Places to see in United Kingdom London - Tours

Enjoy art, architecture and ambiance in London and Paris. Ride the underground to an English café then take a stroll through Hyde Park. See Da Vinci's masterpiece, the Mona Lisa, in Paris's Louvre and then see the famed Eiffel Tower sparkle when is lit up at night. Trip costs include: Round-trip transatlantic air transportation with a major airline, airport transfers and escorts The services of a bilingual Go Ahead Tour Director Private deluxe motorcoach 7 nights accommodation in comfortable, well-located hotels with twin beds and private bath or shower All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling and local taxes Buffet breakfast (B) daily High-speed Eurostar train transfer and train porterage Go Ahead travel bag and membership in our World Traveler Club, which includes credit toward your next tour Walking on tour: Our City Stays are designed to be as flexible as possible for the modern traveler. There are no included walking tours. If you do plan to take our optional excursions, however, be prepared for some light-to-moderate walking.

From Tower Bridge in London to the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the Grand Place in Brussels, enjoy a sampling of some of Europe’s greatest cities and their treasures. Travel on two high-speed trains, including a Chunnel crossing on the Eurostar to the Continent. Get Ready for a Dream Vacation! If you thought the glamour of Europe was out of reach, you’re in for a treat! Join us for the vacation of a lifetime as we tour the glittering cities and beautiful countryside of England, France and Belgium. Discover a treasure trove of historic sites and architectural wonders as you tour Europe’s most vibrant capitals. Browse world-class museums, shop for designer haute couture, and immerse yourself in Old World ambiance. Then sit back, relax, and take in panoramic vistas of lush countryside as you speed by rail to your next exciting destination. A truly indulgent international experience can be yours. Don’t miss out on this chance to experience the splendors of Europe! Join us for an unforgettable journey you’ll remember for a lifetime! 9 Days • 9 Meals

On a journey featuring the best of Scotland, Wales & England travel from Edinburgh to the English Lake District; explore medieval Wales, Bath, Stonehenge and Stratford-upon-Avon; and end with two nights in the heart of London including a private dinner at the Tower of London! Explore the best of the British Isles on Tauck's Scotland, Wales and England travel experience. Discover Scotland's vibrant culture and rich history on visits to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond. Travel the Yellow Roads through England's Lake District and the Cotswolds... to Oxford's hallowed halls, Churchill's Blenheim Palace and Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon... to mysterious Stonehenge, ancient Bath and sophisticated London... to unique Welsh treasures like Caernarfon and Portmeirion. Enjoy a private Tauck cruise on Loch Lomond... a classic rail journey through Wales' Snowdonia Mountains... and a private dinner in the Tower of London, capped off by the historic Ceremony of the Keys!

