Airport Departing Time Returning Time Cost Availability. 01 Jun 17 15:30 05 Jun 17 15: Good Availability

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1 London Departures & Prices Airport Departing Time Returning Time Cost Availability 01 Jun 17 15:30 05 Jun 17 15: Good Availability 06 Jul 17 15:30 10 Jul 17 15: Good Availability 07 Sep 17 15:30 11 Sep 17 15: Good Availability What's Included Four nights accommodation in your own double room Bathrobes and bottled water in your room Full English breakfasts All evening meals Porterage Hosted welcome drinks reception Tea and coffee on arrival Pre-dinner drink each evening Two guided coach tours of the capital Guided tour of Kew Gardens Guided tour of Windsor Castle Guided tour of the Houses of Parliament with afternoon tea Hidden Selfridges guided tour Old Spitalfields Market Full use of the hotel s leisure facilities Executive coach on all trips One Traveller holiday presentation Blue Badge guide on all excursions Exclusive services of a One Traveller Tour Manager Not Included

2 Holiday Insurance You need to arrange your own but we can help. For more information, please see our suggested insurance services. Transportation to and from your home to the hotel is not included for details of how to get there please look at the essential information page. Itinerary Key: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Drink Afternoon Tea Longer walks and steps may be involved on this day 1 Join direct at the hotel and check-in On arrival your Tour Manager will welcome you and afternoon tea/coffee will be available, so you can get to know your companions from the moment you arrive. Rooms will be available from 15:00 so you can make full use of the hotel s excellent spa facilities from the first day. Evening: welcome drinks and dinner in the hotel. 2 Windsor Castle and Kew Gardens Morning: Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world. It has been the family home of British kings and queens for almost 1,000 years. It is an official residence of Her Majesty the Queen, whose standard flies from the Round Tower when she is in residence. Windsor is still very much a working royal palace. St George s Chapel within the castle precincts is the spiritual home of the Order of the Garter, the oldest order of chivalry in the world. Founded at Windsor by Edward III in 1348, its Knights still attend a service of thanksgiving in the chapel of their patron, St George, processing in their robes and insignia through the castle precincts. Enjoy a tour followed by free time for lunch in Windsor. Afternoon: we visit Kew Gardens, the famous botanic garden with the world s largest collection of living plants. Kew boasts peaceful landscapes, colourful seasonal plants, tropical glasshouses and historic buildings, all situated on the edge of the banks of the River Thames. We have a guided tour followed by free time to explore.

3 Evening: pre-dinner drink and dinner in the hotel. 3 Sightseeing Tour, Selfridge s and the Houses of Parliament Morning: a special tour of Selfridge & Co., founded by the charismatic Harry Gordon Selfridge. The flagship store on London's Oxford Street, opened in 1909, is the second largest department store in the UK. Learn about the man himself and the history of the store. We then discover Westminster and the West End including Kensington and Mayfair with our Blue Badge Guide. You will then have free time for lunch. Afternoon: spanning 900 years from the times of the Anglo-Saxon kings to the present day, the Palace of Westminster is one of the most identifiable buildings in the world. It houses a fascinating collection of national treasures that provide a unique perspective on the events that have shaped modern Britain. We enjoy a fully guided tour of both Houses of Parliament, followed by a lovely afternoon tea on the terrace overlooking the Thames. Evening: pre-dinner drink and dinner in the hotel. 4 Sightseeing Tour and Old Spitalfields Market Morning: tour the east of the capital this morning on our second panoramic guided city tour Old London with your Blue Badge Guide, including St Paul s Cathedral and the Tower of London finishing in Spitalfields Market. The original Victorian buildings and the market hall and roof have been restored and Old Spitalfields is now one of London's major markets. The market square is a popular fashion, arts and crafts, food and general market and is open seven days a week. Afternoon: time for lunch and free time to explore the market before returning to the hotel. From Spitalfields it is just a few hundred yards to Brick Lane Market, Tower Bridge and the iconic view of London from the Thames. Evening: pre-dinner drink and farewell dinner in the hotel. 5 Depart Hotel Morning: check-out after breakfast before enjoying our entertaining presentation of other One Traveller holidays with your new-found

4 friends and Tour Manager. Included excursions Two guided coach tours of the capital 1 - Iconic Big Ben; the famous clock above the Houses of Parliament has become one of the most famous images of London, as well as one of the leading symbols of the city. You will hear all about its history as well as London's West End which is famous for its fantastic range of theatres, tourist attractions, hotels and shopping. We discover Westminster and the West End including Kensington and Mayfair with our Blue Badge Guide. Second guided coach tour of the capital 2 - Tour the east of the capital this morning on our second panoramic guided city tour Old London. You will hear all about the history of St Pauls Cathedral and the Tower of London, the former residence of the Monarch. The White Tower, located at the centre of the Tower of London, It s also the place where you ll get the best view of London s most famous bridge: Tower Bridge. You will discover more exciting details about the capital with your Blue Badge Guide. Guided tour of Kew Gardens Enjoy our visit Kew Gardens, the famous botanic garden with the world s largest collection of living plants. Kew boasts peaceful landscapes, colourful seasonal plants, tropical glasshouses and historic buildings, all situated on the edge of the banks of the River Thames. We have a guided tour followed by free time to explore. Guided tour of Windsor Castle Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world. It has been the family home of British kings and queens for almost 1,000 years. It is an official residence of Her Majesty the Queen, whose standard flies from the Round Tower when she is in residence. Windsor is still very much a working royal palace. St George s Chapel within the castle precincts is the spiritual home of the Order of the Garter, the oldest order of chivalry in the world. Founded at Windsor by Edward III in 1348, its Knights still attend a service of thanksgiving in the chapel of their patron, St George, processing in their robes and insignia through the castle precincts. Enjoy a tour followed by free time for lunch in Windsor. Guided tour of the Houses of Parliament with afternoon tea Afternoon: spanning 900 years from the times of the Anglo-Saxon kings to the present day, the Palace of

5 Westminster is one of the most identifiable buildings in the world. It houses a fascinating collection of national treasures that provide a unique perspective on the events that have shaped modern Britain. We enjoy a fully guided tour of both Houses of Parliament, followed by a lovely afternoon tea on the terrace overlooking the Thames. Hidden Selfridges guided tour A special tour of Selfridge & Co., founded by the charismatic Harry Gordon Selfridge. The flagship store on London's Oxford Street, opened in 1909, is the second largest department store in the UK. Learn about the man himself and the history of the store. Old Spitalfields Market The original Victorian buildings and the market hall and roof have been restored and Old Spitalfields is now one of London's major markets. The market square is a popular fashion, arts and crafts, food and general market and is open seven days a week. Afternoon: time for lunch and free time to explore the market before returning to the hotel. From Spitalfields it is just a few hundred yards to Brick Lane Market, Tower Bridge and the iconic view of London from the Thames. Hotels The Richmond Hill Hotel The Richmond Hill Hotel is a beautiful Georgian hotel perfectly situated on the edge of Richmond Park, a national nature reserve. Views extend to Petersham Meadows and the River Thames and it is only a short walk in to Richmond upon Thames attractive Georgian town centre. The bedrooms are a mix of Georgian charm and modern comfort and style. All provide comfortable double beds with flat screen televisions, air conditioning and free WiFi. On site is the Cedars Health and Leisure Club, the perfect haven for relaxation, fitness and a sense of well-being. Guests at the hotel have complimentary access to the spa, fitness and wellness facilities which include an indoor pool, spa pool, sauna, steam room and fully equipped gym. Richmond Hill Hotel is perfectly situated with excellent transport networks and just 30 minutes from central London and the city s international airports.