Europe Private Tour (ENG005) Grand England Tour (9 Days 8 Nights)

On our first day, we pick you up from Heathrow Airport and travel into central London. We will visit many iconic landmarks that symbolize visiting London, including the Big Ben clock tower on the banks of the River Thames, and take photos with the Palace of Westminster located in the same area. Big Ben began operating in 1859 and has kept time faithfully ever since, becoming a national symbol of England that every traveler looks forward to seeing when in London.

Visit Westminster Abbey, the Statue of Winston Churchill, and 10 Downing Street. Nearby, you will take photos with the London Eye and take a ride on it. Standing 135 meters tall, it is the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe, offering stunning panoramic views of the city from above.

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Visit Buckingham Palace and wait to watch the changing of the guard at 11.30, an event that draws large crowds, so it is best to arrive early to secure a good viewing spot. Nearby the palace are 2 parks, Green Park and St.Jame's Park; after watching the Changing of the Guard, you can take a walk through the parks.

Explore the Tower of London, which is London's original palace, though no British royal family members reside there today, and it is open as a museum displaying national treasures. Highlights include the crowns and precious gems, especially The Crown Jewels and the world's largest diamonds, Cullinan I and II.

Take photos with Tower Bridge, another major landmark of London. View the Millennium Bridge, which opened in 2000 to celebrate the new millennium as a pedestrian-only bridge. At the end of this bridge stands St. Paul's Cathedral, London's largest and most famous church, holding royal cathedral status in the ecclesiastical hierarchy as the seat of the Bishop of London.

Stroll through Portobello Road Market in Notting Hill, a vintage and collectibles street market famous from the classic hit movie. A wide variety of shops and stalls line Portobello Road, offering antiques, collectibles, second-hand clothing, fresh fruits, vegetables, and food. The charm of this market and neighborhood lies in the delightful pastel buildings, the quirky shops with endless unique finds to browse, and the lively atmosphere of people wandering through.

If time permits, we will take you to Oxford Street, London's premier shopping destination packed with department stores and shops along the avenue. Very close to Oxford Street is Hyde Park, London's famous and expansive public park.

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Depart for the English university town of Cambridge. Covering a distance of 103 kilometers, it takes just 1.5 hours to arrive in Cambridge.

We will take you to see the Catholic Church of Our Lady and the English Martyrs, and visit Saint Botolph's Church, which is part of Saint Catharine's College. Nearby, visit King's College, officially known as King's CollegeThe King’s College of Our Lady and Saint Nicholas in Cambridge, and explore the College’s Chapel. Visit Great St. Mary, The University Church (GSM), and Trinity College located on bustling Trinity Street. You can also choose to tour the city by riding a traditional flat-bottomed wooden boat known as a punt along the River Cam, and see St John’s College, University of Cambridge.

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Depart for York, covering a distance of 250 kilometers and taking about 3 hours. York is a charming, historic town in Yorkshire. We will take you to see the renowned York Minster cathedral, stroll along the historic alley of The Shambles, and visit Clifford's Tower and York Castle.

Next, head to Leeds, just 40 kilometers away with a travel time of 40 minutes. Leeds is an exceptionally vibrant and colorful city. Visit City Square and Millennium Square, surrounded by beautifully preserved historic architecture. Explore Leeds City Museum, which showcases the history of the city and various antiquities, and visit the Royal Armouries Museum to admire the beauty and strength of over 8,500 weapons and suits of armor.

Sports fans will not want to miss Elland Road Stadium, home of Leeds United, the "Peacocks." Enjoy shopping to your heart's content at Leeds' famous large malls, Trinity Leeds and Victoria Leeds, and savor a classic English afternoon tea at the famous tea room "Just Grand".

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Today, we depart for Manchester, traveling 72 kilometers in about 1 hour. We will take you to explore the Spinningfields area, a purpose-built modern business district where contemporary architecture blends seamlessly with Gothic structures. View the 47-story Beetham Tower, the tallest building in the city and the 12th tallest in the country. Stroll along St Ann's Square and Street, located in the city's main shopping area near Manchester Arndale and the High Street. For football fans, we visit Old Trafford Stadium, the home ground of Manchester United, and take a stadium tour.

