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Arguably with the world's finest collection of
Royal Buildings, this is a "must-see" tour of both the
main public attractions and the lesser known special venues. Overlooking
the Houses of Parliamnet, each day has a treat to visit with gourmet
packed lunches and a splendid evening meal with romantic views over
London at night - right Royal!
Tuesday
You start by taking a trip on the London Eye that's directly in
front of where you stay. You continue with a trip East down the
River Thames to the Royal Observatory at Greenwich. You cross the
Dateline and walk the Royal Park, before a traditional cream tea,
and a return to the South Bank of the Thames with its Royal Festival
Hall.
Wednesday
Today you walk across Westminster Bridge and enter the Houses of
Parliament to experience a live session of Prime Minister's Questions
(when Parliament is sitting). You continue through Westminster Abbey
and Lambeth Palace to the Museum of Garden History, You take a river
bus to the Tower of London and after seeing the Crown Jewels, you
continue to St Paul's Cathedral. You return for a cream tea on the
banks of the Thames.
Thursday
Today you visit inside Buckingham Palace to see the Queen's Gallery
and the Royal Mews - home to great works of art and famous historical
carriages. You take gentle walks in the surrounding Royal Parks
- St James, Green Park and Hyde Park - before choosing either to
visit famous shops like Harrods. or famous Royal Museums like Victoria
and Albert, Science and Natural History museums (entrance free)
before a cream tea in a Knightsbridge tea house.
Friday
Today you travel to Windsor Castle - the largest and oldest occupied
castle in the world, home to Queen Elizabeth II. Your visit includes
Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, the most famous dolls’
house in the world, and St George’s Chapel. You may also be
able to see the Changing of the Guard. You continue to Hampton Court
where Henry VIII honeymooned four of his six wives. You visit the
State Apartments, the spectacular formal gardens set in over 60
acres. You enjoy an English Cream Tea, before returning for a farewell
dinner overlooking London at night.
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