Select Options London Sightseeing & Excursions Insight brings you the most comprehensive sightseeing and excursion programme in and around London, all with advanced-purchase priority ticketing at no extra cost. Our 'Classic Tours' offer a fantastic range of itineraries with all entrance fees included. Our 'Select Tours' are a flexible range of excursions, many with free included walking tours, where you choose the entrances you want. All tours are operated by our sister company Evan Evans Tours and feature brand new luxury coaches and professional guides. Bookings can be made in conjunction with your Insight tour or as stand alone sightseeing. Classic Tours - All Full Day Classic Tours WINDSOR CASTLE, STONEHENGE AND BATH Full Day Tour - Daily - All Year LEEDS CASTLE, CANTERBURY AND DOVER Full Day Tour - Tues, Wed, Turs, Fri and Sat - All Year OXFORD, STRATFORD AND WARWICK CASTLE Full Day Tour - Mon, Wed, Turs, Fri, Sun - Daily from 17 April MAJESTIC LONDON Full Day Tour - Daily - All Year OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE Full Day Tour - Tues and Sat - May-Sept WINDSOR CASTLE AND RUNNYMEDE Half Day (Afernoon) Tour - Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri and Sun - May - October JACK THE RIPPER’S SINISTER LONDON Half Day (Evening) Tour April - Sept Fri, Sat and Sun. Oct - March, Sunday only Select Tours - All Full Day Select Tours WINDSOR, STONEHENGE AND OXFORD Full Day Tour - All Year SALISBURY, STONEHENGE AND BATH Full Day Tour - Daily - All Year BLENHEIM PALACE AND THE COTSWOLDS Full Day Tour - Fri, Sat, Sun - May-September ESSENTIAL LONDON Half Day (Morning) Tour - Daily - All Year Select Options London Sightseeing & Excursions Insight brings you the most comprehensive sightseeing and excursion programme in and around London, all with advanced-purchase priority ticketing at no extra cost. Our 'Classic Tours' offer a fantastic range of itineraries with all entrance fees included. Our 'Select Tours' are a flexible range of excursions, many with free included walking tours, where you choose the entrances you want. All tours are operated by our sister company Evan Evans Tours and feature brand new luxury coaches and professional guides. Bookings can be made in conjunction with your Insight tour or as stand alone sightseeing. Classic Tours - All Full Day Classic Tours WINDSOR CASTLE, STONEHENGE AND BATH Full Day Tour - Daily - All Year LEEDS CASTLE, CANTERBURY AND DOVER Full Day Tour - Tues, Wed, Turs, Fri and Sat - All Year OXFORD, STRATFORD AND WARWICK CASTLE Full Day Tour - Mon, Wed, Turs, Fri, Sun - Daily from 17 April MAJESTIC LONDON Full Day Tour - Daily - All Year OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE Full Day Tour - Tues and Sat - May-Sept WINDSOR CASTLE AND RUNNYMEDE Half Day (Afernoon) Tour - Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri and Sun - May - October JACK THE RIPPER’S SINISTER LONDON Half Day (Evening) Tour April - Sept Fri, Sat and Sun. Oct - March, Sunday only Select Tours - All Full Day Select Tours WINDSOR, STONEHENGE AND OXFORD Full Day Tour - All Year SALISBURY, STONEHENGE AND BATH Full Day Tour - Daily - All Year BLENHEIM PALACE AND THE COTSWOLDS Full Day Tour - Fri, Sat, Sun - May-September ESSENTIAL LONDON Half Day (Morning) Tour - Daily - All Year

Select Options London Sightseeing & Excursions Insight brings you the most comprehensive sightseeing and excursion programme in and around London, all with advanced-purchase priority ticketing at no extra cost. Our 'Classic Tours' offer a fantastic range of itineraries with all entrance fees included. Our 'Select Tours' are a flexible range of excursions, many with free included walking tours, where you choose the entrances you want. All tours are operated by our sister company Evan Evans Tours and feature brand new luxury coaches and professional guides. Bookings can be made in conjunction with your Insight tour or as stand alone sightseeing. Classic Tours - All Full Day Classic Tours WINDSOR CASTLE, STONEHENGE AND BATH Full Day Tour - Daily - All Year LEEDS CASTLE, CANTERBURY AND DOVER Full Day Tour - Tues, Wed, Turs, Fri and Sat - All Year OXFORD, STRATFORD AND WARWICK CASTLE Full Day Tour - Mon, Wed, Turs, Fri, Sun - Daily from 17 April MAJESTIC LONDON Full Day Tour - Daily - All Year OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE Full Day Tour - Tues and Sat - May-Sept WINDSOR CASTLE AND RUNNYMEDE Half Day (Afernoon) Tour - Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri and Sun - May - October JACK THE RIPPER’S SINISTER LONDON Half Day (Evening) Tour April - Sept Fri, Sat and Sun. Oct - March, Sunday only Select Tours - All Full Day Select Tours WINDSOR, STONEHENGE AND OXFORD Full Day Tour - All Year SALISBURY, STONEHENGE AND BATH Full Day Tour - Daily - All Year BLENHEIM PALACE AND THE COTSWOLDS Full Day Tour - Fri, Sat, Sun - May-September ESSENTIAL LONDON Half Day (Morning) Tour - Daily - All Year Select Options London Sightseeing & Excursions Insight brings you the most comprehensive sightseeing and excursion programme in and around London, all with advanced-purchase priority ticketing at no extra cost. Our 'Classic Tours' offer a fantastic range of itineraries with all entrance fees included. Our 'Select Tours' are a flexible range of excursions, many with free included walking tours, where you choose the entrances you want. All tours are operated by our sister company Evan Evans Tours and feature brand new luxury coaches and professional guides. Bookings can be made in conjunction with your Insight tour or as stand alone sightseeing. Classic Tours - All Full Day Classic Tours WINDSOR CASTLE, STONEHENGE AND BATH Full Day Tour - Daily - All Year LEEDS CASTLE, CANTERBURY AND DOVER Full Day Tour - Tues, Wed, Turs, Fri and Sat - All Year OXFORD, STRATFORD AND WARWICK CASTLE Full Day Tour - Mon, Wed, Turs, Fri, Sun - Daily from 17 April MAJESTIC LONDON Full Day Tour - Daily - All Year OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE Full Day Tour - Tues and Sat - May-Sept WINDSOR CASTLE AND RUNNYMEDE Half Day (Afernoon) Tour - Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri and Sun - May - October JACK THE RIPPER’S SINISTER LONDON Half Day (Evening) Tour April - Sept Fri, Sat and Sun. Oct - March, Sunday only Select Tours - All Full Day Select Tours WINDSOR, STONEHENGE AND OXFORD Full Day Tour - All Year SALISBURY, STONEHENGE AND BATH Full Day Tour - Daily - All Year BLENHEIM PALACE AND THE COTSWOLDS Full Day Tour - Fri, Sat, Sun - May-September ESSENTIAL LONDON Half Day (Morning) Tour - Daily - All Year

