Christmas in England

Make this Christmas Eve one to remember with this day trip to Windsor Castle, Bath, and Stonehenge. With your group, you'll discover the best of British history with visits to three of the must-see sites outside London. Check out the State Apartments in Windsor Castle, travel past Stonehenge, then enjoy a drive-by tour of Bath. Finish with a visit to the city's Roman Baths, and then return to London in time for dinner.

You don't need to miss out on London's historic magic just because Christmas is almost here. Tick off London's star attractions on a comfortable coach trip: visit St. Paul's Cathedral, sneak a peek at Buckingham Palace, capture a photo at the Tower of London, and enjoy a classic River Thames cruise. Upgrade to include a festive 2-course lunch.

Fill up on Christmas spirit and festive foods on this 3-hour Christmas Day cruise. See London without the crowds as you glide down the Thames River past Big Ben, the London Eye, and the Tower of London. Along the way, sip sparkling wine, sing along to Christmas Carols, and dig into a British-style Christmas lunch of roast turkey with all the trimmings.

Make your Christmas Eve one to remember with this day trip from London into the beautiful English countryside. Discover the charming market town of Stratford-upon-Avon, where William Shakespeare was born and then journey through the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, before enjoying a guided tour of Oxford and its famous university buildings. You'll also enjoy a delicious 2-course lunch with wine at Shakespeare's daughters form home.

Soak up London's famous highlights free from the usual crowds and busy traffic on this 3-hour, panoramic Christmas Day morning tour. Traveling by comfortable, air-conditioned coach with a knowledgeable guide, explore the city's historical highlights in the peaceful calm of the festive holiday and hear about their history from the informative commentary. Admire wonderful, unobstructed views of top London attractions such as Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and more; and snap perfect photos without the need to wait your turn or crowds of other visitors.

Escape London's tourist crowds and endless traffic jams and experience the city at its best on a 3-hour Christmas Day tour by vintage bus. Cruise past the English capital's legendary landmarks while listening to entertaining audio commentary; sail through the traffic-free streets and enjoy unrivalled views of Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament as you discover the city on a vintage red double-decker bus. Stop for photo opportunities outside the Tower of London and the London Eye and capture excellent shots without the usual hordes of tourists.

Make the holiday season extra special by spending Christmas Day in the English countryside. Departing London, this tour takes you to the world-famous Canterbury Cathedral, where you'll attend a carol singing service, and to the colossal White Cliffs of Dover. Soak up the festive atmosphere during a 3-course lunch and conclude the day by touring Greenwich, famed for its Baroque architecture and maritime history. Hotel pickup is included.

Visit three of southern England's star attractions during the peace and quiet of Boxing Day - December 26 - on this full-day tour from London. Travel to Windsor, and stroll around its highlights and cobbled streets before admiring Windsor Castle on a perimeter walk. After a fish-and-chip lunch, continue to Stonehenge, the world-famous prehistoric stone circle. Admire this ancient monument before a walking and panoramic tour around Bath, the Roman spa town famed for its Georgian architecture.

Boxing Day is the day after Christmas when Brits visit loved ones, tuck into leftover turkey, and hit the stores in search of Boxing Day sale bargains. Steer clear of the shoppers and swap London's city sights for the beauty of rural England on this full-day trip. Step back into the Middle Ages at Warwick Castle, enjoy a guided tour of the honey-hued city of Oxford, and see the birthplace of William Shakespeare and stop for lunch in Stratford-upon-Avon.

England's capital goes all out for the holidays, and this tour takes you to see the city's Christmas light displays and markets to get you into the spirit of the season. Follow your guide through Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square as you snap pictures of the Christmas lights along the way. You'll also see Big Ben and the London Eye, and make a stop at Charles Dickens' favorite London pub as your guide tells you stories about the fictional character Ebenezer Scrooge. Then, end your delightful night at the River Side Christmas Market.

Celebrate Christmas Day at Canterbury Cathedral, and enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch on this day trip by coach from London. Leaving on Christmas morning, drive through the villages in Kent before stopping in Canterbury. First, attend the traditional Christmas Day service led by the Archbishop of Canterbury at the magnificent, UNESCO-listed cathedral. Then, afterward, sit down nearby to a delicious, 3-course Christmas lunch.

