The Cotswolds & Blenheim Palace

Resort - Cotswolds

Overview

From our base in the thriving town of Banbury, with its with charming streets and historic building, and the iconic Banbury Cross, we set out to discover the delights of the Cotswolds. Explore quintessentially English villages of honey-coloured stone; take in splendid, lively market towns; visit some of the country’s greatest palaces, castles and country houses including the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace.

Prices from

£459 per person

Supplements may apply

Tour code: 5322EC

Tour: The Cotswolds & Blenheim Palace

Resort: Cotswolds

Days: 5

Date Travelling: 24 August 2026

Travelling by: Coach

Hotel: Whately Hall Hotel

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Itinerary

Day 1 - Outward Travel

Day 2 - Cotswolds Villages - Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold & Moreton-in-Marsh

Experience the quintessential ‘English-ness’ of the pretty Cotswolds as we explore the rolling green hills, calling at chocolate-box villages along the way. We’ll begin with a stop in Burford where the High Street is flanked by an unbroken line of ancient houses and shops that sweep downhill to the River Windrush with its medieval bridge and the impressive church. We’ll go on to visit delightful Stow-on-the-Wold with its elegant array of Cotswolds stone houses and Moreton-in-Marsh, a thriving market town home to a former manor house where King Charles I sheltered in the Civil War and the rare Curfew Tower.

Day 3 - Half Day Bicester Village

Discover more than 150 boutiques at the popular Bicester Village outlet.

Day 4 - Full Day Blenheim Palace

Enjoy a full day visit to glorious Blenheim Palace with entry to the palace, gardens and grounds included. The birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and boasts a long and diverse history. Impressive from the outside and resplendent on the inside, explore the exquisite State Rooms, the Churchill Exhibition, the formal and walled gardens as well as the magnificent parkland. A truly great day out!

Day 5 - Return Travel

Return travel

Whately Hall Hotel

Located in the historic town of Banbury on the river Cherwell in Oxfordshire, at the edge of the Cotswolds. Dating back to 1677, this historic inn boasts many original features. The oak-panelled restaurant overlooks the well-tended gardens and the opulent Berkeley’s Bar is ideal for a quiet drink in the evening. Many of the bedrooms also come with original features.

Contact Details

17-19 Horse Fair
Banbury Cross

Tel No: 01295 253261

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Joining my holiday

Joining your Alfa holiday

Take the stress out of your holiday travel arrangements. Choose from our extensive list of local joining points and make the journey part of your holiday, as you travel in comfort to your holiday destination.

Local Pick-up Points

We will pick you up close to home and take you to your nearest interchange where you will embark on your tour coach and be whisked away to your holiday destination.

We have 8 interchanges across the UK:

Your Interchange will be - South – Reading Interchange (M4, Junction 11/12)

Join En-Route

Joining your Alfa Holiday is now even more convenient. If you want to join your tour coach en-route to your chosen resort we’ll pick you up on the way.

For selected tours we can pick you up at:

South Central – South Mimms (M25, Junction 23)

Reliable Coaches

Most of our holidays are operated by our own fleet of mostly modern Mercedes luxury coaches, all of which have an on board washroom and are air conditioned. We also work with selected third party coach operators who supplement our own fleet during peak periods. The facilities on third party coaches can vary, but the majority have air conditioning. We are members of the Confederation of Passenger Transport and the Coach Tourism Association – bodies established to encourage standards of excellence in our industry.