Luxury England Chauffeur Drive
Why Choose A Chauffeur Drive? Your comfort is assured on a chauffeur drive vacation. You will miss nothing along the way, just sit back and relax as your own personal driver will look after everything. Everything is planned and prepared. From the moment you clear customs until you leave you are in the hands of a friendly, courteous and knowledgeable driver/guide, dedicated to just you.
Departures any day—year round.
Your Driver Awaits - Relax and enjoy the ride as you are escorted through some of Scotland’s most breathtaking scenery. Some of the country’s finest estates, hotels and manors have been selected for your pleasure. Deluxe accommodation, breathtaking surroundings and
exceptional service make this a holiday of a lifetime.
Luxury England
Enjoy breathtaking scenery, exquisite food and luxurious accommodations London, Cambridge, York and Stratford-upon-Avon.
NATIONAL TRUST PASS INCLUDED
Step into the homes of the rich, famous and infamous; discover incredible collections and unique treasures in amazing surroundings or visit seasonal gardens all bursting into life. Experience all this and more with one of our touring passes.
You can enjoy free entry to over 300 historic houses and gardens in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Itinerary
Day
1
London
Arrival
Arrival in the UK. Private transfer to your hotel in London where after check in you can enjoy an afternoon at leisure.
Overnight - 5* The Connaught (or similar), London
Day
2
London Sightseeing
Enjoy London’s famous monuments and marvel at the history of London’s modern masterpieces throughout your city break. Towering high over the City of London, visit the magnificent St Paul’s Cathedral - widely considered to be Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece. Enter the Quire and marvel at the beautiful mosaics inside. You will see the world famous Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. As iconic an image of London as red telephone boxes and double– decker buses, the Changing of the Guard is a not–to–be–missed royal feast of bearskin hats and red tunics. You will journey to Tower Bridge which during its 1000 year history this impressive fortress has been a Royal Palace, prison, mint and even a zoo! Be dazzled by the Cullinan diamonds and the spectacular Kohi–i–Noor at the Crown Jewels.
Overnight - 5* The Connaught (or similar), London
Day
3
Cambridge City
After breakfast, you will meet your driver and travel north. Today is spent exploring the University City of Cambridge, the city has unrivalled reputation for being a centre of excellence in learning. Now its famous Colleges are home to over 17,000 students – Kings College Chapel is a familiar image all over the world. Cambridge’s heritage also includes an outstanding record of scientific and artistic achievements – Newton, Darwin, Wordsworth, Milton, Ian McKellan, John Cleese, Emma Thompson and Zadie Smith were all educated here. Cambridge is rich in museums, ancient churches and historical tradition. Visit the Fitzwilliam Museum, with its outstanding picture collection, or the Round Church, one of only 4 round churches in Britain. The University College Gardens are one of the great secret delights of the city – Clare’s, Emmanuel’s and Newnham’s are particularly spectacular.
Overnight - 4* Hilton Cambridge (or similar), Cambridge
Day
4
York City
This morning, after your breakfast you will travel north. Rich in ancient history, romantic ambience and fun activities, York is one of the most fascinating cities in England to visit. Layered with history, beauty, variety and superbly preserved, York has witnessed more than 2000 years of vibrant history. Winner of European Tourism City of the Year 2007 and a British Heritage City, York is a walled, riverside city where the fascinating history and modern tourist attractions combine to make a cosmopolitan and sophisticated city. Visit the Castle Museum which recreates the atmosphere of everyday life in Britain during the past 300 years. Then follow the maze of quaint streets, including the narrow Shambles, before exploring the treasures of the inspiring Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter, more commonly known as York Minster. This cathedral is one of the largest of its kind in Northern Europe. Renowned for its exquisite architecture, tangle of quaint cobbled streets, wealth of visitor attractions, this city has something for everyone.
Overnight - 5* The Grand Hotel (or similar), York
Day
5
Yorkshire Dales
Travelling west today, you will journey through the stunning landscape of the Yorkshire Dales. This National Park is home to some of the most outstanding scenery in Britain. With 680 square miles of rolling hills and dales, rich heritage and magnificent wildlife, the Yorkshire Dales are the perfect place to get. Dales are deep valleys cut by rivers, and there are over 20 to explore in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, each with its own distinctive character and atmosphere. Arrive in to the Lake District. The outstanding natural beauty of this north western corner of England has attracted poets, painters and writers alike, including Wordsworth, Coleridge, Keats and children’s author Beatrix Potter. Visitors
will find constant references to Wordsworth whose property captures his love of nature.
