The Best of England in One Perfect Trip

Over 11 days, go from London to Oxford to Bath.
Explore the Cotswolds and Stonehenge. See the bucket-list sites you’ve dreamed of—from Big Ben and Windsor Castle to Oxford colleges and the Roman Baths.
You won’t want to miss this one.

Overall Trip Highlights

• Walk through centuries of English history – Journey from London’s regal landmarks to Oxford’s storied colleges and Bath’s Georgian splendor in one unforgettable adventure.

• Visit Buckingham Palace and witness royal tradition – See the monarch’s official London residence and, when scheduled, enjoy the colorful spectacle of the Changing of the Guard.

• Step inside Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London – Stand where kings and queens have been crowned, treasures safeguarded, and history written for over a millennium.

• Glide along Oxford’s tranquil waterways – Relax in a chauffeured punt as you drift past centuries-old colleges and lush riverside gardens.

• Wander the storybook villages of the Cotswolds – Explore cobblestone streets, honey-colored cottages, and market squares bursting with charm.

• Stand before ancient Stonehenge – Experience Britain’s most iconic stone circle on a timed-entry visit, hear its origin stories, and take in the vast Salisbury Plain.

• Tour Windsor Castle, the world’s oldest inhabited fortress – Visit the grand State Apartments and St. George’s Chapel, a royal resting place for centuries.

• Unwind in Bath’s famed thermal waters – Soak in a rooftop pool with panoramic views over golden Georgian architecture.

• Stay in handpicked boutique hotels – Relax in elegant 4- and 5-star properties chosen for comfort, charm, and prime locations.

Cross these England Icons off your Bucket List

Big Ben

Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace

Tower of London & the Crown Jewels

Westminster Abbey

Stonehenge

Cotswolds Villages

The Roman Baths

Windsor Castle

Afternoon Tea

St. Paul’s Cathedral

London Eye

Oxford Colleges

Day 1: Welcome to London! 

Your English journey begins as you arrive at London Heathrow Airport. After clearing customs, you’ll be greeted by your Beatrice Bradley hostess and fellow travelers before heading into the heart of the capital. London awaits with its striking mix of regal landmarks, historic avenues, and lively neighborhoods buzzing with energy.

We’ll check into our boutique hotel just steps from Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden. Take the afternoon to settle in, explore the nearby shops and cafés, or join your hostess for a gentle stroll past iconic sites.

In the evening, we’ll come together for a welcome toast and dinner at one of London’s delightful restaurants. It’s the perfect way to connect with your fellow travelers and ease into the adventure ahead.

Overnight stay: London, England

Highlights:

• Airport pick-up from Heathrow (London) Airport and transfer to a centrally located hotel.

• Check into hotel is at 3:00 PM

• Welcome toast & dinner with your hostess and fellow travelers

Day 2: London in Motion – Car Tour & Tower Secrets 

After a relaxed breakfast, we head out late morning for a 4‑hour private car tour that strings together London’s greatest hits – Trafalgar Square, the Mall, Piccadilly, Westminster, the South Bank, and more – with photo stops woven in so you can stretch and capture the moment. Your driver‑guide shares stories as we pass landmarks, neighborhoods, and hidden corners that stitch the city together.

Midway through, we step inside The Tower of London for a guided visit, home to a thousand years of intrigue and the glittering Crown Jewels. Walk the battlements, peek into ancient towers, and feel the history underfoot.

The late afternoon is yours to recharge. Dinner is arranged near the hotel, an easy walk away, so you can keep the evening relaxed after your first full day in the capital.

Overnight stay: London, England

Highlights:

• 4‑hour private panoramic car tour with photo stops

• Guided interior visit of the Tower of London

• Optional afternoon experiences to suit your energy level (rest, walk, or shop)

• Dinner as a group at a traditional London pub 

Day 3: Royal Friday – Changing of the Guard, Westminster Abbey & St. Paul’s Cathedral

A full Friday devoted to a deeper look into London’s iconic sites. We gather in Parliament Square, taking in postcard views of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament while your guide sets the scene for the day. Then it’s inside Westminster Abbey to walk the same flagstones as poets, scientists, and monarchs – lingering in Poets’ Corner, hearing coronation stories, and soaking up the hush beneath the soaring Gothic vaults.

