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Price: Starting from USD $180.46 per personDuration: 14 - 15 hours
York's city walls, built during the 13th century are amongst the most impressive medieval fortifications in Europe. Inside them you will find a thriving, bustling city centre with charming medieval streets and Georgian housing overlooking the River Ouse. The crowning glory is York Minster, the finest and largest Gothic Cathedral in Europe
Your independent day pack which has been designed to give you the best insight into the city includes a city sightseeing bus tour and a historic cruise on the River Ouse and ticket to the Yorvik Viking Centre.
The train trip from London to York takes approximately 2 hours each way, and you have the choice of travelling standard or first class. ... 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 »
Price: Starting from USD $34.97 per personDuration: 2 hours
Skip The Lines! Book your dinner at London's Hard Rock Cafe ahead of time to take advantage of jumping the queue. Don't waste time waiting in lines on vacation!
Standing on Old Park Lane since June 14th 1971, this is the one that started it all. Hard Rock Cafe London became an instant classic.
Still housing the first ever piece of memorabilia donated to the Hard Rock Cafe, Eric Clapton's Lead II Fender, the London Cafe is as charming and authentic now as it was 35 years ago. The Cafe is also as famous as ever around town for attracting the best rock stars down for a burger and the occasional 'jamming session'!
Come and enjoy a meal from our great menu and lose yourself in our extensive memorabilia collection - one of the most expensive in the world - enjoy some great live music in our Basement bar or just pull up a stool at the bar and enjoy the atmosphere.
The Vault
Now on display to the general public free of charge courtesy of The Hard Rock Cafe, a treasure trove of rock 'n' roll memorabilia including the 'Flying V' Gibson played by Jimi Hendrix, and John Lennon's hand amended lyrics to 'Imagine' and 'Instant Karma'. Located on the lower ground floor of the merchandise store. Be sure to check it out! ... 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 $190.48 per personDuration: 9 - 9.5 hours
A warm welcome awaits you at medieval Warwick Castle. You will be able to visit the Waxwork exhibition, which depicts life in the castle over the centuries, the State Apartments, dungeons, and the rampart walk with its magnificent views over the river and surrounding countryside. After a tour of the castle, you will enjoy a traditional English lunch.
On to Stratford-Upon-Avon, home of the world's greatest playwright - William Shakespeare. There will be a photo stop at Ann Hathaway's Cottage and Shakespeare's Birthplace.
Traveling through the picturesque Cotswolds you will arrive in Oxford. Oxford is a vibrant, multi-cultural city full of history and heritage, and is known as "the City of Dreaming Spires". It is home to the oldest English speaking university in the world, renowned museums, charming shops and cafes, beautiful gardens and much more.
In Oxford you will take a walking tour through the streets, passing many of the famous colleges, and visit Christchurch where much of Harry Potter has been filmed. ... 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 $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 $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 »
