Sunday 22nd September – Saturday 28th September 2024
On arrival at the airport you will be met by a private driver who will transfer you to your city centre hotel. After dropping your bags, you will meet your private guide this afternoon and head out to explore some of the highlights of London on foot. From the imposing grandeur of Westminster Abbey to the iconic Tower of London, your guide will weave stories of the city as you pass by the famous sites as well as taking you off the beaten path to see some of the hidden gems only known to the locals.
Tonight you can head out to sample some of the delicious eateries in the city or relax at the hotel after a busy day.
Overnight: London | Dorset Square Hotel
Room Type: Deluxe Twin
Meals Included: None
Travel Date: September 21, 2024 | Airline: Delta Airlines | Flight Number: DL5301
Departure Airport: Richmond International Airport | Departure Time: 18:48
Arrival Airport: John F Kennedy International Airport | Arrival Time: 20:29
Flight 1
Travel Date: September 21, 2024 | Airline: Delta Airlines | Flight Number: DL0003
Departure Airport: John F Kennedy International Airport | Departure Time: 22:05
Arrival Airport: London Heathrow | Arrival Time: 10:15
Please note: Flight 2 lands on Saturday 22nd September
Supplier: Littles Chauffeur Hire
Booking Reference: 2710699
Pick Up Location: Heathrow Arrivals | Pick Up Time: 10:15 | Approx Duration: 1 hrs
Phone: +44 (0) 141 883 2111
Your private transfer driver will meet you at arrivals and have a sign showing your name.
Transfer Company system will send contact details for the chauffeur as an SMS 30 minutes prior to the reservation taking place, to the mobile number for the travelling passenger. If the client is unable to locate our chauffeur, they must call the mobile number provided, or call the Little’s Office on 0141 883 2111, which operates 24/7.
Activity: Expert Local Guide
Guide name:: Matthew Harrison
Start Location: Dorset Square Hotel | Start Time: 13:30 | Approx Duration: 1 hrs 30 mins
Phone: +44 (0)7879 647 160
Your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby for your highlights of London explorations
If you have any problem locating Matthew, please use the contact number provided
Matthew will drop you back at your hotel at 17:30pm (approx.)
Enjoy a relaxed morning before meeting your dapper driver at the hotel and set off to explore the highlights of London in a classic Mini Cooper. Squeeze through the narrow alleyways, take shortcuts though leafy streets and drive past some of the most iconic buildings in the world before being dropped at the Palace for your next tour.
This afternoon, you will head to Buckingham Palace, the official residence of his majesty The King for a tour of the state rooms and the gardens. From the White Drawing Room where His Majesty has his weekly meeting with the Prime Minister to the Ballroom where many Royal Dignitaries have been entertained over the years, gaze in wonder at the opulent surroundings and incredible decor as you move through the palace towards the Garden. Here, you will breathe in the scents of the stunning flowers as you take a tour with one of the expert guides before heading back to your hotel for the evening.
Overnight: London | Dorset Square Hotel
Room Type: Deluxe Twin
Meals Included: Breakfast
Activity: Mini Cooper Tour
Start Location: The Dorset Square Hotel | Start Time: 13:00 | Approx Duration: 1 hrs 30 mins
Phone: +44 (0) 2078 396 737
Your Mini Cooper driver guide will meet you at the hotel entrance for your Landmarks of London Tour and drop you at the Phoenix (Pub), 14 Palace St, London SW1E 5JA – this is a short 6-minute walk to the front gates of the Palace: https://bit.ly/46RDq3H
Activity: Buckingham Palace & Gardens Tour
Start Location: Buckingham Palace | Start Time: 14:45
Booking Reference: 4754761
Phone: +44 (0)303 123 7300
Your tickets are in the travel documents and additional information section of your final information. Please take these with you on the day.
Your guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel this morning and you’ll set off to explore the city. Your first stop is Churchill’s War Rooms to experience just what life was like in this bunker where the decisions were made to end the war. See the scratch marks on the chair he sat in, the cups of tea just left when the war ended and learn more about this underground world where so many people lived for so many years.
