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11 DAYS 18 MEALS FROM $6,999 incl. AIRFARE Active Activity Level ●●●●○
ATTRACTIONS & HIGHLIGHTS Day 3: Shakespeare’s Globe or Buckingham Palace
Today, our April departure travels to the south bank of
» Hampton Court Palace » Bath guided walking the River Thames to visit Shakespeare’s Globe, a faithful
» Shakespeare’s Globe tour feat. the reconstruction of the Elizabethan playhouse best known
Theatre (Spring Date) Roman Baths for hosting William Shakespeare’s influential plays. Explore
or Buckingham Palace » Greenway, Agatha the theater grounds and its exhibitions, then see an
(Fall Date) Christie’s home Elizabethan costume demonstration. For our September
» London guided city tour » Port Isaac guided departure, we tour glorious Buckingham Palace, the
feat. Tower of London walking tour headquarters of the United Kingdom’s monarchy. View
opulent State Rooms used by the royal family for public
» Full afternoon tea » Time at leisure events and ceremonies, the Throne Room, and the
in London in Tintagel or garden where the king holds his annual garden party. This
» Bletchley Park Tintagel Castle ruins afternoon, we savor a pub lunch before pursuing personal
» Oxford guided walking » Stonehenge interests for the remainder of the day. MEALS B+L
tour feat. Christ » Windsor Castle Day 4: London City Tour
Church College
After an included English breakfast, we explore this
iconic city with our expert local guide. View the Houses
Day 1: Fly to London of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the Prime
Relax during an overnight flight to Great Britain. Minister’s Office on Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, and
Buckingham Palace. We also visit the Tower of London
Day 2: Hampton Court Palace to learn about its legendary past, see Britain’s Crown
In London, our British Blue Badge Guide warmly Jewels, the armory, and much more. Next, our discoveries
welcomes us. They are the most experienced guides of London continue on a relaxing cruise along the River
in the United Kingdom with an enthusiastic passion Thames with unique viewpoints. Our day ends with a
for British history and traditions, which enhances our quintessential English experience: a full afternoon tea
experience. We depart for Hampton Court Palace, Henry complete with finger sandwiches, expertly brewed tea,
VIII’s favorite palace. Located on the River Thames, freshly baked pastries, and scones with jam. MEALS B+T
this was one of England’s most modern, sophisticated,
and magnificent homes of its time. Explore Henry’s Day 5: Bletchley Park & Oxford
opulent State Apartments, tour the vast Tudor Kitchens, Today, we travel northwest of London to tour Bletchley
and feel the eerie chill of the Haunted Gallery before Park, where Alan Turing and many others worked in secret
strolling the gorgeous gardens. Tonight, we settle into to unlock the German Enigma machine during World
our accommodations in central London and get to know War II. Learn about this integral part of history while
fellow travelers during a Welcome Dinner. MEALS L+D exploring the visitor center’s intricate exhibits and the
3 nights at Park Plaza County Hall London Codebreaking Huts. Afterwards, our journey continues

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