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Itinerary
JUNE 21 USA / LONDON: Depart from the US on your overnight flight to London, England.
JUNE 22 LONDON: Arrival in London, meet with our assistant and shortly afterwards depart on a sightseeing tour of London. Your guided tour will include views of London landmarks such as Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben), Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, The Shard, and others. Visit the Tower of London, where the Beefeaters guard the dazzling Crown Jewels, and where you will gain excellent views of Tower Bridge from the Medieval Palace. Finish your day aboard the iconic London Eye. Admire landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and Big Ben. Afterwards, transfer to your hotel. This evening enjoy a welcome dinner in a local restaurant. (D)
JUNE 23 WINDSOR & LONDON FOOD EXPERIENCE: Enjoy breakfast. Depart from London and make your way towards Windsor Castle, the largest inhabited castle in the world, and the Queen’s favorite residence. Subject to opening restrictions, you may see the State Apartments, St. George’s Chapel, and Queen Mary’s Doll’s House. Afterwards, return to London and depart on a Secret Food walking tour that takes you past lots of historic parts of London including quirky pubs, Borough Market and The Shard. You will discover lots of local knowledge whilst enjoying lots of gorgeous food all in the London Bridge area. The remainder of your afternoon and evening are free. (B/L)
JUNE 24 LONDON AT LEISURE / PUB CRAWL: Enjoy breakfast followed by a free day to explore London on your own with a travelcard enabling use of London’s tubes and iconic red buses. This evening, meet back in your hotel and depart on an evening pub crawl in London. Enjoy a drink in each of the pubs, and dinner in one. Afterwards, make your way back to your hotel for overnight. (B/D)
JUNE 25 CUBS VS. CARDINALS: Enjoy breakfast in your hotel followed by some free time to explore London. This afternoon, using your travelcard, make your way to the London Olympic Stadium where the Chicago Cubs take on the St Louis Cardinals. Enjoy VIP reserved seats that includes early entry to the stadium, and a special dining menu. After the game, using your travelcard, make your own way back to your hotel for overnight. (B/D)
JUNE 26 LONDON / USA: After breakfast, bid farewell to London as you transfer to the airport, where after check-in you will have plenty of time for your last-minute duty-free shopping. Your flight to the US arrives the same day. Have a safe journey! (B)
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Inclusions
- Round-trip air from Chicago to London on American Airlines
- English-Speaking Guides for sightseeing
- London – 4 nights, 4-Star Radisson Blu Grafton Hotel
- Full English breakfast daily
- A three-course welcome dinner in a local London restaurant
- Luxury coaches for all transfers and sightseeing as outlined in the itinerary
- Full-day London City Tour
- Tower of London
- Trip on the London Eye
- Windsor Castle
- Secret Food tour in London
- 48-hour London Travelcard
- London Pub Crawl, including pub dinner
- VIP Hospitality Package for the Chicago Cubs vs. the St Louis Cardinals, June 25, 2023. Package includes: Centrally located VIP seats (sections 206 – 209); Early entrance to the game; Bar snacks available throughout the day; Baseball classics – hotdogs, wings and nachos – served throughout the day; Ice cream and sweet treats served in-game and post-game; Cash bar throughout the day; Official accreditation and lanyard; Official game programme
- Portfolio of E-Documents
- Hotel porterage of one suitcase per person
- 24-hour emergency support while in England
* You must be of legal age to consume alcohol; valid identification required for consumption of alcohol.
This is a Private Group Journey based on a minimum of 25 participants to operate. Rates are per person based on double occupancy. Departure taxes and fuel surcharges are included. Single supplement is additional $899.00. Air inclusive rates are subject to availability and are based on departure from Chicago on American Airlines. Rate includes round-trip economy class airfare, including carrier and government-imposed taxes and fees, and the September 11th Security Fee of $5.60 per enplanement originating at a U.S. airport. Fluctuations in exchange rates may affect some air taxes or air carrier fees. Child/infant discounts are not available, and stopovers are not permitted. Baggage fees may apply; please check with carrier for specific policies. Not eligible for advance seat selection or accrual of frequent flyer points/mileage. Above mentioned hotels are subject to change. Cancellations/Changes: Rates are non-refundable. Substantial restrictions apply for cancellation/change, and depend upon the package type. Trip protection is recommended. The applicable Travel Protection Plan will be applied to your purchase. Additional details will be provided on your Itinerary and Travel Protection Plan Voucher travel documents upon purchase. For travelers on offered Escorted Vacations, Golf, or Cruise Vacations, travel protection is provided by Trip Mate Inc. This coverage is designed to protect your travel investment with a full cash refund less the cost of the insurance and cancellation fees for the following covered reasons such as death, sickness, injury or certain other covered reasons. Full description of coverage can be found by clicking here. The cost of this protection is 8.5% of the total cost of your trip and must be purchased at time of booking. All claims are to be made to Trip Mate Inc.