London Week (Ibis Earls Court) 2010 Optional Excursions
LONT1 - LONDON Afternoon Tour: City & Tower (Daily)
A tour of the old 'City of London', including a drive through the financial centre followed by a visit to St Paul's Cathedral. We then cross London Bridge and Tower Bridge to stop at the Tower of London for a guided tour and viewing of the Crown Jewels.
44 (£)
LONT4 - LONDON Afternoon Tour: Royal Palaces (Mon/Sat/ through August & September).
During the European summer, we have the opportunity to take you through some of London's beautiful Royal Palaces. Our first stop is Kensington Palace, former home of Diana, Princess of Wales. The highlight of the afternoon, however, is a visit to Buckingham Palace, home of the Queen. You will visit the State Apartments and the impressive Throne Room of this fully occupied working palace.
46 (£)
LONT2 - LONDON Afternoon Tour: Windsor (Mon/Sat)
A drive through the English countryside to Windsor, with time to explore the castle or stroll through the narrow streets of the pretty town with its many quaint gift shops. Entrance to the castle grounds is included and you may visit the State Apartments (unless there is a member of the Royal family in residence) and St George's Chapel.
35 (£)
EET5 - LONDON Evening Tour: Jack the Ripper's Sinister London (Fri/Sat/Sun)
This evening we re-trace the footsteps of this infamous serial killer, through narrow alleyways, derelict corners and Victorian pubs, following a trail which some experts say leads to Queen Victoria herself! Your guide will talk you through the suspects that sparked the biggest Whodunnit of its time. You will also have the chance to see parts of London, in the shadow of the financial district, which have barely changed since Victorian times. This evening tour starts at 6.45pm and returns to London's Victoria at 10.30pm.
25 (£)
EE33 - LONDON Full Day Tour: Basically Paris. (Mon - Sat)
What better way to spend the day than exploring Paris at your own pace. Travel on the famous Eurostar - pass through the Kent countryside at speeds in excess of 180 mph, through the Channel Tunnel and then into France. Arrive in Paris and the whole day is yours to explore. Climb the Eiffel Tower - see the whole of Paris from above, enjoy a river cruise, or perhaps a coffee on the Champs Elysees. Visit the Louvre (Closed on Tuesday) and marvel at its splendour, all at your own pace.
109 (£)
EET22 - LONDON Full Day Tour: Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral & White Cliffs. (Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri/Sat)
Heading out into the peaceful Kent countryside known as the 'Garden of England', we stop to visit Leeds Castle, rising like a jewel from its own lake. After time to explore the castle and its grounds, we depart for Canterbury Cathedral - the birthplace of English Christianity, but perhaps better known as the place where Thomas Becket was murdered in 1170. Then see Dover Castle, overlooking the English Channel, and the famous White Cliffs of Dover before returning to London at approx 7pm.
69 (£)
EET21 - LONDON Full Day Tour: Windsor, Stonehenge & Bath. (Daily)
A fascinating day out to three of our national treasures, Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Georgian Bath. Windsor Castle has been the home to our Royal Family for over 900 years. Visit the magnificent State Apartments, stil used today. Take a peek at Queen Mary's Dolls House. Explore the grounds and take in the atmosphere of St George's Chapel. Leaving the Royal town of Windsor we head even further back in time as we make our way to Stonehenge, where the famous monoliths have stood for over 4000 years. Our final stop is Bath on the river Avon - a town built by the Romans 2000 years ago. We return to London at approximately 8pm.
69 (£)