Shakespeare Tour

The house of Ann Hathaway, Shakespeare's wife, in Straftord-upon-Avon, England

What to expect on this itinerary

There is only one Shakespeare, only one man who could create King Lear and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, only man who could so skillfully blend theatre and poetry, only one man who could mix high drama and popular comedy. Yes, there is truly only one Shakespeare, and like the Bard himself, this unforgettable tour is undeniably one-of-a-kind.

Countries Visited

England

Places Visited

London, Oxford, Rollright Stones, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds

Suggested Duration

7 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

London – Touching Down

This morning you land on the outskirts of London, the largest city in Europe and one of the leading cities in the world for more centuries, ready to discover the land where William Shakespeare lived, learned, loved and wrote and the places that were his home throughout his life. You’ll be picked up at the airport and escorted to your ideally situated and comfortably luxurious hotel where you can drop off your luggage, freshen up, and hit the London streets: do some shopping at Savile Row, Bond Street or Charing Cross Road or visit one of the city’s excellent museums before visiting Westminster Abbey, one of the most important religious buildings in the United Kingdom and the site of the famous Poet’s Corner, where the greatest names in English letters are lauded for eternity. No author’s presence quite so dominates the space as Shakespeare’s, for the monument to his life is placed in the transept in such a way as to put him, almost literally, center stage, the object of the envious glances of the great writers of the past and the reverential awe of those visitors in the present. After this amazing encounter, you can start out for some dinner in Westminster or neighboring Chelsea, where you might grab some great French cuisine at Circus 1 or the modern gastropub offerings at the Chelsea Brasserie and Bar.

What's Included:

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Day 2

London – Discovering Shakespeare’s Capital

Day 3

South England – Elegance in Oxford and Blenheim

Day 4

Stratford-upon-Avon – Shakespeare’s Birthplace

Day 5

South England – The Grandeur of Broughton Castle

Day 6

London – Final Evening in England

Day 7

London – Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow

Trip Highlights

  • Hit the highlights of Shakespearean London, from the recreated Globe Theatre to Chandos portrait in the National Gallery, and from the towers of Southwark Cathedral to the monument to the Bard and other illustrious Britons in Westminster Abbey
  • Stop in Oxford, where you’ll witness the peaceful beauty of this renowned university town before experiencing the inimitable splendor of Blenheim Palace, one of the largest houses in the entire country
  • Arrive in Stratford-upon-Avon as Shakespeare would, where you’ll visit the place of his birth and get an insider’s look at the theatre and company that now bear his name
  • Return to London by way of the Cotswalds, getting a sense of the true serenity of the English countryside, before stopping at Broughton Castle, the backdrop for much of the film Shakespeare in Love

Starting Price

$4,000 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

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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