London Shore Excursions - Princess Cruises
London Panoramic Drive
London's fascination is its variety - old and new stand side by side - history, pageantry and tradition mix with the modern, eccentric and avant-garde, offering something for everyone.
YOUR SCENIC DRIVE
Taking a circular itinerary around the capital, you will see Westminster, Whitehall and the St. James' section of London. Crossing Westminster Bridge, pass by the Neo-Gothic Parliament buildings and the adjacent 320-foot (98 m) clock tower of Big Ben. Standing adjacent is the architectural masterpiece of the 13th to 16th centuries - Westminster Abbey. Entering Whitehall, pass the end of Downing Street and the Cenotaph War Memorial and past Horse Guards' Parade. Travel along The Mall, the broad triumphal approach to Buckingham Palace lined on one side by St. James' Park. See St. James' Palace - still the Court's official headquarters, and Clarence House - London home of Prince Charles and the Princes William and Harry. Your panoramic drive travels by Admiralty Arch to Trafalgar Square - location of Nelson's Column - a 165-foot (60 m) column commemorating Nelson's victory over Napoleon at the Battle of Trafalgar. The Square is flanked on one side by the National Art Gallery, whilst on another side stands the elegant church of St Martin in the Fields. Three famous streets, Oxford Street, Regent Street and Piccadilly, can be found in the West End and at their hub is Piccadilly Circus and its famous statue of Eros. You will see Park Lane bordered by prestigious hotels and the green expanse of Hyde Park which stretches up to the triumphal Marble Arch.
SPECIAL NOTES
The guides usually do not accompany the buses on the return drive from London to Southampton.
The drive between Southampton and London is approximately two hours each way.
The tour does not include a meal. There is free time to purchase a snack while in London. Local currency is required.
Royal Windsor
Windsor is steeped in regal history; its famous Castle was originally built as a fortress by William the Conqueror and affords views across to Eton and Runnymede - scene of King John's signing of Magna Carta.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Windsor Castle - Enter England's largest castle through the Henry VIII Gateway. Beyond is the immense courtyard of Lower Ward - flanked by St. George's Chapel - leading to the Round Tower. The State Apartments have painted ceilings, paneled walls, Adam fireplaces, classic furniture and priceless paintings. This magnificent suite of ceremonial rooms are used by the Queen to entertain visiting Heads of State. One of the most beautiful religious buildings in England, St. George's Chapel was begun in 1475 by King Edward IV and took 51 years to complete.
SHOPPING AND INDEPENDENT SIGHTSEEING
Free time is allowed to explore the main part of Windsor town, which came of age around the Castle in the Middle Ages. There are quaint Georgian shops, houses and inns, however, the most prominent building on the High Street is the Guildhall completed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1689.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
Travel by motorway route northwards from Southampton towards Windsor. From a distance, the Castle can be seen rising above the River Thames and the charming town which surrounds it. Following your visit to Windsor Castle, appreciate a panoramic drive through the town of Eton, passing the famous Public School before rejoining the motorway for the return trip to Southampton.
SPECIAL NOTES
Dress in comfortable layered clothing, wear walking shoes and bring along rain protection. There is a moderate amount of walking required to visit the various parts of Windsor Castle. Windsor can close without notice for Royal functions.
This tour does not include a meal. There is free time to purchase a snack whilst in Windsor. Local currency is required.
The drive between Southampton and Windsor is approximately 1 1/2 hours each way.
This tour is available to passengers in transit; continuing on the next cruise from Southampton. This tour is not available on every voyage and requires a minimum number of passengers to operate.
Stonehenge & Salisbury
Stonehenge is Europe's most famous prehistoric monument, whereas Salisbury, with the lofty spire of its cathedral commanding attention for miles around, is always thought of as a medieval city.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Stonehenge - Stonehenge remains as compelling today as it was to the people who built the first phase over 5,000 years ago. Walk through the short tunnel and onto the field site; the stones are fenced off for protection but your guide will accompany you along the encircling pathway for close up views, and will describe what has been concluded from observations and archaeological evidence about the builders, their beliefs, tools and methods.
