Castle Combe | Cotswolds |  England | United Kingdom
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Heart of England Express - 2 days map

Take in the heart of southern England on this 2-day group tour from London. Visit the market town of Windsor with the possibility to visit the royal residence of Windsor Castle. Discover the Neolithic stone circle at Stonehenge, explore the Roman settlement of Bath and the Costwold village of Castle Combe. Enjoy some free time in the university city of Oxford before arriving back in the UK capital.

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Itinerary
Guesthouse
Hotel
Accommodation

Trip Highlights

Windsor - Explore this market town independently and opt to visit Windsor Castle, favourite residence of the late Queen Elizabeth II
Bath - Stay overnight in this historic Roman settlement, with free time to discover the abbey and Roman baths
Stonehenge - Marvel at the UNESCO-listed stone circle, shrouded in mystery and dating back many centuries
Oxford - Take in the sights of this university town, including some of the historic colleges

Included

1 breakfast
Escorted by a local driver-guide
Transportation in 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach with air-conditioning
14kg luggage - see Trip Notes for details
1 night simple guesthouse (hotel upgrade available)
Entrance to Stonehenge
All road tolls
Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go.

Not Included

International flights & visas
Meals not specified in itinerary
Entry fees unless specified
Airport transfers (pick up and drop off information can be found in the Trip Notes)
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture!

Itinerary

Day 1

Windsor & Stonehenge

London - Windsor - Stonehenge - Bath. Departing London, we head to the royal town of Windsor. Here you will have free time to wander the cobbled streets of this historic market town, or opt to visit Windsor Castle, one of the most famous residences of the Royal Family. Please note that this optional visit cannot be guaranteed, as tickets often sell out.

From Windsor, we journey to Stonehenge, a Neolithic UNESCO-protected stone circle shrouded in mystery. We can enjoy lunch at the visitor centre and marvel at one of the UK's most mysterious wonders. We then complete our journey to Bath, our home for the night.

Please note: Check-in closes at 08:15 on day 1 (tour departs at 08:30) - Stance 3, Greenline Coach Terminal London, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London, SW1W 9SH.

Accommodation: Brooks Guesthouse, Oldfields House or similar
Overnight: Bath

Day 2

Exploring Bath, the Cotswolds & Oxford

Bath - Castle Combe - Oxford - London. There is free time this morning to take in the sights of Bath, including the historic abbey and the famous Roman Baths (subject to availability).

We then drive along winding country roads to Castle Combe, perhaps the prettiest village in the Cotswolds. There's time to wander the charming streets and see the medieval market monument.

Our final stop is the city of Oxford. There's time to grab a bite for lunch and to discover some of this iconic university city's colleges before we complete our drive back to London.

Please note: This tour ends at 18:00 - London Victoria Drop Off, Stance 3, Greenline Coach Terminal, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London, SW1W 9SH.
Breakfast

Prices & Dates

Departure dates are guaranteed with 2 travellers. 'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers and anyone wanting the privacy of their own room.

Hotels

The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.

Brooks Guesthouse , Bath

Our Category: Standard   |   Regional Category: Guesthouse

Located just below Victoria Park and the Royal Crescent, this boutique bed-and-breakfast is housed in a Georgian home and is a 10-minute walk from the Thermae Bath Spa and a 16-minute walk from the train station. The chic, individually furnished rooms are adorned with designer wallpaper and select antiques, offering sleek modern bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and complimentary Wi-Fi, alongside tea and coffee-making facilities. Most rooms provide views over the city. Guests can enjoy a full English breakfast, made with seasonal local produce, in an airy breakfast room, while a relaxed lounge and bar area offer additional comfort.

Prices & Dates

Departure dates are guaranteed with 2 travellers. 'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers and anyone wanting the privacy of their own room.

At a Glance

Range
Trip Type
Starts
London
Ends
London
Departs
Thursdays & Sundays
Group Size
Min 2 / Max 16
Hotel Rating
Simple guesthouse (hotel upgrade available)
Tour Guide
Yes - escorted by a tour guide
Meals
Breakfast: 1
Countries
Minimum Age
5 years, accompanied by an adult
Arr. Transfer
No
Dep. Transfer
No
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