London

Wake up to breakfast this morning and it’s time for you to discover the city at your own pace by hopping aboard the Hop-on Hop-off bus. The 24 hour ticket allows you to see all of London's top sights and attractions in a day. Ride the open top double decker bus for one day, hopping on and off at over 50 stops on three different routes located conveniently close to famous landmarks and attractions. The Red route takes in the best of historic London from Hyde Park to Tower Bridge, via Big Ben, the London Eye and St. Paul's Cathedral. The Blue route also stops off at Harrods and London's best museums. The Green Link passes through Bloomsbury, passing the British Museum connecting passengers with St. Pancras and Euston stations. You can hop off the bus to explore as often as you wish, and rejoin the tour once you're ready. Enjoy a daily free walking tour (departing every day at 11am from Trafalgar Square) allowing you to marvel at the majesty and history of London with an introduction to royalty and politics and jump on board a river cruise for a one-way journey from Westminster to Tower of London or reverse.

London Eye (entrance ticket included) - Take a flight on Coca-Cola London Eye, a visually striking structure and the world's largest cantilever observation wheel. As you ascend over the Thames you will see London's famous streets, churches, palaces and monuments spread out below in a panoramic scene giving you a new perspective of a great city! On a clear day the views can stretch as far as 25 miles to Windsor Castle. You can also experience the four minute 4D Experience, focusing on the journey of a little girl and her father in London in which they visit the Coca-Cola London Eye and enjoy a spectacular take on the capital. Their experience is brought to life with vibrant 3D images of colourful parties and events inside the Coca-Cola London Eye capsules, dramatic firework displays, a snowfall over the city, revolutionary aerial footage of other iconic landmarks and sophisticated, fun 4D effects.

St. Paul's Cathedral (entrance ticket included) - Towering high over the City of London, magnificent St. Paul's Cathedral is widely considered to be Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece. Enter the Quire and marvel at the beautiful mosaics inside.

In the evening, choose to meet an infamous Londoner, as you follow the trail of Jack the Ripper, on an unusual journey into the dark, seamier side of London. The story of the Whitechapel murders is one of the great unsolved mysteries in the world. It is also one of the most fascinating and blood thirsty tales you will ever hear. It happened here in London in the year 1888. In the early hours of 31st August 1888 a man is walking to work down a dark lane in Whitechapel, he sees a shapeless bundle lying on the ground near some gates, curious he goes over to investigate. His gruesome discovery of a murdered East End prostitute then started one of the most famous man hunts in the world. Ripperologists and amateur sleuths to this day are still trying to work out the identity of a man they called Jack the Ripper. Can you solve the riddle on this spooky Whitechapel Walk? Come along the trail of Jack the Ripper … if you dare!

Overnight in London.

London

Post breakfast this morning take a full day tour to Stratford, Oxford, Cotswolds and Warwick Castle.

Walking tour of Oxford - Follow in the footsteps of Oxford's famous students, from C.S. Lewis to Bill Clinton, as you stroll the captivating college courtyards and cobbled lanes of this historic university town. Take in the famous 'dreaming spires' and see the the Bodleian Library – one of the oldest libraries in Europe – on your travels. You'll be captivated by the unspoilt narrow alleys and ancient squares of this naturally beautiful town.

Entry to Brasenose College - Brasenose College was founded in 1509 by Sir Richard Sutton, a lawyer, and William Smyth, Bishop of Lincoln. Brasenose boasts fairytale architecture and a rolling green lawn. Past students include the writer William Golding and David Cameron, current Prime Minister of the UK.

The Cotswolds - Enjoy views of breath–taking countryside, sleepy villages, and bustling market towns as we drive through the charming scenery of one of England's most beautiful regions.

Shakespeare’s Birthplace at Stratford–Upon–Avon - A market town with a difference, Stratford–upon–Avon is the famous home of arguably the world's greatest writer, William Shakespeare. Visit the picturesque half–timbered house where the legendary Bard was born to gain fascinating insights into his childhood.

Take a break with a delicious lunch pack that can be enjoyed as you travel, providing more time to explore the attractions.

Warwick Castle - Be part of Britain’s Greatest Medieval Experience! Deep in the heart of Warwick Castle, the Great Hall becomes a hive of activity! Immerse yourself in battle preparations and feel the weight of a medieval sword. Become a soldier – try on a battle helmet for size! Visit the spectacular State Rooms and feast your eyes on Victorian party preparations. Estimated arrival time back in London is around 6:45pm.

Overnight in London.

London – Cardiff

Make your way to the London Paddington train station, to catch your train to Cardiff Central in Wales, about 2 hours away. After check in, the day is free to explore Cardiff and its surrounds. Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is the perfect gateway for a preview of the rest of the delightful country of Wales, only a short journey away. Cardiff, of course, is a haven for shopping, with a combination of designer brands, high street names as well as individual, independent boutiques and shops.

Overnight in Cardiff.

Cardiff

Wake up to breakfast this morning and it’s time for you to discover the city at your own pace by hopping aboard the Hop-on Hop-off bus. Cardiff is the youngest and fastest growing Capital City in Europe. Cardiff is home to the famous Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Castle which is one of Wales' leading heritage attractions, the magnificent Cardiff Civic Centre which includes The National Museum of Wales and the beautiful tranquil Alexandra Gardens. Hop Off at Cardiff Bay and see this fantastic new development and the Cardiff Barrage. Visit the Millennium Centre, one of the world's iconic arts and cultural destinations, Mermaid Quay a major waterfront development for a wide range of eating and drinking places and Techniquest, the hands on Science Exhibition Centre for all ages. Cardiff is known for it's shopping with a vast array of popular high street stores with three indoor shopping centres, surrounded by many independent stores in and around the city. It is also well known for its prestigious Victorian & Edwardian Arcades which house's a mix of designer boutiques, cafes, arts and crafts shops, specialist food shops and music shops, to name but a few.

Overnight in Cardiff.

Depart Cardiff

Following breakfast this morning its time for you to make your way to the airport / train station for your onward journey.