Salisbury - Walk with your guide through the town center to view the charming 13th-century cathedral that enshrines 700 years of English history. See the fine buildings within Cathedral Close which compliment the beauty of the cathedral, and the black-and-white half timbered houses of the nearby streets.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
Travel past Southampton Water heading towards the open countryside viewing rural landscapes divided by hedgerows and onto Woodford Valley - home to peaceful villages with thatched, stonework cottages sheltering in the lee of protecting slopes. The narrow road winds along the valley following almost every twist and turn of the west bank of the River Avon. As you travel towards Stonehenge, view meadows with lines of willow trees that complement the picture-postcard English countryside scenes. After visiting Stonehenge, you will travel the short distance to Salisbury.
SPECIAL NOTES
Dress in comfortable layered clothing, wear walking shoes and bring along rain protection.
Winchester & Shopping
If one place lies at the centre of English history and embodies the romantic vision of an English heartland, it is Winchester - a beautiful cathedral city surrounded by meadows and rolling chalk down land.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Winchester Cathedral - The current building, begun in 1079 in the Romanesque style is at the heart of a diocese which once stretched from the Thames to the Channel Islands. Considered to be one of the world's great buildings, your visit enables you to experience sacred architecture and art as well as an introduction to an important facet of English history. Evensong still takes place daily in the choir of the Cathedral, and you will view the choir stalls with their magnificent gabled canopies, elaborately carved with flowers and plants, owls and monkeys, dragons, knights and green men.
Winchester - Explore the centre of this ancient and royal city, which still resounds to the echoes of its famous history. You may also pay an independent visit to the finest of all 13th century halls, with the greatest symbol of medieval mythology - The Round Table of King Arthur. The celebrated Round Table hangs in King Henry VIII's Great Hall at the Castle, also where Walter Raleigh was tried and sentenced to death.
SHOPPING
The city's compact friendly streets are perfect for browsing and exploring - amidst scenic settings there is a tempting array of shops, boutiques and galleries together with department stores.
SPECIAL NOTES
Dress in comfortable layered clothing, wear walking shoes and bring along rain protection.
Historic Ships
Visit the home of Britain's Royal Navy for nearly 500 years, and see Henry VIII's Mary Rose, plus Vice Admiral Nelson's flagship, HMS Victory.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Mary Rose - After 437 years under water, the Mary Rose commanded world attention during her spectacular raising in 1982. Her discovery was enormously important in archaeological terms, for not only was the ship itself remarkably preserved in the silts of the Solent, so were her weapons, along with the everyday tools and possessions of the men who sailed her.
HMS Victory - Vice Admiral Nelson's cabin where he died during the Battle of Trafalgar, together with the somber gun decks where his men lived and fought are all visible. But the Victory is more than just a preserved warship; it is the flagship of the Commander-in-Chief, Naval Home Command and is manned by officers and ratings of the Royal Navy.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
From Southampton, drive via the motorway route to Portsmouth. Entering Victory Gate is like entering a time capsule; all around are splendid buildings put up to support the great sailing fleets of the 18th and early 19th centuries, storehouses, boat houses, ropewalks and the gracious residences of the naval and dockyard senior officers.
SPECIAL NOTES
Dress in comfortable layered clothing, wear walking shoes and bring along rain protection.
English Countryside & Corfe Castle
One of Britain's most majestic and romantic ruins, medieval Corfe Castle dominates a breach in the Purbeck hills where marble was once quarried for the rest of England.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Corfe Castle - Follow in the footsteps of kings, knights, soldiers, workmen, servants, prisoners - the multitude of people who have lived at, worked in, fought over or visited Corfe Castle during its 1,000 year history. Today, Corfe Castle enjoys its position in the quiet village where from the time when dinosaurs roamed the area, right up to the modern day, nearly all periods of history are celebrated in and around the village - unequalled in the U.K.
SHOPPING
Following your castle visit, a short time is allowed to wander around the village of Corfe.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
Travel across the delightful countryside of Dorset County to the village of Corfe.
SPECIAL NOTES
Motorcoaches park in the village of Corfe; it is then an uphill walk, to the castle. While in the castle, there are some fairly steep gradients. Dress in comfortable layered clothing, wear walking shoes and bring along rain protection.
Beaulieu Palace & Motor Museum
Beaulieu, nestling on the bank of the Beaulieu River, is where King John gave the area to the Cistercians in 1202 - at the head of the Beaulieu River they built an abbey, at the time, the largest in the country.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Palace House - A stately home built on the ruins of the abbey gateway in the 16th century, Palace House has been the family home of the Montagu family since 1538. With its warm and friendly atmosphere, the house offers an insight into the past with many fascinating family treasures, portraits and photographs.
