TRIP PRICE: $3095.00

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Beautiful, centrally located accommodations double occupancy; $695 Single supplement fee

• Most meals (4 Breakfast, 4 Dinners)

• Sudden Journeys Tour Director

• A small, friendly group of 12 people

• All ground transportation (pickup/drop off in Oxford)

• All sightseeing, events, and visits as noted in the itinerary

• All entrance fees, service charges, and standard taxes

• Coach Driver and Restaurant gratuities

• Special dinner and welcome drinks

• Custom-designed gifts for your travels

• Fine print: You are responsible for the cost of your drinks and free-time sightseeing. See our Tour Conditions for important details regarding everything listed above.

Arrival Airport: London (LHR) - Train to Oxford (55 mins)

Departure Airport: London LHR - Train return from Oxford to London (55 mins) or a private driver can be arranged for you (additional cost)

Note: The itinerary is descriptive, not definitive, and is subject to change. There also may be modifications due to weather, restoration works taking place are historic sites, and availability of local activities and guides.

ACCOMMODATIONS

FOUR NIGHTS IN THE COTSWOLDS

Stay in a 17th-century wool merchant’s house turned boutique hotel-with-a-buzz venue for the duration of your tour. When you step through the door, you’ll discover there’s a series of small, interconnecting sitting rooms with wood paneling, fireplaces, and shelves of books, perfect spots to enjoy a book or conversations with new friends. On the other side is another interconnecting set of rooms forming the dining and drinking area: a large, more formal room complete with exposed beams and plenty of space for intimate dinners. The bedrooms are a warm rustic country feel: think striking feature wallpaper, boldly colored bedheads, and the occasional piece of vintage furniture. The beds are the most comfortable! The best aspect of this hotel is the incredible staff. By the end of your stay, they’ll feel like family. An on-site spa in the shepherd’s hut is available to you. Beyond the hotel, there are many footpaths leading into the countryside and neighboring villages.

Kyle, a seasoned travel guide with over two decades of industry experience, has dedicated her life to creating enriching and inspiring travel experiences for diverse groups. With a repertoire of leading more than 200 groups (over 1500 travelers), she possesses an intimate understanding of the transformative power of travel. Her journeys span across the picturesque locales of Europe and the US, underlining her vast travel experience and knowledge. Yet, with every tour, Kyle's heart for her guests remains the same: to ensure every individual returns home with a revitalized spirit, a broadened worldview, and heartwarming memories of newfound friendships.

DAY ONE (Arrival Day) Travel by private transportation to The Cotswolds. Along the way, you will stop at The Falkland Arms for a drink by the fire before you continue towards Bibury. Enjoy time your first glimpse of The Cotswolds before you check into your hotel. Settle in and relax. Welcome dinner at the hotel.

• Tea and Drinks a thatched country pub

• View Bibury Row Houses, National Trust location

• Free Time: late afternoon at the hotel

Light walking: 2-4 miles throughout the afternoon, moderate stairs. Bus 45 mins. Sleep in Cotswolds.

DAY TWO (Northern Cotswolds) Depart for your first day exploring the Northern Cotswolds. You'll visit Snowhill, Stanton, Lower Slaughter and more. Lunch will be at Stow-in-Wold. You'll have time to explore on your own. Afternoon you will visit Hidecote Manor Gardens which is gorgeous in the autumn season. Dinner at a fabulous 16th-century country pub.  

• Explore the villages of Lower Slaughter, Stanton, Snowshill, Stow on Wold plus more.

• Visit Hidecote Manor and Gardens National Trust

• Shop at Daylesford Farmshop

• Free Time: Lunch time at Stow-on-the-Wold

Light walking: 2-4 miles throughout the day, light hills and stairs. Bus 1 hr 45 mins. Sleep in Cotswolds.

DAY THREE (Southern Cotswolds) Departing early, you'll travel to the southern region of the Cotswolds. Your first visit will be to Castle Combe, considered the most beautiful village in England. You'll have plenty of time to take in this enchanting place. From there, travel to the elegant Georgian city of Bath. You’ll have the afternoon free for lunch and to explore on your own. Dinner at a country pub. 

• Visit Castle Combe, England’s most beautiful village

• Free Time: afternoon in the city of Bath

Moderate walking: 4-6 miles throughout the day, moderate hills and stairs. Bus 2 hr 45 mins. Sleep in Cotswolds.

DAY FOUR (Free Day) You'll have a free day to do as you like. Sleep in. Explore the nearby village. Take a countryside walk. There will be an optional excursion you will have the opportunity to book if you'd like.  Come back together at the hotel for special farewell drinks and dinner.

DAY FIVE (Departure Day) Departure brunch. After an amazing 4 days together, it is time to leave. You will depart the hotel for the train station in Oxford.