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From the hustle and bustle of Leicester Square at the heart of London’s theatre district, to the quiet parks and the grandeur of Buckingham Palace, London’s fascination lies in its diversity. Old and new stand side by side; history, pageantry and tradition mix with the modern, eccentric and avant-garde. There’s something for everyone here. This full-day panoramic driving tour offers an overall impression of one of the most lively and inte ... more

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From the hustle and bustle of Leicester Square at the heart of London’s theatre district, to the quiet parks and the grandeur of Buckingham Palace, London’s fascination lies in its diversity. Old and new stand side by side; history, pageantry and tradition mix with the modern, eccentric and avant-garde. There’s something for everyone here. This full-day panoramic driving tour offers an overall impression of one of the most lively and interesting cities in the world. Three famous shopping streets—Oxford Street, Regent Street and Piccadilly—can be found in this part of London. From Trafalgar Square, in which stands imposing Nelson’s Column, and flanked by the National Art Gallery, you will pass through Admiralty Arch and into The Mall leading to Buckingham Palace—the London residence of the Queen. On one side of The Mall is delightful St James’s Park—a quiet and relaxed oasis with its flowerbeds and lake. Also in the same area, you will see Whitehall with its poignant War Memorial—the Cenotaph, the Horseguards Parade and Downing Street, the official residence of the Prime Minister. Passing through Westminster, Whitehall and St James’s areas, you’ll cross the Westminster Bridge and see the neo-Gothic Parliament buildings presiding over the banks of the River Thames, along with the adjacent 320-foot Big Ben clock tower. From Parliament Square, look across to Westminster Abbey—an architectural masterpiece of the 13th to 16th centuries. This magnificent church has played a crucial role in British history—it has been the setting for every Coronation since 1066, and for numerous other Royal occasions. Your guide will point out the main external features of the building and you will be able to take photographs of the outside. There will also be free time for you to enjoy shopping. Following lunch at a typical London pub, you will next see the City—the captivating square mile of Old Town that once defined London. The medieval and Georgian atmosphere still survives here, and in this area you will see and photograph the mighty buildings of the Tower of London and St Paul’s Cathedral. (hide details)

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From the hustle and bustle of Leicester Square at the heart of London’s theatre district to the quiet parks and the grandeur of Buckingham Palace, London’s fascination lies in its diversity. Old and new stand side by side; history, pageantry and tradition mix with the modern, eccentric and avant-garde. There’s something for everyone here. This full-day panoramic driving tour offers an overall impression of one of the most lively and inter ... more

This option is available only to guests who are disembarking the ship.

From the hustle and bustle of Leicester Square at the heart of London’s theatre district to the quiet parks and the grandeur of Buckingham Palace, London’s fascination lies in its diversity. Old and new stand side by side; history, pageantry and tradition mix with the modern, eccentric and avant-garde. There’s something for everyone here. This full-day panoramic driving tour offers an overall impression of one of the most lively and interesting cities in the world. Passing through the Westminster, Whitehall and St James’s areas, you’ll cross the Westminster Bridge and see the neo-Gothic Parliament buildings presiding over the banks of the River Thames, along with the adjacent 320-foot Big Ben clock tower. From Parliament Square, look across to St Margaret’s Church, next to Westminster Abbey. The latter is an architectural masterpiece of the 13th to 16th centuries. This magnificent church has played a crucial role in British history—it has been the setting for every Coronation since 1066, and for numerous other Royal occasions. Your guide will point out the main external features of the building and you will be able to take photographs of the outside. Head to Whitehall, passing the end of Downing Street, the Cenotaph war memorial, and Horse Guard’s Parade. You’ll take the Mall—the broad triumphal approach to Buckingham Palace—lined on one side by the delightful St James’s Park, a quiet and relaxed oasis with its flowerbeds, ducks and pelicans. Your guide will point out St James’s Palace, still the Court’s official headquarters, and adjacent Clarence House which is the home of Prince Charles. Your leisurely tour will also show you Admiralty Arch, which separates courtly London from the hurly burly of Trafalgar Square and the imposing Nelson’s Column, commemorating victory over Napoleon at the Battle of Trafalgar. The Square is flanked on one side by the National Art Gallery, and on the other by the elegant church of St Martin in the Fields. Your tour ends with a transfer to Gatwick airport in time for your flight. (hide details)

