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English Odyssey

Explore England’s great cities, both ancient and modern, on this 14-day English Odyssey tour. Discover magnificent castles and cathedrals. View the ancient baths and mysterious Stonehenge. View the beauty of the Cotswolds, enjoy a cruise on Lake Windermere in the famed Lake District and take a punting ride on the River Cam. Visit the scholarly cities of Oxford and Cambridge. Throughout this sweeping tour of England you can take in the splendorous landscapes and learn about England’s vibrant history and culture and how it has influenced modern day England.

14 Days • fr. $4,945

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Tour Includes

• A welcome drink with your group
• A visit to Winsdor Castle
• A visit to Blenheim Palace, the magnificent country house once home to Winston Churchill
• A walking tour of Bath including a visit to the Roman Baths
• A visit to Stonehenge
• A visit to the medieval city of Salisbury
• A visit Winchester, once the most important city in England
• A visit to the historic dockyards of Portsmouth
• A visit to Birling Gap for a gentle cliff walk
• A visit to Sissinghurst Castle Garden
• A visit to Leeds Castle in Kent, once called “the loveliest castle in the world”
• A visit to Canterbury
• A visit to Kensington Palace
• A classic English afternoon tea experience
• A visit to the Cambridge American Cemetery
• A punting ride down the River Cam
• A visit to Lincoln with a stop in a pub for a traditional Sunday roast lunch
• A walking tour of York
• A vintage train ride from Goathland Station, portrayed in the first "Harry Potter" film
• A visit to York Minster Cathedral
• A visit to the Lake District with a stop at the Lakes Distillery including a whiskey tasting
• A cruise on Lake Windermere
• A walking tour of Liverpool
• A visit Anne Hathaway’s Cottage in Stratford-upon-Avon where The Bard’s wife was born
• A walking tour of Oxford
• A farewell dinner at a local restaurant in Oxford
• Handling of one piece of luggage per person is included in the cost of all coach tours. Size should not exceed 30 x 20 x 10 inches and weight should be under 50 lbs. Luggage is carried at owner's risk throughout the tour unless insured.

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• Tips for personal services and to tour directors and drivers are not included in tour cost and left to your discretion.
• All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
• All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.

Meal Inclusions

• Full daily breakfasts (except Day 1)
• 10 dinners including a welcome dinner in Windsor, a Cardiff Castle Welsh banquet, a festive Scottish evening in Edinburgh, a cozy tavern dinner in Edinburgh, and dinner at an historic pub in York.

Hotel Details

• MGallery Castle Hotel in Windsor (1 night)
• Doubletree by Hilton in Bath (2 nights)
• Hilton Avisford Park Hotel in Arundel (1 night)
• Chilstom Park Hotel in Maidstone (1 night)
• Hilton London Kensington Hotel in London (2 nights)
• Hilton Cambridge City Centre Hotel in Cambridge (1 night)
• Malmaison York Hotel in York (2 nights)
• Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa in Windermere (1 night)
• Malmaison Liverpool Hotel in Liverpool (1 night)
• Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre Hotel in Oxford (1 night)

ARRIVE IN WINDSOR Location Information Description

Windsor, United Kingdom

Meet your guide at 2:00 PM in your Windsor hotel. Venture to see the splendors of Windsor Castle, a residence of the Queen, and the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group, and dine and explore this intriguing medieval town as you wish this evening.

MGallery Castle Hotel

BLENHEIM PALACE Location Information Description

Woodstock, United Kingdom

Travel to Blenheim Palace, the magnificent country house once home to Winston Churchill and often seen as the setting for popular TV shows and movies; tour the house and explore the gardens.

BATH Location Information Description

Bath, United Kingdom

Set off on a drive through the rolling hills of the quintessentially English Cotswolds; with charming villages and colorful gardens. Arrive in Bath, a striking city of honey-colored Georgian buildings with an ancient heritage. Take a walking tour of the city before visiting the famed Roman Baths. Dine at your hotel this evening.

Breakfast, Dinner

Doubletree by Hilton

STONEHENGE & SALISBURY Location Information Description

Stonehenge, United Kingdom

Visit prehistoric Stonehenge and marvel at the vast monoliths mysteriously erected 5,000 years ago. Head to the medieval city of Salisbury, with free time for lunch and sightseeing. Along with charming local shops, Salisbury boasts a splendid 13th-century cathedral housing the world’s oldest working clock. Head back to Bath, where your evening is free to explore and dine as you wish.

