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William Shakespeare's birthplace

Literary tour through England

9 days from CAD15,315pp
William Shakespeare's birthplace
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Tour highlights

  • Marvel at the unspoilt village of Lacock and the mysterious ancient site of Avebury.

  • Attend a performance at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.

  • Explore the wild countryside of the Lake District.

  • Wander the streets of the university city of Oxford.

Price includes:

  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodations
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

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  • Upon arrival into London you are driven by private car to your centrally located hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a walking tour through Bloomsbury, one of the most literature-rich areas of London. The private tour concludes at the British Library, the second largest library in the world, and you are welcome to explore the original pieces exhibited here.

    • Vintage Books
      Vintage Books
    • Big Ben and Whitehall, London
      Big Ben and Whitehall, London
    • Quill pen and ink
      Quill pen and ink

  • This morning your private driver meets you at your hotel and transports you to Canterbury for a guided walking tour of the city’s history and architecture. Afterwards, you have free time to explore the city on your own. We recommend visiting Canterbury’s iconic cathedral, which combined with St Augustine’s Abbey and St Martin’s Church forms a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    • The Queen's Guard marching, London
      The Queen's Guard marching, London
    • St Paul's Cathedral, London
      St Paul's Cathedral, London
    • Beefeater at the Tower of London
      Beefeater at the Tower of London

  • Today meet your driver at your hotel for a private transfer to Bath. Along the way visit the Neolithic stone circle at Avebury and the preserved village of Lacock.

    • Pulteney Bridge, Bath
      Pulteney Bridge, Bath
    • Bath Abbey
      Bath Abbey
    • The Roman Baths, Bath
      The Roman Baths, Bath

  • Meet your private guide for a full walking tour of Bath’s highlights that encompasses the ancient Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, and a visit the Jane Austen Centre. The tour also includes entry to the No. 1 Royal Crescent museum, which is a preserved Georgian house, decorated in the traditional style of the times.

    • Pulteney Bridge, Bath
      Pulteney Bridge, Bath
    • The Royal Crescent, Bath
      The Royal Crescent, Bath
    • The Royal Crescent, Bath
      The Royal Crescent, Bath

  • Travel via private car to Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Visit Shakespeare’s birthplace, schoolhouse, and final resting place on a private walking tour. In the evening, attend a performance at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.

    • Shakespeare's birthplace
      Shakespeare's birthplace
    • Stratford-upon-Avon
      Stratford-upon-Avon
    • Stratford-upon-Avon
      Stratford-upon-Avon

  • Travel by train to the idyllic Lake District, whose beauty inspired some of the UK's finest poets and artists. In the afternoon, visit William Wordsworth’s home and some of his treasured viewpoints.

    • Rydal dining room
      Rydal dining room
    • View from Loughrigg Terrace
      View from Loughrigg Terrace
    • Lake District sheep
      Lake District sheep

  • Explore the highlights of the southern Lake District with your private guide. This tour focuses on Beatrix Potter, author of Tales of Peter Rabbit and Friends, who lived here and drew inspiration for her stories from the attractive scenery. A highlight of this tour is spending time with your guide, Mandy, who lives in Potter’s marital home and is an expert on the novelist’s life.

    • Lake Windermere
      Lake Windermere
    • Lake Windermere
      Lake Windermere
    • Lake District sheep
      Lake District sheep

  • Make your own way to the station for your train to Oxford. Upon arrival, meet your lively guide for a private walking tour of Oxford, including the local connections to Harry Potter and Alice in Wonderland. Afterwards, the rest of the day is at leisure for you to enjoy the bustling university city on your own.

    • Oxford
      Oxford
    • Oxford
      Oxford
    • New College
      New College

  • Bid farewell to England as you enter a private vehicle for your transfer to the airport and onward flight home.

    • Bridge of Sighs
      Bridge of Sighs
    • Exeter College
      Exeter College
    • Oxford
      Oxford

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodations, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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When to go

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London
 
Bath
 
Stratford-upon-Avon
 
Oxford
 

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