Day 1
Arrival to London
On arrival in London, meet your English-speaking guide and driver. Panoramic tour of London on arrival for a total immersion. Comfortably seated on board your coach, admire the famous monuments of the capital: the Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, or the famous Oxford Street.
Check in to your St Giles hotel in the area and dinner at leisure.
Day 2
Royal Day Out
On this special day marking the anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, travel on your own - like a true Londoner (see supplement) to Buckingham Palace. The London residence of the royal family opens its doors to you in a very special way.
On your own, accompanied by your personal audio guide, your Royal Day Out starts with a visit to the Queen's Gallery to see the exhibition 'Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians'. Later, visit the Royal Mews - modern cards, carriages and horses mingle to form the royal stables.
Lunch at leisure.
Your Royal Day Out continues with a visit to the magnificent State Rooms at Buckingham Palace, used by the King for official ceremonies and entertainment. Each room is furnished with many treasures from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Rembrandt and Rubens; sculpture by Canova; and some of the finest English and French furniture in the world.
Your day ends with a walk in the garden, with a splendid view of the Palace and its famous lake.
Dinner at leisure and overnight at your hotel.
Day 3
Windsor Castle
Board your coach for a visit to Windsor Castle - the favourite holiday home of Queen Elizabeth II. Since William the Conqueror, royal families have lived here until today. You will discover its gigantic dungeons, the flats of the royal family, as well as the magnificent royal mausoleum.
Lunch on your own.
Optional (not included in the price):
To complete your royal education, you will have the pleasure of enjoying an afternoon tea; a British tea accompanied by a selection of small sandwiches, scones and mignardises.
Return by coach.
Dinner at leisure and overnight at your hotel.
Day 4
Blue Badge Day Trip
Day trip with your Blue Badge guide specialising in the history of the royal family.
Head to Westminster to visit its abbey, one of London's most famous religious buildings. The building was chosen to be the site of royal coronations and is also home to the tombs of British monarchs and historical figures from the last thousand years.
Lunch on your own.
To get to the Tower of London, you will board a boat for a mini cruise on the Thames with commentary.
In the afternoon visit the Tower of London and the Crown Jewels, officially known as Her Majesty's Fortress and Palace. Built in 1078, this square building with turrets served as a fortress, arsenal, treasury, mint, palace, refuge, and prison. You will see a collection of the precious jewels of British sovereigns and a collection of armour, including that of Henry VIII.
Dinner on your own and overnight at your hotel.
Day 5
Departure
Morning at leisure.
Transfer by coach and English-speaking assistance from the hotel to the railway station.
Day 1
Arrival to London
On arrival in London, meet your English-speaking guide and driver. Panoramic tour of London on arrival for a total immersion. Comfortably seated on board your coach, admire the famous monuments of the capital: the Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, or the famous Oxford Street.Check in to your St Giles hotel in the area and dinner at leisure.
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Day 2
Royal Day Out
On this special day marking the anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, travel on your own - like a true Londoner (see supplement) to Buckingham Palace. The London residence of the royal family opens its doors to you in a very special way.On your own, accompanied by your personal audio guide, your Royal Day Out starts with a visit to the Queen's Gallery to see the exhibition 'Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians'. Later, visit the Royal Mews - modern cards, carriages and horses mingle to form the royal stables.Lunch at leisure.Your Royal Day Out continues with a visit to the magnificent State Rooms at Buckingham Palace, used by the King for official ceremonies and entertainment. Each room is furnished with many treasures from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Rembrandt and Rubens; sculpture by Canova; and some of the finest English and French furniture in the world.Your day ends with a walk in the garden, with a splendid view of the Palace and its famous lake.Dinner at leisure and overnight at your hotel.
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Day 3
Windsor Castle
Board your coach for a visit to Windsor Castle - the favourite holiday home of Queen Elizabeth II. Since William the Conqueror, royal families have lived here until today. You will discover its gigantic dungeons, the flats of the royal family, as well as the magnificent royal mausoleum.Lunch on your own.Optional (not included in the price): To complete your royal education, you will have the pleasure of enjoying an afternoon tea; a British tea accompanied by a selection of small sandwiches, scones and mignardises. Return by coach.Dinner at leisure and overnight at your hotel.
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Day 4
Blue Badge Day Trip
Day trip with your Blue Badge guide specialising in the history of the royal family.Head to Westminster to visit its abbey, one of London's most famous religious buildings. The building was chosen to be the site of royal coronations and is also home to the tombs of British monarchs and historical figures from the last thousand years.Lunch on your own.To get to the Tower of London, you will board a boat for a mini cruise on the Thames with commentary.In the afternoon visit the Tower of London and the Crown Jewels, officially known as Her Majesty's Fortress and Palace. Built in 1078, this square building with turrets served as a fortress, arsenal, treasury, mint, palace, refuge, and prison. You will see a collection of the precious jewels of British sovereigns and a collection of armour, including that of Henry VIII.Dinner on your own and overnight at your hotel.
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Day 5
Departure
Morning at leisure.Transfer by coach and English-speaking assistance from the hotel to the railway station.
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Travel Dates
- 07 September 2023 - 11 September 2023
Included services
4 nights at the hotel St Giles
4 Breakfasts at the hotel
Day 1: English-speaking guide for the transfer from the station to the hotel and then for the panoramic tour of London
Day 3: English speaking Blue Badge guide for the day in London
Day 5: English speaking guide for transfer from hotel to train station
Day 1: Coach transfer from station to hotel and then on to London sightseeing tour
Day 4: Full Day coach to Windsor
Day 5: Coach transfer from hotel to station
Not included / Please ask for prices to/from airports if arrival will be by flights
Day 2: Visit the state rooms at Buckingham Palace, the Royal Mews and the Queen’s Gallery
Day 3: Visit Westminster Abbey
Day 3: Mini Thames Cruise with City Cruise
Day 3: Visit the Tower of London
Services not included
- Transport, luggage, tips, drinks and bread at meals
- All services not mentioned above
Optional services
- (not included in the package price)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Minimum number of rooms: 10 Rooms
- Minimum number of pax: 15 paying pax
- Cancellation deadline: 35 days prior to arrival
- Payment deadline: 35 days prior to arrival
- FOC: 1 Single free for every 30 paying pax
- Please note that our rates are based on the current VAT rate. In the event of a significant increase in VAT, Tour Partner Group UK reserves the right to revise these prices at the time of invoicing. Any price changes due to such an increase are subject to tax authorities and are required by law.
- Terms and conditions updated in June 2012 and published on our website: www.tourpartnergroup.com/terms-and-conditions-uk-roi
Important:
- All services mentioned in this quotation are subject to availability at the time of booking confirmation by the technical department. Also, sites may change their opening times/days without notice and Tour Partner Group cannot be held responsible for this. Should a tour not be available for your group for any of the above reasons, we will offer an alternative tour.
- The maximum capacity of the coach is 50 people.
- Due to rising petrol prices, bus fares are subject to increase
- Please note that we cannot guarantee the opening times and availability of entrances that have not been pre-booked by us.
