea in the Cotswolds
Not Included:
- Lunches and Dinners unless specified - we like our guests to be able to choose their own dining options, however local recommendations will be provided
- Tips/Gratuities - Minimum suggested per person per day $20
- Any visa requirement costs
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive at London Heathrow where you will be met by our team. We make the short transfer (approximately 1 and a half hours) to the hotel in Oxford to check-in. Enjoy some free time to relax and settle in before a welcome dinner with your hosts and fellow Our State travellers.
Day 2
We start the day with a walking tour of Oxford. Here you will get to admire the beauty and tradition of the numerous colleges and their gardens with an alumni, and check out the Bodleian Library - the oldest in Europe dating back to 1602. After a break for lunch we then re-convene to visit the Ashmolean Museum, followed shortly afterwards by the Pitt Rivers Museum which displays the archaeological and anthropological collections of the University. We finish with a dinner locally in Oxford.
Day 3
Today we head north to Stratford-Upon-Avon (approximately one hour drive) to explore the birthplace of William Shakespeare and theatres associated with his fine work, including a tour of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. In the afternoon we head to Warwick castle to fully explore this world famous sight before returning back to Oxford in time for dinner.
Day 4
Today is about exploring the Cotswolds! We start the day on the edge of the region by visiting Blenheim Palace, where Sir Winstone Churchill was born. This stunning setting is truly memorable so it is worth savouring every moment! We then continue on to Burford, a beautiful town in the heart of the Cotswolds for lunch / afternoon tea. We then head to Bourton-on-the-Water, famous for its honey-coloured stone architecture and model village, and also check out Bibury. The charm of these Cotswold villages will really stand out, with thatched roof cottages, cobbled streets and of course many red telephone boxes! We return to Oxford for dinner.
Day 5
After breakfast we head to the West country. Our first stop is the city of Bath, where we dive into Roman history and culture here with a tour of the Roman Baths. We will then move on to Bristol to admire the SS Great Britain and Brunel's world famous Clifton Suspension Bridge, offering spectacular views of the city and home to fascinating plant life. After lunch in Bristol (don't miss the opportunity to have local cider if you get the chance!) we then head to Gloucester to visit the stunning cathedral as well as Tewkesbury Abbey - absolute must-sees in this area, before we enjoy a traditional pub dinner on the way back to Oxford.
Day 6
Today is our last full day, and a chance to visit Stonehenge, a truly spectacular yet spiritual site that is an iconic part of Britain's ancient history. We will return to Oxford in time for lunch, giving you the afternoon at leisure to enjoy some of the quirky and charming shops on the High Street, before a farewell dinner in on a boat to reflect on your visit to the Heart of England.
Day 7
After breakfast we will transport you back to Heathrow airport for your flight home, unless you choose to connect to one of our post-trip itineraries or other adventures within the UK!
For more details or to book, contact us at info@globaldreamtravel.co.uk or call +1 347 748 1516