Explore Windsor Castle, a royal residence with more than 1,000 years of history. Visit the richly furnished State Apartments and discover how the castle continues to serve the monarchy as well as preserve its past.

See St George’s Chapel, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and the burial place of British monarchs. The chapel is closed to the public on Sundays, when the castle visit focuses on the areas open to visitors.

Walk through Soho’s backstreets on an optional experience that combines local stories with tastings of neighbourhood favourites. Explore a part of central London known for its independent food spots and lively streets.

Hear about Soho’s past as you sample its present-day flavours. The experience offers a closer look at a district shaped by entertainment and successive communities. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Explore Westminster Abbey with a Local Specialist, examining the architecture and stories of a church closely bound to Britain’s monarchy. See its 13th-century mosaic floor and visit the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior.

For centuries, the abbey has been the setting for coronations and royal ceremonies. Your guided visit brings detail to its long history, including the changes in status and purpose that have shaped this remarkable place of worship.

• 3 Dinner (D)
• 7 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Lunch (L)

• Deluxe coach travel
• Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
• 4-star stays

• London: Get your bearings in London on an orientation tour with your Travel Director. See Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, pass Westminster Abbey and stop at Buckingham Palace. Watch the Old Guard parade and Changing of the Guard procession at St. James’s Palace, a tradition that marks the formal handover between royal guards. 
• London: Forage for the freshest food buys at Britain’s most renowned food market – Borough Market.
• Stonehenge: Walk around the strange and awe-inspiring megaliths that have reputedly stood for 5,000 years.
• Windsor Castle: Visit Windsor Castle, with entrance to the State Apartments and chapel included. On Sundays, St George’s Chapel is closed to the public.
• London: Visit Kensington Palace gaining insights into the lives of the Royal Family.
• Westminster Abbey: Admire the architectural details and cultural prominence of Westminster Abbey with a Local Specialist. 
• London: Savor the delicate sweetness of a traditional English cream tea in the Orangery, with freshly baked scones, clotted cream and jam, surrounded by elegant formal gardens.
• London: See London from a different angle on a Thames River cruise. Glide past iconic sights like the Tower of London and Tower Bridge as you take in the city’s skyline from the water.

Trafalgar

Explore central London with your Travel Director, seeing Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, passing Westminster Abbey and stopping at Buckingham Palace. The tour gives you a grounded introduction to the landmarks and royal traditions of the capital.

At St. James’s Palace, watch the Old Guard parade and Changing of the Guard procession. This ceremonial handover brings the pageantry of the monarchy into the streets, with uniformed guards and military precision at its heart.

Explore Borough Market, one of London’s best-known food markets, where traders display fresh produce, baked goods and ingredients from around the world. Browse the stalls and take in the bustle beneath the railway arches near London Bridge.

The market’s long trading history sits alongside contemporary London’s diverse food culture. From British cheeses to global street food, its sights and aromas offer a lively introduction to the way the city eats today.

Visit Stonehenge and walk around the monumental stone circle on Salisbury Plain. Hear stories of its ancient past as you view the standing stones and consider the effort involved in raising them thousands of years ago.

Built in stages during the Neolithic and Bronze Ages, the monument remains a powerful reminder of prehistoric communities whose purposes are still debated. Its open grassland setting makes the scale and enduring mystery of the stones especially striking.

Step inside London Cru, the UK’s first urban winery, for a hosted evening in a former Victorian warehouse. Meet the winemakers over a glass of English sparkling wine and learn about making wine in the heart of London.

Sit down to a three-course dinner of British favourites paired with handcrafted wines. The conversation, food and carefully chosen pours make this a distinctly local encounter with London’s evolving food and wine scene.

Tour Kensington Palace and gain insight into the lives of the royal family. Once home to Diana, Princess of Wales, and her sons, the palace offers a more personal perspective on royal life within its historic rooms.

Enjoy a traditional English cream tea in the Orangery, with scones, clotted cream and jam beside the formal gardens. The setting pairs a familiar British ritual with the quieter, garden-facing atmosphere of this London palace.

Cruise the River Thames to Greenwich with your Travel Director and fellow travellers. View London’s skyline from the water, passing the Tower of London and Tower Bridge as the river opens a different perspective on the city.

Greenwich’s waterfront is known for its maritime heritage, including the Old Royal Naval College and the Cutty Sark. The journey connects London’s historic riverside landmarks with the district that played a central role in Britain’s seafaring story.

Taste sustainable London Dry Gin at Greenwich’s Old Royal Naval College, discovering marine botanicals through a guided tasting. The experience brings together the flavours of a classic British spirit and the maritime character of its setting.

This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience supports marine preservation projects and the United Nations goal of protecting life below water. It offers a chance to consider the environmental story behind what is in your glass.

Gather with your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a farewell dinner at a historic London pub. Share a meal in a setting rooted in one of the city’s most enduring social traditions.

London’s pubs have long been places for conversation and community, each with its own character. This hosted dinner offers an opportunity to exchange stories from your time in the capital and raise a final toast together.

Visit the National Gallery with a Local Specialist for insight into some of its best-known works. The collection, housed on Trafalgar Square, spans centuries of European painting and rewards a closer look.

Listen to the stories behind selected artworks and consider the techniques, subjects and eras that distinguish them. A specialist-led visit helps bring focus to a vast collection. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Discover Oxford and Blenheim Palace on a full-day optional excursion with a Local Specialist. Spend time exploring one of Oxford’s historic colleges and its centuries-old university setting.

At Blenheim Palace, see the grand birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Its monumental architecture and landscaped grounds reflect the scale of an English country estate with a prominent place in national history. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Explore St Paul’s Cathedral with a Local Specialist on an optional visit. Look up at its great dome and discover the architectural details that make the cathedral a defining feature of London’s skyline.

Designed by Sir Christopher Wren and rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1666, St Paul’s has witnessed major moments in British public life. Specialist commentary adds context to its design and history. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Experience a West End theatre show in London’s celebrated theatre district. Settle in for a live performance and enjoy the atmosphere that has made an evening at the theatre a longstanding London tradition.

The West End brings audiences and performers together across a wide range of productions, from musicals to plays. Show details are confirmed on tour, giving you a chance to choose whether to join. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.