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From the hustle and bustle of Leicester Square at the heart of London’s theatre district to the quiet parks and the grandeur of Buckingham Palace, London’s fascination lies in its diversity. Old and new stand side by side; history, pageantry and tradition mix with the modern, eccentric and avant-garde. There’s something for everyone here. This full-day panoramic driving tour offers an overall impression of one of the most lively and inter ... more

This option is available only to guests who are disembarking the ship.

From the hustle and bustle of Leicester Square at the heart of London’s theatre district to the quiet parks and the grandeur of Buckingham Palace, London’s fascination lies in its diversity. Old and new stand side by side; history, pageantry and tradition mix with the modern, eccentric and avant-garde. There’s something for everyone here. This full-day panoramic driving tour offers an overall impression of one of the most lively and interesting cities in the world. Passing through the Westminster, Whitehall and St James’s areas, you’ll cross the Westminster Bridge and see the neo-Gothic Parliament buildings presiding over the banks of the River Thames, along with the adjacent 320-foot Big Ben clock tower. From Parliament Square, look across to St Margaret’s Church, next to Westminster Abbey. The latter is an architectural masterpiece of the 13th to 16th centuries. This magnificent church has played a crucial role in British history—it has been the setting for every Coronation since 1066, and for numerous other Royal occasions. Your guide will point out the main external features of the building and you will be able to take photographs of the outside. Head to Whitehall, passing the end of Downing Street, the Cenotaph war memorial, and Horse Guard’s Parade. You’ll take the Mall—the broad triumphal approach to Buckingham Palace—lined on one side by the delightful St James’s Park, a quiet and relaxed oasis with its flowerbeds, ducks and pelicans. Your guide will point out St James’s Palace, still the Court’s official headquarters, and adjacent Clarence House which is the home of Prince Charles. Your leisurely tour will also show you Admiralty Arch, which separates courtly London from the hurly burly of Trafalgar Square and the imposing Nelson’s Column, commemorating victory over Napoleon at the Battle of Trafalgar. The Square is flanked on one side by the National Art Gallery, and on the other by the elegant church of St Martin in the Fields. Your tour ends with a transfer to London Heathrow airport in time for your flight. (hide details)

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At the Tower Pier in the heart of London, you will board a riverboat for a journey along the great River Thames waterway. Traveling upstream towards Westminster, enjoy fine panoramic views from the glass-enclosed riverboat en route to Waterloo Pier. Check in here for your "flight" on the London Eye—the world’s highest observation wheel, offering amazing views of Britain’s capital city. It was constructed piece by piece throu ... more

This option is available only to guests who are returning to the ship.

At the Tower Pier in the heart of London, you will board a riverboat for a journey along the great River Thames waterway. Traveling upstream towards Westminster, enjoy fine panoramic views from the glass-enclosed riverboat en route to Waterloo Pier. Check in here for your "flight" on the London Eye—the world’s highest observation wheel, offering amazing views of Britain’s capital city. It was constructed piece by piece throughout Europe. As the biggest observation wheel ever designed, there was no single place it could be built. Once all the components had been made, it was assembled next to the River Thames. Each piece was barged up the river and the massive 1,900-ton structure was lifted into place in stages and then firmly anchored into Jubilee Gardens. Built as a Millennium project, the London Eye represents the turning of time, celebrating London’s past and looking forward to its future. The Eye will take you on a 30-minute ride, rising 450 feet above the River Thames, in a high-tech, fully-enclosed glass capsule. Enjoy uninterrupted views from all sides, and on a clear day you can see for 25 miles—as far as Heathrow Airport and Windsor Castle. Returning to "earth," re-join the coach for the return transfer to the ship via the center of London. (hide details)