Welcome to London, capital of Great Britain. Relax after check-in at your centrally located hotel or take a stroll down Oxford Street – one of the most famous shopping streets in the world. Meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers this evening for a Welcome Reception at a traditional British pub.

Meal: Welcome Reception
Hotel: Cumberland / The Grosvenor

This morning enjoy an included half-day morning sightseeing tour featuring Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. See the Changing of the Guard before the tour finishes in central London for free time at lunch. Later travel to the city of dreaming spires – Oxford. A short walking orientation of the city will show you the main sights and give you the opportunity to admire the magnificent architectural highlights of one of the world’s greatest and oldest universities.

Meal: Full Breakfast
Hotel: Holiday Inn

Today enjoy a full-day excursion into the picturesque Cotswold countryside to discover some of the film locations and stories behind Downton Abbey. First, visit the impressive Blenheim Palace which was built for the 1st Duke of Marlborough. This historic stately home is the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and features interiors designed by Sir Christopher Wren. Discover how the British aristocracy lived and gain an insight into the ‘upstairs and downstairs’ of class conscious life. Enjoy some free time after the visit of the house to take in the beautiful gardens. Later, visit Cogges Farm (Yew Tree Farm), one of the filming locations, where you’ll explore the great house and historic farm buildings. Immerse yourself in the dramatic storyline and come to appreciate old ways and the relationships between land owners and tenant farmers. Finally, stop in the village of Bampton, the location of much of the filming of the TV drama series, Downtown Abbey, including the on-screen hospital and doctor’s surgery, as well as St. Mary’s Church. Later return to your hotel in Oxford.

Meals: Full Breakfast

Today’s highlight is a visit to the magnificent Highclere Castle, undoubtedly the highlight of your trip. Enjoy a tour of the castle’s public rooms, the main hall, library and sitting rooms, the scenic gardens and consider visiting the tea rooms before your return to London. This evening is a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant with a toast to your unforgettable Edwardian experience. FB, FD
 
Meal: Full Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Hotel: Cumberland / The Grosvenor

After breakfast, say farewell to London and your newfound friends as you prepare to return home after your Edwardian escape. Transfers are provided to London Heathrow Airport.

Meals: Full Breakfast