Spotlight on London

Day 1: Thursday, May 16, 2024 Overnight Flight London calls. Experience the regal touches and daily charms of life in this grand city.

Day 2: Friday, May 17, 2024 London, England - Tour Begins Welcome to London, a sophisticated metropolis with a timeless style all its own. Its bustling city streets are lined with beautiful gardens, fascinating museums, celebrated monuments and grand theaters – and you’ll be a part of it all! This evening, experience a classic British pastime when you join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner. (D)

Day 3: Saturday, May 18, 2024 London Experience the London you’ve always imagined when you take a panoramic tour on a retro double-decker bus. Cruise past St Paul’s Cathedral and through the West End with a local expert, taking in Buckingham Palace. Visit Westminster Abbey, the towering Gothic church that has been home to royal coronations and weddings. Become acquainted with London’s trendiest borough on a walking culinary tour of the East End. Discover a world of English favorites, such as fish and chips, and taste the city’s Indian influence with a sampling of curries. (B, L)

Day 4: Sunday, May 19, 2024 London This morning travel like a true Londoner and hop on the famous Underground, know to locals as "the Tube." Travel to Westminster with a local expert and see Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.Stroll down Whitehall past Downing Street to Trafalgar Square, where you may visit the National Gallery. Personalize your  afternoon because it’s your choice! Enjoy a matinee performance at one of London’s many theatres -OR- get a glimpse into British culture when you sit down for afternoon tea at Covent Garden. (B)

Day 5: Monday, May 20, 2024 London Today you may spend your time independently exploring more of London’s treasures, or consider an optional excursion to Windsor Castle, which has been home of kings and queens for 9 centuries and is the oldest royal residence still in use today. (B)

Day 6: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 London - Greenwich - London Peek into the city’s storied past with a visit to the Tower of London, uncovering the secrets of this 11th-century fortress. Then, see the Tower from a different perspective and hop on a cruise along the River Thames to Greenwich. Explore Greenwich Market, a lively collection of local stalls, specialty treats, and charming venues for lunch and shopping. Test your seafaring prowess onboard the Cutty Sark, a Victorian-style ship that served as a tea clipper. Tonight, gather for a farewell dinner at a favorite London pub and toast the end of a wonderful getaway. (B, D) 

Day 7: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 London - Tour Ends Bid farewell to your fellow travelers. (B)