Explore both cosmopolitan London and the quintessentially British countryside in the Cotswold’s, admiring a variety of popular attractions such as Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and the historic city of Oxford.

DAY 1

Disembark from your ship in the morning. A transfer will be provided to your Central London hotel, via Stonehenge, one of the wonders of the world and the best-known prehistoric monument in Europe. Entry to the site is included and you will be able to explore the site with an audio guide.

Arrival at your hotel will be at approximately 3:00pm, in time for check in.

The remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure for independent exploration of the city. Lunch and dinner are on your own.

DAY 2

London is a city that inspires and amazes! A capital that basks in its rich history where around every corner there is something new, yet something very familiar. We take you on a tour of this majestic city, fully guided by a London expert.

Your day begins in a Royal Palace after breakfast at your hotel and a short drive outside the city.

On the banks of the River Thames, Hampton Court Palace started life in 1515 as a magnificent brick stately home for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey. Seized by Henry VIII at Wolsey's downfall, the Palace was enlarged and became home for Henry and wife number two, Anne Boleyn.

Explore with a Hampton Court guide the Tudor bedrooms, oak panelled corridors, and extensive Royal kitchens. Visit the magnificent chapel and banqueting hall. See how the Palace received a makeover by Sir Christopher Wren during the late 17th century reign of William and Mary. Enjoy the works of art from the Royal Collection on display throughout the building and take time to stroll around the grounds, admiring the fountains and getting yourself lost in the famous Hampton Court maze!

Return to the city for a superb 2-course lunch in a top London restaurant to enjoy a ‘Taste of Britain’ menu followed by a champagne cruise on the River Thames as you pass by the iconic Tower Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral, and the Palace of Westminster.

In the afternoon enjoy a guided panoramic tour of the city, starting from Parliament and Westminster Abbey, peer along Downing Street, home of the British Prime Minister, circle around Trafalgar Square, see vibrant Piccadilly Circus and the opulent Albert Memorial and view the city's famous museums such as the Victoria and Albert and the Science Museum. Head into Knightsbridge to drive by Harrods and then take a short walk for a photo stop outside Buckingham Palace before returning to your hotel at the end of this entertaining and rewarding day.

Please note: Parts of the itinerary may be reversed depending on local traffic conditions.

Upon returning to your hotel, the evening is at spent at your leisure, dinner is on your own.

DAY 3

Today you will delight in a rewarding and informative tour of the great city of learning, Oxford, with its majestic University buildings and colleges followed by a traditional pub lunch and tour of the wonderfully beautiful Cotswold Hills with its bucolic landscapes and attractive old stone villages.

To begin the day there will be an eye opening and educational tour of Oxford University which will include a visit to one of its most prestigious colleges, New College. Oxford is made up of 38 colleges, where students live and take tutorials, and one University, providing lectures and exams for students attending those colleges.

We will learn of the famous names that attended Oxford, politicians, writers, artists, and inventors. Explore the cobbled streets that link libraries to chapels, lecture rooms to exam halls. Despite the name, New College is one of the oldest colleges in Oxford. New College was founded in 1379 by William of Wykeham, Bishop of Winchester, as The College of St Mary of Winchester in Oxford. Architecturally, New College was innovative in its design, in that it was all planned around an enclosed quadrangle (?nished 1386). This was the first quadrangle of its type. Alumni include British Actor Hugh Grant, Poet and Playwright Oscar Wilde and esteemed Author J.R.R. Tolkien.

Next, take a drive though the delightful rolling hills and meandering streams of the Cotswolds, to honey-coloured stone villages down narrow country lanes. Time seems to have been given very little chance to march forward around these parts. Cottages of 17th century weavers’ homes stand next to chuckling streams, gentle rolling green hills and hidden valleys that stretch across these limestone uplands. With an expert guide on board your coach you will set about exploring this area and meander through this wonderful landscape.

Visit Burford where the old weavers’ houses cascade down to the valley of the River Windrush below and see Stow on the Wold with its ancient marketplace and hilltop views. Enjoy a hearty pub lunch in an old English hostelry during your journey around the Cotswold Hills as well as photo stops and guided walks in each of the villages you call into.