WINDCHESTER Location Information Description

Windchester, United Kingdom

Visit Winchester, in medieval times the most important city in England; some believe this is where the legendary King Arthur had his Round Table. Enjoy some free time to explore.

PORTSMOUTH Location Information Description

Portsmouth/England, United Kingdom

Next, delve into nautical life in Portsmouth, where you’ll visit the historic dockyards. Head on to dinner at your hotel in the countryside.

Hilton Avisford Park Hotel in Arundel

Birling Gap, Royal Tnbridge Wells & Sissinghurst Location Information Description

Maidstone, United Kingdom

Visit Birling Gap for a gentle cliff walk. Head to Royal Tunbridge Wells, a delightful old spa town, for some free time to discover its exquisite Georgian and Victorian architecture and charming shops and pubs. Next take a stroll to explore Sissinghurst Castle Garden, one of the finest gardens in England. Head to your hotel for dinner.

Chilstom Park Hotel in Maidstone

LEEDS CASTLE Location Information Description

Kent, United Kingdom

Journey to romantic Leeds Castle in Kent, once called “the loveliest castle in the world”. Tour this storybook structure, complete with a moat, and discover its colorful gardens.

CANTERBURY Location Information Description

Canterbury, United Kingdom

Proceed to the beautiful city of Canterbury. Take time to explore its medieval center before visiting its imposing cathedral and hearing some of its enthralling tales. Head to London where you’ll dine with your group.

Hilton London Kensington Hotel

KENSINGTON PALACE Location Information Description

London, United Kingdom

Visit Kensington Palace, the home of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate.

Next, savor afternoon tea, a classic English experience, before spending the rest of the day at leisure, exploring London.

Breakfast, Lunch

CAMBRIDGE AME Location Information Description

Cambridge/England, United Kingdom

Depart London and head to the university city of Cambridge. Visit the Cambridge American Cemetery, memorializing thousands of World War II soldiers, including bandleader Glenn Miller and Joseph Kennedy, JFK’s brother.

Finish the day’s activities by punting down the River Cam, taking in the sights of this university city on a traditional flat-bottomed boat. Your evening is free to explore.

Hilton Cambridge City Centre Hotel

LINCOLN Location Information Description

Lincoln, United Kingdom

Head to Lincoln, with its towering cathedral and castle overlooking the city. Stop in a pub for a traditional Sunday roast lunch.

YORK Location Information Description

York, United Kingdom

Arrive in York, an ancient city of narrow cobbled streets, charming tearooms, quaint old pubs, and intriguing medieval churches. Your tour director will bring you on a walking tour, then enjoy the rest of the day free for exploring.

Malmaison York Hotel

VINTAGE TRAIN RIDE Location Information Description

Goathland, United Kingdom

Journey back in time on a vintage train ride: go from the Goathland Station that portrayed Hogsmeade Station in the first “Harry Potter” film to the old whaling town of Whitby, the setting for Bram Stoker’s “Dracula”.

WHITBY Location Information Description

Whitby, United Kingdom

Tour Whitby’s pretty harbor and cobbled streets with your tour director, then enjoy free time for lunch.

Head back to York and visit York Minster, a Gothic cathedral resplendent with medieval stained glass.

LAKE DISTRICT Location Information Description

Lake District, United Kingdom

Take a scenic drive through the lush green splendor of the Yorkshire Dales, pausing in the romantic market town of Richmond. Head on to Keswick, in the famously beautiful Lake District, where you’ll have some free time for lunch. Visit the Lakes Distillery, dating back to the Victorian era, and enjoy a tour with a tasting.

Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa

CRUISE ON LAKE WINDERMERE Location Information Description

Windermere, United Kingdom

Take a short scenic cruise on England’s largest lake, Windermere, seeing mountain vistas, wooded isles, and lakeside villages.

Liverpool Location Information Description

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Head on to Liverpool, birthplace of the Beatles. Tour this fun, friendly city on foot with your tour director – and you are free to explore for the rest of the day. You might check out the many attractions around the Albert Dock, including the Beatles Story, the Tate Liverpool, and the Merseyside Maritime Museum.

Malmaison Liverpool Hotel

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON Location Information Description

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

Head to Stratford-upon-Avon, William Shakespeare’s hometown. Visit Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, the 500-year-old thatched house, surrounded by gardens, where The Bard’s wife was born.

OXFORD Location Information Description

Oxford, United Kingdom

Drive to Oxford to discover this storied university city on a walking tour with your tour director. Visit a local restaurant for a farewell dinner with your group

Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre Hotel

TOUR ENDS IN OXFORD Location Information Description

Your tour ends after breakfast.

