Do the food options for this trip accommodate gluten-free travelers?

CIE is able to make the gluten-free dietary request, however, while hotels throughout Europe offer a wide variety of foods, we cannot guarantee all requests and it is a good idea to double check once you are in your tour hotel. A full hot breakfast with a wide variety of selections is included at your hotel each morning. Lunch is sometimes included, but more often you will be at leisure to go where you like. Many dinners are included where you will eat with your group either in the hotel or at a local restaurant. All included dinners are three-course meals with a choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert, with tea or coffee included. Most hotels and restaurants feature a good assortment of poultry, meat, fish and vegetarian options and you will be given choices at all meals. Depending on your meal and the tour, wine or beer may be included or will be available for purchase. For lunches or dinners where you will be dining independently, your Tour Director can give you tips on options in your location.

How much free time is built into the tour? Time to wander, photograph, shop, etc.?

We do not have times for the day ahead of departure. Your tour director will be able to advise however we do try to give adequate time to explore and take pictures at any attractions.

What is your single supplement for trips?

The single supplement varies depending on the tour but for the 8 day Gems of Southern England for 2023 the single supplement is $610.00

My sister is not up to climbing a lot of stairs and long daily walks. She can walk to things nearby and climb 4-5 steps when needed but not long staircases. Will she be able to enjoy this trip?

All guests must be able to climb on and off the coach unaided. This tour does include some walking tours but guests can choose not to participate.

Could you clarify which landmarks we will actually be touring, which we will enter and explore without a tour, and which we are just driving past or looking at from the exterior?

Please reread my question. I would like you to clarify what is meant by "visit" for each of the landmarks. Do we just pause for photos? Go inside buildings to explore on our own? Or is there a guided tour at the visit stop?

I would like to know about dates for this tour in May of 2023. Do you have tours for 2023 scheduled yet?

Our 2023 dates are live and available to book. For the Gems of Southern England tour we have two departure dates in May of 2023. May 6- May 13, a large group departure. Or May 20- May 27, a small group departure. Large group departures have a maximum of 44 passengers on a 48 seater bus, and the small groups is maximum 26 passengers on a 48 seater bus.

Do you have dates for 2023 yet? We'd like to consider this tour for late May next year.

Yes all our 2023 dates and pricing are now available and you should be able to view online.

Gems of Southern England - 8 Days/7 Nights (11 destinations)

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From Windsor to London

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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 44
Ages 8+

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Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Windsor
Windsor
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Castle Hotel Windsor)
Included Activities
- Visit Windsor Castle
Optional Activities
- Welcome drink with group
- Explore Windsor town
Landmarks
Windsor Castle
Day 2
Blenheim Palace - Cotswolds - Bath
Blenheim Palace - Cotswolds - Bath
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (DoubleTree by Hilton Bath)
Included Activities
- Tour Blenheim Palace
- Explore Blenheim Palace gardens
- Walking tour of Bath
- Visit Roman Baths
Optional Activities
- Drive through Cotswolds countryside
Landmarks
Blenheim Palace
Roman Baths
Day 3
Stonehenge - Salisbury
Stonehenge - Salisbury
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (DoubleTree by Hilton Bath)
Included Activities
- Visit Stonehenge
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Salisbury
- Explore Salisbury
- Visit Salisbury Cathedral
Landmarks
Stonehenge
Salisbury Cathedral
Day 4
Winchester - Portsmouth
Winchester - Portsmouth
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Buxted Park Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Winchester
- Explore Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
- See the Mary Rose
Landmarks
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Mary Rose
Day 5
Kent - Canterbury
Kent - Canterbury
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Chilston Park Hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore Canterbury medieval center
- Visit Canterbury Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Drive through Kent countryside
Landmarks
Canterbury Cathedral
Day 6
Leeds Castle - London
Leeds Castle - London
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Riu Plaza London The Westminster)
Included Activities
- Tour Leeds Castle
- Panoramic tour of London
Optional Activities
- Farewell drink with group
Landmarks
Leeds Castle
Day 7
London
London
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Riu Plaza London The Westminster)
Included Activities
- Visit Kensington Palace
Optional Activities
- Shopping on Oxford Street
- See a show in the West End
- Visit a classic pub
- Explore London independently
Landmarks
Kensington Palace
Day 8
London
London
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Windsor Castle

Landmarks
Blenheim Palace
Roman Baths

Landmarks
Stonehenge
Salisbury Cathedral

Landmarks
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Mary Rose

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Canterbury Cathedral

Landmarks
Leeds Castle

Landmarks
Kensington Palace

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Castle Hotel Windsor
Hotel 4*
day 1
DoubleTree by Hilton Bath
Hotel 4*
Days 2, 3
Buxted Park Hotel
Hotel 4*
day 4
Chilston Park Hotel
Hotel 4*
day 5
Hotel Riu Plaza London The Westminster
Hotel 4*
Days 6, 7

