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21st Century Travel are delighted to offer a special experience this winter - Enjoy a glass of Champagne and witness the sun rising from within the inner circle of Stonehenge - Click here for full decription
N.B Our Christmas lunch includes welcome drink on arrival, starters, roast turkey with all the trimmings, Christmas pudding or mince pies and coffee. Wine is included on tours CD21, CD14, and CD24. Christmas Day Lunch Cruise Why not have your Christmas lunch aboard the Millenium Thames cruiser and experience the sights of London from the river while enjoying your traditional Christmas lunch. Lunch Cruises begin at 12:30 from Westminster Pier (boarding from 12:15). Menu - Welcome drink on arrival. A three course traditional Christmas Lunch, including Roast turkey with herb & onion stuffing, Bacon rolls and chipolatas, Roast Potatoes and a selection of vegetables. Vegetarian option available. White and dark chocolate gateau with cream, Mince pies, Coffee and Mints. Seasonal decorations & a Christmas cracker. Please Note: Dress is Smart Casual (no jeans or trainers)
Royal London and Windsor Windsor to see the largest and oldest occupied Castle in the world - a royal residence for over 900 years. We will enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch in an 'olde worlde pub' overlooking the Castle. After lunch we return to London for a panoramic tour of the city - passing The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and much more. We also have the opportunity to photograph the world famous Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square. Our traditional Christmas 3 course lunch will be held at the "Drury House" in Windsor. Menu - Welcome drink on arrival. A three course traditional Christmas Turkey Dinner, with Roast Potatoes and a selection of Vegetables. Vegetarian option available Christmas Pudding, yummy Mince Pies and Coffee. 1 Glass Of Wine Per Person.
Windsor, Stonehenge, and Bath Windsor Castle - Stonehenge - Christmas Lunch - A welcome drink on arrival. Three course traditional Christmas Turkey Dinner, with Roast Potatoes and a selection of Vegetables. Vegetarian option available. Christmas Pudding, Mince Pies and Coffee 1 Glass Of Wine Per Person. Bath - Please note all venues are closed on Christmas Day, we will see the outside of Windsor Castle and view Stonehenge from the road.
Christmas Day in the Cotswolds Oxford Stratford upon Avon Christmas Lunch Menu - Welcome drink on arrival Christmas Pudding With Brandy Sauce, Mince Pies & Coffee. A Glass Of Wine The Cotswolds
Morning Half Day Panoramic London and Lunch on the Thames Panoramic Tour of London Thames River Cruise Menu - Welcome drink on arrival. A three course traditional Christmas Lunch, including Roast turkey with herb & onion stuffing, Bacon rolls and chipolatas, Roast Potatoes and a selection of vegetables. Vegetarian option available. White and dark chocolate gateau with cream, Mince pies, Coffee and Mints. Seasonal decorations & a Christmas cracker. Please Note: Dress: Smart Casual (no jeans or trainers)
Elizabethan Medieval Banquet - New Years Eve in Style This regal medieval banquet takes place by flickering torchlight in the vaulted cellars of Ivory House, just a stone's throw from the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. Join King Henry and his dancing wenches for a night of festivities. Eat, drink and be merry... • Welcome champagne reception Menu A slice of finest Scotch salmon supreme, marinated and then baked topped with fresh asparagus on a bed of wild rocket and roast Mediterranean vegetables served with a plum tomato and basil hollandaise A traditional Hogmanay broth infused with saffron with a splash of champagne and truffle cream Roast fillet of Aberdeen Angus beef, served with all the trimmings and a rich Scotch whiskey sauce Fresh market vegetables tossed in butter and black pepper Baby roast potatoes with red onion and rosemary marmalade A rich buttery pastry case filled with a passion fruit brullee, topped with mango and fresh strawberries, served with a coconut and rum cream Selection of fruit Champagne at midnight A vegetarian option is available on request – to be ordered at time of booking
Morning Half Day London Panoramic Tour Here is extraordinary chance to see London virtual free of traffic. Our experienced guide will bring to life some highlights of London history and there will be several chances for photographs (lunch is not included). You will see some of London's most famous landmarks, including the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge, Royal Courts of Justice, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Marble Arch and Hyde Park Corner.
