Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1: London, England
Upon arrival at London Heathrow airport, you are met by your driver and privately transferred to your hotel. Your representative will meet you upon arrival, welcome you to England and assist you with check-in procedures.

Your local representative is part of a unique network of one of over 75 on the ground representatives throughout Europe to ensure your vacation operates smoothly and to your absolute satisfaction. Your local representative is there on the ground to ensure that your travel arrangements run perfectly. He/she is on the end of the phone for you should you have any queries and is there to assist you.

The remainder of the day will be at your leisure.

You are confirmed for three nights at the Rubens at the Palace in standard room accommodations, inclusive of buffet breakfast. Please note that official check-in time is 3.00pm. (If your arrival is before this time there will be an early check-in requested on your behalf however this cannot be guaranteed).

Nestled in close proximity to St. James Park opposite the Royal Mews, this four-star deluxe hotel is as close to Buckingham Palace as one can get. With this superb location, The Rubens at the Palace offers fantastic views of the pageantry and Royal occasions such as the Changing of the Guards, while providing guests with personally designed accommodations and the comforts of home. The spacious guest rooms are held in a traditional style with expensive fabrics and antiques adding to the luxurious, characteristically English atmosphere. The manifolds of amenities with careful attention to detail make it a prestigious four-star hotel within the city of London. With its selection of restaurants and bars on offer, its unbeatable location and reputation for impeccable service, this boutique style hotel is an excellent option for an unforgettable stay in London.
The Rubens- Standard Room

Day 2: London
An expert local guide and chauffeur will be waiting to meet you for a full day sightseeing tour (8-hours) of the city of London. You will visit the Tower of London, where the Beefeaters guard the dazzling Crown Jewels, and where you will have excellent views of the Tower Bridge from the Medieval Palace.

Proceed afterwards to St. Paul’s Cathedral. This is the cathedral church of the London diocese- a church for Londoner’s, while Westminster Abbey serves the nation. King Aethelbert of Kent founded St. Paul’s for the missionary Mellitus. This, the fifth church on the site, is England’s only baroque cathedral, the only one with a dome, and the only one built between the Reformation and the 19th century. It was also the first to be built entirely by a single architect, Sir Christopher Wren.

Continue on to Trafalgar Square, where the National Gallery of Art is overshadowed by Nelson’s Column.

You will then head down Whitehall and past Downing Street, to the Houses of Parliament. You will also visit Westminster Abbey, the National Church of England that has been the scene of many state occasions including the Coronation.

Finally, return to your hotel past Buckingham Palace, the Queen’s official residence in London.
Breakfast
The Rubens- Standard Room

Day 3: London
Today is at leisure to explore London further on your own.
Breakfast
The Rubens- Standard Room

Day 4: Depart London

Today you will be privately transferred to the train station
Breakfast

Departure Dates

Depart any day! Contact an iExplore Adventure Consultant for details.

Prices

2010 Prices:
$1,895 per person double occupancy.
$1,725 per person triple occupancy.
$1,450 per person double occupancy, based on four people traveling together.
$3,295 solo traveler.

Prices for your dates of travel may vary- please contact iExplore for an exact quote. Quoted prices are based on current rates of exchange, tariffs and taxes as of January, 2010. iExplore reserves the right to increase tour prices to cover increased costs, tariffs and taxes received after prices are published, and to reflect fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. iExplore is under no obligation to give breakdown costs involved in any package.

Inclusions:
· Accommodations in a Standard Room at the 4-star Rubens at the Palace, London.
· Breakfast daily.
· Private transport where stated by Mercedes E Class (or similar) for 1-2 persons or VW Caravelle (or similar) for 3-4 persons. Please note that the vehicle provided allows for two pieces of luggage per person. For additional luggage, larger vehicles can be provided for a supplementary cost.
· Qualified local guide for stated tours on Day 2.
· Entrance fees to all stated sites and museums in the itinerary.
· The services of a local representative to meet you at your hotel upon arrival, telephone monitoring the hotel and reconfirmation of all services in advance of your arrival.
· Welcome pack (one per room).
· All taxes.
· 24-hour emergency contact service.

Exclusions:
· Any/all airfare and associated costs.
· Gratuities.
· Travel insurance.
· Meals other than those specified in the program.
· Any visas, if necessary, and related costs.
· Porterage.
· Any/all items of a personal nature, such as beverages, phone calls, room service, etc.
· Entrance fees not mentioned in the program.
· Holiday Surcharges.

These trips are priced assuming two travelers. Surcharges for solo travelers and discounts for groups, if any, will be applied. Prices assume itinerary is purchased "as is". Minor changes to hotels or hotel add-ons to the beginning or the end of the existing itinerary can be made at no extra charge. Any customization requiring us to start with a new base itinerary will require a non-refundable upfront planning fee of $250 that is creditable towards the final trip price.

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