2019/2020 Getaway: Festivities & Fun - 5 Days/4 Nights
Day 1: Arrival Day
Your adventure begins with meeting your local host in the the lobby of your hotel this afternoon. They will be there beginning at 2 pm to get you started and offer plenty of tips to point you?in the right direction by giving you the know-how to make the most of your time in this cosmopolitan city. .
Day 2: Concierge Planning & Independent Sightseeing
You will have three days to use your vouchers to London’s most popular “Hop-On, Hop-Off” tour bus to see more of the city at your own pace.
Day 3: Indendent Sightseeing
Today, you might like to take one or more of the walking tours included with your Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour. You’ll have a choice of three: Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace to experience this traditional 500-year-old ceremony; the Rock ‘n Roll tour, which will take you to the heart of London’s musical heritage; and the Jack the Ripper tour, to see the streets where the infamous 19th-century killer walked as the police desperately tried to track him down.
Day 4: Independent Sightseeing
You might choose to spend your final day of sightseeing on a cruise down the River Thames to see famous attractions such as the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, the London Eye, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben.
Day 5: Return Home
Your tour ends after breakfast.
Experience London During the New Year!
Begin the New Year in one of the most exciting cities in the world – London! You can choose from so many ways to celebrate: Soak in some culture in one of the many museums, see a West End musical or enjoy a concert. Shop the sales, or relax in a cozy pub with some fish and chips. Get your skates on at one of the festive skating rinks around town, or take a stroll in one of the city’s famous parks.Special highlights of the city’s celebrations include fireworks on New Year’s Eve or the parade on New Year’s Day. (If you’d like to reserve tickets for the best views of the fireworks, you can buy your ticket from an official vendor site later this year.)
The city breaks in our Getaway collection give you the freedom of independent travel, but with the added bonus of access to the expert knowledge only CIE Tours can provide. We'll help you get up to speed quickly and hit the city!
Trip Highlights:
- Celebrate New Year’s Eve in London!
- Begin your stay with a local guide, to orient you to the city
- Explore London to your heart’s delight, on your own schedule
Dining Experiences:
- 4 hot breakfasts at your hotel
Hotel:
- Thistle City Barbican Hotel | London (4 nights)
Your trip includes:
- A local host to act as your private concierge in your hotel on the afternoon of the first day to point you in the right direction and help you plan the rest of your trip.
- Accommodations in a centrally located hotel
- Three days of access to local “Hop-On, Hop-Off” bus tours, bringing you to all the top sites you’ll want to see
Experience London During the New Year!
Begin the New Year in one of the most exciting cities in the world – London! You can choose from so many ways to celebrate: Soak in some culture in one of the many museums, see a West End musical or enjoy a concert. Shop the sales, or relax in a cozy pub with some fish and chips. Get your skates on at one of the festive skating rinks around town, or take a stroll in one of the city’s famous parks.Special highlights of the city’s celebrations include fireworks on New Year’s Eve or the parade on New Year’s Day. (If you’d like to reserve tickets for the best views of the fireworks, you can buy your ticket from an official vendor site later this year.)
The city breaks in our Getaway collection give you the freedom of independent travel, but with the added bonus of access to the expert knowledge only CIE Tours can provide. We'll help you get up to speed quickly and hit the city!
Trip Highlights:
- Celebrate New Year’s Eve in London!
- Begin your stay with a local guide, to orient you to the city
- Explore London to your heart’s delight, on your own schedule
Dining Experiences:
- 4 hot breakfasts at your hotel
Hotel:
- Thistle City Barbican Hotel | London (4 nights)
Your trip includes:
- A local host to act as your private concierge in your hotel on the afternoon of the first day to point you in the right direction and help you plan the rest of your trip.
- Accommodations in a centrally located hotel
- Three days of access to local “Hop-On, Hop-Off” bus tours, bringing you to all the top sites you’ll want to see
Experience London During the New Year!
Begin the New Year in one of the most exciting cities in the world – London! You can choose from so many ways to celebrate: Soak in some culture in one of the many museums, see a West End musical or enjoy a concert. Shop the sales, or relax in a cozy pub with some fish and chips. Get your skates on at one of the festive skating rinks around town, or take a stroll in one of the city’s famous parks.Special highlights of the city’s celebrations include fireworks on New Year’s Eve or the parade on New Year’s Day. (If you’d like to reserve tickets for the best views of the fireworks, you can buy your ticket from an official vendor site later this year.)
