Your Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Depart U.S for London
Travel on an overnight flight to London.

Day 2: London Arrival & Leisure Time
Land in London in the morning and take a coach transfer to your hotel, which is conveniently located in Bloomsbury. The remainder of the day is free so that you may rest or do some sightseeing on your own. The British Museum is just around the corner and the popular shopping area of Oxford Street is very close. Get together with your tour director and fellow travelers over a welcome drink to discuss your vacation.

Day 3: Tower of London & Theater
This morning start your city tour by visiting the Tower of London. See the famous ravens and Beefeaters as you walk through the complex andview the Traitors’ Gate, the White Tower and the magnificent Crown Jewels. Pass St. Paul’s Cathedral on the way to the West End, London’s theater district. See Piccadilly Circus; cross Trafalgar Square guarded by stone lions; see Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. The afternoon is free for independent sightseeing. This evening, join your fellow travelers for dinner in a charming West End restaurant before heading to a nearby theater for a performance of a popular show. (CB, D)

Day 4: Windsor & Hampton Court
This morning visit Windsor Castle, the official residence of the Queen and the largest inhabited castle in the world. See the Upper and Middle Wards, the Lower Ward with St. George’s Chapel and the Round Tower. Then drive to Hampton Court Palace, which is set in handsome gardens and parkland close to the River Thames. Tour the Palace to see the collections of pictures, the Tudor Kitchens, the great gatehouse, the orangery, the Hampton Court Vine and the maze. (CB)

Day 5: Stonehenge & Roman Baths
Take a full day tour to Salisbury Plain to visit one of Britain’s most celebrated monuments. Stonehenge is comprised of the remains of a double circle of monoliths, which date from approximately 3000 BC. It is believed the ancient Druids used the site either for sun worship or as a burial ground. Continue west to Bath, renowned for its natural hot springs since the Roman occupation of Britain. Today most of the finest houses, streets and parks date from Regency times when the fashion of "taking the waters" was revived. Visit the Roman Baths and Pump Room and see Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and Queen’s Square. Return to London for a free evening. (CB)

Day 6: London At Leisure
Today is completely at leisure for independent sightseeing or shopping. Art lovers can head to the National Gallery, the British Museum or the Victoria & Albert Museum. For modern art, cross the River Thames to visit the Tate Modern or Oxo Tower Wharf. Try the popular stores along Oxford Street, the special boutiques of Bond and Jermyn Streets or the famous Harrods. You may like to pick up Time Out in London to find out what’s on. (CB)

Day 7: Depart for Home
As today is departure day, travel to Heathrow or Gatwick Airport by independent coach transfer. Allow plenty of time for check-in formalities. (CB)


B=Breakfast, CB=Continental Breakfast, D=Dinner