Price: Starting from USD $128.33 per personDuration: 10 hours
Begin the day travelling across the Chiltern Hills to Oxford, the "City of Dreaming Spires", whose hushed courtyards and elegant, dignified timeworn buildings have inspired generations of scholars (including Bill Clinton in the 1970s!). During your walking tour you will see Christchurch College, where Harry Potter scenes were filmed and where Albert Einstein studied. You will also see the Bodleian library and the picture-perfect College courtyards for which Oxford is justifiably famous.
Next travel through the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, an area steeped in history and heritage, to Stratford-upon-Avon, a market town at the edge of the Forest of Arden made famous for being the birthplace of playwright William Shakespeare. You will visit the Tudor-style birthplace of William Shakespeare, gaining an insight into his childhood with its typical parlor, bedrooms, kitchen, buttery and of course the glove-maker's workshop used by his father John. There will be time to explore this charming market town, its streets lined with unusual shops and boutiques.
Later you will take a short drive for an exclusive reception in the old orchard of the cottage, overlooking the beautiful gardens. Enjoy your tea with locally produced specialties, in Ann Hathaway's Cottage, the picture-postcard half-timbered childhood home of William Shakespeare's wife set in lovely surroundings and containing a treasure trove of historic domestic artifacts. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $32.08 per personDuration: Flexible
Skip the Line!Book London Zoo tickets ahead of time to take advantage of jumping the queue. London Zoo is one of the world's most famous zoos and home to over 12,000 animals. "Meet the Animals" shows are held daily, giving you the opportunity to learn more about the animals from their keepers.
Get close to a colony of western lowland gorillas in the brand new Gorilla Kingdom exhibit. Recently opened in March 2007, Gorilla Kingdom brings the serenity of the African rainforest to the heart of London and gets you close to these endangered animals.
Clore Rainforest Lookout has also just opened and brings a cross-section of the South American rainforest to London Zoo, including marmosets, tamarins, birds and invertebrates. Walk along the rainforest canopy then descend to the forest floor, where these creatures live in harmony.
At "Meet the Monkeys" you are allowed to actually get in with the monkeys and observe them in their natural habitat. The enclosure has been built to house a breeding group of black-capped squirrel monkeys in a habitat which recreates the Bolivian rainforests in the centre of London. The walk-through is open to the skies, with no boundaries between the animals and you.
The Ambika Paul Children's Zoo is a great place to take the kids for some hands-on animal action and advice on keeping pets healthy and happy. The llama and alpacas are popular and if you arrive at feeding time you may be able to help the keepers serve lunch.
At London Zoo there are both black-footed and rockhopper penguins, who form a great little community. If you want to catch them at their best make sure you get yourself to the penguin pool for feeding time!
Come face to face with the Komodo Dragons prowling their state of the art dragon's lair. The new home is landscaped to mimic a dry river bed, complete with lush vegetation, sounds of Indonesian birds and the gruesome remains of his last meal - a gory model ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $50.13 per personDuration: 3.5 hours
This London Rock Music Tour covers rock 'n' roll landmarks in bohemian Soho and the north London neighborhoods of Camden Town, Hampstead Village and Heath, Highgate, Muswell Hill, Archway and Islington.
You'll see Macca's Golden Disc covered office and the flat where he wrote "Yesterday", Ringo's Hampstead house, and the only flat shared by all Fab Four. Then there's Madness' Camden Town and Chalk Farm, the famed "Tin Pan Alley", the Kinks' Muswell Hill "shrine", and Rod Stewart's family home and school.
See where the Floyd's cut "The Wall" and pass Boy George, George Michael and Sting's homes. See where Jimmy Page cut his first disc, where Joe Meek killed his landlady and where The Clash recorded "London Calling". Gig sites and clubs you will see include the legendary Klooks Kleek, the Rainbow, Marquee, 100 Club, Roxy, Ronnie Scotts, Roundhouse and Hope and Anchor.
Other sites covered on this fantabulous tour relate to the Bonzo Dog Doh Dah Band, Graham Bond, Elton John, The Clash, Fairport Convention, Alexis Corner, Ginger Baker, Fairport Convention, Bob Dylan, Eurythmics, Libertines and Iron Maiden.
There is a maximum group size of 16 on this small group tour. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $128.33 per personDuration: 10 hours
The first stop on this day trip from London is Henry VIII's magnificent riverside palace, Hampton Court, remodeled by Sir Christopher Wrens, with the south and east fronts modeled in the beautiful baroque style, creating the "English Versailles". The outstanding Palace was also home to both George II and William III. Take a step back in time to see the state apartments of Henry III, including the Great Hall and Chapel Royal.
Steeped in history and heritage the area of England known as the Cotswolds is a charming blend of cottages with honey-colored walls and thatched roofs, market towns with crooked half-timbered houses lining the High Street, and ancient stone crosses, all set in the gently rolling hills ("wolds") that are so typically English in character.
The Cotswolds landscape has been shaped by its long history as a center of wool production, your tour takes you through some picturesque villages including Burford, Bourton on the Water and Broadway, where you'll see crooked little houses, leaning walls and gabled cottages, and surprisingly large Market squares harking back to the area's importance in the wool trade. It is here you will stop for lunch in one of England's most outstanding areas of natural beauty.