The city breaks in our Getaway collection give you the freedom of independent travel, but with the added bonus of access to the expert knowledge only CIE Tours can provide. We'll help you get up to speed quickly and hit the city!
Trip Highlights:
- Celebrate New Year’s Eve in London!
- Begin your stay with a local guide, to orient you to the city
- Explore London to your heart’s delight, on your own schedule
Dining Experiences:
- 4 hot breakfasts at your hotel
Hotel:
- Thistle City Barbican Hotel | London (4 nights)
Your trip includes:
- A local host to act as your private concierge in your hotel on the afternoon of the first day to point you in the right direction and help you plan the rest of your trip.
- Accommodations in a centrally located hotel
- Three days of access to local “Hop-On, Hop-Off” bus tours, bringing you to all the top sites you’ll want to see
Experience London During the New Year!
Begin the New Year in one of the most exciting cities in the world – London! You can choose from so many ways to celebrate: Soak in some culture in one of the many museums, see a West End musical or enjoy a concert. Shop the sales, or relax in a cozy pub with some fish and chips. Get your skates on at one of the festive skating rinks around town, or take a stroll in one of the city’s famous parks.Special highlights of the city’s celebrations include fireworks on New Year’s Eve or the parade on New Year’s Day. (If you’d like to reserve tickets for the best views of the fireworks, you can buy your ticket from an official vendor site later this year.)
The city breaks in our Getaway collection give you the freedom of independent travel, but with the added bonus of access to the expert knowledge only CIE Tours can provide. We'll help you get up to speed quickly and hit the city!
Trip Highlights:
- Celebrate New Year’s Eve in London!
- Begin your stay with a local guide, to orient you to the city
- Explore London to your heart’s delight, on your own schedule
Dining Experiences:
- 4 hot breakfasts at your hotel
Hotel:
- Thistle City Barbican Hotel | London (4 nights)
Your trip includes:
- A local host to act as your private concierge in your hotel on the afternoon of the first day to point you in the right direction and help you plan the rest of your trip.
- Accommodations in a centrally located hotel
- Three days of access to local “Hop-On, Hop-Off” bus tours, bringing you to all the top sites you’ll want to see
Experience London During the New Year!
Begin the New Year in one of the most exciting cities in the world – London! You can choose from so many ways to celebrate: Soak in some culture in one of the many museums, see a West End musical or enjoy a concert. Shop the sales, or relax in a cozy pub with some fish and chips. Get your skates on at one of the festive skating rinks around town, or take a stroll in one of the city’s famous parks.Special highlights of the city’s celebrations include fireworks on New Year’s Eve or the parade on New Year’s Day. (If you’d like to reserve tickets for the best views of the fireworks, you can buy your ticket from an official vendor site later this year.)
The city breaks in our Getaway collection give you the freedom of independent travel, but with the added bonus of access to the expert knowledge only CIE Tours can provide. We'll help you get up to speed quickly and hit the city!
Trip Highlights:
- Celebrate New Year’s Eve in London!
- Begin your stay with a local guide, to orient you to the city
- Explore London to your heart’s delight, on your own schedule
Dining Experiences:
- 4 hot breakfasts at your hotel
Hotel:
- Thistle City Barbican Hotel | London (4 nights)
Your trip includes:
- A local host to act as your private concierge in your hotel on the afternoon of the first day to point you in the right direction and help you plan the rest of your trip.
- Accommodations in a centrally located hotel
- Three days of access to local “Hop-On, Hop-Off” bus tours, bringing you to all the top sites you’ll want to see
Itinerary
Day
1
Day Arrival Day
Your adventure begins with meeting your local host in the the lobby of your hotel this afternoon. They will be there beginning at 2 pm to get you started and offer plenty of tips to point you?in the right direction by giving you the know-how to make the
Day
2
Day Concierge Planning & Independent Sightseeing
You will have three days to use your vouchers to London’s most popular “Hop-On, Hop-Off” tour bus to see more of the city at your own pace.
Day
3
Day Indendent Sightseeing
Today, you might like to take one or more of the walking tours included with your Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour. You’ll have a choice of three: Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace to experience this traditional 500-year-old ceremony; the Rock ‘n Roll to
Day
4
Day Independent Sightseeing
You might choose to spend your final day of sightseeing on a cruise down the River Thames to see famous attractions such as the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, the London Eye, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben.
Day
5
Day Return Home
Your tour ends after breakfast. >
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