Dagtrip naar Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds en Warwick Castle
Beschrijving
Ontdek meer dan duizend jaar geschiedenis in een van de mooiste middeleeuwse kastelen van Engeland voordat u het pittoreske stadje Stratford-upon-Avon bezoekt, de geboorteplaats van William Shakespeare. Verken ten slotte de historische stad Oxford tijdens een wandeltocht door de stad met uw Expert Gids.
Rondreisopties
Reisroute
Meer dan duizend jaar geschiedenis wacht erop ontdekt te worden in dit fantastische middeleeuwse kasteel. Dit prachtige kasteel, gelegen tegen de rivier de Avon, in een aangelegd park van 64 hectare, behoorde ooit toe aan de machtigste man van Engeland, de graaf van Warwick. Leer hoe de 'Kingmaker' de enige man was die de koning durfde te trotseren, en hoe hij de legers van koning Edward IV in de strijd versloeg voordat hij de koning zelf gevangen nam. Verken de rijkelijk versierde State Rooms en de 17e-eeuwse Grote Zaal; een kamer met een indrukwekkende verzameling artefacten, waaronder harnassen en middeleeuwse wapens. In de 14e-eeuwse gevangenis van het kasteel, de oorspronkelijke kerker, zie je graffiti die honderden jaren geleden door gevangenen is achtergelaten. Hoeveel namen kun je herkennen?
Dit pittoreske marktstadje is vooral bekend als de geboorteplaats van William Shakespeare, algemeen beschouwd als de grootste schrijver in de Engelse literatuur en 's werelds meest vooraanstaande dramaturg.
Deze oude marktstad is misschien wel het meest bekend als de geboorteplaats van William Shakespeare, algemeen beschouwd als de grootste schrijver in de Engelse literatuur en 's werelds grootste dramaturg ooit. Je hebt de mogelijkheid om het 16e-eeuwse vakwerkhuis te bezoeken waar Shakespeare in 1564 werd geboren en opgroeide. Geniet van een fascinerend inzicht in verhalen over zijn familieleven en bewonder zeldzame artefacten uit de collecties van de Shakespeare Trust van wereldklasse.
Met een oppervlakte van bijna 800 vierkante mijl en niet minder dan vijf Engelse provincies, zijn de Cotswolds het grootste aangewezen gebied van natuurlijke schoonheid in het VK. Zet uw camera's in de aanslag terwijl we door het onophoudelijk mooie landschap rijden op weg naar onze volgende bestemming. Houd er rekening mee dat we geen van de dorpen in de Cotswolds stoppen.
Onze laatste stop, ook wel bekend als 'The City of Dreaming Spires', is de beroemdste universiteitsstad van het VK en de thuisbasis van de oudste universiteit in de Engelssprekende wereld, de Universiteit van Oxford. Geniet van een wandeltocht door de stad met je deskundige gids, die de charme en geschiedenis van deze ongelooflijke stad tot leven zal brengen. Oxford is de enige plaats in het land waar je voorbeelden vindt van elke architectonische periode die teruggaat tot de Saksische tijd. Het is dan ook geen verrassing dat deze prachtige stad door de jaren heen de filmlocatie is geweest voor talloze films en tv-series, waaronder de Harry Potter-filmserie. Terwijl je met je gids door de geplaveide straten dwaalt, zie je bezienswaardigheden zoals de Brug der Zuchten, Trinity College, het Ashmolean Museum en The Sheldonian Theatre.
In Christ Church College bezoekt u een van de meest prestigieuze hogescholen van de universiteit. Christ Church, opgericht door Henry VIII in 1532, fungeert ook als de kleinste kathedraal van het VK. De prachtige architectuur is te zien geweest in films als Harry Potter en The Golden Compass, terwijl het ook replica's over de hele wereld heeft geïnspireerd. De beroemde eetzaal is bijvoorbeeld gereproduceerd in Cornell University en de University of Chicago. De eetzaal in alle Harry Potter-films is gemodelleerd naar de eetzaal van Christchurch!
Hertford Bridge, ook wel "the Bridge of Sighs" genoemd, is een luchtbrug die twee delen van Hertford College verbindt over New College Lane in Oxford, Engeland. Het onderscheidende ontwerp maakt het een herkenningspunt van de stad.
