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You’ll travel from London to Oxford and Cotswolds—the perfect places to experience the flavor of English real ales and fish-and-chips. You’ll visit Bristol for the chance to see the street artworks of world-famous artist Banksy. Your days are free to fill with fascinating fun, such as a visit to legendary Stonehenge and Bath. Walk the humble lanes of Liverpool with two nights to explore The Beatles’ beginnings and transatlantic ocean-liners history. Tread the paths of Stratford-Upon-Avon where Shakespeare was born and spent his early life. Each day of your Cosmos Lite guided tour of England is yours to create, with the free time, optional excursions, and less-traveled locales of timeless English life.
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 6 breakfasts
Arrive in London, England
Day1
London’s Calling
Legendary author Virginia Woolf wrote that “to walk alone in London is the greatest rest.” Your CosmosGO app will guide you to London’s most famous landmarks: Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament with Big Ben, the London Eye, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the Tower of London. Later in the afternoon meet your Tour Director who has everything you need to begin your England adventure.
London—Oxford—Cotswolds—Bristol
Day2
Dreaming Spires and Dreamy Cottages
Meet your fellow travelers as we head into the countryside and on to Oxford, the “City of Dreaming Spires.” Your Tour Director will lead a walking tour with highlights like the Sheldonian Theatre, Bodleian Library, and Radcliffe Camera. Next, on our way to Bristol, discover the Cotswolds and drive through some of its charming villages and the idyllic English landscapes. We stop in Tetbury, an architectural gem with many houses remaining as they were in the 16th century. Don’t miss a chance to step into one of the honey-colored pubs and enjoy a “Ploughman’s” or traditional Fish & Chips! Today’s Distance: 143 mi/ 220 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Bristol
Day3
Artists & Architects—Known & Unknown
We’re onto Bristol, snug in the hills of South West England. This charming town has a distinct identity as a mecca for artists, scientists, and architects who come here to seek inspiration. Throughout the city, you’ll find the street artworks of world-famous artist Banksy—make it a point to find his earliest pieces as you explore Bristol. Or maybe step back in time and join an optional excursion to Stonehenge and Bath.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Bristol—Shrewsbury—Liverpool
Day4
Tea Time & Time for Shopping
Today we leave the banks of the River Avon and drive to Shrewsbury, a charming medieval market town in the glorious English countryside. Here you’ll have time to explore its quaint streets and shops, with discovery literally around every corner. Enjoy a coffee or a bite to eat in one of the many little restaurants before we continue our adventure onto Liverpool, your destination for the next two nights. Today’s Distance: 182 mi/ 300 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Liverpool
Day5
Strawberry Fields Forever
Think of Liverpool and you immediately think of The Beatles. Their legacy is alive and well in this harbor town. Situated on the bank of the Mersey estuary, the city has one of the largest harbors in the world and remains a major port for transatlantic shipping. As former European City of Culture, it also boasts an impressive art scene, with more museums and galleries than any other British city outside of the capital. With your CosmosGO app in hand, you can discover Penny Lane and more.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Liverpool—Stratford-upon-Avon—London
Day6
The Bard of Avon, and the London Stage
The last leg of your journey takes you to Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll experience its 800-year-old history first-hand, and see that time has stood still. Then it is back to London. This evening we invite you to celebrate your journey with an optional Shownight excursion—after dinner at a stylish restaurant, sit back in your premium seat and enjoy a world-renowned West End show. Today’s Distance: 236 mi/ 390 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
London
Day7
Your England vacation ends this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Novotel London West
First-Class
Concrete and brick commercial hotel in modern nine-story complex located at Hammersmith, 1/4 mile from train station.
Location
1 Shortlands, London, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Room Service
- Television
- Voicemail
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Pay Movies
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Desk
Ibis Bristol Centre
First-Class
The 182-room Ibis hotel, located in the city center, boasts inviting guest rooms combined with a hearty breakfast spread each morning. Fogg's restaurant serves international cuisine from tasty pizzas and salads to diner-style comfort food and the busy bar also features a beautiful outdoor terrace overlooking Millennium Square.
Location
Explore Lane, Bristol, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Gift Shop
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Coffee Maker
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Television
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Window Opens
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Pay Movies
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Wake-Up Calls
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
Ibis Liverpool Centre Albert Dock
First-Class
Nestled in the trendy Baltic Triangle and close to the Georgian Quarter, the hotel is perfectly positioned for exploring this sprawling maritime city. Modern hotel with 192 guest bedrooms. All rooms are ensuite, with tea and coffee facilities, television and free fibre Wi-Fi and offer quirky urban-inspired décor.
Location
25-27 Wapping, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
- ATM
- Currency Exchange
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Hair Dryer
- Climate Control
- Desk
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