Beaulieu Abbey - Although much of the lovely 13th-century abbey was destroyed during the reign of Henry VIII, you will still appreciate its timeless beauty and tranquil atmosphere. One of the remaining abbey buildings now houses a monastic exhibition which illustrates the daily life of the Cistercian Monks. The Cloisters of the Abbey - with arches evoking its heyday - have been planted with aromatic herbs to recreate an herb garden of monastic times.
National Motor Museum - See some of the earliest examples of motoring from the 1890s through to legendary world record breakers. Bringing back memories of a bygone era walk through a 1930s street scene to see the shops, vehicles and tradesmen of the period.
YOUR SCENIC JOURNEY
Travel across heath land and through parts of the wooded New Forest, a 145 square mile nature reserve that was originally designated a hunting reserve by William the Conqueror in 1079. Small herds of freely roaming ponies and donkeys are a feature of the open heath. Riverside Beaulieu provides a perfect foreground to the historic and mellow palace buildings beyond. Leaving Beaulieu, continue across more heath land to picturesque Lyndhurst - a much admired and photographed village of garden fringed, thatched cottages - and through parts of the New Forest before returning towards Southampton.
SPECIAL NOTES
Dress in comfortable layered clothing, wear walking shoes and bring along rain protection.
Travel tip: Beaulieu is pronounced "bew-lee"
Exbury Gardens & New Forest Drive
Gardeners and lovers of natural beauty will marvel at both the New Forest's ancient and ornamental woods along with Exbury Gardens - considered the most outstanding of their kind in southern England.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Exbury Gardens - Historically, the gardens go back to the 1920s, when they were created by Lionel de Rothschild; they are now run by his descendants who wish to share this wonderful creation with you. Winding paths meander over 200 acres and proceed under a light canopy of trees - mostly oak and pine - over a bridge and beside ponds to the Beaulieu River. Renowned for its rhododendrons, camellias and azaleas you may also see the maturation of exotic species, brought back by explorers of earlier days.
YOUR NEW FOREST SCENIC DRIVE
Following your visit to the Exbury, continue through the New Forest - the largest area of woodland in England. Originally, established in 1079 as a hunting reserve by William the Conqueror, the beautifully wooded district of the New Forest - a national nature reserve - now comprises 145 square miles of undulating forest and heath.
SPECIAL NOTES
Dress in comfortable layered clothing, wear walking shoes and bring along rain protection.
Historical Wilton House
Buildings have stood on the site of Wilton House since the 9th century - experience years of history as you view magnificent rooms and see the top secret Operations Room for Southern Command where logistical support for the D-Day Landings in 1944 was planned.
YOUR WILTON HOUSE TOUR
In the Old Riding School, view an introductory film - Noblesse Oblige - an entertaining look into the lives of the Earls of Pembroke. Entering the Front Hall, admire a fine statue of William Shakespeare before continuing up the Gothic staircase to the Upper Gothic Cloisters. Next, see the Gothic Hall, housing the Coronation Robes last worn by the 15th Earl and Countess at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II .Entering the Large Smoking Room, view bookcases made by Thomas Chippendale around 1750. The ornate Colonnade Room was designed as the bedchamber for the King or visiting head of state. The Double Cube Room is probably the finest surviving room in England from the mid 17th century. Designed by Inigo Jones as the central feature of his suite of State Rooms, it has been visited by virtually every British monarch since Charles I.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
Situated just outside of the city of Salisbury, is historical Wilton House - an approximately one hour ride will take you west to one of the Treasure Houses of England.
SPECIAL NOTES
Dress in comfortable layered clothing, wear walking shoes and bring along rain protection.
London Shore Excursions - Royal Caribbean
We offer two unique cruisetours to London. You can choose to experience history firsthand, by visiting the many cultural and historical highlights of London. Or you can choose a more modern approach, and retrace the steps of Harry Potter in the movie Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Both trips have their own magic and provide an interesting look at one of the world's greatest cities.
While on Your Cruisetour
Take an exciting sightseeing tour of London, seeing the Tower of London, Big Ben, Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace.
Visit beautiful St. Paul's Cathedral, site of many great events, including Sir Winston Churchill's funeral in 1965 and the wedding of Charles and Diana in 1981.
