Historical England Fly & Drive

England

DAY 1 – ARRIVAL IN LONDON
Arrival at London Heathrow airport.

Meet your driver at the arrival hall and depart to central London for your transfer to the hotel.
Check in (after 2 pm)

Overnight.

DAY 2 : LONDON FULL DAY WITH GUIDE & TRAVELCARDS
After breakfast, meet your qualified Blue Badge Guide at the hotel reception and depart by public transportation for a full day tour of the capital.
The morning will be dedicated to the West End of London. Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Kensington, Parliament Square, Buckingham Palace ( for the change of the guards if performed on the day ), St James’s Park and Westminster Abbey.

Visit of the Abbey with your guide, you will indeed be merging with the history of UK today.

Short break along the way for a quick lunch at your leisure. Covent Garden is the area we suggest to stop.

After lunch, carry on towards the City Of London. Pass & stop at St Paul’s Cathedral and have a walk on the Millennium Bridge. Your visit will carry on at the Tower of London. Visit of the Tower of London with your guide to also admire the Crown Jewels. After the Tower, we suggest a little walk to admire the Tower Bridge.
Return to the hotel late afternoon, by 17.30, where you will be dropped.

Overnight

DAY 3 – LONDON –  STRATFORD UPON AVON - OXFORD
Breakfast in Hotel.

After breakfast, meet your driver at reception and transfer to the car hire pick up point.

Pick up your car & start your tour.

Departure to Stratford-upon-Avon, home of Shakespeare. Visit the House of the great writer and the pretty medieval Cathedral where he is buried. Spend some time walking on the streets of this enchanting village, where time stands still. Lunch at leisure. Depart to Oxford where you can have a tour of the town, rich of history and famous for its University. For over 900 years the university town of Oxford has been renowned as a centre of academic excellence. Some famous students’ names such as Bill Clinton, Lewis Carroll and C.S. Lewis. Enjoy your tour through the narrow alleys and ancient squares where time stands still and visit a college if you wish.

Overnight in hotel in Oxford area.
 
DAY 4 – COTSWOLDS – BATH
Breakfast in Hotel.

Today the journey will take you across the beautiful region of the Cotswolds; villages cannot be missed are Bourton On The Water – Bibury - Castle Combie.
In the afternoon arrival in Bath considered one of the most elegant city in England.

Overnight in bath.

DAY 5 –BATH – STONEHENGE – SALISBURY
Breakfast in Hotel & check-out by 1200 noon.

Meet your English speaking guide at your hotel reception Guided walking tour to Bath, a charming city that stands on the slopes of the River Avon; famous for the Roman Baths, the best preserved Roman Spa from the ancient world. This beautiful Georgian city was the first city in England to be designated a World Heritage Site. On the panoramic tour you will  see the Bath Abbey, where the first British King was crowned in 973AD, the famous Pulteney Bridge modelled on the Florentine Ponte Vecchio and the stunning architecture of the Royal Crescent. Jane Austen set two of her six published novels, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, in Bath and made the city her home from 1801 to 1806. Jane Austen in Bath features the Jane Austen Centre which houses a permanent exhibition telling the story of Jane’s experience in the city between 1801 and 1806 and the effect that living here had on her and her writing. Depart to Stonehenge, to discover the worldwide famous prehistoric monument, composed of earthworks surrounding a circular setting of large standing stones.

There are still different theories as to when and how the monument was erected, but this contributes to give the site a mysterious and magical atmosphere (collect your headphones at the ticket office).

Arrival in Salisbury late afternoon. Overnight in Salisbury

DAY 6 – SALISBURY – WINCHESTER
Breakfast in Hotel.

Check out by 1200 noon.
Today will be dedicated to the visit of Salisbury, a true jewel with a strong artistic community and many monuments, the most important of all being the imposing gothic Cathedral. The cathedral has the tallest church spire in the United Kingdom, contains the world's oldest working clock (from AD 1386) and has one of the four surviving original copies of the Magna Carta.

Departure towards Winchester, another little jewel of South England.

We suggest a walking guided tour to admire the imponent Cathedral and The Great Hall where you will enjoy an ancient Round Table which the legend says it was used by King Arthur and his knights.
Overnight in Winchester

DAY 7 – HAMPTON COURT PALACE - LONDON
Breakfast in Hotel

Check out by 1200 noon.

