Price: Starting from USD $471.20 per personDuration: 5 Hours
Likely to Sell-out! Thames River New Years Eve Dinner on the "Symphony" regularly sells out weeks in advance. Book ahead of time to avoid disappointment.
Celebrate the New Year in London from the best vantage point aboard your Thames River Cruise!
Bateaux London's vessel Symphony, is undeniably the most elegant rivercruiser on the Thames. Her unique all-glass structure provides guests with uninterrupted views of London's most breathtaking sights. The Symphony's contemporary look with pale wooden floors and simple but elegant furniture is complimented by the light and airy atmosphere created by the large expanse of glass. Offering spectacular views there is simply no better seat on the river.
Enjoy a welcome glass of Champagne as you make your way to your table (non-window) to devour a sumptuous 5 course meal freshly prepared on board. Dance the night away with the onboard Live Entertainment. A selection of wines, beer and mineral water will be served throughout the evening with a celebratory Glass of Champagne at Midnight to bring in the New Year.
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Price: Starting from USD $471.20 per personDuration: 5 Hours
Likely to Sell-out! Thames River New Years Eve Dinner on the "Symphony" regularly sells out weeks in advance. Book ahead of time to avoid disappointment.
Celebrate the New Year in London from the best vantage point aboard your Thames River Cruise!
This traditional vessel, the Naticia, maintains a timeless charm and elegance through its luxurious royal blue interior, creating the perfect atmosphere for guests to indulge and relax whilst experiencing some of the best views of London. The Naticia offers split level dining with the upper deck galleried around the dance floor and lower deck. Another special feature of the Naticia is her sliding roof, which in fine weather can be opened, enabling guests to literally dance beneath the stars. Along with the convenience of a lounge area and cloakroom onboard, the charm of the Naticia is a popular choice with all guests.
Enjoy a welcome glass of Champagne as you make your way to your table (non-window) to devour a sumptuous 5 course meal freshly prepared on board. Dance the night away with the onboard Live Entertainment. A selection of wines, beer and mineral water will be served throughout the evening with a celebratory Glass of Champagne at Midnight to bring in the New Year.
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Price: Starting from USD $56.14 per personDuration: 4, 7, 15 or 30 day pass
Welcome to the Great British Heritage Pass. Britain contains a vibrant history, from the legend of King Arthur and the Holy Grail to the mystery of Stonehenge. There is a wealth of places to visit in Britain. Take a journey through Britain exploring magnificent castles, ancient fortresses, idyllic gardens, mysterious monuments, opulent royal residences, and historic stately homes.
FREE ENTRY to nearly 600 attractions in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland including:
- Stonehenge
- Edinburgh Castle
- Palace of Holyrood House
- Roman Baths
- Shakespeare's Birthplace
- Warwick Castle
- Leeds Castle
- Anne Hathaway's Cottage
A full list of all attractions is available on www.gbheritagepass.com
The Great British Heritage Pass offers great value and a chance to see Britain like no other - prepare to be amazed at what you will find.
Plan your trip to Britain now with the mystical Great British Heritage Pass. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $138.35 per personDuration: 9 - 9.5 hours
Tour commences with a flight on the British Airways London Eye for a bird's eye view of London. Rising 443 feet (135 meters) above the city skyline, there is no better way to see the city at this magical time of year.
After your flight, you will your coach for a panoramic tour of London. You will see some of London's most famous landmarks, including the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge, Royal Courts of Justice, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Marble Arch and Hyde Park Corner.
Tour ends after our lunch in a typical English pub, close to Trafalgar Square. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $190.48 per personDuration: 8 hours
Start your Christmas Day at Windsor Castle. Built high above the River Thames, Windsor Castle has been home to the Royal Family for 900 years and is still an Official Residence of the Queen. You will visit the magnificent State Apartments, still used for State occasions and Royal receptions. Take some time to explore the castle grounds and the 14th century St. George's Chapel, one of the most beautiful examples of medieval church architecture in England.
Continue to Stonehenge. Clouded in mystery, the ancient stone circle of Stonehenge is an amazing feat of engineering and an important prehistoric site. But beyond its archaeological significance and possible astronomical role, Stonehenge is also a place of spiritual importance. Early legends link it with Merlin and King Arthur, but over the last hundred years the midsummer sunrise has attracted pagan groups and followers of the Ancient Order of Druids.
Enjoy a traditional 3 course Christmas Lunch with all the trimmings in a beautiful Wiltshire town.
After lunch you will travel to the beautiful Georgian City of Bath and take a panoramic tour of some of the finest architectural sights in Europe, including Bath Abbey, the Crescents, the Circus, Assembly Rooms and the famous Pulteney Bridge. Explore the Roman Baths, built around thermal springs, which have been supplying water for over 2,000 years. In Roman times a great Temple was built next to the sacred spring - the waters were believed to have healing properties and attracted visitors from across the Roman Empire.
Please note:
All venues are closed on Christmas Day, you will see them from the outside only. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $60.15 per personDuration: 3 hours and 15 minutes
Here is an extraordinary chance to see London like never before. On Christmas Day, you will have the freedom to see London without the traffic that normally clutters the streets of this bustling city. Travel by luxurious coach, with an experienced guide who will bring history to life through the empty streets of London.
Your morning tour will take you past all the famous sights around London's West End, including Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Whitehall, Downing Street, Trafalgar Square and Nelsons Column. There are plenty of opportunities for the perfect photographs, without the need to dodge other visitors and wait your turn. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $240.61 per personDuration: 8 hours
See London with no traffic! During your panoramic tour you will see the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey with plenty of chances to take photographs. Without the obstacle of London's normally heavy traffic, you can see more than you ever though was possible.
Enjoy a Traditional three course Christmas Lunch whilst cruising leisurely on the Thames. Here you will see more wonderful sights of London from the river.
Lunch Menu (subject to change at any time without notice):
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Three course traditional Christmas Lunch, including roast turkey with herb and onion stuffing, bacon rolls and chipolatas, roast potatoes and a selection of vegetables. Vegetarian option is available.
- White and dark chocolate gateaux with cream, mince pies, coffee and mints
- Seasonal decorations and a Christmas cracker
Price: Starting from USD $190.48 per personDuration: 8 hours
Oxford, the city of dreaming spires is home to one of the world's greatest and oldest universities. Christchurch, the grandest college in the city, and the home of Oxford Cathedral, is also where much of Harry Potter was filmed. On the walking tour you will see Bodleian Library and some picture-perfect college courtyard which Oxford is justifiably famous.
Continue to the charming market town of Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of most famous playwright, William Shakespeare. After a visit to Shakespeare's Birthplace there will some free time to explore the town, it's streets lined with unusual shops and boutiques. Then its on to Anne Hathaway's Cottage the picture postcard, half-timbered home of Shakespeare's wife set in lovely surroundings.
Before leaving Stratford, you will enjoy a traditional 3 course Christmas lunch with all the trimmings.
The afternoon is spent exploring The Cotswolds. An area that seems to have remained unchanged for hundreds of years. It 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 gently rolling hills.
Please note:
All venues are closed on Christmas Day, you will see them from the outside only. ... read more »