Boxing Day Tours (December 26th) Stonehenge, Salisbury and Bath We depart London and head to Stonehenge to view the great and ancient stone circle, which was erected between 3000BC and 1600BC.We then travel to Salisbury, where you will see one of England's finest medieval cathedrals. Construction on the Cathedral started in 1220 and took 38 years to complete. It boasts the highest spire in England at 123m/404ft. After viewing the cathedral we enjoy our included lunch. After lunch, we travel to Bath. Bath is a spectacularly beautiful city which stands on the River Avon. The city's compactness and striking architecture - Roman baths and sweeping Georgian terraces - combine to produce one of the most elegant sights in Europe. Here we will have a walking tour highlighting some of the buildings for which Bath is famous; the Royal Crescent, The Circus, Pulteney Bridge. the Roman Baths and the spectacular Bath Abbey.
Leeds Castle, Canterbury, and Dover This full day tour first visits Leeds Castle surrounded by 500 acres of parkland and gardens, set in the middle of a natural lake. The Castle was described by Lord Conway as 'The loveliest castle in the world'. Spanning the centuries, it has had many lady owners so is now sometimes referred to as the 'Ladies Castle'. There will be time to explore the castle and grounds where you will find the 'Lady Baillie Garden' with views over the lake, an aviary and maze. We then journey to Canterbury. Canterbury Cathedral is the most important church within the worldwide Anglican faith. You will be amazed by its stunning architecture, dating back over 900 years. The central 'Bell Harry Tower' dates back to the 12th Century, and the crypt to the 11th Century. It is here where your guide will tell the story of the shocking murder of Archbishop Thomas Beckett in 1170. Finally, to Dover to see the famous white chalk cliffs and Dover Castle, overlooking the busy harbour and the English Channel.
Oxford, Stratford and Warwick Castle Our day in the enchanting Cotswolds begins with a walking tour of Oxford. Know as "the City of Dreaming Spires", it is world famous for its universities.Oxford is a vibrant, multi-cultural city full of history and heritage. It is home to the oldest English speaking university in the world, renowned museums, charming shops and cafes, beautiful gardens and much more. On to Stratford-Upon-Avon, home of the world's greatest playwright - William Shakespeare. There will be a photo stop at Ann Hathaway's Cottage and Shakespeare's Birthplace. After lunch, we continue our coach journey to Warwick Castle. You will be able to visit the Waxwork exhibition, which depicts life in the castle over the centuries, the State Apartments, dungeons, and the rampart walk with its magnificent views over the river and surrounding countryside.
Morning London Highlights, The London Eye and Pub Lunch Our tour commences with a flight on the British Airways London Eye for a bird's eye view of London. We rejoin our coach for a comprehensive Panoramic tour. You will see some of London's most famous landmarks, including the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge, Royal Courts of Justice, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Marble Arch and Hyde Park Corner. Our tour ends after our 2 course lunch in a typical English pub, close to Trafalgar Square. Menu consists of chicken Chassure or beef pie or vegtable lasagne plus a selection of deserts.
Day in the Cotswolds The Cotswolds is an area of outstanding scenic beauty, containing many picturesque villages set in idyllic, rolling countryside. Your tour will take you through several of these villages. In Burford, you will have time to see the quaint old church or wander down the high street, lined with old houses and inns built in every variety of Cotswold stone. Bourton-on-the-Water is often referred to as the Venice of the Cotswolds. The River Windrush runs alongside the main street, where you can enjoy walking by its shady green paths and admire the mellow architecture. Broadway - Here 16th and 17th Century cottages and ancient inns line the main street, which slopes gently up from the attractive village green. Our lunch stop is at the market town of Stow-on-the-Wold
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