Featuring: London, England * 4 nights accommodation at the hotel of your choice (Royal National or Imperial Hotel) * Continental breakfast daily * Special 3-day London Underground & Bus Travel Pass (This can be stamped to commence on a date convenient to you) * Day excursion including entrance to Stonehenge plus guided tour of Roman Baths, Bath (You choose the day for this excursion to fit in with your travel plans while in the UK) * Return Transfer from Heathrow airport to central London by underground tube * Open-top bus sightseeing tour including Buckingham Palace, Tower of London and St Paul's Cathedral * Theatre tickets (stalls or dress circle) to a London show * Discounts available for many of London's most popular attractions, including Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum, the London Dungeon, the Tower of London and the London Eye * Services of Contiki representatives at the Royal National Hotel * Free Contiki 'Welcome to London' information booklet

Featuring: London, England * 4 nights accommodation at the hotel of your choice (Royal National or Imperial Hotel) * Continental breakfast daily * Special 3-day London Underground & Bus Travel Pass (This can be stamped to commence on a date convenient to you) * Day excursion including entrance to Stonehenge plus guided tour of Roman Baths, Bath (You choose the day for this excursion to fit in with your travel plans while in the UK) * Return Transfer from Heathrow airport to central London by underground tube * Open-top bus sightseeing tour including Buckingham Palace, Tower of London and St Paul's Cathedral * Theatre tickets (stalls or dress circle) to a London show * Discounts available for many of London's most popular attractions, including Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum, the London Dungeon, the Tower of London and the London Eye * Services of Contiki representatives at the Royal National Hotel * Free Contiki 'Welcome to London' information booklet

Featuring: London, England * 2 nights accommodation at the hotel of your choice (Royal National or Imperial Hotel) * Continental breakfast daily * Return Transfer from Heathrow airport to central London by underground tube * Open-top bus sightseeing tour including Buckingham Palace, Tower of London and St Paul's Cathedral * Theatre tickets (stalls or dress circle) to a London show * Discounts available for many of London's most popular attractions, including Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum, the London Dungeon, and the Tower of London * Services of Contiki representatives at the Royal National Hotel * Free Contiki 'Welcome to London' information booklet

Houses of Parliament Big Ben Westminster Abbey Buckingham Palace First Class Travel Highlights Cold buffet breakfast daily London Airport shuttle service available conditions apply. Selected hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes. FREE travel on Central London’s buses and Underground (subway) train zones 1 & 2 for three days. Theater tickets (stalls or dress circle) for one of a dozen London shows. Services of Trafalgar's London Reception Centre. Half day sightseeing includes Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben. A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal. Airport Transfers In the Winter season, Trafalgar includes airport transfers from Heathrow* and Gatwick** between the Airport and Central London for all passengers, providing you stay in a Trafalgar London hotel (booked by Trafalgar Tours) on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure, and your flights have been booked directly by Trafalgar. *Heathrow please note: **Gatwick please note: Departure transfers are provided for flights departing between 08.00-22.00. If you have made your own reservations, then you should make your own transfer arrangements to your London hotel. Please Note

Featuring: London, England * 2 nights accommodation at the hotel of your choice (Royal National or Imperial Hotel) * Continental breakfast daily * Return Transfer from Heathrow airport to central London by underground tube * Open-top bus sightseeing tour including Buckingham Palace, Tower of London and St Paul's Cathedral * Theatre tickets (stalls or dress circle) to a London show * Discounts available for many of London's most popular attractions, including Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum, the London Dungeon, and the Tower of London * Services of Contiki representatives at the Royal National Hotel * Free Contiki 'Welcome to London' information booklet