Depart towards London and on the way, we suggest a stop over to visit Hampton Court Palace, Home to the Kings and Queens of Britain since the time of Henry VIII. Hampton Court Palace is one of the most famous visitor attractions in the country. Although perhaps best-known as a Tudor Palace, Hampton Court's magnificent buildings, world-famous gardens and priceless art collection continue to inspire visitors of all ages. Discover the magnificent State Apartments of Henry VIII and William III, explore 60 acres of immaculate riverside gardens, and lose yourself in the world-famous maze.
Arrive in London drop off point of your car rental & drop off your car.

We suggest an hotel near the drop off point (Heathrow airport) for your overnight.

DAY 8 – LONDON – DEPARTURE
Breakfast in Hotel. Check out

Take a shuttle to the airport

Departure back home

END OF SERVICES


OPTION – FLY & DRIVE

Hotel Option: 4* HOTELS
PACKAGE PRICE PER PERSON (MIN 2 PAX / MAX 4 PAX)
2 pax            OMR 950
3/4 pax        OMR 780
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT    OMR 475

Hotel Option: 4* & 5* HOTELS
PACKAGE PRICE PER PERSON ( MIN 2 PAX / MAX 4 PAX )
2 pax            OMR 1,160
3/4 pax        OMR 985
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT    OMR 680



NOTE: Prices may vary depending on the travel time & day of the week.


INCLUSIONS

  • 7 Nights accommodation in 4*OR 5* Hotels
  • 7 Breakfasts in Hotel
  • Car Rental from day 3 to day 7 – 5 days **
  • Private Transfer on arrival from Heathrow airport to London Hotel
  • Private Transfer from Hotel to Car Hire collection Point at LHR
  • HD ( 3 hours ) Guide in Bath
  • 1 Full day Guide in London
  • 2 x Full day Travelcard in London
  • 2 X Entrance fee to Westminster Abbey
  • 2 X Entrance fee to Tower of London

Exclusions

  • Flights to/from UK
  • Lunches
  • Dinners
  • Drinks
  • Guides – Not mentioned in the price include
  • Entrance Fees for attractions
  • Travel Insurance
  • Anything else which is not mentioned in the price include

Terms & Conditions

  • 4* Hotel suggestion (or similar) LONDON: Holiday Inn Kensington 4* or similar, OXFORD: Voco Oxford 4* or similar, BATH: The Bird Hotel 4* or similar, SALISBURY: Mercure Salisbury 4* or similar, WINCHESTER: Hotel du Vin 4* or similar, LONDON HEATHROW: Renaissance Hotel 4* or similar
  • 4* & 5* Hotel suggestion (or similar) LONDON: Royal Lancaster Hotel 5* or similar, OXFORD: Voco Oxford 4* or similar, BATH: The Royal Crescent 5* or similar
  • SALISBURY: Mercure Salisbury 4* or similar, WINCHESTER: Hotel du Vin 4* or similar, LONDON HEATHROW: Sofitel 5* or similar
  • ** CAR RENTAL ( Subject to availability at the time of booking ) Pick up: 09:00 day 3 / Drop off: 20:00 day 7 – Five Days Hire, Driver age: Minimum 25 years
  • Credit Card: On driver’s name with a min plafond of approx. GBP 1,500, Car Type: Ford Focus or similar – Petrol – Standard
  • (Any upgrades, Insurance upgrades etc .. to be agreed by the driver at the desk and to be paid directly at the desk)
  • Inclusive of: Loss Damage Waiver Theft Waiver Third Party Liability Limited Mileage LAF Road Tax Mechanical Breakdown Assistance (Basic assistance provided as a result of mechanical defects or breakdowns that can occur that are no fault of the Driver, For Example: Engine Lights/Gear Box Failure)
  • Exclusive of: FuelYoung/Senior Driver SurchargeToll Charges, Fines And ViolationsAll Additional Items (paid locally and subject to local taxes)
  • At Extra: Additional Driver per day GBP10 Baby Seat per day GBP16.99 Booster Seat per day GBP10.99 Sat Nav Devices per day GBP15.99 Any additional mileage (refer to mileage section below) will be charged per km/miles at GBP0.30 DVLA Check (UK licence only) may be required and charged per rental at a minimum cost of GBP10 The prices shown are for guideline use only and are subject to change. Please note local items are on request and not guaranteed.
  • PLEASE NOTE: Services are subject to availability at time of booking

Historical England Fly & Drive

08 Days / 07 Nights

Starting From:

OMR 780

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