Beyond the Basics: London

Name: Beyond the Basics: London
Brand: Great Value Vacations
SKU: Greatvaluevacations-PK-GC4P-BTB-SH-BBLON-LHR
Price: 2215 USD
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Overview

Trip type

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Highlights

Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 7 days!
Churchill War Rooms: Westminster Underground Bunkers Private Tour
Warhol to Banksy: Tate Modern & Street Art Private Tour

What's this trip about?

Prepare to explore London in a new way! With this amazing package, you'll have the chance to experience various hidden gems and activities that are off the beaten path. Stay in an ideally-located hotel, where you'll be within close proximity to many top attractions in London including Piccadilly Circus, Big Ben, and the famous London Eye. Outside of these well-known points of interest, your getaway also includes two private tours that take you far beyond the basic experience of the UK's most iconic city. Discover the history behind the Westminster Underground Bunkers with an included private tour as well as a visit to Southbank – one of the trendiest and most creative hubs in London famous for its street art, music, theatre, brutalist architecture, and the Tate Modern Museum.

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Group sizeIndependent

Age rangeNo age restrictions

Flights and transport

Start CityLondon

End CityLondon

Destinations

Trip includes

Round-trip economy class airfare to London (LHR)
Round-trip airport transfers
4 nights in London at the Thistle Trafalgar Square Hotel, or similar
Churchill War Rooms: Westminster Underground Bunkers Private Tour
Warhol to Banksy: Tate Modern & Street Art Private Tour
Breakfast daily

Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to London!

Once you have arrived in London, gather your belongings and board your transfer to your hotel. After you have checked in and get settled, consider heading out to discover a few of the city's unique points of interest.

Spend time in one of London's famous libraries or treat yourself to an evening cup of tea in a quaint residential area.

Day 2 London

Start your first full day in London off with your included private tour of the Churchill War Rooms in Westminster! This historical landmark served as a safe haven for ex-prime minister and war hero Winston Churchill, who effectively strategized a plan of attack...

Day 3 London

Continue your off-the-beaten-path experience of London with your included tour of Southbank. Take a deep dive into the area's renowned culture to learn more about its contributions to the worlds of art, music, and brutalist architecture.

In the evening, head out to enjoy London's alternative nightlife scene in Camden Town!

Day 4 London

Utilize the final day of your London vacation to explore a few more hidden gems in London. Consider observing more street art at the quirky Waterloo Vaults or snap Instagram-worthy photos at the mesmerizing Tulip Stairs at the 17th-century Queen's House in Gree...

Day 5 Depart London

Enjoy one final hotel breakfast before checking out and boarding your transfer to the airport. As you fly home, reminisce on your off-the-beaten-path experience in the magnificent city of London.

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Price From $2,215

Price per day$443

Last Updated: 10/16/2024

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