After an immersive morning, you will enjoy a free afternoon wandering the streets of London, perhaps dipping into one of the many museums or taking a walk through one of the beautiful parks.
Overnight: London | Dorset Square Hotel
Room Type: Deluxe Twin
Meals Included: Breakfast
Activity: Expert Local Guide
Guide name:: Matthew Harrison
Start Location: The Dorset Square Hotel | Start Time: 09:30
Phone: +44 (0)7879 647 160
Your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby for your Churchill War Rooms Tour
If you have any problem locating Matthew, please use the contact number provided
Activity: Churchill War Rooms - Entry
Start Location: Churchill War Rooms, King Charles St London SW1A 2AQ | Start Time: 10:00
Booking Reference: D5TXPTM54
Phone: +44 (0)2074165000
Your tickets for the Churchill War Rooms are in the travel documents and additional information section of your final information. Please take these with you on the day.
Spend the day exploring the museums of London today as you head out with your expert guide for another wonderful day in the city. Your first stop will be the British Museum, where you immerse yourselves in over two million years of human history and culture. From Ancient Greek artefacts to Medieval Europe, there are so many galleries to visit that you may end up spending all day here!
Depending on how much time you spend at the British Museum, you may have time this afternoon to visit the Sir John Soanes Museum – the former English architect who’s home was left as it was at the time of his death in 1837. A unique look at life in regency London and an inside look into this remarkable man’s life.
Overnight: London | Dorset Square Hotel
Room Type: Deluxe Twin
Meals Included: Breakfast
Activity: Expert Local Guide
Guide name:: Matthew Harrison
Start Location: The Dorset Square Hotel | Start Time: 09:30
Phone: +44 (0)7879 647 160
Your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby for your Museums Tour
If you have any problem locating Matthew, please use the contact number provided
Activity: British Museum Entry
Start Location: The British Museum | Start Time: 10:10
Booking Reference: 3653347
Phone: +44(0)207 323 8000
Your tickets for entry to the British Museum are in the travel documents and additional information section of your final information. Please take these with you on the day.
Your private transfer driver and guide will collect you from your hotel this morning and you’ll head out of the city to the borough of Windsor with its imposing castle and beautiful gardens. Take a tour of the late Queen’s beloved home, including St George’s Chapel which recently has played host to a number of Royal occasions and the famous Queen Mary’s Doll House.
There may also be the opportunity to see the famous changing of the guard which takes place every Thursday and Saturday and is a splendid example of pomp and pageantry that the English are so good at.
Spend the afternoon exploring the quaint streets of Windsor with your guide before returning to your hotel in the late afternoon.
Overnight: London | Dorset Square Hotel
Room Type: Deluxe Twin
Meals Included: Breakfast
Activity: Expert Local Guide
Guide name:: Graham Horn
Start Location: The Dorset Square Hotel | Start Time: 09:00 | Approx Duration: 8.5 hrs
Phone: +44(0)7827 715353
Your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby for your day at Windsor
If you have any problem locating Graham, please use the contact number provided
Supplier: Littles Chauffeur Hire
Booking Reference: 2710165
Pick Up Location: The Dorset Square Hotel | Pick Up Time: 09:00 | Approx Duration: 1 hrs 10 mins
Phone: +44 (0) 141 883 2111
Your private transfer driver will meet you, and your expert local guide at the reception of your hotel. Together you will transfer to Windsor Castle ready to start your explorations.
Transfer Company system will send contact details for the chauffeur as an SMS 30 minutes prior to the reservation taking place, to the mobile number for the travelling passenger. If the client is unable to locate our chauffeur, they must call the mobile number provided, or call the Little’s Office on 0141 883 2111, which operates 24/7.
Activity: Windsor Castle Entry
Start Location: Windsor Castle, Windsor SL4 1NJ | Start Time: 10:00
Booking Reference: 4797788
Phone: +44(0)303 123 7334
Your Windsor Castle entry tickets are in the travel documents and additional information section of your final information. Please take these with you on the day.
