An English Holiday

Trip Overview

An English Holiday is a 7-day, 6-night small-group journey for women through the lives of the queens, writers, scholars, and suffragettes who shaped England. It runs November 21-27, 2027, Thanksgiving week, and is limited to 8 women. You’ll travel from the villages of the Cotswolds and Georgian Bath to the libraries and colleges of Oxford, then on to London during the holiday season. You’ll stay in boutique hotels, with private guided touring and access you couldn’t arrange on your own.

Highlights include a private walking tour of Bath that follows the women who shaped the city, from the goddess Sulis Minerva to Jane Austen and Mary Shelley, and a stroll through Castle Combe on the way back to the Cotswolds. At Sudeley Castle, the home and resting place of Katherine Parr, you’ll have a behind-the-scenes tour and a private Champagne reception. In Oxford, a private guide takes you through the Bodleian Library and Christ Church College. In London, a suffragette walking tour through Westminster and the West End ends with afternoon tea, and your guide leads you through the festive markets before the farewell dinner. 

Location: England, United Kingdom (The Cotswolds, Bath, Castle Combe, Sudeley Castle, Oxford, and London).

Duration: 7 days, 6 nights, Sunday, November 21 to Saturday, November 27, 2027 (Thanksgiving week).

Activity Type: Guided cultural and historical touring with private walking tours in Bath (about 5 km / 3 miles, 2.5-3 hours) and London (about 3-5 km / 2-3 miles, 3-4 hours). Easy-paced, with private transportation between all experiences and generous free time. A small-group experience limited to 8 women.

Accommodation: Boutique accommodation in The Cotswolds near Bibury (Days 1-3, 3 nights) and boutique accommodation in London (Days 4-6, 3 nights).

Day 1: Arrive in England

Arrive at London Heathrow and meet your private transfer for the roughly 1 hour 45 minute journey to boutique accommodation in the Cotswold countryside, where you'll meet your local guide for the week. Settle into the cozy atmosphere before a welcome dinner with fellow travelers. Overnight in The Cotswolds.

Day 2: The Female Pioneers of Bath

An earlier 8:00 a.m. start for the drive to Bath, where a local expert leads a specialized private walking tour on the women who shaped the UNESCO city, from Sulis Minerva to Jane Austen and Mary Shelley. Enjoy free time for lunch and browsing Walcot Street's boutiques, then return via the village of Castle Combe. Breakfast included; overnight in The Cotswolds.

Day 3: Behind-the-Scenes at Sudeley Castle

Explore charming Cotswolds villages with your guide, then travel to Sudeley Castle for a behind-the-scenes tour centered on the women at its heart, from Katherine Parr to Lady Ashcombe, who saved the castle in the 20th century. Conclude with a private Champagne reception at the castle. Breakfast, lunch, Champagne reception, and dinner included; overnight in The Cotswolds.

Day 4: City of Dreaming Spires

After breakfast, check out and transfer to London via Oxford, where a private guide brings the Bodleian Library and Christ Church College to life. Enjoy free time in Oxford's Covered Market, boutiques, and bookshops before continuing to your boutique London accommodation. Breakfast and lunch included; overnight in London.

Day 5: Voices of the City

A private Suffragette walking tour weaves through Westminster and the West End, tracing the women who fought for the vote. The tour ends with a traditional afternoon tea, and the rest of the day is free to stroll the Royal Parks or explore the city. Breakfast and afternoon tea included; overnight in London.

Day 6: The Dazzling Lights of London

Head out with your guide to explore London's festive markets, including the Southbank. The afternoon is free before the farewell dinner. Breakfast and farewell dinner included; overnight in London.

Day 7: Depart

Gather for a final leisurely breakfast before a transfer (approx. 1 hour 15 minutes) to London Heathrow Airport for onward journeys. Breakfast included.

• Private transportation throughout the trip, including Heathrow transfers
• Personal hosting and support
• Six nights' accommodation
• Expert guides
• All taxes and service fees
• Admission to all scheduled attractions
• Private Champagne reception at Sudeley Castle
• Daily breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 afternoon tea, 3 premium dinners

• Airfare
• Travel insurance
• Meals during free time
• Gratuities
• Additional tours, transportation, or expenditures during any free time