Explore the famous Tower of London, built in 1066 as a fortress to guard the entrance to
London. Today it is home to the Crown Jewels and other precious objects. The Tower is guarded by the famous Yeoman Warders, better known as Beefeaters.
Board a train at King's Cross Station, where Harry himself caught the train to Hogwort's.
Other Fun Things to Do
Go shopping in London at world-famous Harrods department store and explore their awe-inspiring food hall.
Visit London's world-famous Victoria and Albert Museum, with seven miles of galleries on four floors.
Explore Covent Garden in London, full of open-air cafés, stylish boutiques, and lively street entertainers. The famous Punch and Judy puppet show has been performed here since the 1600s.
Local Currency
The pound sterling (GBP) is valid in both England and Scotland. Traveler's checks are widely accepted in banks, and credit cards can be used most places.
Please note: Neither the tour nor the associated cruise services described herein are sponsored by, endorsed by, or affiliated with Warner Bros. or Time Warner Entertainment Company, L.P. Harry Potter®, Sorcerer's Stone®, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's StoneTM, and Hogsmead StationTM are trademarks or registered trademarks of Time Warner Entertainment Company, L.P. in the United States and certain other countries.
London Shore Excursions - Holland America
Classic Steam Train and Bodiam Castle
Travel out to the market town of Tenterden in the heart of Kent, the home of the Kent & East Sussex Steam Railway, where the small but powerful old engine of a classic steam train chugs its way back and forth to Bodiam. Enjoy a 45-minute ride on this charming reminder of days gone by, and relax as you watch the countryside from the comfort of your heritage Pullman carriage. Steam gently through stations along the way with names such as Rolwenden, Wittersham, Northiam, Great Dixter, before arriving at your destination of Bodiam. On arrival in Bodiam you will stroll up the slope to the Castle which dominates the town. This castle dates from the 14th century and the exterior is still virtually complete, while enough of the interior remains to give a good impression of medieval castle life. You will have some time at leisure to explore these ramparts and climb the spiral staircases that lead up inside the mighty towers. At the end of the tour you will stroll back down the hill where a motor coach will be waiting to take you back to the ship.
Leeds Castle & Canterbury Township
You will take the direct route to Leeds Castle, one of the most romantic and most ancient castles in the United Kingdom. Lovingly restored, it is home to a magnificent collection of medieval furnishings, paintings, tapestries and treasures, and is situated on two small islands in a lake. Take a delightful walk along a flat path, or for guests who are physically challenged, there is a small mini-coach available. Inside the castle, pass from room to room, where castle guides are stationed to answer all your questions. Transfer next to Canterbury, England's cathedral city with historic buildings and narrow streets. Have lunch on your own or admire the architecture and shop in this unique atmosphere. Timbered and tile-hung villages welcome you on a leisurely afternoon drive through delightful hamlets and along leafy country roads. There will be an opportunity to visit some of the villages' winding streets, small shops and historical atmospheres as you return via County Kent to Dover.
NOTES:
The Leeds Castle portion of the tour is self-guided. Stewards in each of the main rooms will answer any questions. Photography is not permitted in the castle.
Signature Collection - Full Day Private Car
Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. Please see pages 6 - 8 for more details.
NOTES:
Private cars are ordered per vehicle (not per person), so only one person in the party need order the vehicle. The price shown is the total cost for the vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide. Entrance fees for attractions are not included. Bring local currency as credit cards may not be widely accepted. In many destinations, the number of vehicles available is extremely limited, so guests are encouraged to secure their private car reservation as early as possible.
Capacity: 2 guests
Signature Collection - Full Day Private Minivan
Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. Please see pages 6 - 8 for more details.
NOTES:
Private minivans are ordered per vehicle (not per person), so only one person in the party need order the vehicle. The price shown is the total cost for the vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide. Entrance fees for attractions are not included. Bring local currency as credit cards may not be widely accepted. In many destinations, the number of vehicles available is extremely limited, so guests are encouraged to secure their private minivan reservation as early as possible.
Capacity: 5 guests
Signature Collection - Half Day Private Car
Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. Please see pages 6 - 8 for more details.
NOTES:
Private cars are ordered per vehicle (not per person), so only one person in the party need order the vehicle. The price shown is the total cost for the vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide. Entrance fees for attractions are not included. Bring local currency as credit cards mauy not be widely accepted. In many destinations, the number of vehicles available is extremely limited, so guests are encouraged to secure their private car reservation as early as possible.
