12 day Southern England tour
London – Oxford – Bristol – Exeter – Cornwall – Bristol
Your journey at a glance
- Your journey includes the following stops
- London (3 nights)
- Oxford (1 night)
- Bristol (2 nights)
- Exeter (2 nights)
- Cornwall (2 nights)
- Bristol (1 night)
- Further highlights
- Chipping Campden
- Bath
- St Ives
Geotoura - Hotel concept
When we include a hotel in our programme, it is not only a high standard of quality that is important to us. We prefer typical local accommodation, often boutique hotels with a special ambience. They emphasise the character of an individual trip: Panoramic views, particularly lovely furnishings, location in historic centres, no mass tourism and, of course, exceptionally friendly hosts – these are important criteria for us.
We categorise our accommodation in the British Isles into four separate Geotoura categories. Of course, you have the choice and can also combine the categories on one trip.
Boutique Hotels - Four categories
Encantador (‘Charming’): Privately run bed & breakfast guesthouses with a small number of cosy rooms and a lovingly prepared breakfast.
Especial (‘Special’): Enjoy stylish interiors and comfort in the mostly family-run boutique hotels with historic charm. Stay in the city centre or in beautiful natural surroundings.
Extraordinario (‘Extraordinary’): Centuries-old buildings, such as historic manor houses or castles, sometimes also modern design hotels with special architecture. Usually equipped with a restaurant, bar or spa area.
Luna de Miel (‘honeymoon’): For your honeymoon – or if you want to treat yourself to something out of the ordinary …
Character of this travel idea
Experience culture
Oxford is characterised by its world-famous university. Magnificent building complexes with lecture theatres, residential buildings and libraries, as well as churches and monasteries, are part of this sublime institution. Of course, you don’t have access to everything. However, Christ Church College is open to visitors and many people would almost expect to see Harry Potter and Hermione Granger at the table in its dining hall.
It is also worth visiting the Bodleian Library, whose history dates back to the 15th century and which is a real “treat” both architecturally and in terms of the library. If you want to relax in the old English flair of the university, you can do so in the extensive Botanic Garden, where giant water lilies float on the water.
On this 12-day round trip through southern England, you will encounter a more maritime charm in Plymouth with its medieval old town and beautiful harbour. Incidentally, boats depart from the latter, allowing you to experience the city from a completely new perspective.
Experience nature
On this 12-day tour of southern England, you will pass many a manor house in the countryside that still cultivates the exquisite English art of gardening. One of these is Killerton House. The 18th century manor house is surrounded by a marvellous landscape garden.
If you like it wilder and more unspoilt, then drive out in your hire car and visit the ponies of Exmoor and Dartmoor. Behind the coast, rolling green hills dotted with flowers in summer invite you to enjoy hours of walking and a break for the soul.
South of England culinary traditions
The individual counties in the south of England have specialities that have established the reputation of English cuisine as something special, but which also reflect the history of the respective region. Wiltshire, for example, was once known as the ‘Kingdom of the Pig’. No wonder that, in addition to many pork dishes, the region is also home to black pudding and faggots, which are made from the blood and offal of pigs. Somerset, on the other hand, is home to one of the most famous cheeses in the world, cheddar. The original cheese is still matured here as a cave cheese. Less famous but no less delicious are the cheese specialities from Devon, including the blue cheese Devon Blue, the creamy Belstone and the somewhat younger version of Belstone, Curworthy.
The orchards of Somerset are also home to cider, which is not only a favourite of the British in this region. Cornwall boasts a wide variety of fish and seafood, which the locals use to prepare dishes such as Baked Mackerel with Gooseberry Sauce, Crab Salad and Stargazy Pie with Sardines. Clotted cream, which is eaten with scones and jam all over the country, also comes from here. Sussex has certainly helped to establish the reputation of British cuisine as slightly quirky. Among the dishes prepared here are Lamb’s Ears, for which lamb’s ears are cooked with sorrel, and Pulborough Eels, a pie made from eel and cured pork. If that sounds too weird to taste, we recommend the delicious, sweet Ripe Tart or Sussex Plum Duffs, two desserts that are definitely worth savouring.
If you want to get to know the cosmopolitan side of English cuisine, there’s no better place to do so on your tour of southern England than London. Here you will be served delicacies from all corners of the former British Empire. In the capital, you will discover the real local cuisine in dishes such as eel, which has a long tradition in London. Whitebait and fried fish, two deep-fried fish snacks, are also as typical of the city as London Particular pea soup, boiled beef and carrots or steak and kidney pudding. English cuisine therefore has many facets that are worth getting to know.
The authentic England
Get out of the city and into adventure on this personalised 12-day tour of southern England, when you hop on a boat in Dorset and head out to experience the spectacular scenery of the Jurassic Coast from a new perspective. Your expert guide will tell you fascinating facts and stories about the 185-million-year-old landscape.
Why can't I find any prices on geotoura.com?
We do not offer standardised packages. Your Geotoura trip is customised according to your wishes.
We make this possible thanks to our high level of expertise and in-depth knowledge of the country as well as our excellent network of partners. You can look forward to extraordinary experiences, charming boutique hotels and very special insider tips on site.
Geotoura stands for the perfect planning of your personalised dream trip. Your individual price will therefore only include what really enriches your holiday.
Compared to standard holidays, this price is competitive. You will usually receive the comprehensive holiday design within 24 hours on working days.
Highly personalised trips are our speciality and the pleasure you deserve.
