London and the Countryside: London, Stonehenge, Bath & More

Welcome to London! Upon arrival, grab your bags and enjoy a private transfer to your hotel in the city. Following check in, what better way to see the highlights of London than from the upper level of a vintage double-decker bus? Take in excellent views of Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, St. Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London on a meandering route, sweeping through the streets and history of the English capital.

The tour also includes a boat trip on the river Thames as well as a visit to Buckingham Palace, the official Royal residence of His Majesty the King. Following your time at Buckingham, the scene shifts to the river Thames where you'll set off on serene sailing coursing through the central waterway of London, passing sites of interest including Shakespeare's Globe, London Bridge, the Shard and Tower Bridge before arriving at the London Eye pier, where you'll disembark. Shortly after, you'll be returned to the Victoria Coach Station where you'll bid farewell to your guide and enjoy time on your own.

Important note: The Changing of the Guards only takes place in the morning and therefore cannot be seen on this afternoon excursion.

Today is totally free and at leisure. You can take advantage of any optional activities available or simply relax.

This Classic Rock Legends tour covers sites and locations relevant to the history of so many 60s, 70s, and 80s artists; tour sites that made the 60's swing. You'll visit locations where London's hippie underground 'counter-culture' took off, where the 70's punk revolution took place, and the boutique pubs and clubs that made these decades, inspiring hundreds of well-known lyrics and melodies. Found in the boroughs of Belgravia and Chelsea, The Kings Road was the heart of Swingin' 60's London, and is today chock full of music, art and fashion heritage. See places of importance in the histories of the Beatles, Stones, Eric Clapton and Cream, early Pink Floyd, and Pete Townsend. Discover the inspiration of London Calling and where punk was 'born' and later, check out the Beatles' homes, former offices, gig sites and where the Sargent Pepper's cover was shot. An abundance of legendary Stones locations here too! Later, in Kensington, you'll learn about the neighborhood's relevance to Queen and Freddie Mercury before enjoying a comfort stop at Bill Wyman's Sticky Fingers restaurant. In Holland Park and Notting Hill, Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix fans will be well served with a range of entertaining stories, and later, you'll learn about the cultural shift of London's post-war scene and the music it spawned. Here you'll find places that hosted Bob Marley, the Clash, early Pink Floyd, and a range of recording studios, from punk to Adele. Rounding out your day, make the quick trip to Abbey Road to visit a few Fab Four homes, gig sites, and of course, the iconic road crossing where you can snap your own crossing; shoes highly recommended. Please note, this is a small coach panoramic tour with photo stops and occasional walking.

Leaving London on a small group adventure with like-minded explorers in tow, your adventure begins with a trip through the ancient kingdom of Wessex to Stonehenge. These stunning stone circles give you a glimpse into the spirituality of the past, and offer an experience you're sure to remember. After admiring the spiritual majesty of this Neolithic site, you continue to the incredible geological formations of the Jurassic Coast, where the cliffs are full of fossils from the age of dinosaurs. Carrying on, travel along the coast to the Durdle Door, a beautiful natural limestone arch that juts into the ocean. Take your time exploring the coast before heading to the historic city of Exeter. Once the most westerly fortified settlement in Roman Britain, this town boasts ancient city walls, a Norman castle, gothic cathedral, Tudor heritage, a quayside, and a vibrant commercial and restaurant area. Exeter will be your base of operations for the next two nights.

Explore the remote windswept magnificence of Dartmoor, where you can see strings of native ponies grazing close to the striking rock formations. Dartmoor is also home to an immense diversity of flora and fauna, so enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of the moor's isolated beauty. You'll cross the ancient Clapper Bridge at Postbridge before heading to Tavistock, the historic market town and birthplace of Sir Francis Drake. Arriving back in Exeter in the early afternoon gives you a chance to explore the city's ancient riches at a leisurely pace. The city walls, the Norman cathedral, the Royal Albert Memorial, and the Quayside all await you.

This morning you head for Glastonbury, home to the world-famous Glastonbury Music Festival. Here, you can scale the Glastonbury Tor, long associated with the mythical kingdom of Avalon and King Arthur. Later, the tour continues to Bath in time for lunch and a relaxed afternoon. Recharge in one of the many restaurants, tea shops, or pubs before embarking on your exploration of this fascinating city's heritage. By the early evening, you will be returned to London where this small group tour concludes. 

Spend a bit of time exploring the city for the last time before enjoying one last private transfer to your hotel just outside of Heathrow Airport. 

Following breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight.