Tour Overview
Welcome to London! Explore London where an expert local guide and private car will help you discover this fascinating city. Visit the Tower of London, where the Beefeaters guard the dazzling crown jewels… See the legendary Westminster Abbey and St. Paul’s Cathedral before continuing on to Trafalgar Square where the National Gallery of Art is overshadowed by Nelson’s Column… head down Whitehall and past Downing Street to the Houses of Parliament, and finally Buckingham Palace, the Queen’s official residence in London. There is also time for you to explore on your own before continuing on…Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: London, EnglandUpon 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 at the Palace- 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.
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The Rubens at the Palace- Standard Room Day 3: London
Today is at leisure to explore London further on your own.
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The Rubens at the Palace- Standard Room Day 4: Depart London Today you will be privately transferred to the train station
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