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Irish Odyssey - 12 Days/11 Nights

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• Introduction
• Day 1 Dublin City Tour | Kilmainham Gaol
• Day 2 EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum | Taylors Three Rock Pub
• Day 3 Farmhouse Visit | House of Waterford Crystal
• Day 4 Cork | Blarney Castle | Killarney
• Day 5 Jaunting Car Ride | Dingle Peninsula | Sheepdog Demonstration
• Day 6 Cliffs of Moher | Galway
• Day 7 Lough Corrib Cruise | Kylemore Abbey | Galway
• Day 8 Ballintubber Abbey | Belleek Pottery | Derry
• Day 9 Giant’s Causeway | Derry Walking Tour | Walled City Brewery
• Day 10 Belfast Walking Tour
• Day 11 Titanic Belfast | Long Meadow Cider | Farewell Dinner
• Day 12 Tour Ends in Kingscourt

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• Overall Rating Excellent 4.6
• Itinerary Excellent 5.0
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• Food Good 4.0
• Tour Operator CIE Tours 4.6
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• A Ruth Helen Eliason · 2nd October 2023 Our tour guide was amazing…witty, personable, and a great story-teller! Colm made the history of Ireland come alive. The stops on our tour route were breathtakingly beautiful! It was a truly memorable experience! Trip date: September 2023 Review collected by CIE Tours
• A Ms. Alice Celia Fadden · 1st October 2023 The tour of Ireland was very organized , timely. The hotels were good. The tour director and bus driver were excellent. Trip date: September 2023 Review collected by CIE Tours
• A Mrs. Victoria Kania · 1st October 2023 The City Hotel was very disappointing-run down rooms noisy gathering area. also I would have been nice to have more variety in the choices for dinner-every time- chicken-fish- and beef. I would have enjoyed more local dishes. Many in our group went out... Show more Trip date: September 2023 Review collected by CIE Tours
• A Mr. James Patrick Salmon · 27th September 2023 Very well organized and tour director very well informed and willing to share information on multiple topics Trip date: September 2023 Review collected by CIE Tours
• A Mrs. Margaret Lee Pressler · 24th September 2023 Beautiful experience. Went to all wonderful sights. Loved that almost all meals were included. Bus driver/tour guide very knowledgeable, great sense of humor, and held our interest while on bus . We were. Blessed with beautiful weather which made our... Show more Trip date: August 2023 Review collected by CIE Tours
• A Mr. Dennis John Brom · 23rd September 2023 The whole tour was exceptional. From the tour guide/driver to the small out of the way spots (Pubs) that were part of the tour, the expeience was exceptional. Trip date: August 2023 Review collected by CIE Tours
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• A Michael John Tupa · 19th September 2023 I especially liked the way we learned about Ireland's history. I highly recommend these tours to others. We'll planned! Trip date: September 2023 Review collected by CIE Tours
• A Stacey Dawn · 18th September 2023 I loved everything about the tour, the only thing that I thought was a downside was, the days that they provided the dinners, you only really had a choice between chicken or fish. I'm not fond of chicken, and I wasn't really hungry for fish. Sometimes... Show more Trip date: August 2023 Review collected by CIE Tours
• A Julia Mancini · 7th September 2023 We put our deposit down to take the Irish Odyssey tour in 2019, and expected to go in May of 2020. That did not happen, and by the time we finally took the trip, it was really a dream come true. We had talked about it and planned for it for so long. It... Show more Trip date: July 2023 Review collected by CIE Tours

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English Odyssey

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Stonehenge 

See these ancient, legendary stone monoliths, among the world's most iconic and mysterious sights.

York Minster

Explore this masterpiece of Gothic cathedral architecture, which boasts the world's largest expanse of medieval stained glass.

Windsor Castle

Visit the Queen's magnificent home, the longest-occupied palace in all of Europe.

Blenheim Palace

Visit the gilded State Rooms with their priceless collections of portraits, tapestries and furniture, and an exhibition devoted to the palace's most famous son, Winston Churchill.

Roman Baths

Explore the thermal springs, walk on the original Roman pavements, and see the ruins of the Temple of Sulis Minerva in one of the best preserved religious spas of the ancient world.

Punting on the River Cam

Enjoy views of the colleges of Cambridge university as you travel back to your hotel along the water.

Canterbury Cathedral

Visit this vast and awe-inspiring cathedral, one of the oldest Christian structures in England and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Cruise on Windermere

Enjoy gorgeous views from the crystal blue water of England's largest lake.