De Bodleian Library is de belangrijkste onderzoeksbibliotheek van de Universiteit van Oxford en is een van de oudste bibliotheken in Europa. Met meer dan 12 miljoen items is het de op een na grootste bibliotheek in Groot-Brittannië, na de British Library.
Hoogtepunten
Wat is inbegrepen
Beoordelingen van reizigers
Belangrijke informatie
- Rolstoeltoegankelijk
- Baby's en kleine kinderen kunnen in een wandel- of kinderwagen mee
- Opties voor openbaar vervoer zijn in de buurt aanwezig
- Kinderen moeten bij een volwassene op schoot zitten
- Reizigers moeten ten minste een gemiddelde conditie hebben
- Voor een rolstoelgebruiker: Neem minimaal zeven dagen voor vertrek contact met ons op, zodat we zeker weten dat we een geschikt voertuig kunnen regelen.
- Houd er rekening mee dat de volgorde van de stops om operationele redenen kan variëren.
- Tijdens deze tour is er een panoramische rit door de Cotswolds (maar er wordt niet gestopt in de Cotswolds)
Beoordelingen(3,101)
What a great day to Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Warwick Castle! Kudos to Simon for his guiding and Ahmed for his driving! Loved walking through Oxford, seeing the architecture and learning the history. Plenty of photographic spots and opportunities. Stratford-upon-Avon had a nice museum with admission part of our fee to see the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Plenty of great souvenirs to shop and a tasty lunch was had on Henley Street. Warwick Castle was a sight! Loved the grounds, various amusement sites including the Horrible Histories Maze. Hilarious! Had such a fun time walking the castle it was tough to leave. Highly recommend this “tasting” tour to learn about these locations if you’re not doing more time at them.
I only had an extra day in London after a business trip and this was a great option to get a quick taste of some points of interest outside the city. It delivers. Simon, our guide, was great. His interesting commentary enhanced the experience.
Drive through cotswolds, no stops. Stratford on avon great. Warwick castle, worthwhile. Disappointed no stops in Cotswolds.
Pablo has been one of the best guides ever. Thanks for driving us Vinnie
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Pablo was one of the best guides you’ve ever had. We’re also pleased that Vinnie provided you with a safe and comfortable journey. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with both of them. Thank you for choosing Evan Evans Tours, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience! Kind regards, Evanevanstours team
Pablo, our guide, and Vinnie, our bus driver, were great. We had a wonderful time on this tour. Oxford was probably the highlight and Pablo did a great job on the walking tour. Stratford upon Avon and Warwick Castle were just ok. Warwick castle is very commercialized and probably great for families, but not that great for adults. Stratford upon Avon is cute but the Shakespeare museum is very small. We had a nice lunch there so that was good. Overall a nice day and a safe travels with Pablo and Vinnie.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your detailed review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a wonderful day and that Pablo and Vinnie made the tour enjoyable and safe. It’s especially great to know that Oxford was a highlight and that you enjoyed Pablo’s walking tour. We also appreciate your honest thoughts about Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick Castle. We’re glad you were able to enjoy a nice lunch in Stratford, and we understand that different attractions can appeal to different types of visitors. Thank you again for sharing your experience and for choosing us. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable journey in the future! Kind regards, Evanevanstours team
It was ok in that it would've taken a lot longer with public transport and the coach was comfortable and air conditioned. I would've liked more time at Stratford-Upon-Avon so I also could've visited Ann Hathaway's cottage and Shakespeare's final resting place. Guide was ok, but not very entertaining and needs to wear something that he can be more easily spotted in. I signed up for the English tour, but because there was a Spanish speaking contingent, it felt like 75% of his narrative was in Spanish.
