Namara Tours
England Christmas Markets Tour
29 November - 7 December 2022
Come with us on a tour of a country famous for its elegance, green landscapes,
eye-catching monuments, while all the while simmering in some festive Christmas charm
.
Experience
Enjoy the delightful Christmas Market of Medieval towns like Oxford and Winchester. Soak of the quintessential English country life in the Cotswolds. Bathe in the rooftop heated pool of the renowned Bath Thermae.
Duration & Dates
9 days/8 nights 29 November - 7 December 2022
Price
TBD
Highlights



Experience the magical christmas markets in towns like Oxford, Canterbury, Bath, Winchester and the city of London.

Visit stunning British landmarks like Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, the Spa town of Bath and villages of the Cotswolds.

Savour the delights of the land with a visit to a cider farm and wine tasting in Kent.

Visit Britain's bustling and mesmerizing capital, London.
Itinerary
Day 1: A royal welcome and a tour of Windsor castle.

Arrival early morning to Heathrow airport, transfer over to Windsor, where we enjoy a
wholesome breakfast as well as a meet & greet with our group and guide. Afterwards a visit to the famous weekend residence of the royal family, Windsor Castle. We tour around one of
the worlds largest and longest occupied castles and discover the secrets enveloped over its thousand year history.

In the evening we have a nice get together dinner with wine.

Overnight in Windsor
Day 2: Oxford, the town of minds and knowledge

After a hearty breakfast we depart Windsor and head north towards the infamous University
town of Oxford. We visit the Oxofrd christmas market situated in the historical town square. Later we will enjoy some free time to walk around the town that is home to one of the most renowned and prestigious universities in the world. Enjoy the grounds of the various different colleges that form a part of Oxford that invoke scenes of a Harry Potter world.

In the late afternoon we arrive in Burcot, a quaint village outside of Oxford town where we will be spending our night. Evening dinner included.

Overnight in Burcot

Day 3: The Cotswolds and the elegant Spa town of Bath


In the morning we turn west towards the meadows and fields of the Cotswolds. Officially named an Area of Outstanding Beauty, the Cotswolds are renowned for their quintessential English villages, brimming with honey colored stone houses. We tour around some of these pretty villages with plenty of photo stops along the way.

Afterwards in the late afternoon we head to the historical town of Bath. Known for centuries since the Roman times as a place of rest and relaxation thanks to its elegant atmosphere and thermal waters. Free late afternoon to enjoy the delights of Bath and its Christmas Market.

Overnight in Bath
Day 4: Tour of Bath and free time to enjoy a spa treatment


In the morning we enjoy a tour around the elegant streets of Bath. Famous for almost two thousand years for its thermal waters and a place of escape and relaxation even for today's
Brits. We visit the Roman baths, where we discover the importance of the towns mineral and therapeutic waters followed by a chance to enjoy some afternoon tea in one of Bath's refined establishments.

Afterwards, a free afternoon to enjoy the outdoor heated spa pool of Bath Thermae overlooking the rooftops of this beautiful town. In the late afternoon further free time to enjoy the delights of the town's Christmas Market, known as one of Europe's best.

Overnight in Bath
Day 5: Cider tasting, Stonehenge and the Winchester Christmas Market.

Departing Bath, we continue west across the rolling green fields of the English countryside. Stop and tour a cider farm where we learn how one of England's best drinks is produced along with some delicious straight from the barrel cider tasting.

After which, we continue journeying across the fields and meadows of England and arrive at Stonehenge. One of the most marvelous structures ever to be still in existence since the dawn of humanity. We enjoy a guided tour around and discover the history of these enchanting stone circles. Later in the afternoon we head further south, to the medieval town of Winchester, once the capital of the great Saxon Kingdom of Wessex, renowned for its medieval Cathedral and Round table Hall. Free time in the late afternoon to enjoy the delights of the Winchester Christmas Market.

Overnight in Winchester
Day 6: Wine tasting in Kent and the White Cliffs of Dover.

Departing Winchester we head across the plains of Hampshire and Sussex towards the county of Kent. Home of the white cliffs of Dover and the surprisingly surreal English wine scene, with many new award winning vineyards established over the course of many years.

After some wine tasting and lunch, and with our appetite and taste buds fulfilled, we head to Canterbury, one of England's best preserved medieval towns. Explore its cobbled streets on
an adventure discovering the secrets of one of the world's most promiscuous folk tales along with its Christmas Market.

Overnight in Canterbury.
Day 6: Wine tasting in Hampshire

In the morning we'll soak of some more of the simmering festive cheer of Winchester. Enjoy some free time to enjoy the sights of the Cathedral or the Winchester round table. Later in the afternoon we'll head across the plains of Hampshire, the county who's scenery that gave inspiration to many writers such as Jane Austin, author of Pride and Prejudice. Hampshire is also home to a surprisingly surreal English Sparkling Wine scene, with many new award winning vineyards established over the course of many years.

After some wine tasting and lunch, and with our appetite and taste buds fulfilled, its time to head to Britain's capital, London.
Check-in to our hotel at Hyde Park and visit the Christmas Winter Wonderland Market.


Overnight in London
Day 7: London Calling

Guided tour of London with a visit to Westminster followed by a visit to the infamous Tower Bridge. Afterwards we enjoy some free time for shopping in one of the worlds most famous and luxurious department stores, Harrods. Late afternoon we enjoy the festive scenes on the grounds of Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland Christmas Park followed by a get together dinner. A great way to finish our tour.

Overnight in London

Day 8: Time to say goodbye.

After our incredible journey across the rolling hills and great towns, it's time to say goodbye to Britannia. Knowing well when we come back home, that this majestic land will always welcome us back with open arms. Breakfast and transfer back to Heathrow airport.
Tour includes

  • 7 nights in superb centrally located 4* accommodation
  • Breakfast each morning (including day 1 of arrival).
  • 3 Dinners
  • 1 Afternoon tea/lunch in Bath.
  • 1 Wine tasting lunch.
  • Transfer and travel in a comfortable coach with an expert driver.
  • A professional guide to escort you along your English experience.

  • Entrances to the following establishments:
Windsor Castle
Roman Baths, Bath Town
Cider Farm
Canterbury Tales Museum and Cathedral
Stonehenge
Tower Bridge, London

  • All Taxes and charges
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