These great tour features are included

Excursions & Sights

• See the sights of London’s West End including Buckingham Palace
• See the Georgian architecture of Bath

Guided City Tour

• Indepth half–day sightseeing tour of London.
• Orientation tour of Bath & Canterbury

Insight's First Class Services

• First–class hotels with all service charges, taxes & porterage
• Hosted or escorted on Days 1, 2, 3, 5 & 7
• Arrival and departure transfers (See Savings page)
• Welcome Drink & informative meeting

Quality Dining

DAY 1 – SAT – DEPART USA

Overnight flight to London.

DAY 2 – SUN – ARRIVE LONDON

Welcome to London! After transferring from the airport and checking into the tour hotel, the afternoon is yours to relax, shop or explore. In the evening you are invited to an informative meeting and Welcome Drink with your Insight local host.

DAY 3 – MON – LONDON SIGHTSEEING
Get to know London on a guided sightseeing tour of the West End. See Westminster Abbey, where kings and queens have been crowned for centuries, and pass the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Downing Street and Nelson’s Column in Trafalgar Square. Continue through Piccadilly Circus and on to Buckingham Palace, where the Royal Standard will be flying if Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth is in residence. The remainder of the day is yours to explore the city at your own pace. (B)

DAY 4 – TUE – EXCURSION TO LEEDS CASTLE & CANTERBURY Head out into the peaceful Kent countryside, known as the Garden of England, to visit fairytale Leeds Castle, which rises like a jewel from its own lake. Originally built as a stronghold but converted into a royal palace by Henry VIII, Leeds remains one of the loveliest castles in the world. After time to

explore the castle and its grounds, depart for the medieval city of Canterbury, whose cathedral has been a focal point for Anglicans for centuries. It was here that Chaucer found inspiration for his ‘Canterbury Tales’ and also where Thomas a Becket was murdered, achieving martyrdom in 1170. See 12th century Dover Castle, overlooking the English Channel, and also the famous White Cliffs of Dover, which offer the perfect gateway to England for so many travellers. (B)

DAY 5 – WED – LONDON
AT LEISURE
Spend the day exploring London’s green parks, exquisite shops, museums and art galleries, and discover why London is Europe’s most popular tourist centre. Why not devote part of the day to the ancient treasures of the British Museum, or the Old Masters in the National Gallery? Or perhaps visit St Paul’s Cathedral, baroque masterpiece of Sir Christopher Wren. Once night falls, consider taking in a show in the heart of London’s famous West End (B)

DAY 6 – THU – EXCURSION
TO BATH & STONEHENGE
Spend another day out of the city with a trip through the North Downs to pre–historic Stonehenge, whose strange and awe–inspiring monoliths are reputed to be over 4,000 years old. After visiting this mysterious stone circle, continue to the fine city of Bath, famous for its Roman and Georgian aspects. Bath is the most celebrated of British spas and is the site of Britain’s only hot, mineral springs. Sightseeing includes a visit to the Roman Baths and Pump Room, and a panoramic coach and walking tour of the elegant Georgian buildings. (B)

DAY 7 – FRI – LONDON AT LEISURE

Spend your last day in the British capital exploring at your own pace. Why not see the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London, or ride the London Eye (for Evan Evans Tours see page 21). If shopping is your thing, try Harrods, or the smaller boutiques of Knightsbridge and the Kings Road. The department stores on Oxford Street and the local street markets offer great alternatives. (B)

DAY 8 – SAT – RETURN TO USA

The tour ends after breakfast when you will be transferred back to the airport for your onward flight. (B)