The ancient stones of the Tower of London reverberate with dark secrets, where priceless jewels glint in fortified vaults and pampered ravens strut the grounds. Founded by William the Conqueror in 1066, and enlarged and modified by successive sovereigns, the Tower of London is one of the world’s most famous and spectacular fortresses.

Discover the Tower’s 900-year history as a royal palace and fortress, prison and place of execution, mint, arsenal and menagerie. Don’t miss the highlight, the dazzling Jewel House, to see some of the world’s largest and most historic diamonds set in the regalia used to crown the sovereigns of Britain.

Yeoman Warder ‘Beefeater’ Tour:
Yeoman Warder (popularly known at ‘Beefeaters’) are the ceremonial guards of the Tower of London. Join a free tour and be entertained by tales from the Tower; pain and passion, treachery and torture, all delivered with a swagger and a smile! The famous tours depart every 30 minutes until 3:30pm (Summer) or 2:30pm (Winter). Tours last approximately 60 minutes and start at the main entrance.

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There is a hairdresser on-site, and guests can enjoy use of a nearby fitness center. Hotel services include 24-hour concierge, nightly turndown, dry cleaning and laundry, and 24-hour room service.

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Your four-course à la carte dinner features modern European cuisine, freshly prepared by a talented team of chefs and professionally served and presented by the friendly team onboard.

A musical blend of jazz is performed during your dinner cruise by the resident band, which comprises some of London’s finest musicians. The highlight of your Thames River dinner cruise is the after-dinner dancing to music from the 60s right through to the hits of today.

While dining and dancing you’ll cruise in style past London’s famous sights, including the Houses of Parliament, London Eye, Tate Modern, Millennium Bridge, Shakespeare’s Globe, St. Paul’s Cathedral and Tower Bridge. The sensation of cruising past London’s famous attractions while dining onboard a Thames River dinner cruise is a unique and memorable experience, not to be missed when visiting London.

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- Classic Dinner Cruise: A welcome cocktail, four-course dinner, live entertainment and after-dinner dancing

- Premier Dinner Cruise: A welcome cocktail, four-course dinner, half-bottle of house wine, half-bottle of mineral water, live entertainment and after-dinner dancing

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Continue to Leeds Castle, famous for the shimmering lake that surrounds it. Arriving early means you’re allowed in before the doors open to the public. Leeds Castle has inspired countless artists with its picture-perfect medieval Castle in 500 acres of parkland and gardens. Discover the superb collection of medieval furnishings, tapestries and Impressionist art, the aviary of rare birds, vineyard and of course the delightful maze.

Traveling through Kent, the County known as “the garden of England”, you arrive in Canterbury, the birthplace of English Christianity. The Cathedral, built in the 11th century, is linked to many great church figures, the most famous being St Thomas Becket, who was gruesomely murdered there in 1170. Canterbury Cathedral’s Gothic style architecture is a lasting testament to its seat as the birthplace of English Christianity, and a monument to the enduring power of its first Christian missionaries.

Continue the tour through the picturesque landscape of Kent dotted with unusual buildings and quaint little villages to Dover, where can see the famous White Cliffs standing 400 feet above sea level. Brooding above the White Cliffs is the sprawling Dover Castle still watching over the town 800 years on.

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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.

The State Rooms form the heart of the working palace. They are lavishly furnished with treasures from the Royal Collection adorned with paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, Vermeer and Canaletto. You’ll see exquisite examples of Sèvres porcelain and some of the finest English and French furniture in the world. Your free audio tour provides an introduction to centuries of royal history, including interviews with royal household staff.

Complete your royal experience and upgrade to afternoon tea. Quintessentially English, afternoon tea in London (4:30pm) is a must during your stay with two indulgent options to choose from:

• Afternoon Tea at Fortnum&Mason - St. James Restaurant is famous for its traditional afternoon tea, including mini cheese and potato tartlets, a selection of finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with Somerset clotted cream and Fortnum & Mason strawberry preserve, two reception pastries, and tea
• Anna’s Afternoon Tea at Grosvenor House - A complete afternoon tea experience, including a selection of finger sandwiches, plain and raisin buttermilk scones with Devonshire clotted cream and Cornish strawberry jam, cream puffs and French pastries, and a choice of tea

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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.

Since opening at the turn of the century, the London Eye has become an iconic landmark, up there with Tower Bridge, Big Ben, Eros and the Tower of London. It has been used as a backdrop in countless films and is loved by Britons and visitors alike.

