Southwest England & Wales
Visit England & Wales!
Visit three cities in England and Wales! Drive from city to city independently and enjoy taking your time. Go sightseeing in Salisbury, Cardiff, and Oxford! Continue your vacation in London by choosing the 9-night option.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to London (LHR)
- Manual rental car - upgrade to automatic available
- Pick-up and drop off LHR
- 2 nights in Salisbury at the Best Western Red Lion Hotel, or similar
- 3 nights in Cardiff at the Clayton Hotel Cardiff, or similar
- 2 nights in Oxford at the Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre, or similar
- Breakfast Daily
Want to add 2 nights in London? Choose the 9-night option!
Great Ways to Explore
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Experience three cities in two countries!
Visit historic buildings and ancient landmarks.
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Many sites and tours included, with free time to explore additional attractions as you please!
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Enjoy comfortable and welcoming accommodations throughout.
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Immerse yourself in the local culture and learn about the history of the UK.
This 7-night trip centers around stops in Salisbury, Cardiff, and Oxford. You'll drive yourself from city to city, which allows the luxury of stopping to see historical sites along the way. Fly into London Heathrow, pick up your rental car, and begin your adventure!
The first stop is in Salisbury, where you'll spend two nights in the city center. Spend time investigating the surrounding area before continuing on to Cardiff. Here, you'll enjoy three nights and the opportunity to experience the best sights of the city! Spend your second full day as you please - we recommend a trip to Brecon Beacons National Park.
From Cardiff, continue on to Oxford where you'll spend two nights. You'll have extra time here to explore this historic city and all of its landmarks!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Round-trip economy class airfare to London (LHR)
- Manual rental car - upgrade to automatic available
- Pick-up and drop off LHR
- 2 nights in Salisbury at the Best Western Red Lion Hotel, or similar
- 3 nights in Cardiff at the Clayton Hotel Cardiff, or similar
- 2 nights in Oxford at the Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre, or similar
- Breakfast Daily
Want to add 2 nights in London? Choose the 9-night option!
-
Experience three cities in two countries!
Visit historic buildings and ancient landmarks.
-
Many sites and tours included, with free time to explore additional attractions as you please!
-
Enjoy comfortable and welcoming accommodations throughout.
-
Immerse yourself in the local culture and learn about the history of the UK.
This 7-night trip centers around stops in Salisbury, Cardiff, and Oxford. You'll drive yourself from city to city, which allows the luxury of stopping to see historical sites along the way. Fly into London Heathrow, pick up your rental car, and begin your adventure!
The first stop is in Salisbury, where you'll spend two nights in the city center. Spend time investigating the surrounding area before continuing on to Cardiff. Here, you'll enjoy three nights and the opportunity to experience the best sights of the city! Spend your second full day as you please - we recommend a trip to Brecon Beacons National Park.
From Cardiff, continue on to Oxford where you'll spend two nights. You'll have extra time here to explore this historic city and all of its landmarks!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
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Day 1. Welcome to Salisbury!
Welcome to England! Pick up your car from Heathrow Airport upon arrival and proceed to Salisbury. The drive takes about two hours on average. Check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day at-leisure.
A Tip For Your Trip: You can upgrade your car from manual to automatic, but be sure to do it before your trip begins!
Built in a traditional style with a stunning courtyard, the Red Lion is a perfect place to enjoy the countryside. Set in a beautiful 13th-century building, the Red Lion Hotel has an award-winning restaurant furnished with antiques. Handmade furnishings made on site feature in each individually decorated room. Located in Salisbury's historic city center, Red Lion is a short walk from the cathedral.
Stunning views, relaxing tranquility and luxury accommodation come together at 4* Rose & Crown Hotel Salisbury Wiltshire to create the perfect getaway in the historic city of Salisbury. This 13th Century riverside coaching inn is as picturesque as the views it commands of Salisbury Cathedral and is just a short walk from all the shops, sights and sounds of the city. Just a little further afield is Stonehenge, New Forest, Longleat, Bath and many other fantastic attractions.
We have a number of different styles of guest rooms at Rose & Crown Hotel Salisbury Wiltshire. Take in the history of the hotel and stay in one of our rooms in the 13th Century section. Here rooms have been lovingly restored to complement the original oak beams and panelling but yet have subtle modern conveniences. Garden Wing Executive Rooms are spacious with some rooms located on the ground floor providing doors opening directly onto our garden and riverside watching the wildlife on the river and watching the sunset over the cathedral.
Rose & Crown Hotel Salisbury Wiltshire is also home to Rivers Edge Waterfront Restaurant, Bar and Terrace which serves a mouth-watering range of traditional and modern dishes in elegant yet relaxed surroundings. If the weather permits you can even enjoy these delicious dishes out on the terrace area overlooking the river.
What’s more, Rose & Crown Hotel Salisbury Wiltshire also boasts free onsite parking, an excellent room service menu and free WiFi internet access in all rooms and public areas.
Day 2. Salisbury
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel to start your day. Consider visiting and exploring Stonehedge today! Â We recommend that you plan to spend at least two hours at Stonehenge. Make your way back to Salisbury and treat yourself to dinner at one of the restaurants in the area.
Day 3. Salisbury - Cardiff
Wake up and enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Today, you'll drive from Salisbury to Cardiff! The drive will take 2.5- 3 hours. Stop along the way at Dyrham Park to stretch your legs, explore the gardens, and have a bite to eat!
