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With countless museums, galleries and entertainment options throughout London there has never been a better time to come and find out just how much this great city has to offer.
Its streets may not exactly be paved with gold, but they are rich in history, having seen everything from the Great Fire of London in 1666 to the Great Exhibition in 1851. The architectural ingredients are quite a visual feast but perhaps one of London's greatest charms lies in the fact that even relatively mundane items such as street signs and pillar boxes reveal something interesting about London's past.
London is a very accessible city; it has five international airports, an efficient road network and extensive Underground, train, bus, and taxi services. The city is famous for a wealth of history and culture. Home to Britain’s national art collections, the Royal family and a host of major attractions, London’s rich history, striking architecture and over 200 museums offer a unique cultural experience.
Despite a population of over seven million, more than 30% of London is made up of parks and green space, greater than any other city of its size in the world. . London also offers some of the best shopping opportunities in the world. From major department stores to designer boutiques and street markets - the choice is immense.
As if that wasn’t enough, London is hard to beat when it comes to nightlife. There are huge numbers of restaurants, pubs, cinemas, theatres and nightclubs plus live music and comedy venues. So, at any time of day, whatever the weather, you’ll always find something extra special in London.
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- 6 nights' accommodation sharing twin or double rooms |
- Airport transfers |
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Not including |
- Entrance fees for sightseeing and guided tours |
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Itinerary |
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Day 1 |
arrival London airport. Transfer to Hotel |
Day 2 |
visit Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace |
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visit Kew Gardens, Syon House, Wimbledon |
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visit St Pauls' Cathedral, Trafalgar Square, National Gallery |
Day 5 |
visit Tower of London, Thames river cruise & London Eye, Kensington Palace & Gardens |
Day 6 |
visit National Portrait Gallery, V&A Museum, Hyde Park |
Day 7 |
check out of hotel. Transfer back to airport. Departure |
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Price per person from £540 |
Based on a group of two or four, sharing twin/double rooms |
| Tours with driver/guide can be arranged on request |
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HOTELS |
Langham Hotel - 5 star |
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The prestigious Langham Hotel, London opened in 1865 as England, and Europe’s first Grand Hotel. As a renowned London Hotel with a distinctive charm and character, it has hosted royalty, foreign dignitaries and celebrities in luxury for over 140 years. A Victorian landmark with an exceptionally rich heritage, the Langham Hotel, London was restored and expanded in the 1990's, with much of the original interior still intact. In 2004, it became the flagship property of Langham Hotels International, and a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. Located in the heart of London’s West End, the Langham Hotel, London is ideally situated near Regent’s Park and only a short walk from the best of the capital’s shopping, on Regent Street, Bond Street and Oxford Street. Theatreland is also very close along with a wide array of museums, restaurants and other tourist attractions. Featuring 427 elegant and luxurious rooms, the Langham Hotel, London has a range of options to suit both business and leisure travellers. Their Superior Rooms are amongst the best to be found in London’s five-star hotels, with high ceilings and plenty of space. Whatever the occasion, Langham's bars and restaurants give you enormous choice, superb quality and friendly service
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Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel - 4 star plus |
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Discreetly tucked away off Berkeley Square, the luxury four star deluxe Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel in London is where the traditional virtues for which Mayfair is a byword meet the ultimate in contemporary convenience, and the perfect location in London for those who value a style of quality that never goes out of fashion. Once inside, the atmosphere of quiet, calm, and efficient service is more reminiscent of a private club than an international 4 star luxury hotel in Central London. The guest rooms and deluxe suites combine superb facilities with relaxing surroundings: the Library, Butlers Restaurant, the light and airy Conservatory and the intimate bar cater for every culinary whim or inclination; All, in the vibrant centre of town just a short stroll from Bond Street, the perfect location from which to experience London. Everyone at The Chesterfield Mayfair London is very proud to have been critically acclaimed as a Tripadvisor award winner in 2006 in the Best Luxury Hotel - London / Europe / World catagory.
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Cumberland Hotel - 4 star |
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The Cumberland is London's newest world-class hotel. A place where breathtaking style and design, exceptional comfort and personal service combine to form a truly unique and intimate experience. The Cumberland is situated at the top of Park Lane, one of London's most upmarket districts. This unique hotel has over 1,000 contemporary designer bedrooms. Each bedroom is individually styled and contains personalised works of art. Technology is also a prominent feature, from the plasma screen or LCD television entertainment centres, to the Internet connection points in every room. And there are all the comforts you would expect from a world-class hotel, such as Egyptian cotton sheets atop luxurious mattresses and stylish yet functional bathrooms with some of the best showers around. The Cumberland has two bars and a brasserie restaurant providing modern European food with a distinctly British accent, as well as the 'Market', offering a choice of 11 food styles prepared from five separate open kitchens.
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Corus Hyde Park - 3 star |
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The Corus hotel Hyde Park has a perfect location overlooking Hyde Park and only a short distance from the shops of Oxford Street, Knightsbridge and the bright lights of Theatreland. This hotel is perfectly placed for your stay in London, being also just minutes away from Paddington Station, the Heathrow Express and London underground.. The Olio Bar and Restaurant offer a varied choice of meals to suit all pockets, from a light bar snack to a freshly prepared meal all served in a bright and lively atmosphere overlooking Hyde Park.
