DETAILS

FULL LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
PLEASE NOTE: THIS OVERLAND OPTION IS DESCRIBED BELOW AS A PRE-CRUISE EXTENSION, BUT CAN ALSO BE OFFERED AS A POST-CRUISE EXCURSION. IT OPERATES FROM THE TURNAROUND PORTS OF SOUTHAMPTON, DOVER, HARWICH AND TOWER OF LONDON, WITH MINOR VARIATION TO THE ITINERARY ON EMBARKATION/DEBARKATION DAY BASED ON THE SCHEDULED PORT OF CALL

DAY 1 – Arrive London
This three-night stay in one of the true World Cities, offers a chance to experience the excitement of the great city of London.

On arrival at the airport in London, collect your luggage and proceed through Customs clearance. After clearing Customs, continue out to the Arrivals Hall where you are met by a local representative who escorts you to your waiting transport and driver for the approximate 60-minute drive from London Heathrow Airport to your hotel, where you check in and enjoy a welcome drink. (Please note that rooms will be made available as soon as possible, however the official check-in time is 2.00pm.) Once settled in, the remainder of the evening is free for relaxing and independent dining.

DAY 2 – London
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel then set out on a panoramic tour of London’s highlights. Pass the major sights such as the London Eye, Tower of London, London Bridge, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. An interior visit of St. Paul’s is included in the tour. Following the Great Fire of London in 1666, the medieval cathedral of St. Paul’s was left in ruins. The authorities turned to Christopher Wren to rebuild it, but his ideas met with considerable resistance from the conservatives. Wren’s determined efforts can be seen in the grandeur of the present cathedral. After your visit return to the hotel, where the rest of the afternoon is at leisure.

This evening enjoy a theatrical production in London’s famous West End. Your seats are pre-reserved for one of the most popular shows, depending on the date of your stay. After the show you will be transferred back to your hotel for the night.

DAY 3 - London to Oxford to Cotswolds to London
After breakfast at the hotel, depart London this morning and make the approximate 90-minute drive to the city of Oxford. In a walking tour of the city centre, discover this renowned home to England's oldest university. Your walk takes you through the impressive buildings that are still home to the university's main ceremonial and educational functions, and visit Christchurch Cathedral.

Enjoy some free time for lunch on your own, then reboard the motorcoach for a panoramic tour of Cotswold villages before returning to London. Arriving back at your London hotel, the remainder of the day and dinner are at your leisure.

DAY 4 – London onwards
Today you depart London to board your ship after breakfast and hotel check-out. En route there will be time to take in a guided walking visit to either Colchester, Canterbury, Winchester or additional London sights, depending on the port city where your cruise begins.
 
SHORT LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
A three-night stay in one of the true World Cities, experience the excitement of staying in and seeing the great city of London. Of course England is not only London, this short cruise extension allows you to visit the historic university city of Oxford and to see the rolling hills and honey-colored villages of the Cotswolds. A highlight of the tour is sure to be an evening at a West End show.
 
TIMING BREAKDOWN
DAY 1
- Arrival at the airport in London, baggage claim and Customs clearance
- Transfer from the airport to hotel, approximately 60 minutes from Heathrow Airport
- Check-in and welcome drinks
- Remainder of the evening is free for independent dining
- Overnight in London (Hesperia Hotel or similar)

DAY 2
09:00 Panoramic sightseeing tour of London with coach and guide
13:00 Return to the hotel, the afternoon is at leisure
18:30 Board motorcoach and transfer to the theatre
19:00 Arrive theatre
19:30 Show starts
21:00 Show ends
21:30 Arrive at hotel
- Overnight in London

DAY 3
09:00 Depart London for the city of Oxford
10:30 Arrive Oxford for a walking tour of the city centre
12:30 Free time at leisure for lunch
13:15 Reboard motorcoach for a panoramic tour of Cotswold villages before returning to London
17:30 Arrive at hotel in London
- Overnight in London

DAY 4
Harwich Guests:
09:00 - Depart London with luggage onboard the motorcoach for the Roman city of Colchester
10:15 - Arrive Colchester for a guided visit
12:30 - Guided walking tour ends, free time
13:30 - Reboard motorcoach for transfer to Harwich
14:00 - Arrive Harwich cruise terminal

Dover Guests:
09:00 - Depart London with luggage onboard the motorcoach for Canterbury
10:30 - Arrive in medieval Canterbury
12:30 - Guided walking tour ends, free time
13:30 - Reboard motorcoach for transfer to Dover
14:00 - Arrive Dover cruise terminal

Southampton Guests:
09:00 - Depart London with luggage onboard the motorcoach for Winchester
10:30 - Arrive in medieval Winchester
12:30 - Guided walking tour ends, free time
13:30 - Reboard motorcoach for transfer to Southampton
14:00 - Arrive Southampton cruise terminal

London Tower Bridge Guests:
09:30 - Depart the hotel for the British Museum. Luggage is transferred to the ship by luggage van
10:00 - Arrive at the British Museum for a self-guided visit; drinks and snacks are available for purchase in the museum
13:00 - Depart British Museum for the boat pier at Westminster
13:30 - Depart Westminster pier by public boat along the Thames
14:00 - Arrive at the Tower of London Pier; guests are escorted on foot to check-in for their cruise

Approximate duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
 
OPERATIONAL NOTES
- Includes three breakfasts
- theatre tickets will be pre-reserved for one of the most popular shows in London based on the date of visit
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

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