Iconic British Classics: A Television-Focused Tour with KERA

WINDSOR · Bath · DEVON · CORNWALL · Port IsaaC · Midsomer · The Cotswolds

August 26 - September 1, 2024

We present Iconic British Classics, a tour designed to include many of the sights you know so well from public television and iconic British programs seen on PBS.

From the glories of Highclere Castle (as seen in Downton Abbey©), the beloved Devon estate of Agatha Christie, to the seaside village in Cornwall used in Doc Martin – this exclusive tour will be a memorable journey for each person involved.

Join KERA for this memorable tour, where we will explore together the very best of England.

INCLUSIONS
		14 superior meals
6 nights of deluxe accommodations divided between Windsor, Bath, Plymouth, and Cheltenham.
Superior motor coach transportation between tour destinations
Guides, tours and admission fees at tour venues

	
SPECIAL EXTRAS INCLUDED IN YOUR ITINERARY
		Curator/expert led tours at various times
Wine included with all group dinners
Snacks at various points throughout the tour
Welcome goodie bag with various gifts/niceties

	

““We travel to England quite often, but this week was by far our best visit.”
”We had such a wonderful time and your were an amazing host.””

— Past Guest Quotes

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Itinerary

Day 1 - Monday - August 26

Morning international arrivals into London
Guests make their way to Windsor
Windsor is a short distance from London's Heathrow Airport
Check-in to the Castle Hotel, Windsor
Located directly across from Windsor Castle
Afternoon tour of Windsor Castle & St. George's Chapel
The world's longest inhabited castle and official residence of His Majesty King Charles III. St. George's Chapel is the burial place of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Early evening welcome to Windsor group dinner
Overnight accommodations at the Castle Hotel

This morning, guests will arrive into London and make their way to the lovely royal town of Windsor, just a short journey from London's Heathrow Airport. Upon arrival to the hotel, your guides will meet you and get you settled into your luxurious room - just steps away from the glories of Windsor Castle.

After getting settled, you'll enjoy a full tour of the magnificent State Apartments, the grounds of Windsor Castle and the beautiful St. George's Chapel.

Early in the evening, we will enjoy a Welcome to Windsor dinner, where we will toast the week ahead exploring the best of Britain.

Day 2 - Tuesday - August 27

Full English Breakfast at our hotel in the heart of Windsor
Visit to Highclere Castle, the home of Downton Abbey^©
Afternoon in Bath, one of the loveliest cities in England
Expert-led walking tour of historical Bath
Evening at your leisure to explore Bath
Overnight at the top-rated Hotel Indigo, Bath

After a luxurious breakfast in Windsor, we will head to Highclere Castle (aka Downton Abbey^©) for a tour of the house and gardens. This is your opportunity to see the beautiful rooms you know so well from the classic series.

In the afternoon, we'll head to beautiful Bath where you will enjoy a tour of Bath or an optional service in the splendor of Bath Abbey. Then have the evening free to explore this glorious city.

You'll end the day in the luxury of the Hotel Indigo, Bath - just steps away from the beautiful city centre.

Day 3 - Wednesday - August 28

Full English Breakfast at the Hotel Indigo, Bath
Morning at your leisure to explore beautiful Bath
Lunch at your leisure in Bath
Afternoon tea at Cricket St. Thomas
Famously known as the home in the series To The Manor Born
Journey to devon and our 5-star hotel, Boringdon Hall
History tour at Boringdon Hall
A candlelit gourmet dinner at Boringdon Hall
Overnight at luxurious Boringdon Hall

This morning, after a leisurely full breakfast at our hotel, guests will have the entire morning to explore the magnificence of Bath including the Roman Baths, sites relating to Jane Austen, or take some time for shopping and lunch.

In the afternoon, we'll make a stop at Cricket St. Thomas, the setting of the highly- acclaimed series, To The Manor Born. After a delicious afternoon tea at Cricket St. Thomas, we will head to Devon and to our 5-star home of the next two nights, Boringdon Hall - one of England's top-rated hotel and spas.