Spend Boxing Day delving into the rich history and beauty of Kent on this full-day coach trip from London. Escape London's shopping crowds and pass through historical, maritime Greenwich on route to Leeds Castle in Kent. Take a guided tour of this fairy tale-like moated castle, once home to medieval monarchs. Next, enjoy a fish and chips lunch in the ancient city of Canterbury, and visit magnificent, 11th-century Canterbury Cathedral as you uncover its bloody history. Lastly, admire views of the iconic White Cliffs of Dover before returning to London.

See some of London's most well-loved landmarks during a panoramic tour on Christmas Eve! The city will be sparkling brightly with festive cheer as you pass through some of the most historic areas of the capital. Highlights include Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London. You will also receive a free Christmas gift! Prepare to usher in Christmas style in this three hour panorama London by night coach tour!

Enjoy a quintessentially English Christmas with this scenic Christmas Day trip to Stonehenge, Bath, the Cotswolds, and Stratford-upon-Avon from London. Traveling by air-conditioned coach with an informative guide, discover some of England's top attractions at their quietest - without the usual crowds. Marvel at prehistoric Stonehenge from Salisbury Plain, admire the golden Georgian architecture of Bath, savor a classic Christmas lunch at a quaint Cotswolds inn, and visit the charming market town of Stratford-upon-Avon to view where William Shakespeare was born.

Make your Christmas Eve in England extra magical with this full-day coach trip to Leeds Castle and Canterbury from London. Venture through London's historical, maritime district of Greenwich, and visit fairy tale-like Leeds Castle in Kent. Admire this breathtaking moated castle, and tour its grandiose rooms as you discover its history. In ancient Canterbury, visit the exterior of the UNESCO-listed Canterbury Cathedral before finishing your day at the city's Christmas markets.

Even if you only have a short time in London, make the most of it with a private driver/guide who knows the city as well as they know the ins and outs of road rules and parking. Your itinerary is completely flexible, but typically first-time visitors enjoy the classics: Big Ben, St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, and Trafalgar Square.

Make Boxing Day extra special with this full-day tour of Windsor, Stonehenge, Bath and Lacock from London. On December 26, travel by air-conditioned coach to see Windsor Castle, the picturebook medieval castle in Windsor still used by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Next, visit spectacular, prehistoric UNESCO-listed Stonehenge and enjoy an English pub lunch, before continuing to 13th-century Lacock. Admire this quintessential English village, and then finish with a coach and walking tour of handsome, Georgian-era Bath to see top Bath attractions including the Royal Crescent and Pulteney Bridge.

Make this Christmas Eve an unforgettable one on a 7.5-hour tour of London, including Midnight Mass and a gourmet 3-course dinner. First, you'll admire holiday lights and tick off top London attractions, including Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and St. Paul's Cathedral, on a panoramic tour. Plus, feast on three seasonal dishes, accompanied by a glass of Prosecco; attend Midnight Mass at a church on Trafalgar Square; and receive a special Christmas gift.

Enjoy an enchanting Christmas Day exploring some of southern England's highlights - all wonderfully crowd-free due to the festivities - on this full-day tour from London. Traveling by air-conditioned coach, visit historical Windsor to see landmarks such as Windsor Castle, and savor a traditional 2-course English Christmas lunch. Then, admire views of UNESCO-listed, prehistoric Stonehenge and visit the half-timbered village of Lacock, a setting used in two Harry Potter movies. Lastly, call at the sublime spa city of Bath to see its handsome Georgian architecture, including the Royal Crescent and Pulteney Bridge.

Trade London's hectic Boxing Day sale crowds for three of England's most famous towns and attractions. On the day after Christmas, board a comfortable coach and set off from the capital into the quintessential English countryside. Get up close to the stately Windsor Castle, one of the Queen's official residences; unravel the myths and legends surrounding the UNESCO-listed Stonehenge; tuck into a traditional English lunch in the pretty town of Amesbury; and wander amid 18th-centry Georgian architecture in Bath.