Jolly Olde England
10 Day Theater, History, and Culture Tour
London – Salisbury – Stonehenge - Bath – Stratford – Portsmouth – Millenium Dome
 
This is a terrific tour for those adventurous travelers who want to explore the charms of a great city on the go, as well as the charming English countryside. We include a theater presentation in London as well as a visit to Shakespeare's Birthplace. World-class Museums, the Financial District, Historical sights and the Millenium Dome all await us!

Day 1 We arrange the flight to London, England. Enjoy our wide body overnight service to the Capital of England.

Day 2 London. Arrive in London. We are greeted at the air port and transferred to our hotel. Unpack your bags and get ready to enjoy London and its many fascinating museums, parks and attractions.

Day 3 Our tour guide will introduce you to the famous landmarks of the city on the Thames. Visit the National Gallery, and very nearby, Trafalgar Square. See the changing of the Royal Guard at Buckingham Palace (when available), Royal Albert Hall, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament. After the tour, how about a walk through St. James Park, Hyde Park or souvenir shopping. A fascinating "Jack the Ripper Tour" will be arranged this evening in "Old London Town".

Day 4 Bath, England. Our motor coach tour delivers us West to Salisbury (with its mighty Gothic Cathedral). Continue on to intriguing Stonehenge. Who placed massive stones here 35 centuries ago? Can you solve the mystery? Our busy day continues as we arrive in the ancient old Roman town of Bath to view its Roman Baths and Pumphouse. Tour one of England's most beautiful towns. Overnight nearby.

Day 5 Stratford. Enjoy breakfast and depart for Shakespeare country. In Stratford-Upon-Avon we visit the birthplace of Shakespeare and have the opportunity to see one of his memorable plays. Later, we venture on to Windsor Castle, the world's largest inhabited Castle. Home of the Monarchs for 900 years it has Gargoyles and Pinnacles, and many paintings by the masters. Wow!

Day 6 Return to London via the University town of Oxford. Perhaps you'll return here one day to attend one of the most prestigious colleges in the world. Late return to London, the capital of England.

Day 7 London. Today is set aside for exploring and browsing one of the world's most fascinating cities. Our guide introduces us to the British Museum, which houses an astounding collection of ancient artifacts including the Egyptian Rosetta Stone. See a Sarcophagus and a body that was buried beneath the sands of Egypt for thousands of years. Step inside the Tower of London and see one of the most famous diamonds in the world the "Star of Africa". See the Trocadero and visit the London Museum which highlights life in London Town over the centuries. We could spend another week here if only we had the time.

Day 8 Today we take the train to Portsmouth. This historic port has an incredible naval museum. Here we find Lord Nelson's flagship, the HMS Victory. We can board her and see her many cannon and stand on the spot where Lord Nelson was mortally wounded at the Battle of Trafalgar. We also see the Mary Rose, one of the oldest preserved warships. We see the incredible efforts being taken to preserve this ancient ship.

Day 9 We spend our last day in London. We can arrange a visit to the "Eye in the Sky" or massive Millenium Dome to see its incredible exhibits to the human existence and our future. The London Museum is a fascinating study of the history of this great city. We have a little time for souvenir shopping and this evening we enjoy a play in the theater district.

Day 10 London to home. Enjoy the flight home. Dream about the day you return to London..

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