Overnight - 5* The Grand Hotel (or similar), York
Day
6
The Cotswolds District
Depart York this morning and journey through The Cotswolds District, one of England’s most famous and loved areas thanks to the recognisable villages set in beautiful rural locations. Defined by its rolling hills, or ‘wolds’, this glorious region runs through five counties – Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire. Visit the award winning gardens in Cheltenham, take a stroll in one of the many pretty villages, enjoy the magnificent views from the hilltop location of Stow on the Wold or travel to Cirencester, the capital of the Cotswolds. The Cotswolds is one of the most 'quintessentially English' and unspoiled regions of England and with an incomparable mix of culture, history and tradition you can’t find anywhere else, you can’t help but fall in love with this stunning area. Overnight in Stratford upon Avon.
Overnight - 4* Stratford Hotel (or similar), Stratford-upon-Avon
Day
7
Stratford
Today spend a day exploring Stratford upon Avon. You will visit Shakespeare's Birthplace, where the Bard was born on April 23, 1564 and died on the same date 52 years later, as well as the Shakespeare Centre, built to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Bard's birth. Make a visit to Holy Trinity Church, the parish church where Shakespeare is buried, located in an attractive setting near the River Avon. Continue your exploration of all things Shakespeare with a visit to Mary Arden’s Cottage. The farmhouse at Wilmcote, just three miles outside Stratford-Upon-Avon, was the home of William Shakespeare's mother and is now a countryside museum devoted to showing country life from Tudor times to the present day. You can see rare breeds of sheep, cattle and poultry. There are also daily displays of Falconry, a sport much enjoyed in Tudor times. The barns and outbuildings, together with the adjoining Glebe farm, now house the Shakespeare Countryside Museum. Visit Charlecote Park, home to the Lucy family since the 12th century. Step into the house today and you will see how Mary Elizabeth Lucy spared no expense furnishing it in Victorian times. The gardens include a formal parterre, colourful herbaceous planting, woodland walk and the wider parkland (inspired by 'Capability' Brown), which offers miles of walks and views across the River Avon. A herd of fallow deer has been in the park since Tudor times.
Overnight - 4* Stratford Hotel (or similar), Stratford-upon-Avon
Day
8
Departure
Unfortunately it is now time to leave the UK. You driver will take you to your London airport to join your flight home.
Availability
Room Type | Double | 2x Twin | 3x Twin |
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Apr 1-Apr 30 | $8109.00$8109.00 | $5019.00$5019.00 | $3989.00$3989.00 |
May 1-May 31 | $8379.00$8379.00 | $5289.00$5289.00 | $4259.00$4259.00 |
Jun 1-Jul 31 | $8489.00$8489.00 | $5409.00$5409.00 | $4379.00$4379.00 |
Aug 1-Aug 31 | $8249.00$8249.00 | $5159.00$5159.00 | $4129.00$4129.00 |
Sep 1-Sep 30 | $8489.00$8489.00 | $5409.00$5409.00 | $4379.00$4379.00 |
Oct 1-Oct 31 | $8249.00$8249.00 | $5159.00$5159.00 | $4129.00$4129.00 |
Dec 23 | $8089.00$8089.00 | $4999.00$4999.00 | $3979.00$3979.00 |
EXCLUDES: Lunch/ Dinner/ Admission to attractions and gratuity to driver.
Prices are per person in Canadian Dollars. Subject to availability.
Child rate is available upon request, and are based 1 child (2-11 years)sharing with 2 adults.
Triple rates available upon request, and are based on 2 rooms (1 Twin & 1 Single). Single rates available.
Holiday Supplements applicable.
Tour Highlights
- Stratford upon Avon
- Shakespeare's Birthplace
- Anne Hathaway's Cottage
- Big Ben
- Oxford University
- Roman Baths
- Stonehenge
- Windsor Castle
- Tower of London
- Buckingham Palace
- London Eye
- Hyde Park
- St Paul's Cathedral
- River Thames
Tour Inclusions
- 7 nights first class four-star & five-star accommodations
- Full breakfast daily
- Private arrival & departure transfers (from/to London airports)
- 5 full days private chauffeur with luxury vehicle
- 7 day National Trust Pass