Discover London

Arriving in to London, use your Airport Express Rail Pass (for either Heathrow or Gatwick Airports) on the dedicated airport rail link to the city centre. After dropping the luggage at your central London hotel you can spend the rest of the day at leisure. From your central base you may choose to take a relaxing stroll through Hyde Park to Marble Arch or explore the wide avenue of the Mall to view Buckingham Palace. Along the way you’re sure to spot some of London’s iconic landmarks. By afternoon check in to your hotel to relax and dine in one of London’s many nearby restaurants.

Overnight: Central London

Journey details: 20 minutes to London (via Gatwick/ Heathrow Express)

Today you’ll discover the iconic sights and sounds of London on a full day “Welcome to London” tour with an expert guide. Meet your guide close to your hotel and head out in to the city of London passing a number of iconic landmarks on route to our first stop of the day – the magnificent Tower of London. Here you’ll meet a real beefeater who’ll take you on an expert guided visit through this World Heritage site to discover its rich and varied history. Departing the Tower, we head for the Mall to view the Changing of the Guard ceremony (subject to availability) before taking a cruise on the famous Thames to gain city views from the river. By afternoon we visit Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece at St Paul’s Cathedral to visit the tombs of English statesmen and hear the famous 1695 organ play. Finally, your tour ends at Country Hall where you can proceed to visit the view the London Eye, London Aquarium or Big Ben and the houses of Parliament.

Overnight: London

Meals: Breakfast included

Today you have a free day in London to enjoy the city. Using your included Oyster Travel Cards to get around why not indulge in London’s shopping scene; whether it be visiting one of the famous department stores such as Harrods, exploring London’s markets or wandering down Oxford Street there’s something for everyone. Alternatively, culture vultures can delight in some of the world’s most prestigious museums and galleries including the Tate Modern Gallery or the National Portrait Gallery which has works of England’s monarchs from down the centuries. The Victoria and Albert, Science and Natural History Museums will appeal to many whilst the British Museum is home to important global artefacts such as the Rosetta Stone.

Overnight: London

Meals: Breakfast included

This morning, join a fully guided tour to take you out in to the English countryside. Crossing the Salisbury Plain our first stop is at Stonehenge; an icon of England, Stonehenge is a magnificent prehistoric site that is instantly recognized the world over but remains shrouded in mystery and dates back over 5000 years. We then continue to the elegant Regency city of Bath to tour its delightful crescents, terraces and architecture. You’ll have free time take lunch before enjoying admission to the Roman Baths, a genuine Roman temple dating back almost 2000 years. Afterwards you’ll have free time to explore more of this magnificent city at your own leisure from the elegant Pulteney Bridge, to the 13th century Abbey or the Royal Crescent and Jane Austen Centre. Later we return to London. Admission to both Stonehenge and the Roman Baths are included in your tour.

Overnight: London

Meals: Breakfast included

This morning, enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel before checking out. If you have time you may choose to leave your bags in storage and continue to explore the city or complete some last minute souvenir shopping. Then return to either Heathrow or Gatwick Airports via your express rail passes and check-in for your return flight or collect your rental vehicle for your onward travel in Britain.