UNITED KINGDOM
Day 3 – Windsor Castle and a night at the theatre
See how English royalty live on a visit to Windsor Castle; built by William
ENGLAND
the Conqueror in 1070, it has been home to the kings and queens of
England for over 900 years! When Queen Elizabeth is in residence, a flag
London
called the Royal Standard flies from the Round Tower; at other times,
Windsor
you’ll see the Union Flag. View Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, built in the
English
early 1920s; this exquisitely detailed miniature palace even has a tiny
Channel
Tunnel
Eurostar
Maximum Elevation: 1,000 ft.
FRANCE wine cellar that contains real wine. London’s West End is the largest
theatre district in the world, dating back to 1663. There is nothing more
traditionally English than a night at the theatre, and there is no more
Paris
Versailles
traditional English musical than Oliver; your family will make a trip to
Drury Lane this evening for a performance. Meals B
Day 4 – Explore a famous London museum
Take a guided tour of the British Museum, chronicling two million
Day 1 – Arrive London / A private double-decker bus ride
years of history and culture. The museum has grown from a collection
Tour begins: 3:00 PM, Langham Hotel, London. Welcome to London,
of private manuscripts in 1753 to the most comprehensive treasury
one of Europe’s most delightful capital cities. A transfer is included
of art and artifacts in the world and is housed in 2
1
⁄2 miles of galleries!
from London’s Heathrow Airport to the Langham Hotel, London. You
Explore Winston Churchill’s historic Cabinet War Rooms on an
will be spending the next four nights in the heart of the city, minutes
optional visit to the Churchill Museum after lunch or experience the
from landmark sights. Board a private double-decker bus for a fun-filled
city as you please for the remainder of the day. Meals BL
sightseeing excursion this afternoon – it’s a perfect introduction to some
of the most famous sights in London. Join us for a welcome reception
and dinner tonight as you get to know your fellow travelers. Meals D
Guests tell us that
they never could
have done this trip
Day 2 – Tower of London and a ride on the London Eye
on their own; our
Meet an English “Beefeater” today before exploring the infamous
Tauck Directors
Tower of London – it has served as both a castle and prison through
and expert local
the centuries! See the Bloody Tower and the priceless Crown Jewels,
guides make
then get set for an exciting speedboat adventure on the Thames River.
learning fun and
You will experience a different view of the city from your glass pod on interactive.
the British Airways London Eye; the world’s highest observation wheel
takes you 450 feet above the Thames River. Meals BL
Nothing compares with
family fun in London and
Paris – see a whole new side
of every family member!
16 Castles & Kings: London to Paris #1 IN ESCORTED FAMILY TRAVEL
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