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SIGHTSEEING |
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Apsley House |
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Bank of England Museum |
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Buckingham Palace |
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Visitors may tour the staterooms, including the Throne Room, Picture Gallery and Ballroom. All the staterooms are opulently decorated with some of the finest pictures, tapestries and works of art from the Royal Collection.
http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/page555.asp
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Founded in 1673 by the Society of Apothecaries, this is one of Europe's oldest botanic gardens and they contain one of the oldest rock gardens in Europe (1773), glasshouses and many rare and tender plants.
http://www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk/
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The Cutty Sark is the only surviving tea clipper in the world. It was launched in 1869 and travelled between Britain and the Orient. She broke the world sailing record by completing the trip in only 107 days. You can tour all around the ship and visit the cramped accommodation of the 28 crew, and the ship's teak lined Master 's Saloon.
http://www.cuttysark.org.uk/
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Houses of Parliament
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The UK Parliament is one of the oldest representative assemblies in the world. The site of the Houses of Parliament is the Palace of Westminster, a royal palace and former residence of kings.
http://www.parliament.uk/about/visiting/tour.cfm
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Acquired by Henry VIII in 1536 for its excellent hunting, now the park is famous for boating and swimming in its lake. There are four miles of horse rides as well as cycle and roller-blade routes.
http://www.royalparks.gov.uk/parks/hyde_park/
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Originally formed in 1689, today its tree-lined avenues give distant views of the Palace. The Albert Memorial and Italian Fountain Gardens were added in Victorian times, while the gardens are also home to The Serpentine Gallery.
http://www.royalparks.gov.uk/parks/kensington_gardens/
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A royal retreat since 1689, when the newly crowned king commissioned Sir Christopher Wren to convert Nottingham House into a Royal Palace, visitors are guided around the magnificent State Apartments including the splendid Cupola Room where Queen Victoria was baptised.
http://hrp.org.uk/kensington
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Three hundred acres of botanical delights grace Kew Gardens, which lies on the south bank of the Thames River between Richmond and Kew in the suburbs of south-west London.
http://www.rbgkew.org.uk/
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The British Airways London Eye is the world's tallest observation wheel at 135m high. Located on the banks of the River Thames it offers unrivalled views over London. Since opening at the turn of the century, the London Eye has become an iconic landmark, with a status that can be compared to Tower Bridge, & Big Ben.
http://www.londoneye.com/
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Take a walk on the wild side at London Zoo and get close to some of the world's most fascinating animals, from Asian Lions and Sloth Bears to giant Seychelles Millipedes. Be sure not to miss the "Animals in Action" presentations, where some of the finest flying, leaping and climbing animals show off their skills.
http://www.zsl.org/london-zoo/
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Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
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Visitors can mingle with the famous at the world-renowned collection of wax figures in themed settings, which include The Garden Party, 200 Years, Hollywood Legends and Superstars, The Chamber of Horrors, Sporting Heroes and The Spirit of London.
http://www.madame-tussauds.co.uk/
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This is the world's largest urban history museum. With more than a million objects, it records change in London, fuels the debate about the capital and its history and celebrates London's importance as a world city.
http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/English/
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Home to one of the greatest collections of paintings in the world, the museum has around 2,300 pictures, including many masterpieces, such as Leonardo's Virgin of the Rocks and Van Gogh’s Sunflowers.
http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/
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National Portrait Gallery
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With the largest collection of portraiture in the world, the gallery has over 10,000 works of famous British people, who have created the history and culture of the nation from the Middle Ages until the present day.
http://www.npg.org.uk/live/index.asp
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Built between 1675 and 1710 St Paul’s is the creation of Sir Christopher Wren. Its iconic dome dominates the London skyline and visitors with a head for heights can climb 530 steps (85 metres) from the cathedral floor to the Golden Gallery for breathtaking, panoramic views of the capital.
http://www.stpauls.co.uk/
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Described as "the Grand Architectural Walk", Syon House is the London home of the Duke of Northumberland. Originally the site of a medieval Abbey, Syon House has Tudor origins and contains some of Robert Adam's finest interiors.
http://www.syonpark.co.uk/
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Covers the history of the five regiments of foot guards – the Grenadier, Coldstream, Scots, Irish and Welsh Guards, the period spans time from 1642 to the present day.
http://www.theguardsmuseum.com/
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Britain’s leading historic visitor attraction was begun by William the Conqueror in 1078 and has since served as a royal residence, fortress, armoury and most infamously, as a place of execution. The Crown Jewels are on display in the Jewel House.
http://hrp.org.uk/tower
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The jewel in the crown of London's famous South Kensington shopping and cultural area, the renowned Victoria & Albert Museum boasts the greatest and most diverse collection of decorative art and design in the world, ranging from 3000 BC to today.
http://www.vam.ac.uk/
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One of Britain's finest Gothic buildings and the scene of the coronation, marriage and burial of British monarchs, visitors can see the Grave of the Unknown Warrior, Royal Tombs, and the Coronation Chair among other attractions.
http://www.westminster-abbey.org/
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Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum
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