europe·Multi-day tour·3 days
3-Day Lake District Tour from London: Peak District, Windermere, Stratford-upon-Avon
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What you'll experience
Highlights
• Scenic Lake District Experience: Cruise on Lake Windermere and admire England's largest natural lake and mountain views
• Charming Peak District Villages: Visit Bakewell and Buxton, known for historic spas and classic English countryside
• Shakespeare's Birthplace: Explore Stratford-upon-Avon, the hometown of William Shakespeare
• Comfortable Coach Tour: Includes nationwide pickups, tips, and service charges for a hassle-free trip
• Charming Peak District Villages: Visit Bakewell and Buxton, known for historic spas and classic English countryside
• Shakespeare's Birthplace: Explore Stratford-upon-Avon, the hometown of William Shakespeare
• Comfortable Coach Tour: Includes nationwide pickups, tips, and service charges for a hassle-free trip
3 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — London - Peak District
Start your journey early in the morning from London as you head north towards the enchanting Peak District, England's first National Park. This region is celebrated for its captivating landscapes, featuring rolling hills, serene lakes, and verdant woodlands, making it one of the country's most scenic areas. Traverse the National Park and be enchanted by the sight of moors, woodlands, and peaceful valleys.
Your first stop will be the charming market town of Bakewell. Notably famous for its pretty courtyards, boutique shops, ambiance and, most particularly, the Bakewell Pudding or Tart. Take in the delightful atmosphere and indulge in this iconic local treat before continuing to Buxton, often referred to as the "Gateway to the Peak District National Park." Explore ancient Roman spas, admire the grand Opera House, and enjoy some leisure time for further exploration.
Peak District National Park

Buxton
Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 3/4 Star Hotel - 2
Day 2 — Lake District
This morning after breakfast, we drive through the magnificent Lake District National Park in Cumbria, with its numerous lakes and home to stunning views and woodlands be sure to be mesmerised with the natural beauty that has recently been named as a World Heritage Site. We travel to Windermere where you can enjoy a tranquil boat cruise on the lake. Later enjoy a ride on a steam train. We head to Grasmere - the home to the famous poet "William Wordsworth". On arrival enjoy free time to explore the village where you can view the oldest church in Grasmere, walk around the Daffodil Gardens and also have an opportunity to buy traditional ginger breads.
Lake District National Park
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: 3/4 Star Hotel - 3
Day 3 — Stratford-upon-Avon - London
After breakfast, we will drive to the picturesque and richly historical town of Stratford-upon-Avon. We arrive in William Shakespeare's hometown, you will be able to visit the half-timbered house where the brilliant playwright was born! You will be given free time to explore this beautiful town. Later drive back to London and then it is time to bid farewell to the group.
Stratford-upon-Avon

Shakespeare's Birthplace
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- Return Transportation by deluxe AC vehicle from selected pick up point
- 2 Nights accomodation in a 3/4 Star Hotel
- 1 Indian Dinner
- All tips and service charges
- Premium service of a Star Tours Representative
- Entrance & sightseeing as mentioned below
- Peak District - Bakewell & Buxton
- Lake District Drive through
- Lake Windermere Cruise
- The Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway steam train
- Grassemere
- Stratford Upon Avon
Not included
- Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
- All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fees & optional tours (Prices vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)
Meeting & drop-off
Departure points
- Newport Pagnell Services - M1, · Newport Pagnell - M1Pickup at 07:25:00Between Junction 14 & 15, Milton Keynes, MK16 8DSAll pick ups are Northbound Services and all drops will be Southbound Services. Pick ups are subject to availability and change.
- Toddington Services M1, Between Junction 11 & 12, · Toddington Services M1Pickup at 07:00:00Bedfordshire, LU5 6HRAll pick ups are Northbound Services and all drops will be Southbound Services. Pick ups are subject to availability and change.
- Outside Tesco · CoventryPickup at 08:25:00Olivier Way Cross Point Business Cnt Coventry, CV2 2SHAll pick ups are Northbound Services and all drops will be Southbound Services. Pick ups are subject to availability and change.
- Watford Gap Services - M1, · Watford Gap Services - M1Pickup at 08:00:00Between Junction 16-17, Northamptonshire, NN6 7UZAll pick ups are Northbound Services and all drops will be Southbound Services. Pick ups are subject to availability and change.
