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Price: Starting from USD $134.34 per personDuration: 12 hours
Leeds Castle
Described as the "loveliest castle in the world", Leeds Castle was once a Royal residence for 6 of England's medieval queens, a palace of Henry VIII and a retreat for the rich and powerful. The Norman castle sits on two islands in the middle of a lake, and is surrounded by a vast estate. The day begins with a private viewing of Leeds Castle before it opens to the public. Explore the chapel, galleries, courtyards and banqueting hall before taking time to enjoy the landscape and wildlife, including wildfowl and black swans.
Dover
Following a scenic drive along the old coastal road for lunch (additional cost) in the Lighthouse Inn, dramatically overlooking the White Cliffs of Dover. The Inn has provided hospitality for a range of people from smugglers to WWII soldiers and lunch includes traditional British fare, such as fish and chips, and bread and butter pudding.
From November to March, lunch will be in Canterbury with no stop in Dover.
Canterbury
Canterbury has been the center of Christian worship for almost 1,700 years. Its greatest treasure is the cathedral, infamous as the setting for the brutal murder of Thomas Beckett in 1170. Canterbury became the center of one of the most important medieval pilgrimages in Europe, immortalized by Geoffrey Chaucer in The Canterbury Tales. Tour includes entrance to the Cathedral and allows free time to explore the old town.
Greenwich and Thames Cruise
With exquisite parks, gardens, and architecture, Greenwich has strong connections with the sea, science, sovereigns and time. As the evening approaches board your Thames River cruise, enjoy a champagne reception and cruise back to the center of London. Pass sights such as the Tower of London, Big Ben and Houses of Parliament, before arriving at Westminster pier where the tour ends. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $58.15 per personDuration: 3.5 hours
Your London City Tour starts with a professional guide showing you the architectural masterpiece that is Westminster Abbey, the scene of 38 coronations and 14 Royal weddings. Kings, Queens, statesmen, poets and writers whose lives altered the course of British history are buried here, together with the hushed secrets they took to their graves!
As the tour continues you will see other famous London sights, including Big Ben and the Gothic wonder that is the Houses of Parliament. Travel along Whitehall and Downing Street - the London residence of the Prime Minister - to Trafalgar Square, the proud Victorian center of London, watched over by Lord Nelson from the top of the 202 foot Nelson's Column.
Next see the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace in all its colorful pageantry and ceremony set to the stirring tunes of the Regimental band - don't forget your camera!
Back on the coach, travel through the aristocratic area of Mayfair and head for the lights of Piccadilly Circus, the heart of London's West End where cinemas, historic theatres, nightclubs, restaurants and bars jostle for space on the streets of the City reputed to be paved with gold!
Book the PLUS option for entrance to one of the following London Attractions: Madame Tussauds, London Eye, London Aquarium, Tower of London, London Dungeon, St Pauls Cathedral, Kensington Palace or Buckingham Palace (August and September only). These tickets can be used any time after the tour. You make your own way to your chosen attraction. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $198.50 per personDuration: 14 hours
This is a tour of the First World War battlefield site of the Somme in Northern France. You will depart London from Waterloo station on the Eurostar and be met in Lille where you board a special minivan. Over the following nine hours tour major sites connected with the Great War.
To most people the Somme signifies one day - July 1st 1916. It was the day that the British Army suffered its greatest ever losses in a single day with nearly 60,000 casualties. But the actual battle for the Somme raged until November of that year, and saw massive fighting again in 1918.
What remains is truly awesome. There are sites seen today that will be etched into your consciousness forever.
You will tour the Somme battlefield covering major sites from the calamitous first day, through the whole five months of the battle. You'll see Delville Wood, the Welsh memorial at Mametz Wood, the huge Lochnagar mine crater, the sunken road where the Accrington Pals were virtually wiped out, Sausage Valley, the Poziere battlefield and Windmill Hill (both important site for Australians), Courcellette, site of the first major use of tanks supporting Canadian troops, and the nearby the tank memorial.
Also included are Albert, the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing and the Ulster Tower. An undoubted highlight, however, will be a guided walk around the incredible preserved Beaumont Hamel battlefield site. Other sites will be added according to the interest of the tour participants. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $44.51 per personDuration: 1 Day Pass
Combine two of the most popular activities in London - entrance to Tower of London and a Thames River Sightseeing Cruise.
Home of the Crown Jewels, the ancient stones of the Tower of London 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.
As the River Thames weaves its way through London there is history around every bend. The best way to see the sights and splendor of this great capital city is from the deck of a boat.