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4.6

Overall rating based on 5 Reviews

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4.6

Thomas4.0•June 2023
Locations great, hotels ok, food great, tour guide ok, bus great
Traveled in June 2023
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Melissa5.0•June 2023
The locations visited, the timing, and the hotels were great. The tour guide did not add to the experience. He gave...
The locations visited, the timing, and the hotels were great. The tour guide did not add to the experience. He gave us personal opinions, almost all negative about the UK. He was not interested in any of the history or details of the places visited and was dismissive when we asked questions. We never used our ear phones, he had nothing to add. There were many lost opportunities, so a more knowledgeable and interested guide would have made it a five star tour. Most of what we learned was found through research on line and in guide books, not what I expected when we committed to a guided tour.Show more
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Mrs.4.0•July 2023
The hotels were all centrally located, although small. We chose the trip strictly because it had a wonderful...
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Charlene5.0•September 2023
Enjoyed all the places we visited. Tour guide was great.
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Christine5.0•May 2023
Loved how well organized and well planned everything was. Tours were good, hotels were wonderful. David, our tour...
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Liz
Asked on June 3rd, 2025
Do the food options for this trip accommodate gluten-free travelers?
Meals
- CIE ToursOperator•Written June 2025
  CIE is able to make the gluten-free dietary request, however, while hotels throughout Europe offer a wide variety of foods, we cannot guarantee all requests and it is a good idea to double check once you are in your tour hotel. A full hot breakfast with a wide variety of selections is included at your hotel each morning. Lunch is sometimes included, but more often you will be at leisure to go where you like. Many dinners are included where you will eat with your group either in the hotel or at a local restaurant. All included dinners are three-course meals with a choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert, with tea or coffee included. Most hotels and restaurants feature a good assortment of poultry, meat, fish and vegetarian options and you will be given choices at all meals. Depending on your meal and the tour, wine or beer may be included or will be available for purchase. For lunches or dinners where you will be dining independently, your Tour Director can give you tips on options in your location.
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Nina
Asked on February 29th, 2024
How much free time is built into the tour? Time to wander, photograph, shop, etc.?
Tour Details
- CIE ToursOperator•Written March 2024
  We do not have times for the day ahead of departure. Your tour director will be able to advise however we do try to give adequate time to explore and take pictures at any attractions.
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Naomi
Asked on March 21st, 2023
What is your single supplement for trips?
Single supplement
- CIE ToursOperator•Written March 2023
  The single supplement varies depending on the tour but for the 8 day Gems of Southern England for 2023 the single supplement is $610.00
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Lesley
Asked on March 16th, 2023
My sister is not up to climbing a lot of stairs and long daily walks. She can walk to things nearby and climb 4-5 steps when needed but not long staircases. Will she be able to enjoy this trip?
Tour Details
Travel Support
- CIE ToursOperator•Written March 2023
  All guests must be able to climb on and off the coach unaided. This tour does include some walking tours but guests can choose not to participate.
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Ryan
Asked on February 23rd, 2023
Could you clarify which landmarks we will actually be touring, which we will enter and explore without a tour, and which we are just driving past or looking at from the exterior?
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  Ryan
  Traveler•Written February 2023
  Please reread my question. I would like you to clarify what is meant by "visit" for each of the landmarks. Do we just pause for photos? Go inside buildings to explore on our own? Or is there a guided tour at the visit stop?
- CIE ToursOperator•Written February 2023
  If it states visit, then you will be going and visiting that attraction. For example, on Day 3: Visit prehistoric Stonehenge and marvel at the vast monoliths mysteriously erected 5,000 years ago. This means you will be going and visiting the site.
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Cindy
Asked on July 23rd, 2022
I would like to know about dates for this tour in May of 2023. Do you have tours for 2023 scheduled yet?
Tour Details
- CIE ToursOperator•Written July 2022
  Our 2023 dates are live and available to book. For the Gems of Southern England tour we have two departure dates in May of 2023. May 6- May 13, a large group departure. Or May 20- May 27, a small group departure. Large group departures have a maximum of 44 passengers on a 48 seater bus, and the small groups is maximum 26 passengers on a 48 seater bus.
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Sonia
Asked on July 5th, 2022
Do you have dates for 2023 yet? We'd like to consider this tour for late May next year.
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- CIE ToursOperator•Written July 2022
  Yes all our 2023 dates and pricing are now available and you should be able to view online.
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  Sonia
  Traveler•Written July 2022
  Thanks for your answer. However, the only tours I can see on the website are now through October, 2022. Can you help me further?

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