Excursions
Excursions programme, description and conditions are indicated below. To sign up for excursions, please tick corresponding boxes on the online registration.
- All tours will be conducted in English but most of the guides speak several languages
- Full day excursion include lunch
Excursions will be confirmed if a minimum of 20 participants is achieved. Full refunds will be made if an activity is cancelled due to lack of participants.
Meeting point for all tours: ExCeL Centre
Half-Day Excursions
London Eye Private Capsules
The London Eye is one of the world's tallest observation wheels at 135m. Located on the banks of the River Thames it offers unrivalled views over the capital. Since opening at the turn of the century, The London Eye has become an iconic landmark, with a status that can be compared to Tower Bridge, Big Ben and the Tower of London.
It has been used as a backdrop in countless films and for innumerable TV programmes. A source of pride for the whole country as well as the capital, The London Eye is the most distinctive addition this century to the world's greatest city, loved by Britons and tourists alike. In fact, in its short life, The London Eye has become the most popular paid for UK visitor attraction, visited by over 3.5 million people a year (an average of 10,000 a day).
Enhance your flight with a host who can answer any questions you may have about The London Eye and its incredible views. Each guest receives a complimentary mini guide. For an extra special flight, choose from an exciting range of hospitality.
Wednesday 25 May 2011 14:00-17:00
Thursday 26 May 2011 09:30-12:30
Price: EUR 60 per person
Tower of London
Today, the Tower of London is one of the world's most famous and spectacular fortresses. Discover its 900-year history as a royal palace, fortress, prison and place of execution; not forgetting mint, arsenal, menagerie and jewel house. The British Crown Jewels are considered to be the most valuable and one of the largest jewellery collections in existence. Discover for yourself some of the Towers sights and stories learning more about this iconic place and its history. For this attraction you will be provided with one of our highly experienced blue badge guides, allowing you to ask all of those questions that are not written in the guide books!
Tower of London mini guide as pdf >>
Wednesday 25 May 2011 14:00-17:00
Thursday 26 May 2011 09:30-12:30
Price: EUR 48 per person
Panoramic Tour London
Included in the accompanying person's registration fee
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Visit the West End
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Westminster Abbey
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The Big Ben
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The Houses of Parliament
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Downing Street
See the best of London by coach with your expert guide. You will be guided round the capital by experienced blue badge guides, which have studied the ancient history of London for up to three years. They will talk you through the history of our city and give you a personal and entertaining commentary on London and its tourist attractions. The half day tour will take you past all the famous sights around London's West End, including Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Whitehall, Downing Street, Trafalgar Square and Nelson's Column. There will be photo stop to help you conserve all exciting moments of this tour.
Wednesday 25 May 2011 14:00-17:00
Thursday 26 May 2011 09:30-12:30
Price: EUR 25 per person
Full-Day Excursions
Windsor Castle
Following a full English breakfast at your hotel, you will arrive at the famous Windsor castle to witness the changing of the guard. Windsor is a popular tourist destination and location of Windsor Castle, one of the official residences of the British Royal Family. The castle was originally established by King William I of England but has been substantially altered and added to over the centuries. Your two-hour tour will take you back through history in one of the Queen's homes which has been fully repaired to its former glory following a devastating fire on the early 90's which destroyed many areas of this beautiful castle. You will visit rooms from the Great Kitchen to the State Apartments and including St. George's Chapel, you will enjoy every moment of this beautiful castle. The final port of call is The China Museum where you will see The Queen's personal dolls house.
Following the tour you will have the opportunity to take lunch at leisure in one of the many beautiful restaurants of Windsor. The remainder of the afternoon can be enjoyed by shopping or simply exploring the local area of Windsor. Being such a beautiful and typically English town, Windsor is the perfect location for your group to enjoy a true taste of English culture. Please note the changing of the guard is currently scheduled to take place on ODD days during May 2011, but this maybe subject to change.
Friday 27 May 2011 09:30-17:00
Price: EUR 50 per person
Oxford
Oxford, "the city of dreaming spires", an educational Mecca! What better place to embrace the culture of a traditional England than in this great city of learning. The sheer beauty of the city's colleges and riverside setting is breathtaking; and national and international treasures, displayed in a "family" of museums whose scope and scholarship are second to none; literary links and stunning film and TV locations (Harry Potter being one of the most famous); idyllic days by the river; shops with real character; music and drama ranging from candlelit evensong in college chapels to Shakespeare in the park.
These and other popular ingredients blend with Oxford's lively mix of restaurants, cafés, pubs and theatres to give this historic city its alluring vibrant and cosmopolitan buzz. A guided walking tour around the city with a professional guide will be provided for the group, this will be followed by lunch at leisure. You may spend the afternoon exploring the city and shops.
University of Oxford on-line >>
Thursday 26 May 2011 9:30-17:00
Price: EUR 40 per person
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