This tour is not available for guests disembarking in Dover.
Capacity: 2 guests
Signature Collection - Half Day Private Minivan
Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. Please see pages 6 - 8 for more details.
NOTES:
Private minivans are ordered per vehicle (not per person), so only one person in the party need order the vehicle. The price shown is the total cost for the vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide. Entrance fees for attractions are not included. Bring local currency as credit cards may not be widely accepted. In many destinations, the number of vehicles available is extremely limited, so guests are encouraged to secure their private minivan reservation as early as possible.
This tour is not available for guests disembarking in Dover.
Capacity: 5 guests
Transfer to London
This transfer is intended for those who would like to explore London on their own. It consists of a motorcoach ride from the ship to the city center. You will be dropped off at a central location, and your escort will advise you of the pick-up time for the return journey. You will have approximately five hours to shop and explore on your own.
NOTES:
Guide service, taxi transfers, entrance fees and lunch are not included in the transfer price. It will be your responsibility to be at the drop-off point at the given return time.
White Cliffs & Canterbury Cathedral
The South of England has a coastline almost as dramatic as its 4,000 year history. Start your tour by travelling to the top of the white cliffs for a photo stop at Dover Castle. Then, the road leads into green rolling countryside to medieval Canterbury and its magnificent cathedral, built in two stages from 1070-1184 and 1391-1505. Learn of the Cathedral's epic history, then enjoy an independent walk through its impressive architecture. Archbishop Thomas Becket was murdered in the Cathedral in 1170 - a story immortalized in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. There will be an opportunity to browse in the nearby shops before returning to Dover.
London Shore Excursions - Seabourn
LONDON EYE & LONDON HIGHLIGHTS
This detailed panoramic tour of London takes you past some of London's most famous landmarks in the comfort of your luxury air-conditioned motorcoach. This detailed panoramic tour of London takes you past some of London's most famous landmarks in the comfort of your luxury air-conditioned motorcoach. Driving along the embankment, first enter Parliament Square - see the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey and pass St James' park to see Buckingham Palace. Then travel the Mall passing by St James' Palace before heading to Piccadilly Circus, Haymarket and the West End, all from the comfort of your luxury air-conditioned motorcoach. Following your introduction to the major sights of the city it's time to take to the air for an aerial view of this amazing city. A private capsule aboard the Millennium wheel, one of London's newest and most spectacular attractions, has been specially reserved for you today. On arrival at the Wheel, located across the River Thames from the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, you will board your own private capsule, accommodating 25 people. No need to stand in line or wait with the crowds, your departure time and capsule are ready and waiting for you. During your 'flight' enjoy a breathtaking view across London and the River Thames. For those of you who know London, as well as for those of you who do not, it will be a wonderful experience, showing you many of the most famous buildings and sites in London at a glance. The Wheel moves round very slowly, giving you plenty of time to observe and take photos of the most impressive parts of the city. Following this fascinating and insightful visit re-board your motorcoach for the return journey to your ship.
LONDON PANORAMA AND TEA AT THE RITZ
This detailed panoramic tour of London reveals some of London's most famous landmarks as well as an opportunity to enjoy the most English of traditions - afternoon tea at the world famous Ritz Hotel.
This detailed panoramic tour of London reveals some of London's most famous landmarks as well as an opportunity to enjoy the most English of traditions - afternoon tea at the world famous Ritz Hotel. Driving along the embankment by motorcoach, first enter Parliament Square, where you view the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey. Pass by St James' Park for a view of Buckingham Palace before traversing the Mall where you pass by St James' Palace. Proceed to Piccadilly Circus and on to the Ritz Hotel where you debark your coach to partake in a delectable afternoon tea. An institution in itself, Tea at The Ritz is served in this landmark hotel's spectacular Palm Court. A choice of seven varieties of tea, finely cut sandwiches, freshly baked scones, jam and clotted cream, and a range of delicate pastries, combine to make for an unforgettable afternoon. Following this memorable experience, reboard your coach to continue on your tour, passing by Haymarket and the West End theater district, and the monuments of Trafalgar Square, before rejoining the embankment for the return drive to the pier.
