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Price: Starting from USD $18.05 per personDuration: 3 hours
Start the weekend with a London Bicycle Tour to have some fun as you search for one of the last great fish and chip shops in London's East End.
You will ride your bike along the river over Tower Bridge, via Wapping High Street to the famous 16th century hostelry The Prospect of Whitney, for a well deserved rest.
Time to chill and watch the river traffic float by before you continue on a short ride around Shad Thames to Wapping's best kept secret - fish 'n' chips wrapped in newspaper (not included in tour price - approximately GBP3.00 - 4.00). ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $30.08 per personDuration: 5 hours
This London Bicycle Tour follows the gentle incline of the River Thames. Past Tower Bridge, into Docklands and though London's industrial heritage now converted to modern living. Arriving in Greenwich in time for lunch and shopping.
On Sunday the area hosts a wonderful craft and bric-a-brak market, or if this isn't your thing, you may prefer to take a ride up the hill to Greenwich Observatory for great views of the Thames River sweeping though London. You will have approximately 1.5 hours of free time on Greenwich.
The route back is takes you along the other side of the Thames and generally takes around 2 hours. You will walk through the Greenwich foot tunnel, cycle through the London docks and the Canary Wharf complex. Continue along the river through Shadwell to Tower Bridge, then through the city of London and over the Wobbly Bridge. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $24.06 per personDuration: 4 hours
Join a London Bicycle Tour and take a ride to London's finest antiques market - Portobello Road Market. On the way to the Notting Hill market you will stop to see the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace (subject to operation).
After the famous procession has ended, you will continue to cycle though London's green corridor - St James's Park, Green Park and Hyde Park - bearly a car in site!
On arrival at Portobello Road Market you will park the bikes and meander with the crowds past the hundreds of stalls. Pick up a bargain or two and grab a bite to eat from one of the varied foreign food stalls. Keep your eyes open you might recognize some of the famous film locations of recent years such as Notting Hill. You will spend approxiimately 1 hour at the markets. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $75.21 per personDuration: Varies
Skip The Lines! Book your VIP ticket for the Tutankhamun and The Golden Age of the Pharaohs Exhibition ahead of time to take advantage of jumping the queue. Don't waste time waiting in lines on vacation!
Marking the first time the treasures of King Tutankhamun have visited London in over 30 years, an extensive exhibition of more than 130 artifacts from the tomb of the celebrated Pharaoh and other Valley of the Kings ancestors will visit London from 15 November 2007. London is the only European city to host the treasures.
Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs is a collection of artifacts from the tomb of King Tutankhamun and other ancient royals. The exhibition is organized into 11 different galleries in the "bubble" at Londons O2 complex, and takes guests on a chronological journey of King Tutankhamun's period in the 18th dynasty.
Unlike the 1970's exhibition, which drew 1.8 million visitors to the British Museum, the current exhibition includes objects from King Tutankhamun's ancestors and relatives. Key items include King Tutankhamun's Royal Diadem (crown), King Tutankhamun's Coffinette, Tjuya's S-rcophagous (thought to be King Tutankhamun's grandmother), and many other priceless treasures and jewelry. All objects in the exhibition date back to the 18th dynasty and are more than 3,300 years old. The London exhibition marks the final time any objects from King Tutankhamun's tomb will travel outside of Egypt. So, don't miss this unique opportunity! ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $138.35 per personDuration: 9 - 9.5 hours
Start your tour at Windsor where you will have the opportunity to take photographs of the famous Windsor Castle.
Continue to Stonehenge where you can view the ancient stone circle, which was erected between 3,000BC and 1,600BC. Stonehenge remains a place of wonder and mystery. Who were the people who built it? Why did they build it? This 5,000 year old mystery confounds experts and visitors to this day.
Next travel to Salisbury, where you will see one of England's finest medieval cathedrals. Construction on the Cathedral started in 1220 and took 38 years to complete. It boasts the highest spire in England at 404 feet (123 meters). Lunch in Salisbury is included.
After lunch, travel to Bath, a spectacularly beautiful city which stands on the River Avon. The city's compactness and striking architecture of Roman baths and sweeping Georgian terraces, combine to produce one of the most elegant sights in Europe. Here you will have a walking tour highlighting some of the buildings for which Bath is famous; the Royal Crescent, Pulteney Bridge. the Roman Baths and the spectacular Bath Abbey. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $190.48 per personDuration: 9 - 9.5 hours
En-route to Leeds Castle, you will pass through Greenwich, which has a wealth of maritime history. You will see the National Maritime Museum, the Royal Naval College and the Old Royal Observatory.
Enjoy a traditional 3 course lunch with wine, served in the castle's Fairfax Hall in Leeds Castle. The Castle was described by Lord Conway as "The loveliest castle in the world" and spanning the centuries, it has had many lady owners so is now sometimes referred to as the "Ladies Castle".
After a tour of the castle, there will be time to explore the grounds where you will find the "Lady Baillie Garden" with views over the lake, an aviary and maze.
In the afternoon, you will continue to Canterbury. Canterbury Cathedral is the most important church within the worldwide Anglican faith. You will be amazed by its stunning architecture, dating back over 900 years.
Finally, to Dover to see the famous white chalk cliffs and Dover Castle, overlooking the busy harbor and the English Channel. Enjoy the fresh sea air before returning to London. ... read more »
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.
An experience not to be missed. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $27.97 per personDuration: 1 Day
You don't just visit Britain's Greatest Medieval Experience, you live it! A visit to Warwick Castle is a great day trip from London or Birmingham that the whole family can enjoy.
From the moment you enter the portcullis of Warwick Castle, beneath the murder holes used to repel invaders in the past, you can sense that this is no ordinary day out. This is not history behind glass, this is history that you live for yourself.
In "Kingmaker" see the Earl of Warwick's preparations for battle and in "Death or Glory", feel the weight of the armor that might have saved your life. Join Daisy, Countess of Warwick, in a "Royal Weekend Party 1898" and visit the elegant State Rooms and Great Hall.
There are regular activities on offer throughout the day which kids will just love. Archery, jousting and battling knights are just a few of the events you may see take place within the castle grounds. ... read more »
