Carolina Alumni Travel
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Journey through the charming Cotswolds, the Heart of England and home to some of the country’s most scenic landscapes, filled with picturesque villages, rolling green hills and winding country lanes. From your home base in the first–class Queens Hotel in Cheltenham, embark on daily excursions, exploring grand properties and lovely countryside. At prestigious Oxford University, indulge in an exclusive after–hours tour of the Bodleian Library and Radcliffe Camera. At a local farm, learn about sustainability and foraging, harvest fresh vegetables from the garden and engage in a cooking lesson.
Discover the unique history and heritage of the Arts and Crafts movement in the Cotswolds during an insightful lecture and a visit to Hidcote Garden. Tour majestic Blenheim Palace and Sudeley Castle, stroll through lush gardens, and tread in Shakespeare’s footsteps in Stratford–upon–Avon. Treat yourself to this unforgettable 7–night escape to England’s castles and countryside.
Day 2 - London, England | Cheltenham
Day 3 - Daylesford Farms | Cotswolds Villages
Day 4 - Blenheim Palace | Oxford
Day 5 - Chavenage House
Day 6 - Hidcote Garden
Day 7 - Stratford-upon-Avon
Day 8 - Sudeley Castle
Day 9 - Cotswolds | London | Depart for home
Base Price: From $5,495*, per person, based on double occupancy
- Airfare additional
- Single accommodation pricing available, contact us for details
Discounts available:
- Save $500 per person with Special Savings*, through Aug. 27, 2025
- Save $500 person with Full Payment Discount*, through Aug. 27, 2025
- *Must pay in full at the time of booking to receive discount
Both savings can be combined if booked by deadline and at the time of reservation
Inclusions:
- 7 nights at the Queens Hotel
- 7 breakfasts, 1 lunches and 2 dinners, a reception and house wine and beer with lunch and dinner, nonalcoholic beverages with all meals
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- Tar Heel Travel is a member exclusive perk.
- There must be one Carolina Alumni member in a room. Membership is open to anyone. Learn more.
- By reserving on this tour, you agree to the terms and conditions specific to this tour which are set by the tour operator. This information can be found in the tour brochure.
- The Carolina Alumni Travel Office and tour operator reserve the right to to decline or accept a reservation should a person's health, mental condition, physical infirmity or attitude jeopardize the operation of the tour or the rights, welfare, or enjoyment of other participants. Refunds will be made in accordance with the cancellation policy listed in the tour brochure.