London's Royal Palaces
London's Royal Palaces
London's Royal Palaces
5 Days Starting and ending in Longford TW6, UK
Visiting: Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, London, Tower of London, Windsor Castle
Tour operator:
Tour code:
w5lrp23
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
6-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Amongst some of the most recognisable sights in the world, the royal palaces of London are a must-visit! Be amazed by these wonderful buildings and learn more about the Royal Family and their grand history as we visit Kensington Palace, the Tower of London, Windsor Castle and, of course, Buckingham Palace.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Heathrow
Location: Heathrow Airport
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Ibis London Heathrow Airport
Meals Included: Dinner
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service then on to the Heathrow area for a four-night stay.
Day 2 : Buckingham Palace** And Kensington Palace
Location: Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Ibis London Heathrow Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
A truly royal day out, we start with a visit to Buckingham Palace. The iconic home of the Royal Family and the focus of national and royal celebrations, discover the magnificent State Rooms which are furnished with some of the greatest treasures in the Royal Collection. Wander through the historic Throne Room, the opulent Ballroom and the delightful gardens, which are an oasis in central London.
Later in the day, we visit Kensington Palace – the birthplace of Queen Victoria and home to young royals for over 300 years. Walk in the footsteps of royalty through the remarkable King’s State Apartments and Queen’s State Apartments.
**Buckingham Palace: The visitor route includes a fairly long walk through the gardens to the exit along a gravel path. Alternative arrangements can be made for customers using mobility aids and wheelchairs on a request basis.
Day 3 : Tower Of London And London
Location: London, Tower of London
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Ibis London Heathrow Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we venture into central London and visit the historic Tower of London – a royal palace, a secure fortress and infamous prison! Also home to the sparkling Crown Jewels, meet the legendary Yeoman Warders and see the ravens!
Following our visit there will be free time in the city to explore at leisure – see the sights or hit the shops!
Day 4 : Windsor Castle And Windsor
Location: Windsor Castle
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Ibis London Heathrow Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world; founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, it has since been the home of 39 monarchs. It is said to have been much-loved by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who spent much of her time at the castle. Highlights of our visit included the richly decorated State Apartments and St. George’s Chapel – the setting of many royal weddings and the burial place of many monarchs.
There will also be some free time in this most royal of towns and you’ll find Windsor to be a lively place, in a glorious riverside location with great shopping opportunities and fantastic restaurants.
Day 5 : Return Home
Location: Heathrow Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
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Porterage at Hotels
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Insurance
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International Travel
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Ibis London Heathrow Airport.
Check out our Q&As
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full. Hand luggage should be stored in the overhead racks aboard the coach.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
You can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expert-trained coach crews, who will be on hand to assist and escort you along the way
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 6 years or above
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Do I have to do the excursions?
Certain excursions are included in the price of your holiday. If you choose not to go on an included excursion, for whatever reason, no refunds will be made.
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How much are the optional excursions?
This depends on which tour you book. Prices are given with the itinerary for the tour and sent out with Travel Documents 5 days before departure.
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Do I need to have travel insurance?
If you are a British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are not required to have insurance. If you are a non-British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are required to have an insurance policy in place or return a signed indemnity form to us prior to travel. For all travellers on European tours, you must either have a travel insurance policy in place or return a signed insurance indemnity form to us prior to travel.
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Will there be a toilet on-board the coach?
All main tour coaches have on-board toilets. Transfer vehicles to and from the interchange may not have on-board toilets.
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Can I pay for the optional excursions when I make my booking?
Optional excursions can be booked with your coach driver or Tour Manager and operate strictly subject to availability and demand. Some optional excursions are pre-bookable due to demand when making your reservation. The running order of included and optional excursions may be altered without prior notice.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, we do not. However, we only ever charge a supplement if a hotelier imposes this charge to us as a company. Single room supplements are a bone of contention within the travel industry and we would like to assure you that we proactively seek accommodation with low or no single room supplements for our guests.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive a detailed itinerary alongside travel documents, and these will be sent 5 days prior to travel.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of shearings charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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