See and experience the sights and splendor of this great city from the relaxed comfort of modern, all-weather, wheelchair-friendly RiverLiner with open upper decks and spacious lower saloons with panoramic windows. Take advantage of two bars providing light refreshments, snacks and, for those who enjoy a drink, alcoholic beverages.
Cruises depart frequently from Westminster Pier, Waterloo (London Eye) Pier, Tower and Greenwich Pier. The shortest trips between piers last about 20-30 minutes while the full round trip takes about 2.5 leisurely hours. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $78.86 per personDuration: 3 - 3.5 hours
This Private London Walking Tour begins at No.1 London the name given to Apsley house. The first house on Piccadilly, it was built by Adams in 1775 for Baron Apsley and acquired by the Duke of Wellington, the victor of Napoleon, in 1817. He aggrandized the house with the help of architect Wyatt who gave it the handsome Corinthian temple front and faced it in gold bath stone.
As you enter the house you will see in the inner hall, the nude marble statue by Canova of Napoleon in the guise of Apollo. Also called the Wellington Museum, here you will find the treasures given to the Duke by European monarchs returned to their thrones after the defeat of Napoleon. See amazing silver and porcelain sets, jewels and snuff boxes surrounded by the Duke's furniture.
In the upstairs rooms are paintings which the Duke collected and 165 superb old masters from the Royal Spanish collection found in Giuseppe Bonaparte's coach as he was abandoning Madrid (these were given to Wellington by the King of Spain). Among them in the Waterloo Galleries, are paintings by Velazquez, Rubens, Murillo, Ribera, Correggio and Goya.
Walking along Knightsbridge you reach Victoria and Albert Museum, London's Victorian center of Art and Crafts dedicated to the royal couple who did so much to support them. It is now a Museum of Arts from all countries, styles and periods. Apart from the main collection of oil paintings, watercolors, sculpture and architectural examples, the Museum contains the world's finest collection of applied arts.
You will visit the famous Cartoons for tapestries which Raphael created in 1516 for Pope Leo X, the sculpture gallery collection where there are some of the best examples of Donatello, Bernini, Canova, medieval and neoclassical sculpture. The plaster cast courts where famous pieces of European sculpture like Michelangelo's David and the Column of Trajan are magnificently replicated. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $20.05 per personDuration: 1 Day Pass
As the River Thames weaves its way through London there is history around every bend. The best way to see the sights and splendor of this great capital city is from the deck of the River Red Rover with a Hop on Hop off pass enabling you to travel at your leisure for a whole day.
Come aboard one of a modern, wheelchair-friendly fleet of 500 seat RiverLiners, with their open upper decks, spacious, comfortable lower saloons and distinctive red and white livery, and cruise in comfort and style past London's world-famous landmarks. Relax and enjoy the unsurpassable views and extensive on-board light refreshments with full bar services as London's famous sights glide by.
The shortest trip between piers lasts approximately 20 - 30 minutes, while the full round trip takes approximately 2.5 hours. Cruises depart every 40 minutes from convenient locations along the river.
With just one ticket you may hop on or off at any of the piers as often as you like throughout the day. The piers are located at Waterloo (just below the London Eye), Westminster (beside Westminster Bridge), Tower Pier (close to HM Tower of London) and Greenwich. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $132.34 per personDuration: 3.5 hours
London Showboat glides past some of London's landmarks including the Houses of Parliament, St. Paul's Cathedral and under Tower Bridge, as it cruises from the center of London to the Thames River barrier and return.
You will be welcomed aboard the London Showboat with a pre-cruise cocktail in the lounge saloon. A choice of a half bottle of red or white wine is included with your four course meal. ... read more »
Price: Starting from USD $65.17 per personDuration: Varies
"Murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery and treachery--all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts." So begins the musical "Chicago", and creators John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse never back off from their bold and sinister promise.
"Chicago" is the kiss-and-tell tale of Roxie Hart, a chorus girl who kills her lover as a career move; Billy Flynn, a sharp lawyer who turns Roxie into a celebrity; and Velma Kelly, a dancing jailbird with an ear for headlines and an eye for talent.
"Chicago", winner of six 1997 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Revival, is a loving look back at vaudeville, a timely satire of the justice system, and a reminder of what great theatre can be.
Make the most of this memorable performance and enjoy a two course dinner at Dial restaurant which serves contemporary British cuisine, interpreting great British favorites. See and be seen at the Dial bar and restaurant, located on Seven Dials in the center of fashionable Covent Garden.
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.
Special Offer - Save 49% off the regular retail price of weekday performances from June, 2007 to July, 2008 - BOOK NOW! ... read more »
