Your itinerary
Day 1
Day 1: Start London
Settle into the Royal National Hotel in Russell Square. Explore London at your own pace on this unguided tour, with recommendations from experts at the Contiki Hub. The British Museum, Covent Garden and the West End are nearby.
Day 2
Day 2: London
Visit the Hub for activity check-in information. Use your day pass on one of three Hop On Hop Off bus routes with audio commentary, then visit the London Eye and take a Thames river cruise. Fish and chips at a local pub are suggested afterward.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3
Day 3: London including Bath & Stonehenge
Visit Stonehenge in the morning. Stop in Bath for a guided tour of the Roman Baths, followed by free time to explore. A walk past the Royal Crescent or a visit to the Jane Austen Museum is suggested. Return to your London hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4
Day 4: End London
The tour ends in London. You can continue exploring independently, with Kensington Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral and local cafés suggested as options.
Meals: Breakfast
What’s included
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Dining Summary
- 3 Breakfast (B)
FAQs
- London: You’ll need Essential Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)From?January 8, 2025, UK law means that if you’re entering/transiting through border control in the United Kingdom (UK) and Northern Ireland you’ll need an?Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)?before you travel. Confused? Don’t be – just read on here.
- London: You’ll stay in a Twin share room (meaning you’ll be paired with a fellow traveller of the same gender, and will have two separate beds). If you’re booking your trip with a friend/travel companion – just let us know, so we can join your bookings and ensure you share a room. Need a lil’ more privacy? You’re welcome to opt for a single supplement if you like.
Included Experience
- London: Take the day to hop on and off as you please whilst seeing the sights from another angle
- London: Enjoy panoramic views of the city of London and it’s impressive skyline
- London: Cruise along the world-famous River Thames as you soak in iconic sights and scenes of this city like the Big Ben, Tower Bridge and Westminster Abbey.
- London: Not one, but two epic landmarks to fill your Insta feed! Marvel at the mystical stone circles and then explore Bath’s Roman and Georgian legacies.
Kensington Palace & Gardens
Visit Kensington Palace, the intimate royal residence where Queen Victoria spent her childhood. Wander State Apartments, fashion displays and the flower-ringed Sunken Garden.
Stories of court life and modern royalty unfold beside Hyde Park’s quiet paths and ornamental ponds. Optional experience at additional cost; bookable on tour.
St Paul’s Cathedral Entry
Step inside St Paul’s Cathedral to admire the soaring dome, mosaics and quiet chapels of Wren’s baroque masterpiece, rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1666.
Descend to the crypt to see national memorials, and access upper galleries when available for dramatic views. Optional experience at additional cost; bookable on tour.
Contiki Travel Hub Welcome & Local Tips
Meet your local team at the Contiki Travel Hub in the Royal National Hotel courtyard, Bloomsbury. Pick up Tube know-how, neighbourhood advice and insider tips for museums, markets and theatre.
Steps from the British Museum and lively Covent Garden, the Hub is your friendly base for questions and optional bookings during the stay—ideal for independent explorers who want expert backup.
Tower of London & Crown Jewels
Explore the fortress-palace of the Tower of London, view the dazzling Crown Jewels and meet Yeoman Warders on their home turf. Walk battlements and step into the Norman core, the White Tower.
Founded by William the Conqueror, this riverside stronghold guarded monarchs and prisoners for centuries. Optional experience at additional cost; bookable on tour through your team.
West End Musical Evening
Spend an evening at a West End musical, settling into a historic theatre off Shaftesbury Avenue for powerhouse vocals, live orchestra and polished staging.
London’s theatre district pairs Edwardian architecture with contemporary productions for a big-city buzz and a jubilant curtain call. Optional experience at additional cost; specific shows vary and are bookable on tour.
London Eye Flight
Glide above the Thames as you ride the London Eye, a smooth 30-minute rotation with views of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral and The Shard.
Opened for the millennium, the 135-metre cantilevered wheel offers calm, glass-encased vantage points ideal for photography. The slow sweep lays out parks, bridges and riverside landmarks in a single frame.
Thames River Cruise
Set sail on a narrated cruise the River Thames, gliding under arches toward the Tower Bridge. Banks reveal Shakespeare’s Globe, Tate Modern, HMS Belfast, the London Eye and the Palace of Westminster.
Stories of trade, fire and renewal accompany clear sightlines for photography. The river connects the city’s past to its skyline of today, from revived warehouses on Bankside to gleaming towers in the City.
Stonehenge & Bath Day Trip with Roman Baths
Encounter deep time at Stonehenge, circling the prehistoric sarsen trilithons and exploring the visitor exhibition and reconstructed Neolithic houses. The scale and alignments hint at seasonal rites and sky-watching traditions.
Continue to Bath for a guided visit of the Roman Baths; gaze into the steaming Great Bath and hear of the goddess Sulis Minerva. Stroll honey-coloured streets toward the Royal Crescent, Pulteney Bridge and Bath Abbey.
London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass (3 Routes with Audio)
Explore London at your own pace with a 1-day ticket to ride a hop-on hop-off bus across three routes with audio commentary. Pause at the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and St Paul’s Cathedral.
Routes link Westminster, the City, South Bank and Kensington, sketching the capital’s story from Roman Londinium to modern skylines. Hop off for photos, museums or markets, and rejoin whenever you wish—an easy orientation for first-timers and returnees.