- Northampton Services - M1, 15A · Northampton Services - M1Pickup at 07:45:00Northamptonshire, NN4 9QSAll pick ups are Northbound Services and all drops will be Southbound Services. Pick ups are subject to availability and change.
- Luton - Outside Travelodge Luton Hotel · LutonPickup at 06:45:00641 Dunstable Rd (Off M1 Junction 11), LU4 8RQAll pick ups are Northbound Services and all drops will be Southbound Services. Pick ups are subject to availability and change.
Passengers should arrive at their pick-up point no later than 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. If you have selected a pick-up time outside of Wembley then you will be confirmed your pick-up time.
All pick ups are Northbound Services and all drops will be Southbound Services.
Pick ups are subject to availability and change.
All pick ups are Northbound Services and all drops will be Southbound Services.
Pick ups are subject to availability and change.
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–8 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 8 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 9–15 days before | 25% | Cancellation Made Within 9 days to 15 days prior to departure, Refund 25% of total purchase amount |
| 16–29 days before | 50% | Cancellation Made Within 16 days to 29 days prior to departure, Refund 50% of total purchase amount |
| 30+ days before | 75% | Cancellation Made 30 or more days prior to departure, Refund 75% of total purchase amount |
Read the full cancellation terms
• The cancellation charges shown represent a percentage of the total holiday price, excluding insurance premium or any additional charges as these charges may need to be paid in full (e.g. visa charges, courier, postal). Should you wish to cancel a holiday and re-book this will be subject to the cancellation terms within these booking conditions.
• For the tour, a double confirmation if the tour meets the minimum participant to operate is needed. We will check with you to see if you would like to hold the seats and wait for the final confirmation, or if you prefer to cancel the tour with full refund.
• In instances where you confirm attendance for a tour without a guaranteed departure date (due to not meeting the minimum participant requirement), and subsequently opts to cancel their booking, standard cancellation policies will be applicable.
• It is important for you to understand that by confirming your attendance under these circumstances, you are accepting the risk of trip cancellation due to not meeting the minimum participant count.
• Any amendments: name changes, date changes, tour downgrades, requested more than 32 days prior to departure date will incur $40.00 amendment fee PER PERSON.
• We do not accept/process date change or tour downgrade requests within 32 days of confirmed tour departure date.
• For the tour, a double confirmation if the tour meets the minimum participant to operate is needed. We will check with you to see if you would like to hold the seats and wait for the final confirmation, or if you prefer to cancel the tour with full refund.
• In instances where you confirm attendance for a tour without a guaranteed departure date (due to not meeting the minimum participant requirement), and subsequently opts to cancel their booking, standard cancellation policies will be applicable.
• It is important for you to understand that by confirming your attendance under these circumstances, you are accepting the risk of trip cancellation due to not meeting the minimum participant count.
• Any amendments: name changes, date changes, tour downgrades, requested more than 32 days prior to departure date will incur $40.00 amendment fee PER PERSON.
• We do not accept/process date change or tour downgrade requests within 32 days of confirmed tour departure date.
Important info
Special notes
- For our tours to operate, a minimum number of passengers must be met. If the minimum number is not reached, we reserve the right to cancel the tour. If this occurs, we will refund the full amount paid for the tour provided by us. Please note that we are not liable for any other costs incurred due to cancellation, including but not limited to visa service charges.
- Minors cannot travel on their own. All bookings must have a legal guardian or adult over the age of 18, unless where dictated by law. Where a child is travelling without a parent and with a legal guardian or another family member, a child travel consent letter must be provided and carried with you on tour.
- The maximum baggage weight allowed on our Tours is not to exceed 20 Kg and not exceeding dimensions of 90 x 75 x 43 cm / 35.5 x 29.5 x 16 ins. Only one bag is allowed per passenger; any subsequent bags will be subject to space on the mode of transport along with excess baggage charges.
- All our tours operate with pre-allocated seating; we reserve the right to assign or reassign seats at any time, even after boarding the mode of transportation. Any indication of your seating is for reference only and is subject to change at any time. No seating requests under any circumstances are taken by the local operator or its carriers.
- We may operate multiple coaches for our tours; your booking should be under one booking and with the same pickup should you wish to travel with any particulars for any given tour.
- Coach, accommodation and service facilities may be different for each individual even if travelling on the same tour, vehicle or hotel.
