L'Inghilterra di Jane Austen

Accommodation.

Arrival in London, the city that never sleeps, and transfer to the hotel. After dropping off your luggage, you’ll have the chance to start exploring the British capital. London offers a unique blend of history, culture and modernity. A stroll through the Westminster area will allow you to admire some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and Westminster Cathedral. For literature lovers, a visit to the British Library is a must: here you can see some of the most precious manuscripts in English literature. Round off the day with dinner at one of the city’s historic venues, where you can enjoy traditional dishes in a unique atmosphere. Overnight stay in London.

After breakfast at the hotel, you’ll set off for the north of England. Your first stop will be Chatsworth House, one of the most spectacular private residences in the UK. This magnificent house inspired the Pemberley estate in Jane Austen’s novel *Pride and Prejudice* and has served as the backdrop for numerous film productions. Explore the house and its extraordinary gardens, and be enchanted by the beauty of the art and architecture. Continuing your journey through the Peak District, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views and unspoilt countryside. Arrival in Manchester in the late afternoon, check-in at the hotel and overnight stay.

The day begins with a visit to Lyme Park, famous for being the setting of the iconic lake scene in the BBC miniseries *Pride and Prejudice*. After exploring the park and the house, the journey continues to the Cotswolds, one of England’s most picturesque and charming regions. Here, you will stop in the villages of Bourton-on-the-Water and Upper Slaughter, perfect examples of English rural architecture with their honey-coloured stone houses. In the afternoon, arrival in Bath, a spa town linked to Jane Austen, who wrote and set part of her works here. Check-in at the hotel and overnight stay in Bath.

After breakfast, spend the morning exploring Bath. Visit the famous Roman Baths, the Royal Crescent and the Assembly Rooms, the heart of social life during the Regency era. Don’t miss the Jane Austen Centre, where you can learn more about the writer’s life and works. In the afternoon, head to Lacock, a village that looks like something out of a history book with its medieval abbey, often used as a film location. Return to Bath for the night.

Set off for Glastonbury, a town steeped in myths and legends, where you’ll visit Glastonbury Tor, famous for its links to the legend of King Arthur. Continue to Lyme Regis, a picturesque coastal town featured in *Persuasion*. After a stroll along the Cobb, travel to Southampton, stopping off at the New Forest, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Arrival in Southampton, check-in at the hotel and overnight stay.

The morning is spent on the “Jane Austen Trail” in Southampton, exploring the places associated with the writer’s life. In the afternoon, transfer to Winchester. Visit to Winchester Cathedral, where Jane Austen is buried, and to the house where she spent the last days of her life, now a museum. Overnight stay in Winchester.

Visit Chawton, where you can explore Jane Austen’s house-museum. Continue to Steventon, where she lived until she was 25, and visit St Nicholas’ Church. In the afternoon, return to London for the final night of the tour.

Last day in London with free time for exploring on your own or shopping. Transfer to the airport for the return flight.