UK – Elegant Britain (Oxford · Stonehenge · Reading Tech Hub) 4-Day Tour
(Mini Group | 5–9-seat Business Van | Door-to-door pick-up with Driver-Guide)
Tour Dates: Depart London every Sunday & Wednesday · Guaranteed from 2 guests · Max 6 guests
(Perfect in-depth add-on tour to https://www.viator.com/tours/London/7-Day-European-Tour-Exploring-England-and-Scotland-starting-from-Paris/d737-8976P21)
Tour Highlights
*Royal landmarks & academic city: Windsor Castle (royal icon) & Oxford (classic university atmosphere)
*Cotswolds countryside & creative Bristol: Bibury (the prettiest village) · Bristol (European Green Capital & street art)
4 day UK Elegant Britain shared Mini Tour from London
Activity duration is 4 days4d
4d
English
Pickup included
Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
NZ$2,190.55 x 2 AdultsNZ$4,381.10
Total
Price is NZ$4,381.10NZ$4,381.10
includes taxes & fees
Until Thu, 18 Jun
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Extra Care Service: Door-to-door pick-up and drop-off for joining/leaving the tour (city centre only)
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Professional driver-guide (10 working hours per day), driver-guide meals/accommodation/fuel/parking
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4-Star Hotels
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5–9 seater executive vehicle
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Airfare and visas
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Lunches & Dinners
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Driver-guide overtime GBP 50 per hour
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Travel Insurance
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Themed activities (e.g., wineries/truffle hunting), attraction tickets(optional to be paid on-site), other transport (e.g., trains/ferries)
Know before you book
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transport options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Activity itinerary
Day 1: London → Windsor → Oxford (105 km)
3 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Oxford, an IHG Hotel 4* or similar
Windsor Castle
1h
Admission ticket not included
One of the official royal residences and a symbol of the British monarchy.
Windsor
2h
Steeped in royal heritage, with charming historic streets and scenic Thames riverside views.
1. State Apartments: lavish ceremonial rooms used for state receptions, featuring masterpieces from the Royal Collection (including works attributed to Leonardo da Vinci).
2. St George’s Chapel: a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and the resting place of monarchs including Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth II; also home to the Order of the Garter.
3.Windsor Great Park: a vast royal park (approx. 4,800 acres), once a private hunting ground and now a peaceful public green space.
Oxford
4h
The UK’s oldest university city, famed for Oxford University and its iconic architecture (also featured in the Harry Potter films).
1. University of Oxford: with over 900 years of history and alumni including 31 UK Prime Ministers and many Nobel laureates.
2. Christ Church: the largest and wealthiest Oxford college; its Great Hall inspired Hogwarts’ dining hall and also functions as a cathedral.
3. New College: founded in the 14th century, known for its beautiful courtyard and cloisters (also a film location).
4. Bodleian Library: Oxford’s main research library, including Duke Humfrey’s Library and the Radcliffe Camera.
5. Bridge of Sighs: Officially the Hertford Bridge, named because it resembles the famous Bridge of Sighs in Venice.
Day 2: Oxford → Bibury → Bristol (132 km)
4 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Centre 4* or similar
Bibury
2h
Often called “the most beautiful village in England”, beloved for its tranquil countryside charm.
1. Arlington Row: a picturesque row of 14th-century weavers’ cottages and one of the Cotswolds’ most iconic scenes (also featured inside UK passports).
2. River Coln & Rack Isle: a clear stream and meadow wetland area—great for spotting birds and occasionally otters.
3. Bibury Trout Farm: founded in 1902, one of England’s oldest trout farms—learn about fish farming or enjoy angling (seasonal).
Clifton Suspension Bridge
30m
Bristol’s landmark engineering masterpiece and one of the best viewpoints over the Avon Gorge.
Brunel's SS Great Britain
2h
Admission ticket not included
A pioneering iron-hulled steamship turned award-winning museum—step into 19th-century seafaring life.
Bristol
3h
Awarded “European Green Capital”, known for maritime heritage and an edgy street-art scene (Banksy’s hometown).
1. Harbourside: lively waterfront with cafés, restaurants, museums and creative spaces.
2. Street Art Walk: discover early Banksy works and hidden murals across the city.
3. St Nicholas Market: Bristol’s oldest market—food stalls, crafts, vintage finds and a vibrant local atmosphere.
Day 3: Bristol → Bath → Stonehenge → Salisbury (105 km)
3 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Salisbury - Stonehenge, an IHG Hotel 4* or similar
The Roman Baths
1h
Admission ticket not included
Dating back to around AD 70, built around a natural spring (water emerges at about 46°C).
Bath
2h
Bath – famed for Roman baths, natural hot springs and elegant Georgian architecture; the entire city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Museum & archaeology exhibits: explore Roman artefacts, sculptures and interactive displays about swimming culture and daily life.
Stonehenge
4h
Admission ticket not included
One of the world’s most mysterious prehistoric monuments and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
1. Construction period: Stonehenge was built in phases during the Late Neolithic, roughly completed between 4000 BC and 2000 BC. There are two main types of stones: larger sarsen sandstone and smaller bluestones. How these multi-ton megaliths were transported here thousands of years ago remains a mystery.
2. Purpose mystery: The purpose of Stonehenge remains one of archaeology’s great puzzles. Mainstream theories suggest it served multiple functions rather than a single one—evolving from an early burial site into a complex place aligned with celestial events for calendar calculations, and a venue for large ceremonies and rituals. It is precisely this enduring mystery that makes Stonehenge an everlasting archaeological wonder.
Day 4: Salisbury → Reading → London (158 km)
2 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included
Salisbury
2h
A historic medieval city and a gateway to Southern England’s cultural heritage.
Salisbury Cathedral: famous for Britain’s tallest church spire (123 m). Inside you can see one of the oldest working mechanical clocks (c. 1386) and an exceptionally well-preserved Magna Carta copy (signed 1215).
Reading
4h
A city blending heritage with modern tech energy, often dubbed “the UK’s Silicon Valley”.
1. Global tech hub: many major international tech companies have UK HQs or key offices here (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle, Huawei, Nokia, Intel, Siemens)—great photo stops for modern architecture lovers
2. History & culture: explore medieval abbey ruins and quiet Victorian gardens.
3. Riverside nature: stroll along the Thames for peaceful scenery; nearby highlights include Caversham Court Gardens and the leafy University of Reading.
Arrive in London in the early evening. Your driver-guide will drop you off at the designated location. End of service.
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Windsor Castle
Castle Hill
SL4 1PD, Windsor, United Kingdom
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Windsor Castle
Castle Hill
SL4 1PD, Windsor, United Kingdom
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