Houses of Parliament Big Ben Westminster Abbey Buckingham Palace First Class Travel Highlights Cold buffet breakfast daily London Airport shuttle service available conditions apply. Selected hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes. FREE travel on Central London’s buses and Underground (subway) train zones 1 & 2 for three days. Theater tickets (stalls or dress circle) for one of a dozen London shows. Services of Trafalgar's London Reception Centre. Half day sightseeing includes Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben. A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal. Airport Transfers In the Winter season, Trafalgar includes airport transfers from Heathrow* and Gatwick** between the Airport and Central London for all passengers, providing you stay in a Trafalgar London hotel (booked by Trafalgar Tours) on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure, and your flights have been booked directly by Trafalgar. *Heathrow please note: **Gatwick please note: Departure transfers are provided for flights departing between 08.00-22.00. If you have made your own reservations, then you should make your own transfer arrangements to your London hotel. Please Note

Select Options London Sightseeing & Excursions Insight brings you the most comprehensive sightseeing and excursion programme in and around London, all with advanced-purchase priority ticketing at no extra cost. Our 'Classic Tours' offer a fantastic range of itineraries with all entrance fees included. Our 'Select Tours' are a flexible range of excursions, many with free included walking tours, where you choose the entrances you want. All tours are operated by our sister company Evan Evans Tours and feature brand new luxury coaches and professional guides. Bookings can be made in conjunction with your Insight tour or as stand alone sightseeing. Classic Tours - All Full Day Classic Tours WINDSOR CASTLE, STONEHENGE AND BATH Full Day Tour - Daily - All Year LEEDS CASTLE, CANTERBURY AND DOVER Full Day Tour - Tues, Wed, Turs, Fri and Sat - All Year OXFORD, STRATFORD AND WARWICK CASTLE Full Day Tour - Mon, Wed, Turs, Fri, Sun - Daily from 17 April MAJESTIC LONDON Full Day Tour - Daily - All Year OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE Full Day Tour - Tues and Sat - May-Sept WINDSOR CASTLE AND RUNNYMEDE Half Day (Afernoon) Tour - Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri and Sun - May - October JACK THE RIPPER’S SINISTER LONDON Half Day (Evening) Tour April - Sept Fri, Sat and Sun. Oct - March, Sunday only Select Tours - All Full Day Select Tours WINDSOR, STONEHENGE AND OXFORD Full Day Tour - All Year SALISBURY, STONEHENGE AND BATH Full Day Tour - Daily - All Year BLENHEIM PALACE AND THE COTSWOLDS Full Day Tour - Fri, Sat, Sun - May-September ESSENTIAL LONDON Half Day (Morning) Tour - Daily - All Year Paris Sightseeing & Excursions On our 'Paris Experience 1' a qualified guide introduces you to Monet and other great impressionists' in the Musee d'Orsay. Next it's a short drive into the country to visit the impressive Palace of Versailles. Built by Louis XIV, enjoyed by Louis XV and paid for with his life by Louis XVI. Enjoy the formal gardens designed by Le Notre and the State Apartments including the Hall of Mirrors on your guided tour before returning to Paris where the dazzling nightlife beckons. Should you wish to continue your introduction to Paris for a second day then our 'Paris Experience 2' with our expert guide will introduce you to the great works of the sculptor Auguste Rodin, including The Thinker and The Kiss. Later drive through the Latin Quarter along the Boulevard St. Michel, past the Sorbonne University and by the Luxembourg Gardens to the bohemian quarter of Montmartre. Walk through the historic lower Montmartre area before ascending by funicular to the Place du Tertre for lunch in a typical Parisian bistro. Local street artists can capture your likeness in minutes - a great souvenir to take home - and close by you can appreciate the view from the steps of Sacre-Coeur Basilica. Select Options London Sightseeing & Excursions Insight brings you the most comprehensive sightseeing and excursion programme in and around London, all with advanced-purchase priority ticketing at no extra cost. Our 'Classic Tours' offer a fantastic range of itineraries with all entrance fees included. Our 'Select Tours' are a flexible range of excursions, many with free included walking tours, where you choose the entrances you want. All tours are operated by our sister company Evan Evans Tours and feature brand new luxury coaches and professional guides. Bookings can be made in conjunction with your Insight tour or as stand alone sightseeing. Classic Tours - All Full Day Classic Tours WINDSOR CASTLE, STONEHENGE AND BATH Full Day Tour - Daily - All Year LEEDS CASTLE, CANTERBURY AND DOVER Full Day Tour - Tues, Wed, Turs, Fri and Sat - All Year OXFORD, STRATFORD AND WARWICK CASTLE Full Day Tour - Mon, Wed, Turs, Fri, Sun - Daily from 17 April MAJESTIC LONDON Full Day Tour - Daily - All Year OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE Full Day Tour - Tues and Sat - May-Sept WINDSOR CASTLE AND RUNNYMEDE Half Day (Afernoon) Tour - Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri and Sun - May - October JACK THE RIPPER’S SINISTER LONDON Half Day (Evening) Tour April - Sept Fri, Sat and Sun. Oct - March, Sunday only Select Tours - All Full Day Select Tours WINDSOR, STONEHENGE AND OXFORD Full Day Tour - All Year SALISBURY, STONEHENGE AND BATH Full Day Tour - Daily - All Year BLENHEIM PALACE AND THE COTSWOLDS Full Day Tour - Fri, Sat, Sun - May-September ESSENTIAL LONDON Half Day (Morning) Tour - Daily - All Year Paris Sightseeing & Excursions On our 'Paris Experience 1' a qualified guide introduces you to Monet and other great impressionists' in the Musee d'Orsay. Next it's a short drive into the country to visit the impressive Palace of Versailles. Built by Louis XIV, enjoyed by Louis XV and paid for with his life by Louis XVI. Enjoy the formal gardens designed by Le Notre and the State Apartments including the Hall of Mirrors on your guided tour before returning to Paris where the dazzling nightlife beckons. Should you wish to continue your introduction to Paris for a second day then our 'Paris Experience 2' with our expert guide will introduce you to the great works of the sculptor Auguste Rodin, including The Thinker and The Kiss. Later drive through the Latin Quarter along the Boulevard St. Michel, past the Sorbonne University and by the Luxembourg Gardens to the bohemian quarter of Montmartre. Walk through the historic lower Montmartre area before ascending by funicular to the Place du Tertre for lunch in a typical Parisian bistro. Local street artists can capture your likeness in minutes - a great souvenir to take home - and close by you can appreciate the view from the steps of Sacre-Coeur Basilica.

