6-Day London Discovery and Highlights
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Trip Overview
This 6-day affordable luxury London Discovery and Highlights tour will immerse you in the heart of London, one of the world's most exciting and cosmopolitan cities. During your action-packed stay, you'll discover numerous facets of London, including all the key sights and locations, and truly get to know the real London.
Explore this historic and vibrant city on foot with a guided walking tour, where you will visit the UNESCO-listed Tower of London and enjoy a River Cruise along the River Thames.
Visit the magnificent Natural History Museum, with opportunities to view some of the 80 million items on display. It is home to some of the world's most important dinosaur discoveries.
Experience the town of Royal Windsor with a visit to the world's oldest and largest inhabited castle, Windsor Castle, dating back to the 11th century.
With a visit to one of the world's tallest observation wheels, take in the breathtaking views of London as you climb aboard the London Eye.
Immerse yourself in the London street art scene with a graffiti tour and soak up the city's fantastic market atmosphere with visits to iconic London markets.
Explore this historic and vibrant city on foot with a guided walking tour, where you will visit the UNESCO-listed Tower of London and enjoy a River Cruise along the River Thames.
Visit the magnificent Natural History Museum, with opportunities to view some of the 80 million items on display. It is home to some of the world's most important dinosaur discoveries.
Experience the town of Royal Windsor with a visit to the world's oldest and largest inhabited castle, Windsor Castle, dating back to the 11th century.
With a visit to one of the world's tallest observation wheels, take in the breathtaking views of London as you climb aboard the London Eye.
Immerse yourself in the London street art scene with a graffiti tour and soak up the city's fantastic market atmosphere with visits to iconic London markets.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in London
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Arrive in London and proceed to your hotel. In the afternoon, what better way to commence your London Discovery and Highlights tour than by heading to the South Bank to board the London Eye?
Enjoy Europe's tallest observation wheel with a ride on the London Eye, where you will experience magnificent and unobstructed views across London, taking in sights such as the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the River Thames, and spanning the entire city.
Accommodation
The Z Hotel Strand★4 star
Activities
London Eye
Destinations
Greater London
London
Day 2
London Walking Tour and Museum Art
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Immerse yourself in this London walking group tour where you will view some of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Your expert guide will introduce you to the sights, bringing history alive with tales ancient and modern.
Enjoy a visit to the Victoria and Albert Museum the world's largest museum of applied arts, decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 2.8 million objects.
Accommodation
The Z Hotel Strand★4 star
Activities
London Walking Group Tour
Victoria and Albert MuseumOptional Activity
Destinations
Greater London
London
Day 3
Natural History Museum and a visit to Windsor Castle
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The Natural History Museum is one of the world's most iconic museums, and no trip to London would be complete without a visit to this architecturally beautiful institution, where you will be transported back almost 5 billion years, taking in our planet's incredible history.
In the afternoon, head west out of London to the Royal Borough of Windsor, where you will explore the world’s oldest occupied castle, built nearly 1,000 years ago, dating back to the 11th century.
Accommodation
The Z Hotel Strand★4 star
Activities
Natural History MuseumOptional Activity
Windsor Castle
Destinations
Greater London
London
Windsor
Day 4
Take in the London Street Art Scene Tour
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A refreshingly different Art Walking Tour focusing on graffiti, an energetic, dynamic and cool form of art. Your tour will be led by passionate specialist graffiti artists from the local area.
Allowing time for some retail therapy, Spitalfields Market is where you will find a diverse mix of boutiques and market stalls offering gifts, accessories, vintage items and antiques. This is where community and culture truly come together.
Conclude your day by heading off to soak up the vibrant atmosphere of Covent Garden.
Accommodation
The Z Hotel Strand★4 star
Activities
London Street Art Scene Tour
Old Spitalfields MarketOptional Activity
Covent GardenOptional Activity
Destinations
Greater London
London
Day 5
Camden Market and Greenwich
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Camden Market, which opened in 1974, quickly became the place to be seen. Today, you will find over 1,000 cafes, bars, market stalls, and boutiques. A true haven for street food enthusiasts, music, and dancing, it is a must-visit destination if you want to experience the vibrant London atmosphere.
Relax and enjoy the green spaces of Greenwich. Greenwich is renowned for its maritime history and for lending its name to the Greenwich Meridian. Here, you will find plenty to do, including a visit to the Cutty Sark, an historic British tea clipper dating back to 1869.
Accommodation
The Z Hotel Strand★4 star
Activities
Camden MarketOptional Activity
Royal Observatory GreenwichOptional Activity
Destinations
Greater London
London
Day 6
Departure day for onward travel
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As your trip comes to a close, enjoy this free time for a final explore or to grab those last minute gifts and souvenirs before you head off for your onward travel.
Destinations
Greater London
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Departure
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What’s included?
- 5 nights accommodation
- 4 activities
- Entrance fees
- Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
- Airport transfer
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- Ground transportation
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
Notes
*Included:
- 5 nights in one of our 3.5* compact luxury, centrally located London hotels, all visited and checked by us
- All the experiences outlined in this itinerary
- English speaking guides where mentioned
*Please note that transport is not included. Make your own way around either by foot or using public transport
- 5 nights in one of our 3.5* compact luxury, centrally located London hotels, all visited and checked by us
- All the experiences outlined in this itinerary
- English speaking guides where mentioned
*Please note that transport is not included. Make your own way around either by foot or using public transport
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AU$ 2,242/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
United Kingdom in 6 days
4-star accommodation
24/7 in-destination support from your local designer
Unique local experiences you can’t find elsewhere
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