The Experience
See the iconic sights of London – St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace – and visit lovely Windsor Castle in the Thames Valley. Day 1: London
After clearing customs at Heathrow Airport, your Guardian Angel meets you and goes with you by private vehicle to your hotel. After check in, the remainder of your day is at leisure to settle in to this historic city on the River Thames.
The Milestone Hotel, London or The Kensington Hotel
Day 2: London
Meet your local guide for a tour of London’s best-known sights. See the costumed Beefeaters guarding the Tower of London and continue to St. Paul’s Cathedral, designed by Sir Christopher Wren. Cross the Westminster Bridge to Westminster Abbey, the site of royal weddings and coronations. See the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace and Nelson’s Column at the center of Trafalgar Square. You may want to make a reservation for traditional afternoon tea in one of London’s top hotels or take an optional private afternoon tea class and tour of an 1860s Victorian home.
The Milestone Hotel, London or The Kensington Hotel | Meals: B
Day 3: London/Windsor Castle/London
Head west along the Thames Valley to to Windsor Castle, the world’s largest inhabited castle and Queen Elizabeth II’s favorite residence. Subject to opening restrictions, you may see the State Apartments, St. George,™s Chapel and Queen Mary,™s Dolls,™ House. From the castle ramparts, you have excellent views of famous Eton College, an independent school for boys. Watch for students wearing their uniforms: black tailcoats, pinstriped trousers and white ties. Afterward, stroll through the charming town, browse the boutiques and have a cuppa, in a local café before returning to London for the evening.
The Milestone Hotel, London or The Kensington Hotel | Meals: B
Day 4: London
Transfer privately to Heathrow for your departure flight.
Meals: B