TCS - Dr Boyland and Family's London Exploration

Dr Dorian Boyland

Tuesday 10th December – Thursday 12th December 2024

Number of Travellers: 26
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights

Overview

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Day by Day

Day 1 - Tuesday 10th December - London Explorations

On arrival at Heathrow you will be met by the VIP assistance team and escorted seamlessly through the airport to your waiting transfer vehicles and whisked into the heart of the city.  On arrival at the hotel, your rooms will be ready and waiting for you so you can freshen up or have a rest if you wish.

When you are ready, your VIP bus will be waiting for you to take you on a highlights of London tour with your host and expert guides.  Travel through the streets of London seeing some of the most iconic sites from the Tower of London to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.  Perhaps stop off to explore one of these famous landmarks or simply enjoy listening to your guides as they bring these places to life.  If it is possible, you will also make a stop at Buckingham Palace to watch the Changing of the Guards ceremony which dates back to the reign of King Henry VII!

After enjoying some lunch at a local restaurant you will head to Churchill’s War Rooms which is part of the Imperial War Museum and take a tour behind the glass with the curator of the Museum.  Get up close to the chair that the great man sat in as he made life altering decisions that led to the end of the war.  See the scratches made by him as he was thinking and the cold cups of tea that were left when the declaration of the end of the war was made.  Hear stories of the people that lived and breathed for years in these small rooms and how their work here influenced the outcome of one of the darkest times in UK history.

Your VIP bus will then take you back to the hotel where you can freshen up, use the spa or the gym or simply relax before you all enjoy dinner together in a beautiful private space.

Overnight: London | Browns Hotel
Room Type: 1 x Studio Suite for Dr Boyland, 12 x Run of the House rooms (3 for single occupancy, 4 with twin beds and 5 double occupancy) and 1 x Deluxe Double with a rollaway bed
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 2 - Wednesday 11th December - Exclusive London

This morning you will enjoy a tour with a difference as you head to the thriving neighbourhood of Soho to enjoy a foodie tour with a difference.  Sample some of the local dishes as well as some eclectic tastes as your foodie expert takes your tastebuds on a journey of discovery.  Sample some local drinks and meet the local providers as you wander through the streets enjoying immersing yourselves in the atmosphere of this part of London.

Later on, you will head into the underbelly of London today as you visit some of the disused tube stations that are dotted across the capital.  Visit areas that are rarely seen by the public apart from on the big screen in James Bond or Thor: The Dark World.  Perhaps visit Churchill’s secret station where he took refuge in the height of the Blitz or perhaps explore the labyrinth of dark and dusty passageways underneath the hustle and bustle of Euston Station.

This evening you are in for a treat as you head to Westminster Pier and board you private charter boat.  See the iconic landmarks from a different perspective as you glide along and under the famous bridges that link the different neighbourhoods of London together as you sip champagne and tease your taste buds with the tasty canapes.  Enjoy a delicious dinner in the opulant dining space while a Jazz Band softy plays in the background before taking to the floor as the band belt out your favourite numbers.  What an amazing way to end your time in London.

Overnight: London | Browns Hotel
Room Type: 1 x Studio Suite for Dr Boyland, 12 x Run of the House rooms (3 for single occupancy, 4 with twin beds and 5 double occupancy) and 1 x Deluxe Double with a rollaway bed
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3 - Thursday 12th December - Depart

Private transfers will take you to the airport to meet your private jet for the next part of your adventure

Meals Included: Breakfast

Trip Details

Inclusions Read More
  • 3 nights accommodation which include a pre night
  • Breakfast at the hotel each morning
  • Lunch on Day 1 at a local restaurant including drinks and tips
  • Dinner on Day 1 in a private room at the hotel including drinks and tips
  • Gala Dinner on Day 2 on a private charter boat including champagne, canapés to start and drinks and tips
  • Services of an experienced and knowledgeable qualified guide throughout including pre trip services
  • Ground transportation from throughout the itinerary on a luxury bus for the whole group
    • Private tour of Churchill War Room (3 concurrent tours as max is 10 on one tour)
    • Sightseeing tour of the main sites of London including commentary from an expert city guide
    • Bespoke foodie tour of Soho, London Bridge or East End (client to choose prior to arrival and likely be in 2 groups but all ending in the same location – this experience will also serve as lunch given all of the tastings you will be having)
    • Private evening charter on the Thames including canapés, champagne, 3 course dinner and entertainment
  • Personalised trip design and delivery
  • All tips for drivers, guides, accommodation, food and porters
  • Snacks throughout the trip
  • 24 hour in-country support from the Wilderness Team
Pricing Read More

Pricing:

The NET price for this itinerary, based on 26 clients on a twin-share basis, and including a £12 per person conservation contribution is:

  • £159,640 GBP for the whole group

Conservation Contribution

This voluntary donation of £12 per person goes towards conservation projects in the locations we operate.  If you would like to opt out just let your trip designer know.

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