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Price: Starting from USD $82.21 per personDuration: 9.5 hours
Travel west to Salisbury and its 750 year old cathedral with 404 feet spire, the tallest in England. The magnificent building is an international symbol of Christianity and a world class heritage attraction.
Options in Salisbury are (approximately 2 hours):
- Interior visit of the Cathedral to see the Magna Carta, Chapter House and oldest working clock dating from 1386 (approximately Adult £4.25, Child: £3.00, Seniors £4.25)
- Free time to explore the city, Market Square and traditional shops. Perhaps wander by the beautiful houses and gardens of Cathedral Close
The ancient stone circle of Stonehenge is one of the wonders of the world, cloaked forever in mystery. The focal point in a landscape filled with prehistoric ceremonial structures, Stonehenge is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Options at Stonehenge are (approximately 1 hour):
- Audio-guide tour of Stonehenge to learn of the spiritual importance of the site and legend of King Arthur and Merlin (approximately Adult £6.20, Child £3.20, Seniors £4.70)
- Enjoy lunch with views of the historic ancient circle (approximately £10.00)
The Georgian city of Bath has some of the richest history in Britain, and some of the most stunning architecture in Europe. See elegant honey-coloured crescents, beautiful Georgian Squares and the delightful scenery along the banks of the river Avon. Enjoy views of famous Pulteney Bridge and Bath Abbey.
Options in Bath are (approximately 2.5 hours):
- Visit the Roman Baths to see the temple and bathing complex, still flowing with thermal water from its original source (approximately Adult £10.25, Child £6.50, Seniors £10.25)
- Free walking tour of Bath following in the footsteps of Jane Austen
Saver Package - available on the day, take all three paid optional visits to save 10% (approximately Adult £19.00, Child £11.50, Seniors £17.50). ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $128.33 per personDuration: 10 hours
Leaving London, you head to Kent where the first stop is the 13th century, Hever Castle. This was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's second wife and mother of Elizabeth I. There are many items relating to the Tudors, including two prayer books signed and inscribed by Anne Boleyn.
A short drive from Hever Castle is the historic spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells. The town was founded around the Chalybeate Spring - discovered in 1606 and the high iron content in the water was believed to have medicinal qualities. Famous for its antique auctions, fairs and shops, this is an opportunity to visit one of England's quintessential towns.
Leaving Tunbridge you head for the stately home of Penshurst Place, where time has seemingly stood still for over six centuries. Penshurst is still very much a medieval building where the highlight is the Barons' Hall, built in 1341. It has an impressive 60 foot high chestnut-beamed roof. Paintings, tapestries and furniture dating from the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries can be seen throughout the house. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $499.27 per person, twin shareDuration: 3 days / 2 nights
Want to tour the battlefields of France and Belgium but don't want to join a large coach group? Looking for a little flexibility and spontaneity in your itinerary? Do you have a few days to really get deep into the history of the World Wars?
Accompanied by ex-army personnel or Battlefield Guides with postgraduate qualifications, you will gain a fascinating insight into the Western Battlefields of Belgium and France on this small group tour.
With a maximum group size of 16 and a university educated guide/driver, you are sure to have a memorable and personal experience.
Historic London Pub Tour - On this guided four hour tour, you will visit pubs where Dickens and Shakespeare drank, pirates and smugglers met, highwaymen found their victims, revolutionaries plotted and Royalty consorted. See Victorian "Gin Palaces", haunted pubs with prison cells beneath them, pubs where great literature was written and even a pub built from timbers of the Mayflower ship! This tour is not suitable for children.
Sinister London Tour - Immerse yourself in the darker side of London's colorful history. Explore Jack the Ripper's haunts, mysterious underground prison cells, the notorious East End ganglands, and tour the back roads of Soho. This tour is not suitable for children.
You will be required to call the tour operator to book your free tours (contact details advised on confirmation voucher). ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $68.17 per personDuration: 3 hours
The first part of your afternoon tour begins with a visit to Westminster Abbey with a fast entry voucher. Westminster Abbey presents a unique pageant of British history - the Confessors Shrine, the tombs of the Kings and Queens, and countless memorials to the famous and the great.
Your professional guide will take you through this architectural masterpiece that has been the setting for every Coronation since 1066 and for numerous Royal occasions.
Next you will head through Knightsbridge to one of the worlds most famous stores - Harrods where you finish the day with a afternoon tea served inside at the Terrace Bar and restaurant inside Harrods. Tea includes tea, scones, jam and clotted cream. Why not finish your day with some shopping in this amazing store? ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $82.21 per personDuration: 9 hours
First you'll spy "James Bond's" MI6 building, before travelling on to Lambeth Palace and Westminster Bridge with its fabulous view of the Thames and London Eye. Next stop is Parliament Square for a guided walking tour to see the Palace of Westminster, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey.