From there, a gentle stroll through St. James’s Park leads us to Buckingham Palace. The Changing of the Guard kicks in with drums, brass, and precise footwork as scarlet tunics and bearskin hats sweep past – we’ll snag a good viewing spot and enjoy the spectacle. Afterward, we refuel with a classic pub lunch: think crisp fish & chips, a hearty steak-and-ale pie, or a fresh seasonal salad, then make our way across the city for the afternoon’s grand finale at St. Paul’s.

Inside St. Paul’s Cathedral, admire Wren’s masterpiece from nave to dome; those who wish can test the acoustics of the Whispering Gallery when open. We’ll weave in a couple of quick photo pauses—perhaps by Millennium Bridge or a riverside lookout—before returning to the hotel.

The evening stays easy with a group dinner and time for a nightcap or a short twilight wander if you’re still buzzing from the day.

Overnight stay: London, England

Highlights:

• Parliament Square views: Big Ben & Houses of Parliament
• Guided visit inside Westminster Abbey
• Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
• Pub lunch
• Guided visit inside St. Paul’s Cathedral (Whispering Gallery when open)
• Group Dinner: reminiscing on the day’s adventures 

Day 4: Castles to Capsules – Windsor Castle & the London Eye 

This morning we head to Windsor to explore Windsor Castle – the State Apartments and St. George’s Chapel reveal royal life across the ages. Enjoy a little time on the high street for tea or keepsakes before we return to London early afternoon.

Back in the city, enjoy a relaxed choose-your-own block: souvenir shopping in Covent Garden, a wander through a the British Museum, or a restful pause at the hotel. Your hostess will share easy options so you can follow your mood.

As dusk settles, we regroup for dinner together and then glide above the Thames on the London Eye. Watch the city switch on- bridges lit like jewelry, the river curling below, and landmark silhouettes glowing against the evening sky. It’s a sparkling, feel-good finale to our time in London. 

Overnight stay: London, England

Highlights:

• Windsor Castle: State Apartments & St. George’s Chapel
• Exploration time in London for shopping, adventure or rest
• Dinner together
• London Eye by night

Day 5: Into the Spires – Oxford Arrival & Afternoon Punting

We trade London’s bustle for college-town charm this morning, rolling through gentle countryside toward Oxford. On arrival, we drop bags at the hotel and slip right into local life with a light lunch at a favorite spot – simple, seasonal, and easy. A short orientation wander helps you get your bearings among honey-stone lanes, shopfronts, and spire-topped skylines.

This afternoon, the pace turns delightfully unhurried on the water. Settle into chauffeured punts as we glide beneath overhanging willows and along quiet meadows, with swans for company and storybook views of college gardens. It’s a relaxed, only-in-Oxford moment, blankets at the ready if there’s a breeze, cameras out when the sun breaks through.

Back on land, we return to the hotel for check-in and a little downtime before gathering for a convivial dinner just steps away. Expect warm hospitality, good conversation, and a cozy setting to toast the next chapter of the journey.

Overnight stay: Oxford, England

Highlights:

• Scenic journey to Oxford & bag drop
• Light lunch at a local favorite 
• Chauffeured punting on the Cherwell
• Hotel check‑in & group dinner

Day 6: Books, Quads & Biscuits – Oxford in Depth

Today we peel back the layers of this storied university city. A guided walk opens gate after gate to reveal quiet quadrangles, cloisters, and centuries of traditions. Step inside the exquisite Divinity School to admire its fan-vaulted ceiling, pause by the Radcliffe Camera and Bodleian courtyards, and visit one college interior for a closer look at student life past and present.

The afternoon brings time to graze your way through the Covered Market – fresh bakes, cheeses, and colorful produce – or to duck into a bookshop for a treasured find. 

We close the day with an optional stroll along the river, then gather for dinner at a cozy local restaurant near the hotel.

