Oxford and Traditional Cotswold Villages Tour from London
Tour ID: 150Tour Theme: Group Tours
This tour starts from: London
Duration: 1 Day - 10 hours
Tour Description:
The Cotswolds are like stepping into a landscape painting. Vivid green colours, lush waterways and the most delightful cottages. And Oxford needs no introduction. The city of students, spires and sumptuous cathedrals is as inspirational as it is fascinating. Join this tour and experience two of England's most deservedly-famous locations.
You head north west out of London, passing close to Pinewood Film Studios and through the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The picturesque countryside here is stunning and has inspired the television shows, Midsummer Murder and V
icar of Dibley.
Your first stop is Oxford, where you have time to explore the beautiful listed buildings. Explore the precincts of the many colleges, climb one of the vantage points to take in the skyline, or see the art and antiquities collections in the Ashmolean Museum. The choice is yours.
We then spend the afternoon touring the beautiful villages of the Cotswolds, with their tiny ironstone cottages that have remained unchanged for centuries.
We'll visit Bampton, a village with a long association with traditional Morris Dancing. You can explore the magnificent parish church of St Mary, where many iconic scenes from Downton Abbey were filmed.
Our next stop is in Burford, the 'Gateway to the Cotswolds'. It's a small market town with enormous character and a huge history. The main street is lined with gorgeously quaint cottages and properties.
You have time to take in the local charm and hospitality; and if you're thirsty you could have a
traditional English 'Afternoon Tea'. Finally, you make the short journey to Bibury, described by William Morris as the prettiest village in England, and the place that Henry T Ford wished to dismantle and ship back to the USA.
Here we have time to stroll past the famous and fairytale-like Arlington Row.After a full day exploring the city of Oxford and the villages of the Cotswolds we'll embark on the comfortable return journey to London.
Itinerary:
Tour Highlights
Oxford University
Take in the stunning spire-studded skyline of the English speaking world's oldest University.
Great Hall of Christ Church College
It's the only college in the world that's also a cathedral. What's more is it's absolutely gorgeous!
Traditional Cotswold Villages
These picturesque villages will fill up your camera's memory in seconds.
Bampton
Downton Abbey fans and history lovers will enjoy this traditional village's honey coloured cottages.
Bibury
This town arguably boasts the most charming village views in all of England.
