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“I like this place and could willingly waste my time in it” – so wrote William Shakespeare in As You Like It. Explore Shakespeare’s Stratford, including visits to his Birthplace and School, and hear how young William grew to become arguably the world’s greatest writer. There is so much more than just the Bard to discover on this 6-day tour, however: explore the picturesque Cotswolds and the tranquil Hidcote Manor Garden, visit world-famous Warwick Castle and immerse yourself in the medieval streets of scholarly Oxford.
Please note: Itineraries are subject to change as a result of covid 19 protocols;
Small Group Discovery
Select Cosmos 2021 Europe tours are limited to an average of just 24 guests per tour. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Cosmos European tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery Europe vacation is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
No Single Supplement to pay
The first four passengers on each departure date pay no single supplement. Explore the dates available and the supplement saving will be confirmed once you have chosen your room.
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Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 5 breakfasts, 1 dinner
ARRIVE IN STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
Day1
Check into your hotel with the rest of the day free to relax. Car parking fees are included. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
Day2
Discover the beautiful hometown and final resting place of Stratford’s most famous son, William Shakespeare. Join your Tour Director for a walking tour, including entrance to SHAKESPEARE’S SCHOOLROOM, where William was educated and inspired to become one of the world’s greatest playwrights, and entrance to SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHPLACE.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON. COTSWOLDS EXCURSION
Day3
Discover why the Cotswold Hills are so renowned as you visit the largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England and Wales. See some of its quintessentially English market towns and villages built from honey-coloured stone, including stops in the picture-book villages of Stow-on-the-Wold and Broadway. Then visit HIDCOTE MANOR GARDEN, lovingly tended by the National Trust and split into a series of “outdoor rooms”, each with its own different character.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
Day4
A full day to relax or to join an optional excursion offered by your Tour Director.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON. WARWICK CASTLE AND OXFORD EXCURSION
Day5
A spectacular start to the day with a visit to magnificent WARWICK CASTLE. Marvel at the opulent Great Hall and State Rooms, and see the former private apartments. Today’s other highlight is a walking tour through Oxford, the City of Dreaming Spires, to see the colleges where Britain’s elite receives its outstanding education.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON.
Day6
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon
Superior First-Class
Set in 5 acres of landscaped gardens alongside the banks of the River Avon, the hotel is ideal for both business or leisure guest.
Location
Bridgefoot, Stratford-Upon-Avon, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Currency Exchange
- Hot Tub
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Spa Services
- Pool
- ATM
- Beauty Salon
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Pay Movies
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Room Service
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Phone
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