England's history stretches from the surreal to the unreal, fascinating children with tales that defy the imagination. This unique family tour provides an inspiring journey through the paradigms, from fossil hunting on the Jurassic Coast to exclusive medieval castle tours, and Harry Potter's Hogwarts to rural England's Shakespeare. Split across London, the Cotswolds, and the stunning Dorset beaches, it's 12-days spent revealing the family-focused side of England's past.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
London – Welcome to England
Land in London and be greeted by your private driver. Arrive at your central London hotel and have a relaxed welcome drink with your guide. The itinerary over the next four days is flexible, and your driver guide is available at all times to ensure that you can easily get to any London attraction. To fully introduce yourself to the city, you will be taken for an early evening ride on the London Eye. Revolve above the city in a glass capsule and admire the iconic beauty found along the River Thames. Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, the Tower Bridge and more all come alive as dusk rolls around. As the sun dips below the horizon and the city lights turn on, the raised platform is the ideal way to explore London without having to move through the crowds
What's Included:
Day 2
London – Evocative Jurassic Remains in the Capital City
Day 3
London – A Day at the Harry Potter Studio
Day 4
London – Exclusive Tour of Windsor Castle
Day 5
The Cotswolds – From Hogwarts to Shakespeare
Day 6 - 7
The Cotswolds – Live Theater and Beautiful Rural England
Day 8
Jurassic Coast – Lounging on the Jurassic Coast
Day 9
Jurassic Coast – A Fossil Hunting Guided Walk
Day 10
Jurassic Coast – Walking in the Footsteps of Giants
Day 11
London – A Final Day Amongst 185 Million Years of History
Day 12
London – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Go fossil hunting on the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast, unearthing 185 million years of the world's history
- Explore Jurassic remains and some of the most complete dinosaur skeletons on earth
- Take a journey through the world of Harry Potter by visiting the Warner Bros. Studio and the filming locations for Hogwarts
- Discover the family side to London with four relaxed days in the capital city
- Connect with another great storyline by watching a Shakespeare production in the playwright's birthplace
- Get lost in the sublime landscapes of the Cotswolds, a place for walking and biking through quintessential English countryside
- Spend four nights on the sublime Dorset coastline, enjoying some of England's finest beaches
Starting Price
$6,900 per person (excluding international flights)
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.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.91 stars based on 53 reviews.
We absolutely loved our England adventure and already wish we could go back. It was a perfect balance of English countryside, history, and culture.
All our hotels were wonderful. The lodge in Broadway was such an extraordinary place to stay—the property was so historic, but the rooms and amenities were modern. We loved the pool and gym, and delicious food/drink they offered. We also took advantage of the playground down the street every evening after dinner—it had a zipline and a beautiful vista. The lodge at Warwick was also amazing, such a fun place to stay for families with young kids. We also really enjoyed our hotel in London. The location was ideal as we could walk to restaurants and we had a tube station right there.
Our drivers were also very professional and friendly, and made the transfers between locations so simple and stress-free for us. Honestly we have nothing but good things to say about every moment of this vacation, from the afternoon tea to the "Harry Potter" studio tour.
Reviewed By Darren L.
We had an exceptional experience with the team at Zicasso's travel company, particularly our agent. She listened to our hopes and needs for a very complex trip, and created a journey that exceeded our expectations in every way.
Reviewed By Lorraine M.
The trip was good.
Reviewed By Denise M.
When we reached out to Zicasso to plan our trip, we were matched with two different agencies. After speaking to them both, we felt most comfortable with this travel company and we are so glad we chose them! We wanted to plan a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Europe and the tour company went above and beyond to help us do that!
Everyone we worked with listened to our needs and requests, and together we created the perfect itinerary for our family, which included something for everyone! We had all of the information we needed to make us feel comfortable and prepared, and we also knew they were there for us if we needed anything during the trip itself.
We fit so much into this trip. We saw sights we have always wanted to and had unforgettable experiences together as a family! We will treasure these memories forever and we have this travel company to thank for that!
Reviewed By Amy W.
It was a wonderful trip. The Zicasso travel company does a great job of taking care of all the small but important details that can add stress to a big trip. We would use them again!
Reviewed By Peter G.
The Zicasso travel agency was absolutely wonderful, helping us plan a customized trip to England and Scotland. Our travel group of 10 included teenagers through retirees. They truly listened to our interests and helped build an amazing experience for everyone. The individualized care and communication were wonderful. They were also incredibly responsive and helpful when our incoming flight was delayed. We'd highly recommend!!
Reviewed By Kate T.