Christmas in South East England

Fill up on Christmas spirit and festive foods on this 3-hour Christmas Day cruise. See London without the crowds as you glide down the Thames River past Big Ben, the London Eye, and the Tower of London. Along the way, sip sparkling wine, sing along to Christmas Carols, and dig into a British-style Christmas lunch of roast turkey with all the trimmings.

Enjoy an enchanting Christmas Day exploring some of southern England's highlights - all wonderfully crowd-free due to the festivities - on this full-day tour from London. Traveling by air-conditioned coach, visit historical Windsor to see landmarks such as Windsor Castle, and savor a traditional 2-course English Christmas lunch. Then, admire views of UNESCO-listed, prehistoric Stonehenge and visit the half-timbered village of Lacock, a setting used in two Harry Potter movies. Lastly, call at the sublime spa city of Bath to see its handsome Georgian architecture, including the Royal Crescent and Pulteney Bridge.

Experience the magic of London on Christmas Eve by going on a Total London Experience tour. You'll take the stress out of waiting in Christmas shopper crowds for public transport, and instead travel in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle. Save time and see multiple dispersed sites in one trip such as St Paul's Cathedral, London Eye, Buckingham Palace, and Horse Guards Parade.

Trade London's hectic Boxing Day sale crowds for three of England's most famous towns and attractions. On the day after Christmas, board a comfortable coach and set off from the capital into the quintessential English countryside. Get up close to the stately Windsor Castle, one of the Queen's official residences; unravel the myths and legends surrounding the UNESCO-listed Stonehenge; tuck into a traditional English lunch in the pretty town of Amesbury; and wander amid 18th-centry Georgian architecture in Bath.

Spend a super memorable Christmas Eve at Windsor Castle and in Oxford on this full-day coach trip from London. First, travel to royal Windsor to visit Windsor Castle, one of the world's oldest inhabited castles. See the sumptuous State Rooms and St. George's Chapel before continuing on to enjoy a 2-course lunch opposite the castle. Then, end your lovely experience with a walking tour of the university town of Oxford.

Do something different this Christmas Day and visit some of England's most impressive historical sights, without the usual crowds. On this day trip from London, you'll explore the charming town of Windsor and see Windsor Castle, one of the Queen's official residences. Then, tuck into a hearty Christmas brunch with sparkling wine before seeing the ancient stone circle in Avebury and finishing up the day in the timeworn city of Bath.

Make the holiday season extra special by spending Christmas Day in the English countryside. Departing London, this tour takes you to the world-famous Canterbury Cathedral, where you'll attend a carol singing service, and to the colossal White Cliffs of Dover. Soak up the festive atmosphere during a 3-course lunch and conclude the day by touring Greenwich, famed for its Baroque architecture and maritime history. Hotel pickup is included.

England's capital goes all out for the holidays, and this tour takes you to see the city's Christmas light displays and markets to get you into the spirit of the season. Follow your guide through Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square as you snap pictures of the Christmas lights along the way. You'll also see Big Ben and the London Eye, and make a stop at Charles Dickens' favorite London pub as your guide tells you stories about the fictional character Ebenezer Scrooge. Then, end your delightful night at the River Side Christmas Market.

Make Boxing Day extra special with this full-day tour of Windsor, Stonehenge, Bath and Lacock from London. On December 26, travel by air-conditioned coach to see Windsor Castle, the picturebook medieval castle in Windsor still used by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Next, visit spectacular, prehistoric UNESCO-listed Stonehenge and enjoy an English pub lunch, before continuing to 13th-century Lacock. Admire this quintessential English village, and then finish with a coach and walking tour of handsome, Georgian-era Bath to see top Bath attractions including the Royal Crescent and Pulteney Bridge.

Visit three of southern England's star attractions during the peace and quiet of Boxing Day - December 26 - on this full-day tour from London. Travel to Windsor, and stroll around its highlights and cobbled streets before admiring Windsor Castle on a perimeter walk. After a fish-and-chip lunch, continue to Stonehenge, the world-famous prehistoric stone circle. Admire this ancient monument before a walking and panoramic tour around Bath, the Roman spa town famed for its Georgian architecture.

Explore England's ancient and medieval past in the quiet of Christmas Day on this 11-hour tour from London. On December 25, leave the city for a walking tour around cobbled Royal Windsor, home to Windsor Castle. After a photo stop at Stonehenge, savor a roast turkey Christmas lunch at a traditional pub, visit the market town of Salisbury, and take a walking and panoramic tour around the Roman and Georgian city of Bath.

Make this Christmas Eve one to remember with this day trip to Windsor Castle, Bath, and Stonehenge. With your group, you'll discover the best of British history with visits to three of the must-see sites outside London. Check out the State Apartments in Windsor Castle, travel past Stonehenge, then enjoy a drive-by tour of Bath. Finish with a visit to the city's Roman Baths, and then return to London in time for dinner.

Celebrate Christmas Day at Canterbury Cathedral, and enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch on this day trip by coach from London. Leaving on Christmas morning, drive through the villages in Kent before stopping in Canterbury. First, attend the traditional Christmas Day service led by the Archbishop of Canterbury at the magnificent, UNESCO-listed cathedral. Then, afterward, sit down nearby to a delicious, 3-course Christmas lunch.

You don't need to miss out on London's historic magic just because Christmas is almost here. Tick off London's star attractions on a comfortable coach trip: visit St. Paul's Cathedral, sneak a peek at Buckingham Palace, capture a photo at the Tower of London, and enjoy a classic River Thames cruise. Upgrade to include a festive 2-course lunch.

Make the most of London's quiet Christmas Day streets to see its main sights on this combined vintage bus tour and River Thames cruise, including Christmas lunch. Start with a panoramic tour aboard an open-top, historical double-decker bus to admire landmarks including Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, St. Paul's Cathedral, and more. Then, enjoy the riverside views and festive atmosphere on a Thames sightseeing cruise, complete with a 3-course traditional Christmas Day lunch.