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Sights
& Sounds of London |
Spring, Summer, Fall 2008 from $1788
7 day superior tourist class package, air fare, sightseeing,
meals & performance venues included!
1 free per 10 paying.
London Venue Options: St. Martin
in the Fields,
St. Paul's,
Westminster Abbey,
St. Bride'sChurch,
St. Andrews
Church
(Surbiton - suburb of
London
),
St. Agnes & St.
Anne's
Church,
Victoria
Embankment
Gardens. |
Customize this tour for your group.
Additional days, additional cities,
no problem!
DAY 1: DEPART THE US
We embark this
evening on our overnight flight to the British Isle's meal is served
en-route.
DAY 2: ARRIVE LONDON (5
NIGHTS)
Upon our
arrival, we will be met by our guide and immediately transported into the
heart of one of the most historic cities,
London.
Upon arrival in the city we immediately have a short orientation tour,
hotel check in, dinner and overnight.
DAY 3:
LONDON
Our sightseeing today will take us to
Buckingham
Palace
to view the Changing of the Guard. We then travel onto Westminster Abbey,
where English kings and queens have been crowned since 1066. We will
visit the Royal Chapels, which hold the tombs of monarchs form past
centuries. We pass by Big Ben as we board our boat for a trip down the
Thames
passing
St. Paul's
Cathedral, Sir Christopher Wren's wonderful Renaissance masterpiece, the
Globe Theater and disembarking for a visit to the
Tower
of
London,
one of
London's
oldest historical landmarks. Originally built by William the Conqueror as
a fortress, this site has also served as a royal residence and a prison.
See the
White
Tower,
where prisoners such as Sir Walter Raleigh and Princess Elizabeth were
held; the Crown Jewels; and
St. John's
Chapel, the oldest church in
London.
Return to our hotel for dinner and overnight.
DAY 4: FREE DAY IN
LONDON
Following breakfast you have the day free to explore at your leisure.
Travel to
Leicester
Square,
Piccadilly
Circus
or the famous Harrods department store, where you can shop for those
British bargains. Enjoy a café as you watch the city go by. Maybe take in
a sight; the
British
Museum
is a great place housing the Rosetta Stone, the Elgin Marbles and the
Sutton Hoo Treasure. We have rehearsal and a CONCERT this
afternoon in one of
London's
wonderful settings. We return to our hotel after our performance for
dinner and overnight.*Concert
Performance this afternoon in
London.
DAY 5:
STONEHENGE
-
SALISBURY
-
BATH
Today we start by taking a trip to
England's
mysterious
Stonehenge,
Britain's
ancient monument more than 3000 years old. Continue to
Salisbury,
a wonderfully preserved medieval town who's cathedral boast the highest
spire in
England.
We will see the Magna Carta and climb the
Cathedral
Tower
for a breathtaking view over this charming city. Continue our travels
west to
Bath with
a visit to the Roman Baths where we can marvel at the ingenuity of the
ancient engineers who built them. See Bath Abbey, the location of the
crowning of the first King of England. Prior to returning to London, we
have a drive around
Bath
viewing some of the architectural wonders,
including
Pulteney
Bridge
and the
Royal
Crescent.
DAY 6:
LONDON
Today we visit
Windsor
Castle.
The oldest continuously inhabited royal residence in
Britain,
the castle, originally made of wood was built by William the Conqueror in
1070. We see St. George's Chapel, the State Apartments, and the many other
historic and royal locations surrounding the grounds. We return to
London
where you have the afternoon at leisure for any last minute shopping or
sightseeing. We have rehearsal and a CONCERT before our
farewell dinner at a local restaurant. We return to our hotel for our
final overnight. *Concert Performance this evening in
London
area.
DAY 7: DEPARTURE FOR HOME
We depart
England
this morning arriving home the same day.
All prices are based on a minimum of 30 passengers.
March 2008: $1788.00
April 2008: $1939.00
May, Sept, Oct 2008: $1965.00
June, July, August 2008: $2344.00
Single Supplement for all dates: $328.00
Inclusions:
1 free group leader for 10 paying, roundtrip airfare from JFK (wholesale
fares available nation-wide), lodging in superior tourist class
accommodations, breakfast and dinner daily, full time tour escort,
entrances as appear on itinerary, services of long distance deluxe
motorcoach as appear on itinerary, 2 concert performances (rehearsal,
organization fees and promotion)
Not Included: Air
taxes (subject to change until ticketed), gratuities, lunches, optional
travel insurance.
Attention Group
Leader:
Customize this tour
for your group. Call the tour planning professionals at Pilgrim.
800
322 0788
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