LONDON EXPLORER

• Embrace the pomp and pageantry of a city that marches to its very own vibrant tune – yours to explore before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers later this evening for a Welcome Dinner to kick-start your grand exploration of London.

Welcome Meet your Travel Director at 17:30

• Begin with an orientation tour of London alongside your Travel Director.
• See Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace.
• Then head to St. James’s Palace to watch the Old Guard parade and Changing of the Guard procession.
• Armed with your travel pass, this afternoon is free for you to explore.
• You might join an Optional Experience walking through Soho’s backstreets, sampling local favourites and hearing stories of the area’s past.
• Later, choose another Optional Experience visiting the National Gallery with a Local Specialist who’ll give insight into its most well-known works.
• Afterwards, there’s time to explore Covent Garden, known for its shops, street performers and food spots.

Included Experience: Orientation Tour of London with your Travel Director

Optional Experience: Soho Food and Cultural Walking Tour / National Gallery and Covent Garden with a Local Specialist

• Spend the day in London your way. With your travel pass in hand, you’re free to explore the city’s many neighbourhoods, museums and markets at your own pace.
• You might visit the British Museum, head to Camden for something to eat or explore the South Bank’s riverside walkways and galleries.
• If you’d prefer to see more of England, there’s the option to join a full-day Optional Experience to Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon and the Cotswolds.
• In Oxford, visit one of the historic colleges with a Local Specialist.
• In Stratford-upon-Avon, see the house where Shakespeare was born.
• And take in the countryside views as you pass through some of the region’s prettiest villages.

Optional Experience: Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon & The Cotswolds

• This morning, enjoy London your way or choose to join a Local Specialist on an Optional Experience to explore St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London.
• Head to Borough Market where food stalls serve everything from pastries to global street eats.
• It’s a great spot to try something new or grab a bite while soaking up the atmosphere.
• Later, you might stroll through Regent’s Park, visit a museum or explore one of the city’s characterful neighbourhoods.
• Don’t miss your chance to join an Optional Experience to see a West End theatre show, a must while in London.

Included Experience: Discover the freshest food buys at Borough Market

Optional Experience: St. Paul’s and The Tower of London / West End Theatre Show

• Leave London behind and head into the countryside with your Travel Director.
• Your first stop is Stonehenge, where you’ll visit this iconic monument and hear stories about its ancient past.
• Then travel to Windsor to explore the world’s oldest and largest occupied castle, home to royalty for over 1,000 years.
• Walk through the State Apartments and St. George’s Chapel before heading back to the capital.
• This evening, enjoy your Be My Guest experience at London Cru, an urban winery housed in a former Victorian warehouse.
• Learn how wine is made in the heart of the city, then sit down to a three-course meal, paired with a London Cru wine selected by your hosts.

Included Experience: London Cru, Visit Stonehenge,  Visit Windsor Castle

• Imagine the kings and queens who have glided gracefully upon the 13th-century mosaic floor of Westminster Abbey.
• We’ll have an opportunity to explore this architectural wonder on a guided visit with a Local Specialist.
• Find out why this church lost its cathedral status and pay your respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior.
• Later, visit Kensington Palace and Dive Into Culture, gaining insights into the lives of the Royal Family.
• Tour the Royal Palace, which was once home to Diana, Princess of Wales, and her sons Prince William and Prince Harry.
• Indulge in a delicious English cream tea in The Orangery surrounded by beautiful formal gardens before returning to your hotel.

Included Experience: Discover the lives of the Royal Family at Kensington Palace, Visit Westminster Abbey with Local Specialist

• Enjoy one last full day in the lively city streets of London. Consider taking a trip up the Shard – Europe’s tallest building, admire England’s proud history reflected in its monuments to great men and victories, or see the treasures of the British Library.
• This afternoon meet with your Travel Director and travel companions for a leisurely cruise down the Thames to Greenwich.
• Sail under the famous Tower Bridge before enjoying a taste of sustainable London Gin at the Old Royal Naval College during a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience.
• Toast to your unforgettable week on a Farewell Dinner at a historic pub.

Included Experience: Cruise along the River Thames, Gin Tasting

• After breakfast, say a fond farewell to London and your newfound friends as you prepare to return home after a memorable holiday in one of the world’s greatest cities.