Please note: Parts of the itinerary may be reversed depending on local traffic conditions.

Back in London at your hotel, the remainder of the evening is at your leisure and dinner is on your own.

DAY 4

After breakfast, the morning is free for independent sight-seeing or perhaps a spot of last-minute shopping in some of London’s famous stores.

Room check out is at 12:00pm, however arrangements can be made for the hotel to securely store your luggage should you need longer. Late check can also be arranged, but this may incur additional charges depending on the length of time required. Late check out can only be booked at the hotel while you are there. For a guaranteed late check-out in advance guests would have to purchase an additional night.

A transfer will be provided to your departure airport (LHR or LGW) to suit the flight departure details that were provided.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

• Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program timings are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

• Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

• The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

• A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.

DAY 1

9:30am Disembark the ship in Southampton and transfer to Central London hotel via historic Stonehenge

10:45am Arrive at Stonehenge

12:45pm Depart Stonehenge

3:15pm Arrive at your hotel

Room check in time is at 3:00pm

Afternoon at leisure, lunch and dinner on own

Overnight at The May Fair Hotel or similar hotel

DAY 2

AM Full English breakfast

8:45am Depart hotel

10:00am Arrive at Hampton Court - guided tour with expert guide

12:30pm Depart Hampton Court - short drive to lunch venue

1:15pm Lunch

3:00pm Thames River cruise

3:45pm Panoramic coach tour

6:00pm Approximate arrival at your hotel

Dinner on your own

Overnight at The May Fair Hotel or similar hotel

DAY 3

AM Full English breakfast

7:30am Depart hotel

9:30am Arrive Oxford. Guided walking tour ending with entry to New College

12:30pm Depart Oxford

1:15pm Two course lunch in a Cotswold’s local village pub or restaurant

2:30pm Cotswold’s Village tour with photo stops

5:30pm Depart the Cotswold’s

7:00pm Approximate arrival back at the hotel

Overnight at The May Fair Hotel or similar hotel

DAY 4

AM Full English breakfast

12:00pm Check out

TBA Transfer to London Heathrow or London Gatwick airport for your return flight based on your flight details

Extra Nights:

• All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.

• When you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 12:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.

Transfers: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.

Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.

Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 12:00pm. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.

Expected Weather:

Weather in the United Kingdom is unpredictable, and you may experience rain at any time.

What to Bring:

Prepare for moderately mild weather at all times and be able to supplement basic dress with a warm sweater and/or a rainproof top. Pack sensible footwear, as most rural attractions and even some urban areas are best described as “rugged terrain,” and the ground is wet occasionally. Also bring hats and sunglasses.

Local Currency:

Pound Sterling. Credit cards are widely accepted.

Electricity:

230v / 50hz (plugs are 3 square pins). An adjacent switch typically controls outlets. Some hotels will have adaptors available, although this cannot be guaranteed. We recommend brining a universal travel adaptor for electric devices.

Documents and Visa Requirements:

Please check with your embassy for up-to-date visa information for your nationality. A valid passport is also required.

Hotel address:

The May Fair Hotel

Stratton St, London W1J 8LT, United Kingdom

Phone: +44 20 7629 7777

*We will only substitute hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are substituted, they will be of equal ratings and standards. If you are not notified of any changes then you will be staying at the hotel listed in the program.

Program Includes:

• 3 nights at the May Fair Hotel (superior room) or similar hotel

• Transportation and the services of an English-speaking tour guide for two days of sight-seeing and all associated expenses

• Taste of Britain 2 course meal with a drink in a top London restaurant

• Entry to Hampton Court with guided tour by expert Hampton Court guide

• River Thames cruise with commentary and glass of champagne

• Two course meal and a drink in a Cotswold’s village pub

• Entry to New College and Oxford guided walking tour

• *Entry and audio-guide at Stonehenge

• Transfers

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program Excludes:

• Meals or beverages not listed above

• Gratuities to drivers or tour guides

• Hotel incidentals, including mini bar and room service

• Personal expenses

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.