Starting with the iconic Globe Theater along the south bank of the River Thames, The Royal Oak Society trip on September 24 – October 4 will trace William Shakespeare’s journey back to his beginnings in pretty Stratford-upon-Avon, exploring significant time capsules such as his fascinating birthplace and Anne Hathaway’s idyllic cottage, learning how his wide-reaching influence is still felt over four centuries later. Continuing to the nearby Cotswolds, we discover how its medieval heritage, rolling countryside, ancient woodland, bubbling rivers and fairy tale castles provided the perfect inspiration and setting for the mischief, drama and courtship that the Bard’s plays are so famous for. Combining fiction with historical fact, familial power and beautiful landscapes, our memorable tour is complete with an introduction to the Welsh Marches, a region once dominated by conflict, where spectacular gems such as the Victorian Eastnor Castle and the primarily Tudor Hellens Manor await. $7,450 per person. To learn more visit https://www.royal-oak.org/britain-tours/shakespeare/ or call 212-480-2889, ext 203.