Itinerary
Day 1: Tintern Abbey - Ross-on-Wye - Stratford-upon-Avon
Pass By: Wye Valley National Landscape, Monmouth, UK
Departing Bristol, your journey begins with a scenic drive through what is considered the birthplace of British tourism and the birthplace of the industrial revolution. We’re talking about Wye Valley, of course, which is dubbed an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Stop At: Tintern Abbey, Tintern Wales
You’ll love the views of this region as we head towards Tintern Abbey on the banks of River Wye. There’s some fascinating history behind this now-roofless national icon which was founded in 1131.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ross-on-Wye, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, England
Afterwards you make your way to the market town of Ross-on-Wye where you have free time to explore and grab a bite to eat.
Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes
Stop At: Broadway, Broadway, Cotswolds, England
Then it’s time to head to Broadway. No, we’re not talking about seeing a stage production, we’re talking about the picturesque village in the Cotswolds.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Stratford-upon-Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England
This is a great time for a spot of shopping, or simply wander and enjoy the town before heading to Stratford-upon-Avon, your base for the night. You arrive in the birthplace of Shakespeare in the mid-afternoon so there’s still some time to explore and sort yourself out for dinner.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Stay 1 night in Stratford-upon-Avon
Day 2: Chipping Campden - Bourton on the Water - Oxford
Stop At: Chipping Campden, Chipping Campden, Cotswolds, England
You’ll feel as if you’ve stepped into a movie today. Your first destination is considered one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the UK.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Bourton-on-the-Water, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cotswolds, England
Quite a literal name, as this village boasts the beautiful River Windrush running through it, and is known as the Venice of the Cotswolds.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Oxford, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
You can learn about some of it at the Ashmolean Museum, Britain’s oldest public museum. If museums aren’t your thing, there’s always Oxford Castle & Prison, a tour of some of the colleges around town, and even several Harry Potter locations to spot.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.