Day 1 Arrival | Windsor Castle

Day 2 blenheim palace | cotswolds & bath, day 3 stonehenge | salisbury, day 4 winchester | portsmouth | brighton, day 5 birling gap | royal tunbridge wells | sissinghurst, day 6 canterbury cathedral | leeds castle, day 7 kensington palace | london exploring, day 8 cambridge american cemetery | punting, day 9 lincoln | york, day 10 whitby | castle howard | york minster, day 11 yorkshire drive | lake district, day 12 cruise on lake windermere | liverpool, day 13 stratford-upon-avon | anne hathaway’s cottage | oxford, day 14 tour ends in oxford, where you’ll stay.

Castle Hotel Windsor Windsor, England

The Castle Hotel, Windsor – MGallery Hotel Collection is a 4 star luxury hotel-based in the heart...

DoubleTree by Hilton Bath Bath, UK

Set on the banks of the River Avon, Doubletree by Hilton Bath is a comfortable 176-bedroom hotel...

Buxted Park Hotel

Chilston Park Hotel Maidstone, England

Once home to politicians and Lords, this hotel has 22 acres of rural parkland. Filled with...

100 Queen's Gate Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton London, England

A stylish city spot, a fashionable location where history meets modernity: 100 Queen's Gate was...

Hilton Cambridge City Centre Cambridge, England

Located in the heart of the city, within walking distance to attractions and nightlife, Hilton...

Hilton York York, England

Enjoy a historic stay inside the city walls, next to Clifford’s Tower. Lively bars and restaurants...

Briery Wood Country House Hotel Windermere, England

Moments from the shores of Lake Windermere and set in seven acres of gardens and woodland lies...

Hotel Indigo Liverpool Liverpool, England

Our city grew rich on cotton and music, and Hotel Indigo® Liverpool embraces this heritage,...

DoubleTree by Hilton Oxford Belfry Hotel

Inclusive package with no hidden extras.

What's included?

• Full daily breakfast and many meals*
• Transportation (Buses, shuttles & ferries)
• Welcome drinks with your group
• Free Wi-Fi on luxury coaches
• All entrance fees to attractions
• Comprehensive travel itinerary and documents

*Breakfast is not included on Day 1

Our welcome gift to you

• A travel backpack
• Travel adapter
• Rain poncho
• Luggage strap and tags
• Documents wallet

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Castle Hotel Windsor, Windsor

The Castle Hotel, Windsor – MGallery Hotel Collection is a 4 star luxury hotel-based in the heart of Windsor town centre sitting magnificently opposite the Windsor Castle and Windsor Guildhall. Boasting unrivalled views of the 'Changing of the Guards' procession which marches past the doorstep of the hotel along Windsor’s picturesque main street.  A beautiful range of boutique accommodation is available at Castle Hotel ranging from charming single rooms to spacious luxury suites with spectacular views over Windsor and it’s many landmarks. Each room follows the flowing Georgian elegance of the hotel which have been beautifully decorated with a refined take on contemporary design. Complimentary accessories including White Company Noir toiletries, fluffy bathrobes, and for upgraded rooms, personal Nespresso machines are provided so that guests can truly relax during their stay. Whether it’s a boutique break, romantic getaway, wedding, or business trip, rooms are certain to delight and impress.

Castle Hotel, Windsor - MGallery Hotel Collection

• 24-hour Front Desk
• Coffee Shop
• Disabled Facilities
• Dry Cleaning
• Laundry Facilities
• Wifi in Public Areas (Complimentary)
• 24-hour Room Service
• Air Conditioned
• Cable/Satellite Television
• Coffee & Tea-making Facilities in Room
• Complimentary Bottled Water
• Daily Maid Service
• In-Room Wifi (Complimentary)
• Iron/Ironing Board
• Luggage Racks
• Private Bathroom
• Room Service
• Work Desk & Lamp

DoubleTree by Hilton Bath, Bath

Set on the banks of the River Avon, Doubletree by Hilton Bath is a comfortable 176-bedroom hotel with an excellent city center location. It’s a mere half-mile away from the Roman Baths and great shopping. The hotel offers a gym as well as restaurant, bar and lounge.

• Fitness Center
• Wifi in Public Areas (Paid)
• Soap/Hair Products

Buxted Park Hotel,

Chilston park hotel, maidstone.

