Our bus driver/guide made the tour so enjoyable. He was very knowledgeable but absolutely so funny with stories and commentary along the way. Personal suggestion would be to spend a bit more time at the small town stops along the way and less time at the palace. Lunch stop was great as well. Tony our guide gets excellent 5 stars! I accompanied Suzanne on the tour and echo her comments. It would have been nice to spend time in one of the towns for strolling and shopping, either by reducing time at the palace and/or bypassing one of the towns. Stow on the Wold would be a good place to spend an hour and a half. Tony, our driver, made the day!