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IN PERSON ITINERARY
PLANNING

Online Planning with a Local Tour Guide

Plan Your Perfect Cotswolds Trip

40-Minute Personal Trip Planning Session

Planning a visit to the Cotswolds can be surprisingly complicated. With hundreds of villages, attractions, hotels and tour options, it’s easy to waste time travelling between places that aren’t actually worth it.

In this private 40-minute session, I’ll help you design a simple, realistic plan for your trip based on your interests, travel style, and how long you have in the region.

I work as a professional tour guide in the Cotswolds, so this advice comes from spending most days travelling around the villages, countryside, hotels and attractions that visitors come here to see.

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Live Cotswold Tour Planning Session

45 min • £99

What We Can Cover

During the session we can discuss:

• Which villages and towns are actually worth visiting
• How to structure a realistic itinerary
• Where to stay in the Cotswolds
• The best ways to travel around the region
• Hidden villages most tourists miss
• Private tours and experiences
• Restaurant and pub recommendations

 

You can ask anything about planning your trip.

After the call you will receive your detailed itinerary as a pdf.

 

Who This Is For

This session is ideal if you:

• Are visiting the Cotswolds for the first time
• Want help planning a 1–3 day itinerary
• Are deciding where to stay
• Want to avoid tourist traps
• Need help choosing transport or tours

 

What Happens After the Session

 

After our call you will receive:

• A short summary of the key recommendations we discussed
• Suggested places to visit based on your interests
• Links to useful guides and resources

 

During the session I may also recommend hotels, tours and experiences that I personally rate highly.

 

How It Works

  1. Choose a time in the calendar above

  2. Complete the short trip planning form

  3. Join the call at the scheduled time

 

Calls can take place via video or phone, whichever you prefer.

 

Price

40-minute session: £99

This is ideal for travellers who want expert advice before booking accommodation or finalising their itinerary.

 

Book Your Session

Select a time that works for you in the calendar above.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

How does the call take place?

The call can take place via video or phone, whichever you prefer.

Can you help with longer trips?
Yes. We can discuss trips of any length and how best to structure them.

Will you book hotels or tours for me?
I can recommend hotels, tours and experiences, but bookings are made directly with providers.

What if I need to reschedule?
Sessions can be rescheduled with at least 24 hours notice.

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