From London: Cotswolds, Blenheim Palace & Downton Abbey
Embark on a full-day escorted trip in the English countryside. See Blenheim Palace; birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, 2 beautiful Cotswold villages, plus a walking tour of 'Downton Abbey' village.
Highlights
- Visit Blenheim Palace State Rooms and walk through the magnificent gardens
- Embark on a panoramic tour of the enchanting Cotswolds
- Discover two Cotswolds villages including Bampton, the Downton Abbey village
- Travel by first-class luxury motor-coach and enjoy the services of a professional guide
Description
Tick off some of southern England’s top attractions on a guided day trip by bus from London to Blenheim Palace and Cotswolds villages, including the Bampton filming location of the TV show Downtown Abbey. If you prefer exploring historic towns over attractions, enjoy the flexible tour option. Board your coach in London and head out of the city and towards your first stop at Blenheim Palace. Witness this masterpiece of English Baroque architecture which was also the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Visit the stunning State Rooms, brimming with priceless works of art and magnificent tapestries (if option selected), and admire the 754-hectare gardens, including an exquisite water garden. Next, head into the charming Cotswolds region for a stop at the authentic village of Bourton-on-the-Water. Explore this picturesque location, complete with many attractive bridges crossing the gently-flowing river at its center. Complete your experience with a trip to Bampton; the film setting for many of the famous landmarks featured in the popular Downton Abbey TV series. See the buildings that played the part of the home of Isobel Crawley, the Downton Cottage Hospital, the church, and also the location for two fictional local pubs, The Grantham Arms and The Dog & Duck.Includes
Tour Transportation by air-conditioned bus with WiFi and USB chargers Guide Blenheim Palace entry (if option selected) Visit to Bampton, the Downton Abbey village Headset Audio guideImportant Information
- The order in which the attractions are visited may vary for operational reasons This tour does not visit Highclere Castle. A Complimentary audio-guide is available in Spanish, German, Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese and Korean
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