Once home to politicians and Lords, this hotel has 22 acres of rural parkland. Filled with antiques dating from as far back as the 17th century, Chilston Park Country House Hotel also has a 2 AA Rosette restaurant located in the original dining room. Free parking is available on site. Local quality produce is served on the evening menu and in the full English breakfasts. Open fires feature in Chilston’s drawing room and bar.

Chilston Park Hotel

100 Queen's Gate Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton, London

A stylish city spot, a fashionable location where history meets modernity: 100 Queen's Gate was the former home of Victorian aristocrat William Alexander, which has been stunningly transformed into a luxury hotel. The property embraces the building's heritage and pays homage to the curious with no two rooms being the same. Boasting a prime location in the prestigious Kensington area, DoubleTree by Hilton London – Kensington sits on the doorstep of the iconic Natural History Museum, the Science Museum and Victoria & Albert Museum. The hotel’s traditional regency-style façade compliments its contemporary interior, reflecting the elegant Kensington style. Enjoy easy access to Harrods, the designer boutiques of Knightsbridge and Portobello Market. Kensington Palace, Hyde Park and the Royal Albert Hall are just a short stroll away.

• Alarm Clock

Hilton Cambridge City Centre, Cambridge

Located in the heart of the city, within walking distance to attractions and nightlife, Hilton Cambridge City Centre is the perfect base for exploring the university town. We're easily accessible by road and rail, and just 45 minutes from London Kings Cross. As the largest central hotel in Cambridge, you'll find all you need for an unforgettable stay including 198 air-conditioned guest rooms, free Wi-Fi, a LivingWell fitness room, a relaxed restaurant and lounge. 

Hilton Cambridge City Centre

Hilton York, York

Enjoy a historic stay inside the city walls, next to Clifford’s Tower. Lively bars and restaurants are within walking distance, and the hotel is less than five minutes from the York Castle Museum and Jorvik Viking Center. 

• Business Center

Briery Wood Country House Hotel, Windermere

Moments from the shores of Lake Windermere and set in seven acres of gardens and woodland lies Briery Wood Hotel. This beautiful hotel in-between Windermere and Ambleside in the Lake District is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a country house atmosphere with all the comforts of home, while surrounded by spectacular landscapes, lakes, and fells.

Hotel Indigo Liverpool, Liverpool

Our city grew rich on cotton and music, and Hotel Indigo® Liverpool embraces this heritage, drawing you in with locally inspired tunes drifting through the exposed-brick lobby. You’ll love the funky rugs and acid-bright splashes of color in your boutique bedroom, where cotton-themed murals and plush armchairs marry with contemporary comforts like rainfall showers in our blissful spa bathrooms and superfast WiFi. Steps away from our Liverpool boutique hotel, the River Mersey is the key to the city’s industrial history, with the renovated Albert Dock at its heart. After a day of discovery, work up an appetite in our 24-hour gym, indulge in a succulent 35-day-aged T-bone at Marco Pierre White’s Steakhouse Bar and Grill or soak up the scene in The Cotton Lounge with expertly mixed cocktails.

• Mini Refrigerator
• Slippers/Robes

DoubleTree by Hilton Oxford Belfry Hotel,

See what people are saying about this trip

Cie tours customer.

We enjoyed the variety of sites included in the trip. The tour included military history, castles, cathedrals, nature, very nice hotels and manor houses. It included a high tea and roast Sunday dinner. We also had time to explore ourselves with suggested options from our guide.

Thorough tour of England

Hotels - excellent and in OUTSTANDING locations Sightseeing - very thorough itinerary of cities and sites Meals - excellent (loved the hotel buffet breakfasts and the lunch in Lincoln) Tour guide - knowledgeable, organized and very efficient Bus driver - WOW! He could get that huge bus through the tightest places and narrowest roads. Great driver. The one thing I wish we had had was more time - more time at the sites, more time on our own. However, then we could not have seen so much of England. CIE provided an excellent, varied, comprehensive tour of important locations in England in a short period of time. The only suggestion I would have is to lengthen the tour and add one free day in London. London is so huge that one free afternoon is frustrating. But overall, the English Odyssey was a great tour and great experience.

A great tour of England.

A great tour of England. Great choices of what to include in the 13 days of the trip.

Pamela C Sabella

Well done, will book another trip for next spring.

Everything was well done!

Mrs. Margaret Anne Dudley

Tour was excellent! The itinerary allowed us to see and large part of the country. Both our tour guide and driver were great. I would have liked a little more guidance in some of the towns we visited. Too often we were let loose in the city centre to get some lunch and shop. A guided tour might have been nice. Not everyone needs lunch when you have a large breakfast and dinner.

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