Christmas and New Year tours
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Spend Christmas day wandering through the history of England, from prehistoric times to present day! Visit Royal Windsor for a guided walking tour of the beautiful old town, and see the house (and pub!) where William Shakespeare wrote The Merry Wives of Windsor. Marvel at the spectacular views of Windsor Castle, home of the Queen and every monarch since William the Conqueror. Visit the mysterious prehistoric Stonehenge before a relaxing traditional Christmas lunch of Roast Turkey with all the trimmings and Christmas Pudding. Finally, take a panoramic driving tour of Bath, and a walking tour of the old Georgian city.
£95 for adults, £85 for children.*

Spend this Christmas day on a festive and delightful walking tour of historicalCanterbury. Canterbury stands out in Christian history as the location of the brutal and poignant murder of Thomas Beckett, and the delightful setting of Chaucer's timeless Canterbury Tales. Enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch of Roast Turkey with all the trimmings and Christmas pudding, in a lovely inn overlooking the beautiful White Cliffs of Dover. Finally, we end the day with a visit to the maritime city of Greenwich where you will see the fastest sailing ship of its day - the famous Cutty Sark - before heading back to London.
£95 for adults, £85 for children.

Discover England this Boxing Day! Visit Warwick Castle, the greatest medieval site in England; a walking and driving tour of Oxford, the City of Dreaming Spires; the Cotswolds; and a tour of Stratford-upon-Avon. Walk past some of the world's most famous colleges, including Christ Church, the film setting of Harry Potter and Alice in Wonderland. Get snap-happy at the entrance to the stunning Blenheim Palace. Wander through Statford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, and enjoy lunch at a traditional English pub in the picturesque Cotswolds.
£79 for adults, child rates also available.*

Join us for a tour through Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover and Greenwich. We begin with a tour of Leeds castle. A palace of Henry VIII and home to six medieval queens, "the loveliest castle in the world" is an unforgettable experience. After seeing Canterbury Cathedral, we will enjoy a two course lunch (included) at a quaint inn overlooking the White Cliffs of Dover. Following lunch, we will take a leisurely cruise along the River Thames, stopping to visit the maritime city of Greenwich. Enjoy an exclusive champagne reception in the early evening, savouring the sights as we creep up the Thames, back to London.
£79 for adults, child rates available.*

Have a Happy New Year in England! Spend New Year's Day in Royal Windsor on a leisurely guided walking tour. See spectacular views of Windsor Castle, residence of English monarchs since William the Conqueror. Visit the ancient, mysterious Stonehenge for the perfect photo stop, and finally visit Bath for a panoramic tour, including a walking tour and a private viewing of the magnificent Roman Baths.
£75 for adults, child rates available.*

Let us organize your New Years tour in England! We will start with a tour of Warwick Castle, the greatest medieval site in Britain. See the exquisite waxworks, the gorgeous grounds, and if you're feeling brave, the darkened dungeons...Later, enjoy a traditional English lunch at a charming 15th century inn (not included) followed by a drive through the picturesque Cotswolds. Finally, soak up the atmosphere in the gorgeous university town of Oxford, where you will hear all about life in "the city of dreaming spires".
£75 for adults, child rates available.*
For more information, contact us.. If you are interested in the Gift-Tours Christmas and New Years Tours and would like to learn more, enquire with the Gift-Tours team!