Your day begins at Southampton Cruise Terminal, where your driver will collect you for a journey into the Cotswolds. Once the centre of England’s medieval wool trade, the region has remained wonderfully preserved, with golden-stone cottages, winding lanes, and historic churches.

The first stop is Burford, a bustling market town with a sloping high street leading to the River Windrush and an impressive medieval church. From here, continue to Bibury, often described as the prettiest village in England, where Arlington Row’s 17th-century weavers’ cottages remain one of the country’s most iconic sights.

A highlight of the day is a pause for lunch at a traditional countryside inn. Here, you’ll have the chance to enjoy hearty British dishes in a rustic, welcoming atmosphere. Afterward, the tour continues through quiet hamlets and rolling hills before arriving in Stow-on-the-Wold. Known for its antiques, market square, and the famous yew tree-framed doorway of St Edward’s Church, it’s the perfect spot to round off your time in the Cotswolds.

Finally, the journey continues to London, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel in the evening.