Lake District and British Isles - 17 Night Fly, Cruise & Stay PACKAGE London to Southampton (PRI46685)

Private standard car transfer from Heathrow Airport to Hotel
Note: Guest flight details and emergency contact number are required to confirm the transfer.

DAY ONE: LONDON ARRIVAL
Travel independently and check into your hotel. Check in available after 4pm.
Overnight in London.
Accommodation: Thistle Marble Arch or similar.

DAY TWO: LONDON
Your adventure begins with an exciting introduction to the capital city! Your amazing guide will bring the stories, myths and legends of the thrilling ‘two cities’ of London to your life on panoramic tour. Enjoy the historic Changing of the Guard ceremony* – a celebratory display of pageantry guaranteed to stir the emotions. Next, you'll arrive at the Tower of London! This awe inspiring fortress is an incredible survivor of a different era. Step inside and feel the atmosphere of bristling political intrigue and imprisonment all around you. See the brand new display of the world famous Crown Jewels following the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and The Queen Consort. As well as a guided introduction you will have time to explore. Following free time for lunch (at own expense), you will board the best cruise in the capital with London’s river experts. See London from the relaxing vantage point of the Thames as you enjoy world famous landmarks and gain fascinating insights with live guided commentary. Your first day concludes with an absolute ‘wow’ as you take to the skies upon the world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel – The London Eye. Your constantly changing 360 degree view will take you 135 meters above the city as you see all of London spread out before you.

Enjoy your evening at leisure: continue exploring the amazing sights or head back to your hotel to relax.

Overnight in London.
Accommodation: Thistle Marble Arch or similar.

DAY THREE: LONDON – OXENHOLME – HILL TOP - HAWKSHEAD - BOWNESS
Meet your Representative early morning next to the Concierge desk at the Thistle London Marble Arch hotel for your transfer to Euston station. Boarding will commence for the train departure at approximately 8:30am. Enjoy comfortable train travel with reserved seats in Standard Class between London and Oxenholme with Avanti West Coast. On-board refreshments are available for purchase. Alight at Oxenholme station – gateway to the Lake District – where your local guide will meet you on platform 1.  Upon boarding your small group coach tour you are off on your first guided adventure.

Taking in the spectacular scenery that inspired the author Beatrix Potter, this first day is an ideal opportunity to see the landscapes and places that held huge importance in her writing.  This itinerary gives you a fantastic overview of the Southern Lake District, introducing the culture and history of The Lakes, which created the landscape you see today.

Visit Hill Top Farm, the first Lakeland home of Beatrix Potter, purchased by her in 1905 which helped to inspire many of her most loved stories. Then explore medieval Hawkshead village where young William Wordsworth attended school and where Beatrix Potter spent much of their time. Taking to the water you will enjoy a relaxing cruise across Lake Windermere – with its breath-taking scenery it features some of the finest views in England.

Round off your day with a traditional cream tea of fresh scones, traditional clotted cream and jam with your choice of tea or coffee. The setting is the beautiful Lindeth Howe once purchased by Beatrix Potter for her mother to reside in, decorated with beautiful theming throughout.

Upon check-in to your hotel relax before an included dinner sourced from local produce.

Overnight in The Lake District.
Accommodation: Lindeth Howe 4* hotel (or similar)

DAY FOUR: BOWNESS – KESWICK – GRASMERE - BOWNESS
Following a delicious breakfast, your second day is a pure celebration of the outstanding scenery for which the Lake District is renowned. You will be collected from your hotel to embark on your small group tour. Sit back and enjoy magnificent mountains, lakes and valleys from the south to the north.
On this day you will see Ten Lakes - including Windermere, Brotherswater, Ullswater, Derwentwater, Bassenthwaite, Buttermere, Crummockwater, Thirlmere, Grasmere and Rydal.

Enjoy free time for lunch (at own expense) in the market town of Keswick and see the Castlerigg Stone Circle with its 360-degree view taking in the surrounding fells. The stone circle dates back to 3000 BC and is thought to have been constructed before Stonehenge. A highlight of the afternoon is a visit to Grasmere – a picture-perfect Lakeland village, nestled between the mountains and made famous as the birthplace of William Wordsworth. Dinner is taken independently on this night. Guests may choose to visit one of the local pubs or restaurants in nearby Bowness or simply enjoy a second night dining at Lindeth Howe (at own expense).

Overnight in The Lake District.
Accommodation: Lindeth Howe hotel or similar.

DAY FIVE: BOWNESS – OXENHOLME - LONDON
After a delicious breakfast, you will be collected from your hotel in Bowness for the return back to Oxenholme train station. Your train departs Oxenholme for London. Enjoy reserved seats in Standard Class. Refreshments are available for purchase on board. On arrival into London Euston train station enjoy an included transfer to your London hotel. Following check-in to the hotel, the rest of your afternoon and evening ahead is at leisure.

Accommodation: Thistle London Marble Arch hotel (or similar).  


DAY SIX: LONDON DEPARTURE
Your tour concludes after a delicious breakfast and check-out from the hotel.

*On days where there is no Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, an alternative visit to the Horse Guards Parade will be arranged.

Private standard car transfer from Hotel to Port of Southampton

Shuttle transfer from Southampton Port to Heathrow Airport
Note: Guest flight details and emergency contact number are required to confirm the transfer.