PRISONERS AND PUNISHMENT
Legends suggest that the Tower is a grim fortress in which, over the centuries, hundreds of prisoners suffered and died. Legends suggest that the Tower is a grim fortress in which, over the centuries, hundreds of prisoners suffered and died. It's the Tower of London's association with torture, more than all the rest of the many uses, that has come to dominate the image of the Tower in the popular imagination, but what is the reality behind the stories? Meet your guide at the landing stage and take a short walk (200 yards) to the Tower of London to enjoy an 'after hours' tour focusing on Prisoners and punishment to learn the truth behind the legends. See the carvings in the Beauchamp Tower etched into the walls by men during their incarceration; visit the reputedly-haunted Salt Tower where many Jesuit priests were kept; and hear the true stories of past prisoners of the Tower in their own words with the costumed event 'A Thousand Years of Tower History'. Finally, visit the Spanish Armoury in the mighty White Tower which houses the famous block and axe, as well as a collection of spine-chilling artifacts from the 16th-century including the Collar, thumbscrews and stocks. Finally witness the celebrated ceremony of the keys, a practical tradition that has been in place for hundreds of years. Light refreshments will be served prior to your departure from the Tower.
PRIVATE BUCKINGHAM PALACE TOUR & EVENING DINNER
You will be met from your ship this afternoon by a knowledgeable local guide who will escort you to Buckingham Palace for an exclusive and private evening tour of the State Rooms of Buckingham Palace.
You will be met from your ship this afternoon by a knowledgeable local guide who will escort you to Buckingham Palace for an exclusive and private evening tour of the State Rooms of Buckingham Palace. During your private visit with one of the Palace's specialist guides, you will learn about the history and architecture of the Palace as well as enjoying an introduction to the paintings, furniture and works of art that decorate these magnificent rooms. Wardens in full livery will also be on hand to ensure that you have a very memorable and enjoyable evening. Afterwards depart Buckingham Palace and enjoy dinner at one of London's finest restaurants.
PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR OF BUCKINGHAM PALACE
You will be met from your ship this afternoon by a knowledgeable local guide who will escort you to Buckingham Palace for an exclusive and private evening tour of the State Rooms of Buckingham Palace.
You will be met from your ship this afternoon by a knowledgeable local guide who will escort you to Buckingham Palace for an exclusive and private evening tour of the State Rooms of Buckingham Palace. During your private visit with one of the Palace's specialist guides, you will learn about the history and architecture of the Palace as well as enjoying an introduction to the paintings, furniture and works of art that decorate these magnificent rooms. Wardens in full livery will also be on hand to ensure that you have a very memorable and enjoyable evening. Afterwards depart Buckingham Palace and return to your ship.
SITES OF LONDON & KENSINGTON PALACE
Wrap up your voyage with this detailed panoramic tour of London combined with a visit of the former home of England's most beloved Princess, Diana. Wrap up your voyage with this detailed panoramic tour of London combined with a visit of the former home of England's most beloved Princess, Diana. Your motorcoach first drives along the embankment to view some of London's most famous landmarks. Entering Parliament Square, see the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. Continue by St. James' park for a view of Buckingham Palace, and on to the Mall where you pass St James' Palace. Finally, head toward Piccadilly Circus, past Hyde Park and on to Kensington Gardens. A Royal residence since 1689, Kensington Palace is now open for visitors to explore the magnificent State Apartments and the Ceremonial Dress Collection, which includes dresses worn by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the late Diana, Princess of Wales. Take your time to explore using the audio tour, which guides you through this lovely palace, before reboarding your coach for the return drive to the ship.
London Shore Excursions - Costa
Exciting and multicultural London-with such must-see sites as Buckingham Palace, Parliament Square, the Tower of London and Tower Bridge - to name a few. The tour around the English capital touches on the most important points and most significant monuments. For lovers of the English countryside the trip to Canterbury and Leeds Castle will show you some amazing sights and take you on an exciting step back in time.
London is a magnificent city with so much to see and do, you owe it to yourself to experience her magic at least once. This excursion gives you the opportunity to see it all; places that require no explanation: Big Ben and Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square and St. Paul's Cathedral as well as a host of other monuments, castles and palaces. You'll also have time to stretch your legs and shop the streets of London or grab a pint at one of the local pubs. Cheers!
London Shore Excursions - Carnival
None.
London Shore Excursions - Celebrity Cruises
None.
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