Check into your hotel in Cardiff and explore the surrounding area before trying delicious Welsh cuisine at a local restaurant.
Clayton Hotel Cardiff is one of the most centrally located hotels in Cardiff city centre, nestled between some of Cardiff’s most iconic sights and a few minutes' walk to the shopping and business hubs of the city and right next to Cardiff’s central train station and bus station. Our 4-star hotel is in the ideal place for shopping in St. David’s Shopping Centre and iconic venues including Wales Millennium Centre, The Principality Stadium & much more.
The Coal Exchange Hotel is located just a short walk from Cardiff Bay, amidst many top attractions. Guest rooms are well-appointed and include free WiFi, television, complimentary toiletries, and more. The onsite restaurant serves dishes that feature fresh, local produce. The hotel also has meeting rooms, banquet facilities, concierge services, and additional amenities to ensure a pleasant stay.
Welcome to Hotel Indigo® Cardiff, where bespoke design meets classic Welsh heritage. Our boutique bedrooms reflect our vibrant city, with the themes ‘Made in Wales’, ‘Welsh Industry’ and ‘Music’ embodied in local art and natural materials. Many also offer wonderful views of the Cardiff skyline, and they all have free Wi-Fi and invigorating rainfall showers.
Moments from our front door you can sing along with the fans at the home of Welsh rugby, explore the historic Cardiff Castle with its fairy tale towers, or rock out to that famous local music at the Motorpoint Arena. Our fully equipped fitness suite will keep you on your toes, and after a day of discovery our rooftop Marco Pierre White Steakhouse, Bar & Grill is the perfect place to relax, with a mouth-watering classic British menu, private dining and not to mention a fabulous roof terrace.
Day 4. Cardiff
Spend a full day exploring the capital city of Wales! Cardiff is a compact city that's easy to navigate, with so much to see and do! Cardiff Castle, with its enchanting fairy tale towers, enjoys a history spanning almost 2,000 years. The National Museum Cardiff consists of 15 galleries, and houses the best collection of impressionist paintings outside of Paris - plus it's free!  Perhaps pay a visit to Principality Stadium (home to Welsh rugby), enjoy a scenic walk around Cardiff Bay, or browse amongst the unique shops of the charming Victorian arcades.
Day 5. Cardiff
Today you have the option of exploring more of Cardiff's city center, or perhaps taking a day trip to Brecon Beacons National Park.
About 2 hours away, Brecon Beacons is one of Wales' finest attractions. With breathtaking views and stunning scenery all around, it's a great option if you're feeling adventurous!Â
Day 6. Cardiff - Oxford
Wake up and enjoy breakfast at your hotel before continuing your journey. Today you'll move from Cardiff to Oxford! The drive will take approximately two hours.
Take your time and stop to see some incredible sights along the way including the 17th-century Pack Bridge in Bristol and the STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway in Swindon! Check into your hotel in Oxford and spend the rest of the day exploring the area.
Make your retreat to Courtyard Oxford City Centre. Nestled in the heart of Oxford city centre, this hotel provides guests unparalleled access to local attractions like Oxford University, Bicester Village, Oxford Castle, Westgate Centre and so much more. Take in stunning castle views from the rooftop terrace or dine at the welcoming restaurant, offering modern English classics in the heart of this world-famous University City.Â
Located just about 8 miles away from the mystical and historical city of Oxford, the Doubletree by Hilton sits within 17 acres of fresh countryside land. Fully equipped with a fitness center, indoor pool, an on-site Rycote Restaurant featuring locally-grown ingredients, and more, the Doubletree in Oxford presents guests with a warm and welcoming stay in one of England's prettiest small towns. The real highlight of the hotel, aside from the outstanding garden and décor, is the incredibly serene spa with a heated pool, sauna, massage table, and a myriad of other pampering treatments.
A tennis court is also available to guests, as well as a golf course just a few blocks away. For outdoor attractions, guests are but a mere 12 minute drive away from Blenheim Palace; 25 minutes from Bicester Village; and 10 miles away from the Covered Market and England's prestigious Oxford University. With so many activities to do near the hotel, as well as rooms with free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service, a stay at the Doubletree by Hilton in Oxford will surely be one for the books.
Experience exquisite luxury at the leading 5-star Randolph Hotel. Indulge in mouthwatering cuisine at its award-winning restaurant, pamper yourself at its sensuous spa, and work all your stresses away in the fitness center. Feel like royalty knowing that this hotel has played host to several prime ministers and presidents. Explore the world-famous University City of Oxford from this perfectly located ideal base.Â
As you walk through this grand hotel, admire its elegant decor that mixes traditional rich colors and fabrics with modern furnishings. Head to your spacious room and find a large cozy bed, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, complimentary water, and much more. When it's time to eat, head to the hotel's Acanthus Restaurant and enjoy a delicious meal prepared by acclaimed chefs with only the finest, freshest ingredients. Unwind with a drink at the hotel's renowned Morse Bar, named after the world-famous Inspector Morse, or relax in the stylish Cartoon Bar. Be sure to head to the Drawing Room for an unforgettable Afternoon Tea experience!Â
Day 7. Oxford
Consider making a trip to the Blenheim Palace today! This UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts a 17th-century home and garden on the River Glyme.Â
Head into Oxford city center for the evening to explore more of what this historic area has to offer, including the University of Oxford and Oxford Castle.
Day 8. Depart England
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before making your way to Heathrow Airport to return your rental car and board your flight home!
Fly home!
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