During our stay at Boringdon you will luxuriate in the surroundings of this Elizabethan manor, including tonight's memorable meal prepared by Boringdon Hall's exceptional culinary team.

Day 4 - Thursday - August 29

Full English Breakfast at Boringdon Hall
Day tour to Port Isaac
The seaside village where Doc Martin is filmed
Expert-led walking tour of Port Isaac
Going behind-the-scenes of many sites seen in Doc Martin
Afternoon tea and cakes in the old schoolhouse
Frequently used in the filming of Doc Martin
Interactive falconry experience at Boringdon Hall
Evening and overnight accommodations at Boringdon Hall

Today, we will explore the gorgeous counties of Devon & Cornwall, renowned for their natural appeal and famous seaside vistas. The majority of our day will be spent in the iconic fishing village of Port Isaac, the background of Doc Martin.

You will have a few hours to explore this lovely village, as well as enjoy a memorable afternoon tea.

We will finish the day back at Boringdon Hall where we will enjoy an interactive falconry experience and another memorable group dinner.

Day 5 - Friday - August 30

Full English Breakfast at Boringdon Hall
Tour of the Greenway Estate
The holiday home and gardens of Agatha Christie
Lunch at your leisure at the Greenway Estate
Afternoon visit to the seaside town of Torquay
The birthplace of Agatha Christie
Travel to Cheltenham
Elegant group evening dinner
Overnight accommodations at the Queens Hotel, Cheltenham

Today, we will explore the Greenway Estate, the beloved home and gardens of the world famous novelist Agatha Christie. Her estate is renowned for both its personal, lived-in feel and the simplicity. You'll quickly discover why she enjoyed using this as her holiday home and the place where she loved to write novels that we've come to love.

This afternoon, we will stop at the quintessential seaside town of Torquay to hear about Agatha's life there. Torquay is famous for seaside fun as well as delicious ice cream.

Tonight, we will dine in style in the beauty of our hotel, The Queens Hotel, Cheltenham.

Day 6 - Saturday - August 31

Full English Breakfast at the Queens Hotel, Cheltenham
Visit to Burford, a beautiful village in the Cotswolds
Visit Dorchester-on-Thames in beautiful Oxfordshire
The village is often called the “star” of Midsomer Murders
Walking tour of Midsomer Murders sites in the village
Delicious group lunch at the White Hart Hotel, and pint at the famous Six Bells Pub
Travel to Windsor
Farewell group dinner
Overnight accommodations at Castle Hotel, Windsor

If you are a fan of Midsomer Murders, today is the perfect day for you.

After leaving Cheltenham, we will head through the Cotswolds to the South Oxfordshire village of Dorchester-on-Thames, where so many episodes of Midsomer Murders have been filmed. In Dorchester-on-Thames, we will enjoy a walking tour of all of the Midsomer Murders sites.

Then we're off to Windsor where we will toast our week together in fine-style with a farewell dinner.

Day 7 - Sunday - September 1

A delicious breakfast in Windsor
Morning departures from Windsor

Today, we say goodbye after an unforgettable week together. Our hotel in Windsor is close to Heathrow—or perhaps you'll continue on to enjoy a few days in London?

“On behalf of KERA, I would like to invite you to join us on a tour of England created for KERA’s generous supporters.
It is a tailor-made and exciting opportunity for fans of public television.”

— Bill Young, Vice President, Television Programming, KERA

“The joy of leading tours in England is a great passion of mine. My own vast experiences in the United Kingdom have created a wealth of knowledge that I intend to share with you during this unforgettable tour.
Each hotel, attraction, restaurant or experience has been carefully selected to ensure that our time together is memorable from start to finish. Not just memorable, but special and unique.”

— Andrew Lannerd, Tour Director