Houses of Parliament Big Ben Westminster Abbey Buckingham Palace First Class Travel Highlights Cold buffet breakfast daily London Airport shuttle service available conditions apply. Selected hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes. FREE travel on Central London’s buses and Underground (subway) train zones 1 & 2 for three days. Theater tickets (stalls or dress circle) for one of a dozen London shows. Services of Trafalgar's London Reception Centre. Half day sightseeing includes Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben. A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal. Airport Transfers In the Winter season, Trafalgar includes airport transfers from Heathrow* and Gatwick** between the Airport and Central London for all passengers, providing you stay in a Trafalgar London hotel (booked by Trafalgar Tours) on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure, and your flights have been booked directly by Trafalgar. *Heathrow please note: **Gatwick please note: Departure transfers are provided for flights departing between 08.00-22.00. If you have made your own reservations, then you should make your own transfer arrangements to your London hotel. Please Note

Houses of Parliament Big Ben Westminster Abbey Buckingham Palace First Class Travel Highlights Cold buffet breakfast daily London Airport shuttle service available conditions apply. Selected hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes. FREE travel on Central London’s buses and Underground (subway) train zones 1 & 2 for three days. Theater tickets (stalls or dress circle) for one of a dozen London shows. Theatre tickets (stalls or dress circle) for one of a dozen London shows. Services of Trafalgar’s London Reception Center. Half day sightseeing includes Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben. A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal. Airport Transfers Please note: Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense. If you have made your own reservations, then you should make your own transfer arrangements to your London hotel. Please Note

* 4 nights accommodation at the hotel of your choice (Royal National or Imperial Hotel) * Continental breakfast daily * Special 3-day London Underground & Bus Travel Pass (This can be stamped to commence on a date convenient to you) * Day excursion including entrance to Stonehenge plus guided tour of Roman Baths, Bath (You choose the day for this excursion to fit in with your travel plans while in the UK) * Return Transfer from Heathrow airport to central London by underground tube * Open-top bus sightseeing tour including Buckingham Palace, Tower of London and St Paul's Cathedral * Theatre tickets (stalls or dress circle) to a London show * Discounts available for many of London's most popular attractions, including Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum, the London Dungeon, the Tower of London and the London Eye * Services of Contiki representatives at the Royal National Hotel * Free Contiki 'Welcome to London' information booklet