6 days tour

London & Lake District Adventure – 6 Days

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London & Lake District Adventure – 6 Days

This tour includes:

Others

Entry to The Tower of London One way Thames River Cruise from Tower Pier to Westminster Pier Entry to Beatrix Potter’s ‘Hill Top’ cottage Cruise on Lake Windermere Cream Tea (scones, jam, clotted cream and a choice of tea or coffee)

Guide

Three days of live guided touring Services of expert local guides Panoramic tour of London

Transport

Travel on an executive motorcoach in a small group Return rail tickets between London Euston and Oxenholme (The Lake District)

Meals

1 x 3 course dinner on the first night in the Lake District Lunch & dinner ARE EXCLUDED except where stated

Accommodation

London 3 nights Thistle Marble Arch or similar Bowness 2 nights Lindeth Howe or similar

Not included:

Flights

Others

Gratuities (discretionary) Transfers before or after your tour Accommodation before or after your tour Porterage

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Itinerary of your trip London & Lake District Adventure – 6 Days

  • Day 1 Arrival At Leisure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arrival At Leisure

      From 3:00pm: Check into your 4 star hotel and enjoy your evening at leisure on your first day.  The Thistle Marble Arch is located in the heart of the capital and within walking distance of the famous stores of Oxford Street & Regent Street. Guests arriving early can store their bags at the Hotel Concierge.


      The rest of your day is at leisure to enjoy the capital or relax at the hotel.


      Accommodation: Thistle London Marble Arch (or similar). No meals included on this day.

  • Day 2 London Sightseeing Experience
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      London Sightseeing Experience

      8:45am – Meet your Tour Director in the Lobby of the Thistle Marble Arch Hotel for a 9am departure.


      Your adventure begins with an exciting introduction to our capital city.  Your guide will bring the stories, myths and legends of the thrilling ‘two cities’ of London to your life on panoramic tour. Our executive coaches allow you to travel in comfort and we will be stopping along the way to feel the city as well as see it. Enjoy the historic Changing of the Guard ceremony* – a celebratory display of pageantry guaranteed to stir the emotions.


      12:00 noon approx. Enjoy free time for lunch in the area of historic Tower Hill. In the afternoon we will visit The Tower of London. This awe inspiring fortress is an incredible survivor of a different era. Step inside and feel the atmosphere of bristling political intrigue and imprisonment all around you. See the recently expanded display of the world famous Crown Jewels following the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and The Queen Consort.  As well as a guided introduction you will have time to explore.


      3:15pm approx. As you depart the Tower of London, take to the River Thames on board a relaxing River Cruise. You will see London from a different perspective with breath-taking views of its iconic attractions. 


      4:00pm: Your tour ends at Westminster Pier – right in the heart of the capital and close to many attractions including The London Eye, South Bank and Parliament Square. Continue exploring the amazing sights at your leisure or make your way back to the comfort of your hotel. Travel back to the hotel is independent on this day. 


      Accommodation: Thistle London Marble Arch hotel (or similar).

      Meals included on this day:  A Full English breakfast.

      *On days where there is no Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace we will visit Horse Guards Parade.

  • Day 3 London – Oxenholme – Hill Top - Hawkshead - Bowness
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      London – Oxenholme – Hill Top - Hawkshead - Bowness

      7:15am – Meet your Representative next to the Concierge desk at the Thistle London Marble Arch hotel for your transfer to Euston station.


      8:15am – London Euston station: Boarding will commence for the train departure at 8:30am. Enjoy comfortable train travel with reserved seats in Standard Class between London and Oxenholme with Avanti West Coast. On-board refreshments are available for purchase. 


      11:10am – Alight at Oxenholme station – gateway to the Lake District – where your local guide will meet you on platform 1.  Upon boarding your small group coach tour you are off on your first guided adventure.


      Taking in the spectacular scenery that inspired the author Beatrix Potter,  this first day is an ideal opportunity to see the landscapes and places that held huge importance in her writing.  Our itinerary gives you a fantastic overview of the Southern Lake District, introducing the culture and history of The Lakes, which created the landscape you see today.


      Visit Hill Top Farm, the first Lakeland home of Beatrix Potter, purchased by her in 1905 which helped to inspire many of her most loved stories. Then explore medieval Hawkshead village where young William Wordsworth attended school and where Beatrix Potter spent much of their time.


      Taking to the water you will enjoy a relaxing cruise across Lake Windermere – with its breath-taking scenery it features some of the finest views in England.

      Round off your day with a traditional cream tea of fresh scones, traditional clotted cream and jam with your choice of tea or coffee. The setting is the beautiful Lindeth Howe once purchased by Beatrix Potter for her mother to reside in, decorated with beautiful theming throughout.


      Evening: Upon check-in to your hotel relax before an included dinner sourced from local produce. 


      Accommodation: Lindeth Howe 4* hotel (or similar)

            Meals included on this day: A full English Breakfast in London; Dinner in The Lake District.


  • Day 4 Bowness – Keswick – Grasmere - Bowness
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Bowness – Keswick – Grasmere - Bowness

      Following a delicious breakfast, your second day is a pure celebration of the outstanding scenery for which the Lake District is renowned. You will be collected from your hotel to embark on your small group tour. Sit back and enjoy magnificent mountains, lakes and valleys from the south to the north. 


      On this day you will see Ten Lakes - including Windermere, Brotherswater, Ullswater, Derwentwater, Bassenthwaite, Buttermere, Crummockwater, Thirlmere, Grasmere and Rydal. 


      Enjoy free time for lunch in the market town of Keswick and see the Castlerigg Stone Circle with its 360-degree view taking in the surrounding fells. The stone circle dates back to 3000 BC and is thought to have been constructed before Stonehenge. 


      A highlight of the afternoon is a visit to Grasmere – a picture perfect Lakeland village, nestled between the mountains and made famous as the birthplace of William Wordsworth. We recommend visiting Grasmere’s historic gingerbread shop which has been making gingerbread since 1854. 


      Evening: Dinner is taken independently on this night. Guests may choose to visit one of the local pubs or restaurants in nearby Bowness or simply enjoy a second night dining at Lindeth Howe (to be paid locally).


      Accommodation: Lindeth Howe hotel (or similar). 

            Meals included on this day: A Full English breakfast.

  • Day 5 Bowness – Oxenholme - London
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Bowness – Oxenholme - London

      After a delicious breakfast, you will be collected from your hotel in Bowness for the return back to Oxenholme train station arriving just after 11am.


      11:26am:  Your train departs Oxenholme for London. Enjoy reserved seats in Standard Class. Refreshments are available for purchase on board.


      2:15pm – On arrival into London Euston train station enjoy an included transfer to your London hotel. Following check-in the rest of your afternoon and evening ahead is at leisure.


      Accommodation: Thistle London Marble Arch hotel (or similar).   

      Meals included on this day: a Full English Breakfast.  


  • Day 6 London Departures
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      London Departures

      Your tour concludes after a delicious breakfast and check-out (11am) at the Thistle London Marble Arch hotel.  We bid you a fond farewell and hope you will return to us on your next trip to the UK. 


      Meals included on this day:  A Full English Breakfast.


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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 3 / Max: 100

Age range allowed for this experience.

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