The magnificent park and gardens of Blenheim Palace are set in over 754 hectares of land, with 7 themed gardens including the water garden reminiscent of the grand chateaux of France and Italy, the Secret Garden with its unusual trees and shrubs, the Italian Garden with its mermaid fountain and the very English Rose Garden. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $128.33 per personDuration: 9.5 - 10 hours
Home to the Royal Family for 900 years, Windsor Castle is the largest and oldest occupied Castle in the world. Its proud, strong walls dominate the delightful town that has grown around the castle over the years. Generations of Kings and Queens have conducted their business here and enjoyed its grounds. Get a sense of British history breathing through the walls of the Castle, first founded by William the Conqueror. You will see the lavish State Apartments containing priceless furniture, and St George's Chapel, home to the 14th Century Order of the Royal Garter.
Continue to Salisbury Cathedral the spire is the tallest in England, 404 feet (123 meters). Controversial in its time for its vaulting grandeur, the Cathedral stands tall and proud, its pale luminous stone set off against the lush greenery surrounding it. Once you step inside you will be awed by the Cathedral's graceful, elegant proportions.
In the Chapter House you can see one of only 4 surviving copies of the document that came to be known as the Magna Carta, which codified some of the basic principles of the English legal system. Look upon this 790 year old document and you are looking the past in the face. Sealed under duress by King John in 1215, the Magna Carta in these surroundings is truly a piece of history brought to life.
Going even further back into the mists of time you arrive at Stonehenge, a collection of stones dragged 5,000 years ago to this lonely windy plain near Salisbury. Who built it? Why? These questions have haunted the minds of centuries of scholars, but what is known is that Stonehenge must have had some astronomical function.
Set in a landscape dotted with prehistoric mounds and carvings, Stonehenge continues to enthrall the imagination and captivate the heart of every visitor. You will have the opportunity to walk around these magical stones, built so many centuries ago, and to explore the theories of how this extraordinary monument came t ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $134.34 per personDuration: 12 hours
Stonehenge
First you will head straight for Stonehenge the most popular prehistoric monument in the world. Marvel at the huge 40 ton Sarsens and the volcanic blue stones that were brought from Preseli mountains over 280 miles away. Discover the mysteries that surround the slaughter stone and see the numerous earth barrows where the beaker people lie buried before heading through the Salisbury plains towards Bath.
Bath and the Cotswolds
Bath, a world heritage site, is a beautiful Georgian city with delightful crescents, terraces and architecture. Following a guided tour of the city you will visit the magnificent Roman Baths and Pump Room, still in working order after nearly 2,000 years. Heading north to Stratford, you drive through the heart of the Cotswolds, taking in breathtaking views of open countryside criss-crossed by dry stone walls and bustling market towns with magnificent perpendicular churches.
Stratford upon Avon
Birthplace of William Shakespeare, the greatest writer in the English language, and home to the world-renown Royal Shakespeare Company. Stratford is a charming market town set in the heart of rural England. A delightful river winds its way through the town, past the beautiful Holy Trinity church, where Shakespeare lies buried. Your tour includes an exclusive visit to Shakespeare's birthplace before you enjoy Champagne and Strawberry scones, served in his picturesque garden. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $105.77 per personDuration: Varies
The Mousetrap is the world's longest running play of any kind.
Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap has kept audiences guessing for four decades. This world record breaking production continues to enthrall, to entertain and to thrill audiences still flocking to the St Martin's Theater from every corner of the globe. In her own inimitable style, Dame Agatha Christie has created an atmosphere of shuddering suspense and a brilliantly intricate plot where murder lurks around every corner.
Make the most of this memorable performance and enjoy a pre-show dinner at American restaurant Maxwell's which one of the first American restaurants to be established in London and has a lively, upbeat atmosphere with friendly staff serving large portions of food and cocktails. Nestled alongside Covent Garden's Royal Opera House, just opposite the underground station, the spacious, two- tiered restaurant and bar with its murals, artwork and rock memorabilia oozes a warm, welcoming and relaxed feel.
Ticket Collection:
When you book your ticket, you will receive a voucher which must be printed. Your tickets will be held at the theatre box office for collection on the day of the performance, no earlier than one hour before performance time. You will be required to present your printed voucher, along with photo ID in exchange for your tickets. At this time, you will receive your ticket and seating assignment. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $137.85 per personDuration: Varies
Grease, the world's No.1 greatest musical and the perfect feel-good family show, returns to the West End this summer, bringing with it the unforgettable hit songs from the movie including "You're the One That I Want", "Grease is the Word", "Summer Nights", "Hoplessly Devoted to You", "Sandy" and "Grease Lightnin'".
This time YOU get to pick who plays Danny and Sandy by voting in ITV's Saturday night cliff-hanger "Grease is the Word" TV show. It's your chance to launch the careers of TWO brand new West End superstars.
Don't miss it - IT'S ELECTRIFYING!
Make the most of this memorable performance and enjoy a pre-show dinner at Criterion Brasserie. Offering a wide range of British and French cuisine, and a fine selection of wines, the Criterion Brasserie is the perfect place to enjoy a pre-theatre dinner.
Ticket Collection:
When you book your ticket, you will receive a voucher which must be printed. Your tickets will be held at the theatre box office for collection on the day of the performance, no earlier than one hour before performance time. You will be required to present your printed voucher, along with photo ID in exchange for your tickets. At this time, you will receive your ticket and seating assignment. ... read more »
