London

London boasts some of the world’s most famous buildings, including Buckingham Palace, and while many people can say that they’ve seen this impressive palace from the outside, now is your chance to explore it from a new perspective – inside! As well as entrance to the palace’s magnificent State Rooms, this great-value break also includes free time to explore London at your leisure.

Itinerary

Day 1

From a morning pickup in your local area we travel by coach to central London. Here we have time to spend at leisure, exploring the sights and attractions of the city. Later, the coach takes us to our hotel for our overnight stay.

Day 2

After breakfast at the hotel, we head back into central London for our included entrance to Buckingham Palace. During our visit we explore the magnificent State Rooms, which provide the setting for ceremonial occasions and official entertaining. All rooms are furnished with many of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection to admire too, including paintings by Winterhalter and fine French furniture. Our coach departs for home in the mid-afternoon.


Experience the wonder of the England’s capital with National Holidays, and rediscover London's top attractions and hidden gems. 

One of the top capitals in the world, London boasts a wealth of attractions to keep all the family entertained. Take advantage of the spectacular sights from the London Eye or wander around Camden Market, looking for quirky gifts.

If you enjoy history, why not discover one of the many museums, rich with culture and years of interesting artefacts, or explore the array of shops on Oxford Street. Why not relax with a cocktail up the world-famous Shard building or take in the magnitude and elegance of St Paul's Cathedral. 

Whatever you decide to get up to, London has it all to appeal to the whole family!

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Behind the doors of Buckingham Palace, you will find a working residence, a home for the Royal family and their servants, and a treasure trove of opulent antiques, rare fine arts, and ornate furniture.

Buckingham Palace is huge and it’s possible the average tourist has no knowledge of how many rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, and offices are inside. Let alone the swimming pool, cinema, post office, and police station! Out of the 775 rooms in total, a few of the most famous are The Grand Hall, the State Dining Room, and the White Drawing Room.

Did you know? Buckingham Place was built in 1703 for the Duke of Buckingham, hence the name! The Royal family eventually used the Palace as their official residence, and it was Queen Victoria who first ruled from Buckingham Place, hosting many Royal events throughout her reign.

Included

What's Included?

Includes

  • Return coach travel
  • Overnight stay at a selected hotel outside London (JG3 or JG4 rating) with full English breakfast
  • Admission ticket to Buckingham Palace State Rooms
  • Free time in London for shopping & sightseeing

Accommodation

Hotel

Selected Hotel

JG3 or JG4 rating

We’ll stay at a well-appointed hotel outside London (JG3 or JG4 rating). The comfortable rooms are en suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant.

Hotel accessibility information

Your hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotel will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.

Hotel Rating

JG3 rating

Hotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.

JG4 rating

Accommodation in our JG4 category is of an even higher standard, typically offering a wide range of facilities and services. Bedrooms are designed to make your stay the most comfortable possible and the staff provide a service that reflects the detail and quality. You can also expect higher standards of food and beverages.

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