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Depart from London and discover Shakespeare’s birthplace Stratford-upon-Avon and an official Area of Outstanding Beauty, the Cotswolds.

Highlights

• Explore the rich history and stunning beauty of Shakespeare’s home town
• Visit the half-timbered house where Shakespeare was born (if option selected)
• See Anne Hathaway’s cottage and garden (if option selected)
• Experience an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - the Cotswolds
• Stop at Bourton-on-the-Water

Description

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 stop at Cotswolds village: Bourton-on-the-Water, also known as ‘Little Venice’ due to its low bridges and stone banks. After a wonderful day of sightseeing, arrive back to London at the approximate time of 7:15pm’ to ‘7:30pm.

Includes

Entry to Shakespeare’s birthplace (if option selected) Entry to Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and Gardens (if option selected) Entry to Shakespeare's Schoolroom (if option selected) Photo stops at Bourton-on-the-Water Transportation by luxury air-conditioned bus Professional guide

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
• This tour may end at Gloucester Road Underground Station, subject to traffic on the day.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund