Relish the glitz, the glamour, the dazzling drama, the fairy-tale castle and fabulous Jazz Age entertainment. To truly experience Downton Abbey is to be magically drawn into another world. This tour immerses you in the lavish setting and fascinating historical details of Season 4. Fantasy and reality converge during your visits to the filming locations in London, Highclere Castle and “Downton” village. Channel the spirit of Downton Abbey as you stroll around London, visit country...
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
London - Welcome to England
Upon arrival at the airport, your driver will be waiting to assist you with your luggage and take you to your hotel. You’ll be staying at the elegant St. Ermin's Hotel in a wonderful location of central London. This historic building is walking distance from London’s most famous sites: Buckingham Palace, Saint James Park, Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament. This elegant Victorian-era hotel exemplifies the grandeur of London architecture that would be familiar to the characters of the Downton Abbey drama series. Set back on a quiet tree-lined square away from the city’s hustle and bustle, this four-star hotel has luxurious rooms with all the amenities. Enjoy the sumptuous furnishings, inviting marble bathrooms, fluffy bathrobes, crisp bed linens, WiFi connection and TV entertainment center.
What's Included:
Day 2
London - Visit Downton Abbey Filming Locations in London; Optional Jazz Club Evening
Day 3
London - London Sightseeing and Lunch at Criterion Restaurant or Visit Beaulieu House
Day 4
Oxfordshire County - Visit "Downton Place" and the Dowager’s "Dower House"
Day 5
Oxfordshire - Tour of Highclere Castle and Downton Abbey filming locations in Bampton
Day 6
London - Visit Syon Park and Afternoon Tea at Fortnum and Mason's
Day 7
London - Departure from London
Trip Highlights
- Visit Highclere Castle, the grand estate that is “Downton Abbey”, on an exclusive guided tour for only up to six travelers
- Enjoy the highlights of London, including Season 4 filming locations, with an expert guide who’s chosen for his knowledge of the Downton period and the British aristocracy
- Stay at the elegant, Victorian-era St. Ermin’s Hotel in central London
- Tour the quaint village of Bampton including many filming locations
- Learn the fascinating history of the area from your expert guide
- Scenic drive through the delightful countryside of Oxfordshire
- Stay at the charming Cotswold country inn featured in Season 2
- Experience the real-world setting of today’s English aristocracy
- Elegant lunch at the famous Criterion Restaurant pictured in Season 4
- Luxurious afternoon tea experience in “Downton Abbey” style
- Enjoy an evening of live music at London’s most famous jazz club
Detailed Description
With its stunning scenery and sensational storyline, the PBS Downton Abbey television series has won the hearts of 120,000 million viewers all over the globe. This tour allows you to experience the magic of Downton Abbey with visits to the sights that are as captivating in real life as on screen. With faithful attention to historical detail and a budget of one million dollars per episode, Downton Abbey accurately tells the story of the British nobility. In Season 4, the show faithfully depicts events of the 1920s and establishes believability through its lavish setting and exquisite period costumes.
Your tour begins in the bustling city of London, where you’ll enjoy a tour of Season 4 filming locations. You’ll visit Saint Pancras train station where Lady Edith arrives to meet her beau, Lady Rosamond’s house at Belgrave Square and the eclectic Notting Hill neighborhood of Michael Gregson’s fictitious flat. You’ll be treated to an elegant lunch at the Criterion Restaurant and traditional afternoon tea at Fortnum & Mason’s. If you enjoy live music, you can spend an evening at a famous jazz club.
Next, you’ll visit the magnificent British manor house where Downton Abbey was filmed—Highclere Castle. This awe-inspiring place is one of England’s grandest aristocratic estates. Today Highclere Castle is the home of the 8th Earl of Carnarvon, George Herbert, and his wife Lady Carnarvon. Known to their friends as Geordie and Fiona, this charming couple graciously welcomes visitors to their castle and tends to the estate with the same care as their fictitious counterparts Lord and Lady Grantham.
The tour also gives you a taste of English country charm. You’ll drive through picturesque Oxfordshire County until you reach the village of Bampton at the edge of the Cotswolds. In this charming ancient village, you’ll visit “Downton” village locations. Wander down the lovely Church Street and step into the church where Lady Mary was married to Matthew Crawley. You’ll also have a chance to see the exterior of the fictitious house of Isobel Crawley. To make your experience in the countryside more memorable, you’ll stay at the Swan Inn at Swinbrook, a typical country inn complete with a cozy pub, featured in Season 2.
Starting Price
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
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