7-Nights Gems Of Southern England

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2025 - 8 Day Gems of Southern England
Authentic Local Experiences:

Visit Blenheim Palace - the birthplace of Winston Churchill, it gives insight into the real world that inspired Downton Abbey.
Explore Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard; at the height of the British Empire, it was the world's greatest naval port.
Visit Kensington Palace, the childhood home of Queen Victoria and home to many notable royals over the last 300 years.

Trip Highlights:

Stonehenge
Kensington Palace
Blenheim Palace
Roman Baths
Canterbury Cathedral
Windsor Castle

Dining Experiences:

7 Breakfasts (B), 1 Lunches (L) and 3 Dinners (D)


Hotels:

Castle Hotel Windsor | Windsor (1)
DoubleTree by Hilton Bath | Bath (2)
Buxted Park | East Sussex (1)
Chilston Park Hotel | Maidstone (1)
100 Queen's Gate Hotel London, Curio Collection | London (2)

Featured Destinations

London London London is undoubtedly one of the world's finest cities. In addition to numerous monuments from its more glorious past, London is equally well-known for its pageantry and tradition. London has something for everyone - wide boulevards buzzing with excitement far into the night, quiet squares and explorable alleyways. Visit this famous city's parks, museums, galleries, monuments, abbeys and churches, skyscrapers and ruins, Georgian squares. Take in such events as the Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower, or the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, or even one of the many theatrical productions. Some of the most exclusive shops are found along Oxford, Bond and Regent Streets. An old favorite and one of the world's premier institutions is Harrods - offering everything from Chanel suits and sliced salmon to caviar and even pets.	Destination Guide
Kent Kent Kent is located in southeast England, surrounded by Surrey, Greater London, East Sussex and Essex across the Thames Estuary. It borders the River Thames and the North Sea in the north, and the Straits of Dover and the English Channel to the south, making Kent's ports an important part of England's history. Kent is known as the "Garden of England" due to its many fruit and hop gardens.The attractive medieval city of Canterbury is located in the district of Kent, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular city to visit.
Brighton Brighton Brighton is a famous English seaside holiday town, conveniently located only 76 km from London, and is known as “London-by-the-Sea.” This once sleepy fishing village became a popular destination when in 1750 a doctor prescribed the drinking of seawater and sea-bathing to his patients for ailments. It then became a fashionable resort in the 1800s, visited by the prince and king. Today, visitors enjoy surfing and sunbathing on Brighton Beach, walking the arcade on the Palace Pier, the many small shops and restaurants, the diverse community, and rich cultural and music scene.	Destination Guide
Bath, UK Bath, UK When the temperature rises in Bath, join the crowds to picnic or laze around in Royal Victoria Park, just below the Royal Crescent, with a duck pond, botanical gardens and a grotto to explore. Alternatively, Parade Gardens is picturesque spot next to the river and in the heart of the city. You can sit in a deckchair and enjoy views of the Weir and Pulteney Bridge. Then there is the more secluded Sydney Gardens Jane Austen often visited. Take a free walking tour around the centre of Bath or hire some bicycles from Avon Valley Cyclery behind the railway station and cycle along the canal. Visit Prior Park - a Capability Brown landscape garden on a hill above Bath with views of the city and a remarkable Palladian bridge. Choose from boat trips on the river and the canal, while the boating station of Forrester Road hires out punts for a quintessentially English experience.	Destination Guide
Windsor Windsor Windsor and the surrounding area is steeped in the history of England and its Royal Heritage. Situated on the river Thames, Windsor is surrounded by many historical sites; Runneymede, Eton and the Great Park.	Destination Guide

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