Tee McNeill

MCNEILL LUXURY TRAVEL

William Marshal in England Tour 🇬🇧

May 5, 2022 to May 16, 2022
England, with Medieval London Add-On
On this unique history tour, we'll explore William Marshal's childhood & young adulthood in Wiltshire and Hampshire, near Stonehenge & Old Sarum.

We'll also visit his childhood haunts in and around Salisbury and Winchester. One of the most important moments of his life took place near present-day Speen where his father, John FitzGilbert, was compelled to ransom young William.

Later, we'll trace William and Isabel's life after they married and honeymooned in Stoke d'Abernon. And finally, we'll pay our respects to the Marshal family with a visit to Reading Abbey and Temple Church.

What's included in this trip:

  • Group transfers to/from London Heathrow Airport
  • Deluxe sightseeing motorcoach with an experienced local driver
  • Dedicated local tour director
  • Luxury hotel accommodations for nine nights
  • English breakfast (B) for ten days
  • Welcome reception & dinner (D)
  • Farewell dinner cruise on the River Thames (D)
  • Afternoon tea in Bath (T)
  • Group Dinner at Lainston House (D)
  • Medieval cooking class
  • Special tribute to the Marshal family at Temple Church
  • Rare opportunity to enter the inner stones at Stonehenge
  • Exclusive tour of Wilton House, home of the current 18th Earl of Pembroke
  • Private Yeoman Warder tour of the Tower of London & the Crown Jewels
  • Admission fees to all heritage sites
  • Hotel porterage for one (1) suitcase per person
  • All local taxes and gratuities for group meals
  • All driver & guide expenses (except gratuities)


What's not included:

  • Flights to/from London Heathrow Airport (we can assist you with flight arrangements, see resources)
  • Gratuities for driver-guide (at your discretion)
  • Gratuities for tour director (at your discretion)
  • Gratuities for local tour guides (at your discretion)
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Travel Insurance (required, we can assist you, see resources)
  • Optional excursions, personal items, souvenirs, incidental purchases, etc.


Itinerary:

  • Day 1 (London | Arrivals): We begin our tour with a walking tour of Westminster Abbey followed by a pub pint, then cocktails and welcome dinner. 

  • Day 2 (Stoke d'Abernon & Speen): Stoke d'Abernon where William & Isabel Honeymooned, then Speen where William was ransomed as a young boy.

  • Day 3 (Stonehenge & Old Sarum): Exclusive Inner Stone Circle Access (inside the stones!), followed by a visit to nearby Old Sarum.

  • Day 4 (Salisbury): Walking tour of the City Centre, guided tour of Salisbury Cathedral, view the Magna Carta, and the rest of the day to explore on your own. 

  • Day 5 (Free Day): You'll have the entire day to yourself to indulge in your pursuits.

  • Day 6 (Bath): Full day exploring the Roman town of Bath, which includes a city tour and Afternoon Tea.

  • Day 7 (Wiltshire): Private tour of Wilton House, home of the current Earl of Pembroke, followed by a medieval cooking class at Season Cookery School.

  • Day 8 (Reading & Runneymede): Reading where William Marshal died, tour the Reading Abbey ruins, then Runnymede where the Magna Carta was signed.

  • Day 9 (London | Tower of London & Temple Church): Yeoman Warder tour of the Tower and the Crown Jewels, tribute at Temple Church where the effigies of William and his sons lay at rest, then our farewell dinner cruise.

  • Day 10 (London | Departures): Fond farewells and bon voyage.