Supplier: Littles Chauffeur Hire
Booking Reference: 2710166
Pick Up Location: The Dorset Square Hotel | Pick Up Time: 16:00 | Approx Duration: 1 hrs 10 mins
Phone: +44 (0) 141 883 2111
Your private transfer driver will pick you up from Thames Street – directly next to Windsor Castle.
Transfer Company system will send contact details for the chauffeur as an SMS 30 minutes prior to the reservation taking place, to the mobile number for the travelling passenger. If the client is unable to locate our chauffeur, they must call the mobile number provided, or call the Little’s Office on 0141 883 2111, which operates 24/7.
For your final day you will head to the Science Museum where you can spend time exploring some of the amazing interactive features they have on display. From the IMAX theatre to the hands on gaming experiences you will find something new to learn at each turn and create incredible memories for you to take home.
The rest of the day is free for you to explore at your own pace and enjoy some moments together before heading off to Paris tomorrow.
Overnight: London | Dorset Square Hotel
Room Type: Deluxe Twin
Meals Included: Breakfast
Activity: Museum Visit
Start Location: Science Museum | Start Time: 10:30
Booking Reference: 11003447
Your tickets are attached – please bring them with you on the day
The Science Museum is a 17 minute taxi from you hotel, please speak with your hotel concierge who will assist you with a taxi
A private transfer will collect you from your hotel this morning and take you to St Pancras where you will board the Eurostar to Paris, taking with you wonderful memories of your time in London.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Supplier: Littles Chauffeur Hire
Booking Reference: 2711172
Pick Up Location: The Dorset Square Hotel | Pick Up Time: 08:30 | Approx Duration: 15 mins
Phone: +44 (0) 141 883 2111
Your private transfer driver will meet you at the reception of your hotel.
Transfer Company system will send contact details for the chauffeur as an SMS 30 minutes prior to the reservation taking place, to the mobile number for the travelling passenger. If the client is unable to locate our chauffeur, they must call the mobile number provided, or call the Little’s Office on 0141 883 2111, which operates 24/7.
Travel Date: September 28, 2024 | Rail Operator: Eurostar
Departure Train Station: St Pancras | Departure Time: 09:31
Arrival Train Station: Paris Gare du Nord | Arrival Time: 12:48
St Pancras to Paris Gare Du Nord – Business Premier Class
Please bring your tickets with you
Confirmation number: QMHQCH
Notes On Weather & Flexibility
Weather – September in England can be a very wide range of weather, and very changeable. Suitable clothing and footwear is essential, as well as a flexible attitude. Plans may have to be changed to accommodate Mother Nature, and your guide will have back-up plans that they will discuss with you if required.
Essential Packing List
Note: If you would like us to provide trekking poles for your use then please just let us know and we will ensure these are available for you.
Tipping Guidelines
For tipping our guides – We don’t generally recommend a set amount as tipping is not expected in the same way that it is in North America. However, similar North American travel companies generally suggest something along the lines of £10-30 per person per day for your guide, which is a wide range to choose from. Generally, we would encourage you to ask yourself what you were expecting from your guide, and then think about how they have exceeded those expectations and choose an amount you are comfortable with.
For local services such as restaurants again tipping is not expected but if you receive great service then 10-15% of the bill is normal.
Luggage Notes
Please note that we expect travellers to bring an average of One Large Holdall or Suitcase and up to Two smaller day-bags or hand-luggage sized pieces. If you expect to bring more than this then please let us know well in advance of arrival so that we can ensure there is capacity for this (additional charges will apply if separate luggage transfers are required).
UK: +44 (0)1768 721 210
US: 833 574 0690
Please see our booking terms here.
39-40 Dorset Square |
London |
NW1 6QN |
England
Phone: +44 (0)20 7723 7874
Web: firmdalehotels.com/hotels/london/dorset-square-hotel
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Sunday 22nd September – Saturday 28th September 2024