This tour offers you the chance to see aspects of life in and around London, which will take you back to Victorian times right up to date with a ride on the London Eye.

The Hotel
The 4 star Hilton Hotel is located on the edge of Croydon close to the main centre and shops. Hotel facilities include leisure centre with indoor swimming pool, sauna and gym. All bedrooms are tastefully decorated, all en suite and have television, telephone, hairdryer, tea & coffee making facilities. The latitudes bar is an ideal place to relax after your day out.

Itinerary
MONDAY Depart from your home area in the morning travelling to South London and arriving late afternoon. TUESDAY This morning we have a drive to Greenwich Village, where you have chance to explore - National Maritime Museum, Trafalgar Tavernor Greenwich Park. Later we sail from Greenwich Pier and enjoy a cruise along the River Thames to Waterloo Pier, seeing many famous landmarks on the way. Here we change our mode of transport as we take flight with a ride on the fabulous London Eye, with fantastic views all over the city. WEDNESDAY A complete contrast today as we leave for a sightseeing tour with Royal Connections, we will see the Tower of London, St James Palace and Buckingham Palace this morning. After a break and time for lunch in Covent Garden, the afternoon we visit Kensington Palace, former home of the late Diana, Princess of Wales. A visit to the State Apartments brings alive the age of elegance. See the beautifully restored Kings Gallery, admire the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, climb the King's Grand Staircase, learn about the etiquette of dressing for court. Kensington Palace is one of the best loved of the Royal Palaces and you will leave with fond memories of your visit.
THURSDAY Our trip today takes us first to the Old Guys Hospital Operating Theatre Museum, where we will learn about Victorian surgery, culminating in a demonstration given by a '19th century surgeon' - there were no anaesthetics or antiseptics in those days! From here we make our way across the river to the famous Spitalfields Market - a delightful haven of craft and antique stalls, and we have time for a good browse. In Victorian times the East end of London was blighted with lots of poverty and hardship. Just across the road from the market is the Ten Bells Pub. It was here that the notorious Jack the Ripper met his unfortunate victims, and this afternoon we have a tour of Jack's haunts to learn more about one of the country's great unsolved mysteries.
FRIDAY After breakfast we leave and begin our homeward journey

Please be reminded that all excursions are subject to change due to weather or local conditions.