- Early Bird Offer is not applicable for infants aged 0-23 months for any holidays mentioned on our website or brochure. Infant prices for coach holidays are for a seat only.
- In England the currency you will require will be Pounds (GBP/Sterling). We advice passengers to exchange any spending money for their holiday before they actually travel. Whilst on tour it is very convenient to change money, and most places we will be visiting will have ATM machines or accept credit/debit cards.
- We also advise our passengers to keep some change in coins on them whilst on tour as using toilets in many parts of Scotland is not free.
- An important point to note whilst on a touring holiday is that some long journeys are unavoidable especially when travelling from city to city.
- It is advisable passengers carry necessities that they may need for the day such as water, dry snacks, cameras etc. with them in their hand luggage.
- For this tour it should be noted that the travel times are extensive on this tour.
- Breakfast will be provided at the hotels. The breakfast is usually in a separate dining area of the hotel, and is usually a continental breakfast, which will consist of tea, coffee, bread, cereals, fruit and yogurt.
- Passengers can choose from different diets, including vegetarian, Jain or non-vegetarian (Halal will not always be available) meals. Passengers should advice their tour representative of their preferred diet on the day one. The meals are pre-set buffet and a choice of menu is not available. Meals will be provided with Tap Water only.
- Lunches are usually vegetarian only and are provided outdoors at a service station/rest area where limited or no seating is available. Lunch is served in a picnic style buffet arrangement. Dinners are usually provided within the hotel or restaurant in a separate dining facility. You should always consult your tour representative if you are not sure of what ingredients a dish contains.
- Not all hotels in this tour will have air-conditioning so you should carry a small portable fan with you especially during the summer months.
- Please also note that not all hotels provide a kettle so if hot water is required for warming milk etc in the hotel then it is advisable to carry a bottle warmer / kettle as well as a thermos flask. Passengers may also want to carry a small travel iron and hair dryer etc, as many hotel rooms may not have these facilities.
- If you use services such as the phone or mini bar, or pay TV whilst in your room, you will have to pay the hotel directly when you check out; these services are not included in your tour cost.
- Particular attention should be paid to the baggage allowance for this tour, this can be found on our general information page. Excess baggage may not be allowed on the coach.
- There will not be WC facilities on the coach on this tour.
- You do not require Schengen visas for this tour, however if you hold a non EU passport then you will require UK Visa. Please consult the British Embassy in your country of residence.
- Passengers can be well prepared by ensuring they are carrying appropriate clothing, footwear and accessories. Passengers should also be aware that during the winter months most of the sightseeing will be in the dark as, in Scotland, the day becomes dark very early during winter. Passengers should consult with us at the time of booking if they are unsure.
- We will accept lightweight manual wheelchairs for travel, subject to them being capable of being stowed in the luggage hold of the coach. It is also essential that a family member is also on tour to push their wheelchair. We will also request hotels for suitably equipped rooms; however, this is only on a request basis and cannot be guaranteed. It should be noted Mt Titlis & Eiffel Tower is not fully accessible for a wheelchair user. Brussels, Luzern, Lion Monument, Pisa, Rome, Venice and Florence will have cobbled streets, which may not be suitable for wheelchairs.
- Seat allocation is fixed throughout the tour and seats will be arranged sequentially according to the time of placing order. Please note we are not able to rearrange seat.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double/Triple Occupancy applies when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Child applies when child of 2-11 years stays as the 3rd person in one standard hotel room.
* Infants below the age of 2 must pay an additional charge of $191.8 for a seat in coach, and share a room with two/three adults (one infant per room maximum).
* Reduction available for second child in double room with two adults (2 adults, 2 children, no extra bed). Please request special rate directly with customer service.
* Max occupancy per room is 3 person (excluding infants).
* We have the right to change your accommodation into split rooms.
* Price for Double/Triple Occupancy applies when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Child applies when child of 2-11 years stays as the 3rd person in one standard hotel room.
* Infants below the age of 2 must pay an additional charge of $191.8 for a seat in coach, and share a room with two/three adults (one infant per room maximum).
* Reduction available for second child in double room with two adults (2 adults, 2 children, no extra bed). Please request special rate directly with customer service.
* Max occupancy per room is 3 person (excluding infants).
* We have the right to change your accommodation into split rooms.
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