Overnight Stay: Oxford, England

Highlights:

• In‑depth collegiate tour with interiors (Divinity School + one college)
• Covered Market Exploration
• Optional leisurely Riverside walk
• Dinner together near the hotel

 Day 7: Cotswold Day – Honey-Stone Villages, Bridges & Ales 

Today we trade spires for rolling hills. The Cotswolds opens in soft greens and warm stone, and we keep the pace unhurried so there’s time to look around, pause for photos, and enjoy the simple pleasure of village life. We start by meandering through Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water, two favorites for gentle walks – low bridges over clear streams, cottage gardens, and picture‑perfect lanes.

Midday brings us to Cirencester, often called the capital of the Cotswolds. Enjoy time to choose your own lunch, wander the market square, step inside the medieval parish church, and browse small boutiques tucked along side streets.

In the afternoon we continue to Stow‑on‑the‑Wold, high on the ridge with wide views. Antique shops, cozy tearooms, and inviting inns make it a lovely place to linger before we wrap up the day.

We return to Oxford in the late afternoon with time to freshen up before gathering over a delicious meal together. 

Overnight Stay: Oxford, England

Highlights:

• Unhurried full‑day tour through the Cotswolds
• Village walks: Bibury & Bourton‑on‑the‑Water
• Cirencester free time for lunch, church & boutiques
• Stow‑on‑the‑Wold: views, antiques & tearooms
• Dinner in Oxford

Day 8: Transfer to Bath – Experience Rome in England   

We point west toward Bath, gliding through patchwork fields to a city famed for golden stone and warm springs. After dropping bags and a light lunch nearby, we step into the Roman Baths, where steaming mineral waters still bubble beneath pavements laid nearly two millennia ago. Your guide connects ancient ritual with Georgian society, setting the stage for everything you’ll notice around town.

Later, we take a gentle city walk: the Royal Crescent curving like a smile across the hillside, the perfectly rounded Circus, and leafy gardens that show Bath at its most graceful. We’ll pause by Pulteney Bridge for a classic view of the river and its weir before returning to the hotel to settle in.

The evening stays easy with dinner as a group in one of Bath’s elegant lounges.

Overnight Stay: Bath, England

Highlights:

• Travel to Bath & hotel arrival
• Visit to the Roman Baths
• Stroll past the Royal Crescent, the Circus & Pulteney Bridge
• Dinner Together

Day 9: Stonehenge & Lacock – Stones, Streets & Spa Soak 

After breakfast we set out for Stonehenge. Take in the scale and mystery of the prehistoric circle and explore the visitor center’s exhibits. We continue to Lacock, a beautifully preserved village and abbey setting familiar from film and period dramas.

There’s time for a pub lunch and a relaxed guided wander among half‑timbered houses and cloistered walkways.

Back in Bath, late‑day relaxation awaits at the Thermae Bath Spa rooftop pool—warm waters and skyline views.

Tonight’s dinner is an easy brasserie near the hotel.

Overnight Stay: Bath, England 

Highlights:

• Visit Stonehenge & its visitor center
• Guided walk in Lacock village and abbey grounds
• Rooftop soak at Thermae Bath Spa
• Dinner in Bath

Day 10: Regency Day – Jane Austen’s Bath & Afternoon Tea 

Awaken to Bath’s golden glow and a morning that traces the world of Jane Austen – a short literary walk and a museum visit that illuminates society, style, and the author’s years in the city. Late morning and early afternoon are free for final shopping, an extra spa hour, or a quiet park bench with a view of the crescents

We come together mid‑afternoon for an elegant afternoon tea – scones still warm, clotted cream, and fragrant pots poured with ceremony.

As evening falls, we gather for a celebratory farewell dinner, a joyful finale of shared stories and new friendships.

Overnight Stay: Bath, England 

Highlights:

• Literary-themed walk and museum visit

• Afternoon Tea

• Farewell dinner 

Day 11: Farewell, England – Departure Day

After enjoying a final breakfast at the hotel, you’ll be transferred to Bristol Airport (BRS), departing with cherished keepsakes in your suitcase and a heart full of connection, beauty, and unforgettable memories.

Departure flights at your convenience