Archive for June, 2009

Explore the best of London and the surrounding countryside on the Leeds Castle, Cantebury and Dover day trip. Starting in Greenwich, you’ll see the Royal Observatory, home to the Prime Meridian, where east meets west and time is set. Then it’s off to Leeds Castle for a guided tour before continuing to the birthplace of English Christianity, Canterbury. Travel the ‘garden on England’, the Kent countryside before arriving at the coast and the towering white cliffs of Dover. Continue Reading »

See where Her Majesty the Queen lives and take a tour of Buckingham Palace. Booking your tour ahead of time and you’ll jump the queue - don’t waste time waiting in lines on vacation. Open for a limited time from August 01 to September 27, 2009, combine your tour with a typically English afternoon tea at either Fortnum&Mason or Grosvenor House.

Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of Britain’s sovereigns since 1837. The palace hosts many official events and receptions held by the Queen and Members of the Royal Family. When The Queen makes her annual visit to Scotland, the Palace’s nineteen state rooms open for a limited time. Continue Reading »

Roll up, roll up. Get your combined tickets to two of London’s top attractions: a trip on the London Eye and a Thames River sightseeing cruise. You’ll save money on the deal and enjoy a day of panoramic sightseeing in London, the world’s greatest city.

London Eye

The British Airways London Eye is the world’s tallest observation wheel, with views over London from more than 442 feet (135 meters) in the air. Situated on the banks of the River Thames, it offers unrivalled panoramic vistas over London. Continue Reading »

See some of England’s famous towns and castles on this full day trip from London. Visiting Oxford, you’ll enjoy a private tour of Christ Church College and see many locations from the Harry Potter films including the Hogwarts dining hall. Tour medieval Warwick Castle with waxwork displays from Madame Tussauds and see Shakespeare’s birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon. Continue Reading »