Thames River Sightseeing Cruise

The best way to see the sights and splendor of this great city is from the deck of a boat. Aboard the sightseeing cruise, you’ll travel in comfort and style past London’s world-famous landmarks. The boats have open upper decks for great sightseeing and comfortable lower saloons. Relax and enjoy the views, onboard commentary, light refreshments and full bar service as London’s famous sights glide by.

Cruises depart every 40 minutes from Westminster Pier, Waterloo Pier (near the London Eye), Tower Pier and Greenwich Pier (near the Cutty Sark). You can hop on or off at any of the piers as often as you like throughout the day. The shortest trip between piers lasts approximately 20-30 minutes, while the full round trip takes approximately 2.5 hours.

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Warwick Castle
With a history datings back over 1,000 years, Warwick Castle will take you to an era of world of banquets, battles and royal splendor. Visit the waxwork displays of Madame Tussauds, to see and hear the Earl of Warwick’s preparations for battle and take a look at the ghostly dungeons where prisoners were tortured.

Stratford upon Avon
Birthplace of William Shakespeare, the greatest writer in the English language, and home to the theaters of the famous Royal Shakespeare Company. A river winds its way through the town past Holy Trinity church, where Shakespeare is buried. There are half-wooden buildings which date back to Shakespeare’s time, including the cottage of Anne Hathaway, whom he married in 1582. You will visit Shakespeare’s birthplace, before lunch in a 15th century pub in the picturesque Cotswolds.

Oxford
Oxford boasts one of the world’s greatest and oldest universities, as well as some of the finest architecture in Europe. The colleges themselves are amongst the highlights, their ivy-clad stone walls protecting beautiful chapels, halls and libraries.

The grandest of the colleges is Christ Church, home to Oxford’s cathedral and the university’s largest quad. So atmospheric is the dining hall that it was chosen as a key location in a Harry Potter film. Learn about the college’s famous students, including Albert Einstein and Lewis Carroll, who wrote his enchanting tales of Alice in Wonderland here. Before visiting Christ Church, you can take tea in the shop where the real-life Alice bought her sweets!

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Your day starts with a private tour of the Tower of London, led by your very own Beefeater. Leading you into this World Heritage site before it opens to the public, your Beefeater will take you to Traitors’ Gate, the Crown Jewels in the Jewel House, the Scaffold site and Torture exhibition.

Departing the Tower, you’ll head to the Mall to watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony. When the Changing of the Guard is not held, you’ll see Buckingham Palace and visit the Horse Guards Parade instead.

Next, you’ll take a short cruise on the River Thames to enjoy excellent views of St. Paul’s Cathedral and Shakespeare’s Globe before heading to a traditional pub for lunch (not included in tour price).

After lunch there will be plenty of time to take photos of Westminster Abbey before heading to St. Paul’s Cathedral. Your tour with a professional guide highlights the current restoration program and allows you to test the unique acoustics of the Whispering Gallery.

The final part of your tour takes you through Knightsbridge to Harrods, one of the world’s most famous department stores, for afternoon tea. The tour ends at Harrods, so you can spend some time shopping.

Hotel pickup is available, please click on ‘View Map’ below for full list of hotels included.

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Tower of London & Crown Jewels - in its time the Tower of London has been a residence, a palace, a prison, a zoo, and the Royal Mint. You start with a tour hosted by your Blue Badge Guide and then we have extended this tour to give you time to explore the 11th Century White Tower that once contained the Royal Observatory and the Traitors’ Gate independently. You’ll also be able to meet the Yeoman Warders and see the Crown Jewels, including the famous Koh-i-Noor diamond.

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Hop aboard and your expert taxi driver/guide will take you to the sites made famous by the Harry Potter series. First stop is Diagon Alley, where Harry and his friends visit at the start of every school year to pick up their supplies of spell books, robes, wands and other items in preparation for their return to Hogwarts.

Walk through the wall to get to platform 9 and 3/4 at King’s Cross Station where the Hogwarts Express departs. Then see the place where Harry and Ron stole Ron’s father’s flying car. Stand on the bridge where the Knight bus crossed from the third book, Prisoner of Azkaban, and visit the all-new Leaky Cauldron.

Visit the locations of the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix movie!

Follow Harry’s flight to London with Dumbledore’s Army and see the bridges, buildings and ships they pass along the way. Enter the telephone box that descends into the Ministry of Magic below. Stand right where Harry and Voldemort come face to face for the first time since the Triwizard tournament in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

Last stop is the Headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix, which is also home to Harry’s beloved Godfather Sirius Black.

This tour offers fantastic value for money, comfortably seating up to 5 passengers for one fixed price!

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