Cancellation policy:

  • Prices quoted are per person
  • Prices quoted are in US Dollars and include service charges where applicable and all taxes
  • All prices quoted are based on seasonal rates for a specific number of persons traveling, shared accommodations and current availability
  • Minimum number of guests is 10, maximum number is 16 guests
  • Should the number of participants increase or decrease, William Marshal Tours reserves the right to re-cost the tour based on the new number of participants
  • Cancellation more than 180 days prior to departure: Refund of 100% of your deposit & 100% of your balance paid to date
  • Cancellation more than 179-150 days prior to departure: Refund of 75% of your deposit & 75% of your balance paid to date
  • Cancellation between 149-120 days of departure: Refund of 50% of your deposit & 50% of your balance paid to date
  • Cancellation between 119-90 days of departure: Refund 25% of your deposit & 25% of your balance paid to date
  • Cancellation within 89 days of departure: No Refund of deposit and balance paid to date
  • Cancellation on the day of departure or after tour departs: No Refund of deposit and balance paid to date
  • Cancellation of a tour by William Marshal Tours: Full Refund of deposit and balance paid to date
  • Where no specific contract is submitted, the general terms and conditions apply
  • View full terms and conditions here

Available Packages

PRIVATE ROOM PACKAGE (One Guest / One Bed)
Unavailable as of February 13, 2020

$5,900.00
Deposit: $1.00 per person

Unavailable
** Select this option if you HAVE ALREADY paid a deposit in the amount of $595. The system will NOT charge you $1 to reserve this package. **

You will automatically be added to the monthly payment plan as follows:

NOV 13: $1,475
DEC 13: $1,475
JAN 13: $1,475
FEB 13: $1,475

SHARED ROOM PACKAGE (Two Guests / One or Two Beds)
Unavailable as of February 13, 2020

$5,400.00
Deposit: $1.00 per person

Unavailable
** Select this option if you HAVE ALREADY paid a deposit in the amount of $595. The system will NOT charge you $1 to reserve this package. **

You will automatically be added to the monthly payment plan as follows:

NOV 13: $1,350
DEC 13: $1,350
JAN 13: $1,350
FEB 13: $1,350

Extra Options

ADD-ON TRIP: CARTMEL & LINCOLNSHIRE (3 days / 2 nights)
Unavailable as of February 13, 2020

$1.00
Deposit: $1.00

William Marshal founded Cartmel Priory after a successful run in the French Tournaments. Enjoy a tour of the Priory, followed by lunch at the Cartmel Village Shop, home of Sticky Toffee Pudding.

 

Enjoy a relaxing boat cruise around Lake Windemere. The scenery along the lake is truly enchanting.

 

One of the last battles William Marshal ever fought was the Battle of Lincoln. Find out what important historical figures helped win the cause! Take a leisurely stroll around Lincoln Castle, then enjoy a rooftop tour of Lincoln Cathedral.

 

The price of this add-on trip has not been determined yet. Please indicate your interest in this trip. No payment is due at this moment. 

ADD-ON TRIP: CHEPSTOW & PEMBROKESHIRE (3 days / 2 nights)
Unavailable as of February 13, 2020

$1.00
Deposit: $1.00

William and Isabel Marshal raised their family in Wales; therefore, it is here that you will learn more about their home life.

 

Explore Chepstow Castle at your leisure, then drive through the gorgeous Wye Valley to visit Tintern Abbey, where various members of the Marshal family are buried.

 

Drive through scenic Monmouthshire to Pembrokeshire in the west. Visit Pembroke Castle at your leisure, then take a scenic drive to St. David's Cathedral, one of the oldest religious houses in Wales. Take a tour led by the volunteers or wander the grounds at your leisure.

 

The price of this add-on trip has not been determined yet. Please indicate your interest in this trip. No payment is due at this moment. 

ADD-ON TRIP: MEDIEVAL LONDON (3 days / 2 nights)
Unavailable as of February 13, 2020

$1.00
Deposit: $1.00

Have you ever wondered what remnants of Medieval London were left after the Great Fire of 1666 destroyed almost everything in its path?

 

Well, wonder no more as this tour takes you on a fascinating trip through Medieval London on foot and via the London Tube.

 

Re-visit the Tower of London and Temple Church at your leisure. And discover long-forgotten religious houses, try some medieval food & beverages, uncover historical artifacts and shiver at medieval forms of justice. End this trip back in time with a rousing Medieval Banquet!

 

The price of this add-on trip has not been determined yet. Please indicate your interest in this trip. No payment is due at this moment.Â