Spotlight on London
Experience Overview
Immerse yourself in one of the world’s most iconic cities and delve into London’s rich history and culture. See Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey on a city tour. Choose between a performance at a London theatre or afternoon tea. Explore the historic Tower of London with an expert guide. Take a river bus along the River Thames and see the city from a different perspective. Explore a local market and the culinary treasures of London on a progressive foodie walking tour. Live like a local and hop on “the Tube.” Every day in London brings a new adventure, encountering majestic pageantry and grand charm.
Highlights
- Take a ride on “the Tube” – London’s famous Underground.
- Tour the West End from a retro double-decker bus.
- Take a river bus along the River Thames to Greenwich.
Trip Details
Product Code: 18287
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Moderate
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Tour Operator:
Collette (CA)
Supplier Code: 15243
Starts: London, United Kingdom
Finishes: London, United Kingdom
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Average
Includes
- Visit Area: Westminster Abbey,Tower of London,Greenwich Culinary Walking Tour
- Admittance: Westminster Abbey,Tower of London,Greenwich Culinary Walking Tour
- Meals included: 8
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2,769 ($396 /day)
Itinerary
Get ready for a trip to one of the world’s trendiest cities, full of history, charm, and regal flair.
Hotel Name: DoubleTree by Hilton London - Tower of London
Welcome to London, a metropolis that is both timeless and sophisticated. Beautiful gardens hidden behind bustling city streets. Museums, monuments, and grand theaters tell a rich story that you’ll uncover on your journey. This evening, take a thirty minute walk with your new travel companions to a modern English restaurant, enjoy the vibe of the city, and kick off your tour with a welcome dinner.
Dinner Included
Admittance: London Retro Bus
Hop on and off – all over “London Town”. Your retro double-decker bus cruises past St. Paul’s Cathedral, the buildings of Westminster and more. A local expert adds meaning to the famous scenery, which includes Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and Parliament. Visit Westminster Abbey, the towering Gothic church that has been home to royal coronations and weddings. Personalize your afternoon because it’s your choice! Perhaps you’ll choose to attend a matinee performance at one of London’s many theatres -OR- maybe afternoon tea at Covent Garden is more your style. Either choice makes for a fabulous (and very British) afternoon.
Breakfast Included
Visit Area: Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey has been the site for every coronation for almost 1,000 years. The Abbey is also the home to many royal weddings, including the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
Visit the Tower of London this morning, the iconic World Heritage Site that is steeped in a dark, fascinating history. This afternoon, enjoy free time to explore London at your leisure.
Breakfast Included
Admittance: London Underground
Opened in 1863, this "subway" public transport system is also known as “the Tube.” In time, it has become more extensive, now offering 11 distinct lines for easy transport.
Today, you do you, London-style. A free day means independent exploration of London’s treasures. Or perhaps join an optional excursion to Windsor Castle, the home of kings and queens for nine centuries and the oldest royal residence still in use today. Tonight, join your new friends at a favorite London pub for a farewell dinner and toast the end of a wonderful getaway.
Breakfast Included
Dinner Included
Admittance: Choice on Tour: London Theatre or Afternoon Tea
Choose how to spend your day because, it's your choice! Enjoy a matinee performance in London's iconic West End -OR- sit for a traditional afternoon tea at Covent Garden.
Guests will be contacted approximately 60 days prior to tour departure to re-confirm their choice on tour.
London Theater
Activity Level 2
Guests choosing the theater option will be advised at approximately 60 days of the theater show name. Transportation is provided back to the hotel after the show via a Collette-provided Oyster Card to use on the bus or the London Underground aka 'the Tube,' but a Tour Manager will not accompany them post-show. A taxi to the hotel may be obtained at guests expense.
Afternoon Tea
Activity Level 2
The Tour Manager will accompany guests choosing the afternoon tea option. If they do not wish to stay in the Covent Garden area or continue exploring London on their own, the Tour Manager will take them back to the hotel via London Underground.
Take a river bus along the River Thames en route to Greenwich to change up the view; the Tower looks entirely different from here. On arrival, explore Greenwich Market. Local stalls, specialty treats, and charming venues are perfect spots for lunch and shopping. Join a local guide for a walking culinary tour of Greenwich’s charming neighborhoods. Test your seafaring prowess onboard the Cutty Sark, a Victorian-style ship that served as a tea clipper.
Breakfast Included
Lunch Included
Visit Area: Tower of London
The Tower of London first started off as a fortress in the 1070s, built by William the Conqueror. It is located along the banks of the River Thames. The famous guards of the Tower are known as Yeoman Warders. The Tower has been a treasury, prison, armory, and more.
It’s time to go home… with new friends, countless memories, and souvenirs from your London adventure.
Breakfast Included
Visit Area: Greenwich Culinary Walking Tour
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Tour Operator
Collette (CA)
A Story of Hard Work and a Passion for Travel “Our first office was so tiny that if you took a step backwards, you fell down an open hole that was stairs to the basement. Now we are a worldwide company with offices in the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom.” – Alice I. Sullivan, Chairperson of the Collette Board.Collette is about family As his family grew, Dan’s children took on active roles in the company – in sales, tour development, marketing, tour guiding, and in its charitable arm. Working with a team of dedicated employees, they all stayed true to the original vision of expanding travel opportunities for everyone. That tradition continued as Dan’s eldest child, Dan Sullivan Jr., took the reins as President and CEO in 1990 and the company flourished. Collette_HQ_380x250_v2 The third generation of Sullivans entered the company in the early 2000s, and in 2018 Dan Sullivan Jr.’s daughter, Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, became President & Chief Customer Experience Officer. In 2023, after she successfully steered Collette through the global pandemic, Dan proudly turned the CEO role over to Jaclyn and transitioned to Executive Chairman of the Board. Mrs. Leibl-Cote is only the 4th CEO in the company’s history and its first female leader, making Collette one of the rare companies successfully transfer to the 3rd generation of leadership.
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