Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice”
September 19-27, 2009

About the “Pride and Prejudice” Tour:

This tour was created to indulge all the senses of true Jane Austen fans. Throughout our travels we will journey to Chawton, Jane Austen’s hometown; Bath, the center of Jane Austen culture and festivities; as well as many film locations from the 2005 movie version of Jane’s most beloved tale “Pride and Prejudice”. Guests will stay in one of the hotels that the actors stayed in while filming “Pride and Prejudice”, receive private tours at exclusive locations, and take part in Regency workshops designed exclusively for Jane Austen Fan Trips! Dinner at “Netherfield” (Basildon Place), a visit to a European spa, and breathtaking scenery will provide travelers with a genuine taste of Regency life. From having tea at the Jane Austen Centre to standing in the Temple of Apollo where Mr. Darcy first confessed his love to Elizabeth to dancing the night away at a formal ball, each day holds excitement and charm from decades gone by. Prepare to sail back in time and become entranced with all things Jane Austen on this unique and extraordinary trip!

Your Jane Austen Tour Includes:

  • 8 nights accommodations at 4-star hotels including one night in a hotel used by cast and crew while filming “Pride and Prejudice”
  • Daily services of a professional guide
  • Trips to “Pride and Prejudice” filming sites: Groombridge Place, Basildon Place, Wilton House and Gardens, Temple of Apollo, and Stourhead Gardens
  • Private tour of 4 Sydney Place, Jane Austen's home in Bath
  • Jane Austen Tour of Winchester Cathedral
  • Spa day at Thermae Spa, Bath
  • Private Jane Austen Workshops
  • Dance Lessons
  • Formal Grand Ball
  • Admittance to Jane Austen House Museum, Winchester Cathedral, The Vyne, The Jane Austen Center, 4 Sydney Place, Museum of Costumes, Groombridge Place, Basildon Place, Finchocks Living Museum of Music, Wilton House and Gardens, Temple of Apollo, Stourhead Gardens, and Roman Baths, Jane Austen House Museum, and Winchester Cathedral
  • Walking tour of Bath with guide
  • Signed book “Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict” by author Laurie Viera Rigler
  • Transfers as noted on itinerary
  • Baggage handling
  • Gratuities to Driver