Iconic British Classics: A Television-Focused Tour (2025)

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

September 1 - 7, 2025

 
 

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 us on 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

Itinerary

Day 1 - Monday

  • Morning international arrivals into London
  • Guests make their own 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 Late 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 The 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

  • 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?

Tour Price

US$ 4,495 per person, double occupancy

US$ 5,495 per-person, single occupancy (limited availability)

This is a land-only package. Airfare to and from the United Kingdom is NOT included.

Returning travelers with transcendent℠ receive a 5% discount on the published tour price.

Call us at 1.866.654.7508 to speak to a Transcendent Travel representative.

Michael Schutes