Festive Lunch in Shakespeare England with Oxford and the Cotswolds

Itinerary
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Stop At: University of Oxford, University Offices 1 Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD England

Travel through the beautiful English countryside to the historic city of Oxford, also known the 'City of Dreaming Spires' due to the stunning architecture of its university buildings. Oxford is home to the prestigious University of Oxford, whose notable alumni include figures such as Professor Stephen Hawking, J. R. R. Tolkien and Oscar Wilde. Enjoy a walking tour of the city, which features examples of every architectural period in English history stretching back as far as Saxon times. As you walk through its quaint cobbled streets, our expert tour guide will bring the history and charm of this beautiful city to life.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Shakespeare's Birthplace, Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6QW England

Shakespeare's Birthplace is a restored 16th-century half-timbered house situated in Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, where it is believed that William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and spent his childhood years.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Evan Evans Tours, Road Victoria 258 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London SW1V 1BS England

Evan Evans Tours is the oldest and largest sightseeing company in London and has been accompanying visitors on city tours and out-of-town excursions since 1930.

Evan Evans Tours is owned by The Travel Corporation of 25 highly successful travel and tourism companies including Trafalgar Tours, Insight Vacations, Contiki Holidays and Red Carnation Hotels. The Travel Corporation is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and guest service and this follows for each individual brand.


Pass By: Stratford-Upon-Avon Visitor Information Centre, Bridgefoot, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6YY England

Visit the 16th-century birthplace of William Shakespeare, where the famous poet, playwright and actor spent his formative years, plus enjoy a panoramic tour of this medieval market town situated along the banks of the River Avon.

Stop At: Hall's Croft, Old Town, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6BG England

A two-course lunch with wine is also included at 'Hall's Croft', the wonderfully furnished Jacobean former home of Shakespeare's daughter, Susanna Hall. Guests are welcome to wander into the tranquil walled garden where Susanna's husband, the physician John Hall, would have grown his fragrant medicinal herbs for use in remedies.

Festive Menu

Roast turkey with all the trimmings

Christmas pudding

Tea or coffee

Vegetarian option available upon request

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Bourton on the Water Visitor Information Centre, Victoria Street, Bourton-on-the-Water England

'The Cotswolds' are the largest designated Area of Natural Beauty in the UK, covering 800 square miles and five English counties. On this tour, we will be visiting Bourton-on-the-Water; a quintessential English village full of charm and known as the 'Venice of the Cotswolds' because of the number of beautiful low bridges in the town that crosses the River Windrush.

Duration: 40 minutes