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We travel to Liverpool, a distance of 57 kilometers, taking about 1 hour. We will take you to key attractions in Liverpool, including Liverpool Cathedral, the largest cathedral in Liverpool, the largest in the UK, and the 5th largest in the world. Its interior is decorated with stained glass, while the primary structure is made of brick, taking 74 years to build.

Next, we visit Royal Albert Dock, a red-brick architectural area recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. These historic structures are among the earliest brick and mortar buildings in England, opened by Prince Albert in 1846 to serve as docks and cargo warehouses.

Visit The Beatles Story Museum, dedicated to the legendary Fab Four. Stroll around Pier Head, a riverside area close to Albert Dock, where you can take photos with the statues of all four Beatles members. Afterwards, we visit Anfield Stadium, home of Liverpool FC, a must-visit for football fans.

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Today, we depart Liverpool for Oxford, another major English university city, traveling 279 kilometers in about 3 hours. Visit the historic University of Oxford, view the Radcliffe Camera library building within the Oxford University grounds, and visit Christ Church Cathedral and College. Inside, you can see the Great Hall, which served as the Hogwarts dining hall featured across the Harry Potter films. We will also visit Shakespeare's Birthplace and enjoy shopping along Oxford's main high street.

Afterward, we take you to the village of Bibury, located 48 kilometers from Oxford (about a 45-minute drive). Bibury is an enchanting rural village in the Cotswolds in southwestern England, renowned as one of the prettiest villages in England. Stroll through the village before returning to overnight in Oxford.

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Depart for Bath, traveling 132 kilometers in about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Bath is a charming small city in southwestern England, situated about 1 hour from London.

Visit the Roman Baths, a public bathing complex built by the Romans 2,000 years ago. It features several natural hot springs interconnected by a plumbing system, surrounded by key monuments and temples. Everything is remarkably well preserved and thoughtfully arranged into scenic walkways and a fascinating museum. Next, visit nearby Bath Abbey (Abbey Church of St Peter and St Paul), the city's iconic church. See Pulteney Bridge spanning the River Avon, the city's main river; shops line both sides of the bridge, reminiscent of the Ponte Vecchio in Italy.

Admire The Circus, a striking circular ring of Georgian townhouses centered around large trees. Seen from above, it forms an exquisite continuous circle. Also see the Royal Crescent, a sweeping crescent-shaped complex of townhouses similar to The Circus, mostly serving as residences and hotels. Stop for a meal at Sally Lunn’s, a historic and renowned local eatery.

Afterward, travel to Stonehenge, one of the world's most famous and greatest archaeological mysteries, located 1 hour from Bath (55 kilometers), before returning to overnight in London (141 kilometers).

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We take you to visit London's famous Trafalgar Square. Its centerpiece monument was built to commemorate the victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, in which the British Royal Navy defeated the French naval fleet of the Napoleonic era off Cape Trafalgar in Spain. Today, it serves as a popular meeting point for Londoners. Overlooking the square is the National Gallery, Britain's national art museum housing countless masterpieces of world art.

Visit the British Museum, Britain's premier museum showcasing treasures from the height of the British Empire. Highlights inside include an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian mummies and antiquities, as well as the famous Rosetta Stone, alongside historical artifacts from around the globe spanning ancient Greek, Roman, Middle Eastern, Asian, European, and African civilizations. If time is limited, we recommend focusing on the Egyptian rooms.

Explore Harrods department store, well known among Thai travelers, celebrated for its classic, opulent, and luxurious decor and endless selection of goods. Explore Soho's Chinatown, a vibrant pedestrian street bustling with Chinese restaurants and specialty shops.

At the appropriate time, we transfer you to Heathrow Airport for your return flight to Bangkok.

(If your flight is in the afternoon, there will be no sightseeing tour today. We will transfer you to the airport 3 hours prior to check-in. Today's itinerary can alternatively be swapped into the first two days, tailored primarily to your sightseeing preferences.)