5 days by air to London, British Museum. Accommodation in a 4* hotel of your choice with breakfast daily.
London is the capital of the United Kingdom, as well as of England, in the south-east of which it is located. It stretches on both sides of the River Thames, where its port is located, one of the largest in the country. Atmospheric and mysterious, melancholic but also modern and full of life, London is above all a city with character.Metropolis of culture, theatre, music and fashion, but also one of the most favorite “easy” destinations, due to its relatively short distance from Greece and its affordable air tickets, London is an ideal choice even for a getaway weekend.
Meet at the airport and fly with BRITISH AIRWAYS or SKY EXPRESS to London. Upon arrival, we will begin our acquaintance with the British capital from the aristocratic suburb of South Kensington, where we will admire the massive, imposing museums of Natural History, Science, Victoria and Albert, we will see the monument dedicated to Prince Albert and the Royal Albert Hall. We will then pass through Knightsbridge with its tasteful department stores Harrods and Harvey Nichols. Crossing Park Lane, we’ll see Marble Arch and classy Mayfair.We continue towards the official residence of the Royal family – the famous Buckingham Palace – and pass by Westminster with Parliament Square, dominated by the statues of National Heroes, the Abbey, inextricably linked to the British monarchy, art and history, the Parliament building and Big Ben, the emblem of the city.Finally, we will visit one of the most important museums in the world, the British Museum, which houses a huge collection of works of art from every corner of the planet, including the famous Elginian Marbles – the sculptures from the fronts, pediments and pediments of the Parthenon, one of the six Caryatids of the Erechtheion, as well as other objects from various buildings of the Athenian Acropolis (Temple of Victory, Propylaia). Transfer and check-in at one of the central hotels THISTLE MARBLE ARCH 4* sup. (www.thistle.com) on Oxford Street or HOLIDAY INN BLOOMSBURY 4* (www.holidayinn.com) within walking distance of Oxford Street or CROWNE PLAZA KINGS CROSS 4* sup (www.ihg.com). Overnight
Free day for walks, shopping and visits to museums, galleries, etc. For your shopping you can start from Oxford Street, the most shopping street in Europe, the beautiful Regent Street, the countless shops with all the brand names of Bond Street and Carnaby Street, which is a fashionista’s paradise.Art and science lovers can choose one of the city’s dozens of museums, such as the Natural History Museum with 80,000,000 exhibits, the Victoria and Albert Museum, the world’s largest decorative arts museum, the Imperial War Museum, the modern art gallery Tate (Tate Gallery), For the afternoon we recommend an optional 4-hour night tour of London (optional, individual expenses).Description of optional excursion We will walk through the city’s nightlife center and see the West End with its wonderful musicals, Soho with its dark and special alleys, China Town, Leicester Square, the square where the premieres of Hollywood blockbusters take place, etc. .We will then board the coach for a night tour along the Thames with photo stops at the city’s finest landmarks including the London Eye, Big Ben, Millennium Bridge, Saint Paul’s, More London Place, Tower Bridge, Shard. Return to the hotel late in the evening. Overnight.
Free day to explore the city further. We suggest you visit one of the dozens of beautiful London parks, such as Saint James Park, Kensington Gardens, Green Park, Hyde Park. We also recommend taking part in a day trip that includes Madame Tussauds, Greenwich and a Thames Cruise
Description of optional excursions: Departure for the full-day excursion (individual expenses) to Madame Tussauds, Greenwich and Thames Cruise. We’ll start with the famous Madame Tussauds wax museum – the best of its kind to get up close and personal with great figures in history, politics, show biz and sports.. Next stop Greenwich. During our tour of this beautiful country town, we will admire the Royal Naval College, the sailing ship CUTTY SARK (exterior), the Royal Observatory (exterior) with the First Meridian, and the market. Return to London on a unique Thames River Cruise, enjoying views of the city’s most famous landmarks. Disembark at Westminster Pier and transfer to hotel. Overnight.
Free day to explore the city further. We also recommend taking a day trip that includes Oxford and Bicester Outlet Village
Description of optional excursions: Departure for the full-day excursion (individual expenses) to the countryside of England as well as to the Bicester Outlet Village.Our first visit is the famous Oxford campus, where we will have the opportunity to admire a mixture of medieval buildings, ecclesiastical obelisks towering over ancient colleges, manicured flower beds and gardens, square courtyards with colonnades and gables. Free time for walking and shopping. Our next visit is the Bicester Outlet Village, where we will have the opportunity to shop from various boutiques at cost prices. Late afternoon return to the hotel. Overnight.
This morning we will depart for our excursion to Windsor, where we will have the opportunity to admire the eponymous castle – residence of the kings of England since the time of William the Conqueror (optional entrance). We will visit the official apartments, the Queen’s doll’s house and St. George’s Chapel. Then we will have time to enjoy a walk through the picturesque alleys of the city. Transfer to the airport and boarding the flight to Athens.
