Stroll through gorgeous gardens outside ornate English manors on this fanciful day tour. Wander through Blenheim Palace and the enchanting villages of the Cotswolds and Bampton, where scenes from the popular show Downton Abbey have been filmed.

Your journey begins with convenient pickup from central London and transportation to the countryside aboard a comfortable bus. Arrive at the Blenheim Palace, an enormous mansion of extraordinary English Baroque architecture and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Explore the stunning state rooms bursting with lovely paintings and colorful tapestries before heading out to the green gardens, set on more than 1,860 acres (750 ha) of manicured land.

Next, head into the charming Cotswolds region for a stop at Stow-on-the-Wold. Explore the striking market square, surrounded by elegant stone townhouses, independent shops, antique centres, cosy cafés, and traditional inns, the square has been central to Stow’s life for centuries. Highlights include the ancient market cross, medieval market stocks, and the impressive St Edward’s Hall, which stands at the centre of the square.

Finally, explore the village of Bampton, where many scenes from Downton Abbey were filmed. Here you can see the church where a number of Downton events were hosted, the Churchgate House, which was used as the Crawley family home, and the old Grammar School that served as the Downton Cottage Hospital.