This May, London celebrates as King Charles III will officially be crowned in the coronation. To help travelers get into the royal spirit, Red Savannah recently introduced a variety of itineraries and destinations in the United Kingdom, including the homes of monarchs and historical figures, castles and gardens.
This nine-day journey explores some of the most iconic sights associated with the United Kingdom’s royal family. Not only will you explore some of the most notable venues in London, but you’ll also get the chance to see some of the country’s most significant royal estates and gardens in the English countryside. Other highlights include:
- Explore Highgrove, country home of King Charles III, known for its beautiful and sustainably designed gardens
- Watch the Changing of the Guards at Wellington Barracks
- Climb to the Whispering Gallery at St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Explore the house and gardens at Sandringham House, the royal family’s Norfolk residence
- Visit the stately homes of Holkham Hall and Houghton Hall, originally built for England’s first Prime Minister and now home to the Marquess of Cholmondeley
Bonnets & Bodices: In Search of Bridgerton’s Britain
Travelers who love Netflix’s hit show Bridgerton will love this tour based in London and Bath. Guests explore the Royal Borough of Greenwich, where the Bridgerton family home is based. Other things to look forward include:
- Explore the world-class art collection at Ranger’s House, Greenwich, the setting for the Bridgertonfamily home
- Visit Hampton Court Palace where fans will recognize the Fountain, Court, Master Carpenter’s Court, Clock Court and King’s Staircase
- Visit Wilton House in Wiltshire, the fictional home of the Duke of Hastings
- Visit Syon House, the setting for Lady Danbury’s Ball
- Visit Basildon Park in Berkshire, the setting for the Featherington Ball
The tour of Tudor England takes travelers on a journey through the woes of history. Time travel to an era of political unrest, military turbulence, grand architecture and the life of King Henry VIII. Highlights include:
- Uncover Tudor history in the Tower of London, the venue for Henry VIII’s pre-coronation feast, as well as the site of the demise of two of his wives
- See the Coronation Chair at Westminster Abbey
- Explore Leeds Castle, which Henry VIII bought for his first wife, Queen Katherine of Aragon
Treasures of Southwest England: Prehistoric to the Present
This short but extensive tour follows the history of Southwest England, centered around the city of Bath. Uncover 18th-century high society life with the beautifully preserved Roman baths, regency sites and infamous pump rooms. Travelers can also look forward to attractions such as:
- Visit Jane Austen’s home at Chawton
- Explore the Roman baths
- Witness the mysterious stone circles at Stonehenge and Avebury
- Visit the beautiful stained-glass windows at Bath Abbey
- Witness the Magna Carta in Salisbury, the historic document that formed the foundation of the American Constitution
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