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your honest and detailed feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you found the coach comfortable and air-conditioned, and that the tour was a convenient alternative to traveling by public transport. We understand your disappointment about the limited time in Stratford-upon-Avon, especially as you would have liked to visit Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and Shakespeare’s final resting place. We also appreciate your comments regarding the guide’s visibility and presentation. Most importantly, we’re sorry that you felt the English commentary was not given enough attention. We understand how frustrating this would be when you specifically booked an English-language tour. Your feedback is valuable, and we will share these concerns with our team to help improve the experience for future guests. Thank you again for joining us and for helping us identify areas where we can do better. Kind regards, Evanevanstours team
It was a great experience! ! My favorite stop was Stratford-upon-Avon. I am glad I added the admission price to Shakespeare's house. That made it hassle free. ANA was an excellent guide. She was well-prepared and gave us some background info about our next stop. She was friendly, funny and always open to any questions or concerns. PRAB, our driver, was safe, friendly and maneuvered those tiny roads with ease. I was able to relax and enjoy the ride. Overall, we enjoyed our trip very much! Patricia
Dear guest, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience, Patricia. We’re delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the day — especially your visit to Stratford‑upon‑Avon, which truly is a special stop. It’s great to know that adding the admission to Shakespeare’s house made everything smooth and hassle‑free for you. We’re thrilled that Ana made such a positive impact on your trip. Her preparation, friendly nature, humour and willingness to answer any questions are exactly what make a guide exceptional. And we’re equally glad to hear that Prab’s safe, calm and confident driving — especially on those narrow country roads — allowed you to relax and enjoy the journey. Your kind words for both your guide and driver are truly appreciated. We’re so happy the overall experience was memorable for you.
Didn’t know it was multi-language. Tour guide did a good job but might have chosen a different, all English tour
Dear Guest, Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the tour and that our guide did a good job. We appreciate your comments regarding the multilingual format and understand that an English-only tour may have better suited your preference. We hope to welcome you again on a tour that better matches your expectations. Kind regards, Evanevanstours Team
Saul was a brilliant and conscientious guide. He was very personable and knowledgeable and made sure we were comfortable and well taken care of. He handled little hiccups like a road closure and a cranky guest with confidence and grace and honesty. He gave the tour in Spanish and English. He was a superb communicator making sure we knew exactly what time we needed to meet at the bus and where to meet. He made the day trip fun and engaging. Corey was a safe and excellent driver. He maneuvered traffic circles and needing the turn around in a narrow road due to an unexpected road closure with skill and confidence. They were very organized and worked great as a team! Highly recommend!!!
Dear Guest, Thank you for your outstanding and detailed review. We're delighted to hear that Saul and Corey made your day trip such a memorable and enjoyable experience. It's wonderful to know that Saul's knowledge, communication skills, and thoughtful approach helped you feel comfortable and well looked after throughout the tour, while his ability to guide in both Spanish and English enhanced the experience for all guests. We're also pleased to hear your kind comments about Corey's safe and professional driving. Navigating unexpected challenges while ensuring a smooth journey requires great skill, and we're glad he helped make your trip comfortable and enjoyable. Thank you for recognising the teamwork and dedication of Saul and Corey. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another Evan Evans tour in the future. Kind regards, Evan Evans Team
Great Experience!!! Our Second trip today after yesterday with Evan Evans and it started with the banger most detailed yet easy to understand, informative yet simple by our favorite guide Cameron(The Midland boy) today he made sure we were not left behind and also took us around different colleges in Oxford in no time and then to Stratford upon Avon to legend's birthplace on very balanced informative yet not over exhausting tour of Stratford and gave us enough time to rest and then the mind boggling Warwick Castle. Today's itinerary was well balanced got enough time to rest and see around places experience them and feel them. Thanks Evan Evans but do significantly need improvements on the. Windsor Castle and Bath Stonehenge trip it feels like a hustle. I understand they are far away from each other but rushing the guest won't help to grow though it's an popular one. Last but not the least Prabhy the lovely driver drove us safely to the destination, greeted us well and nice communicated and answered all the question asked by us.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your detailed and thoughtful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you had another enjoyable Evan Evans Tours experience and that Cameron’s knowledge, clear explanations, and engaging style helped make your day memorable. It’s wonderful to know that he helped you explore Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Warwick Castle in a balanced and enjoyable way. We’re also pleased to hear that Prabhy provided a safe and welcoming journey with excellent service throughout the day. We truly appreciate your kind words and will be sure to share your compliments with Cameron and Prabhy. Thank you as well for your constructive feedback regarding the Windsor Castle, Bath & Stonehenge tour. We value your comments about the pace and will share your suggestions with our team as we continue to improve the guest experience. We hope to welcome you on another Evan Evans Tours adventure soon. Kind regards, Evan Evans Tours Team
