DAY 1

• LONDON

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• Here we Go!
• Meet your private driver and vehicle for an airport transfer.
• A welcome package with a city map, train tickets (if relevant), and any other touristic information that we deem you may find useful, will be provided to you on your first day in destination.
• Skip the largest part of the queue today at The London Eye with your exclusive Fast Track admission, and take to the skies for a unique perspective over the city of London below. At a height of 443 feet, The London Eye is the largest cantilevered observation wheel in Europe, and receives over three million visitors each year. Your near 30-minute ride will complete after one full rotation of the wheel, allowing for a pleasurable pace as you ascend and descend, with plenty of opportunity to spot several iconic landmarks from an elevated vantage point on the south bank of the River Thames.

DAY 2

• LONDON

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• Hit the Streets
• Be sure to wear some quality walking shoes as you depart on foot with a private guide for a half-day walking tour of Central London. One of the world's great cities, London manages to shine in the grayest weather, and its diversity defies a simple definition. Depending on the location of your hotel, and your particular interests, your guide will happily tailor the tour so you can get the most out of your day. Wander the magical streets, gardens and markets, and be a Londoner for a day. Walk through renowned Trafalgar Square, explore Soho, and check out some stalls at historic Covent Garden Market. See the Monarch's residence, Buckingham Palace, take some photos of the iconic Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, and stumble upon Hyde Park’s lively Speakers’ Corner. Using the Oyster card provided in your London Welcome Package, perhaps even take the Tube to cover more ground, allowing you to view the UNESCO-listed Tower of London, Tower Bridge, St Paul’s Cathedral, and more.
• With your admission to the Tower of London (tickets will be provided in your Welcome Pack, please be sure to bring them with you today!), you'll get to visit His Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress, more commonly known as the Tower of London, a castle and monument on the north bank of the River Thames. See five hundred years of spectacular royal armor, discover the iconic White Tower, and be dazzled by the 23,578 gems that make up the Crown Jewels. For over 600 years, exotic animals, and numerous prisoners were held captive at the Tower. Interactive displays help children and adults explore their stories. Included with your admission, join a Yeoman Warder tour, and you'll be entertained by tales from the Tower; pain and passion, treachery and torture, all delivered with a swagger and a smile.

DAY 3

• LONDON

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• Cultural Immersion
• In a small group of no more than six, set out on a unique, guided walking tour for lovers of Elizabethan London and fans of William Shakespeare alike, the world's greatest playwright. This tour is not meant to be a literary tour per se, but rather to uncover the social history of the Elizabethan times and Shakespeare’s remarkable role as actor, playwright and theatrical producer. That said, you'll certainly learn more about what Shakespeare wrote over the course of the half-day tour. Experience the famous Ferryman’s Seat, site of the Rose Theater, the site of the original Globe Theater, and the ruins of Winchester Palace. You'll walk by the original Clink Prison, admire the Southwark Cathedral with its beautiful Shakespeare stained glass window, and tour the splendid Globe Theater built by Sam Wanamaker. Let your personable guide show you lanes walked by the great Bard, church pews where he worshiped, and pubs where he drank with fellow actors, as you peel back the onion on Elizabethan London. Please note, this tour operates with a minimum of 2 guests, and a maximum of 6.

DAY 4

• LONDON

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• A Healthy Dose of History
• Meet your private guide and driver and embark on a full day tour to Hampton Court and Windsor Castle. You’ll first set your sights on the 16th century Hampton Court Palace, driving via the royal Richmond Park where if you’re lucky, you may catch glimpses of deer on the way. Arriving when Hampton Court Palace opens its doors, you’ll enjoy a visit of both the palace and gardens. Described as 'The Greatest Palace in Britain', Hampton Court has 500 years of history within its walls. Set in 60 acres of gardens, the palace was the center of Royal life from Henry VIII to George II. The palace houses some of the finest paintings from the Royal Collection, with art from the 16th-18th centuries on display. From there, head to Windsor via Runnymede and pass the site where the Magna Carta was signed in 1215. In the afternoon, you’ll arrive to Windsor Castle where you’ll be dazzled with a visit of what's amazingly both the oldest and the largest occupied castle in the entire world. The castle's dramatic site encapsulates 900 years of British history. Spanning an area of 26 acres, it contains a royal palace, a magnificent chapel and the homes and workplaces of a large number of people. The magnificent State Apartments are furnished with some of the finest works of art from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, Canaletto, and more. Afterward, take a panoramic drive around Windsor, passing Eton College before returning to London.
  
  Important note:
  Unlike your other admissions, admission tickets for Hampton Court specifically must be printed in advance, and are therefore provided upon arrival in your Welcome Package. Please ensure you bring them along with you on your tour today.

DAY 5

• LONDON
• Head Home
• Meet your private driver and vehicle for an airport transfer.

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