Travel in style along Whitehall to set eyes on Downing Street (home of the British Prime Minister) and Trafalgar Square before another walking tour shows you The Mall, Admiralty Arch, St James Park, Clarence House (home of Prince Charles), St James's Palace and Buckingham Palace. At Buckingham Palace you will witness the famous Changing of the Guard (occasionally there may not be a Changing of the Guard, on these occasions you will visit Horseguards Parade).
Lastly, take a drive along Piccadilly past Green Park and the Ritz, to the Hard Rock Cafe where there will be time for an optional lunch and private tour of the vaults of Rock Memorabilia.
From Hyde Park Corner you will ride in comfort to Piccadilly Circus, the Strand and the South Bank, where you can see the National Theatre and London Eye. A walking tour shows you Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and the Tate Modern Art Complex before crossing the Millennium Bridge to magnificent St Paul's Cathedral.
Continue past the Bank of England and the Monument, a tribute to the Great Fire of London, to Tower Hill to see the Tower of London. Here you can choose to enter (additional cost) and visit the magnificent Crown Jewels, or stay with your guide who will escort you on a free walking tour around the Tower and explain its magnificent history.
You will have the option to purchase on the day either an entry ticket to the Tower of London including the Crown Jewels (approximately GBP16.00), or a ticket on the 24 hour hop on a hop off River Thames cruise (approximately GBP10.00). ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $32.08 per personDuration: 1 day pass
Skip the Line! Book your ticket for Tower of London ahead of time to take advantage of jumping the queue. Don't waste time waiting in lines on vacation!
The ancient stones reverberate with dark secrets, priceless jewels glint in fortified vaults and pampered ravens strut the grounds.
Founded by William the Conqueror in 1066-7 and enlarged and modified by successive sovereigns, today the Tower of London is one of the world's most famous and spectacular fortresses. Discover its 900 year history as a royal palace and fortress, prison and place of execution, mint, arsenal, menagerie and jewel house.
The Tower is pushchair friendly if your child can bear the bumpy cobblestones! The Jewel House is fully accessible for pushchairs but if you wish to visit the White Tower you will need to leave them in the pushchair park outside; however, please note that it is not supervised.
At least 3 hours is recommended for your visit to the Tower of London. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $36.09 per personDuration: 1 hour and 20 minutes
This is more than just a sightseeing tour! It's an exciting road and river adventure appealing to visitors of all ages!
In an amphibious vehicle you will pass famous London landmarks such as Big Ben, The House of Parliament and Trafalgar Square before a dramatic launch into the Thames from out slipway at Vauxhall for the water borne part of the 80 minute tour.
The excitement of seeing London in this novel way is enhanced by an entertaining, action packed commentary by our character guides providing an alternative view of London's history, plus fascinating facts and figures about the vehicles themselves.
Information about the vehicles:
The amphibious craft, originally known as "DUKWS" were first used for the D-Day landings when more than 21,000 were built to take the troops ashore.
Today's vehicles bear little resemblance to their military predecessors in their eye catching yellow livery. An initial fleet of five vehicles have been totally rebuilt to meet the stringent safety regulations set by the D.E.T.R. and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (M.C.A).
The vehicles have been extensively refurbished and fitted with the latest environmentally friendly diesel engines. The deluxe refits includes comfortable seating for 30 passengers, a public address system and full safety equipment.
To view route map and see the itinerary - please click on "View Map" below. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $922.35 per person, twin shareDuration: 4 days / 3 nights
Want to tour the back roads of southern Wales but don't want to join a large coach group? Looking for a little flexibility and spontaneity in your itinerary? Do you have a few days to really get deep into the Welsh countryside?
This superb four day tour will introduce you to the very best of South Wales, while affording you a glimpse of England's West Country. It's the ideal tour for those who really want to get down the back roads on the discovery trail. The group size is limited, travel is by comfortable minivan and accommodation in a traditional Welsh country farmhouse, vineyard or manor house. You'll see fabulous history, wonderful scenery, and visit with local people.
With a maximum group size of 11 and a university educated guide/driver, you are sure to have a memorable and personal experience.
Historic London Pub Tour - On this tour, you will visit pubs where Dickens and Shakespeare drank, pirates and smugglers met, highwaymen found their victims, revolutionaries plotted and Royalty consorted. See Victorian "Gin Palaces", haunted pubs with prison cells beneath them, pubs where great literature was written and even a pub built from timbers of the Mayflower ship! This tour is not suitable for children.
Sinister London Tour - Death, despair, torture and execution! Immerse yourself in the darker side of London's colorful history. Explore Jack the Ripper's haunts, mysterious underground prison cells, the notorious East End ganglands, and tour the back roads of Soho. This tour is not suitable for children.
You will be required to call the tour operator to book your free tours (contact details advised on confirmation voucher). ... read more »
