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5 Days in London: A Journey Through History and Culture

mohamed elsherif

mohamed elsherif

2 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 5-day adventure in London, where we'll explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse ourselves in the city's vibrant atmosphere.

Trip to London

Day 1
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$79

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$ 15

The Thanet Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Directions

The Thanet Hotel
Family-run budget hotel in an 1800s house with simple rooms including free hot breakfast and Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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WatchHouse
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
7 - 10 min

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The Savoy
Landmark 19th-century hotel with luxe rooms & suites, plus a Gordon Ramsay restaurant & a spa.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Trafalgar Square
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Pret a Manger
Pret creates handmade natural food avoiding the obscure chemicals, additives and preservatives common to so much of the 'prepared' and 'fast' food on the market today.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$23
11 - 14 min

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Madame Tussauds London
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous celebrities & historic icons in themed galleries.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$44
Camden Market
Eclectic market with youthful vibe and stalls/shops selling fashion and accessories, music and more.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
The Thanet Hotel
Family-run budget hotel in an 1800s house with simple rooms including free hot breakfast and Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
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$62

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$ 18

The Thanet Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

The Thanet Hotel
Family-run budget hotel in an 1800s house with simple rooms including free hot breakfast and Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
11 - 16 min

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Directions

Italian Gardens Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$11
14 - 17 min

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Hyde Park
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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the Design Museum
Displays of contemporary design & innovation, from the everyday to the cutting edge.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Sale E Pepe
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$19
12 - 15 min

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Harrods
Distinguished store for luxury goods, fashion, technology & accessories, plus refined eateries.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Westminster Abbey
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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$31
The Thanet Hotel
Family-run budget hotel in an 1800s house with simple rooms including free hot breakfast and Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
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$26

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$ 11

The Thanet Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Directions

The Thanet Hotel
Family-run budget hotel in an 1800s house with simple rooms including free hot breakfast and Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
8 - 12 min

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Directions

Formative
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$13
10 - 12 min

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Buckingham Palace
Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Victoria and Albert Museum
Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Abeno
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$13
The British Museum
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures.
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free
The Thanet Hotel
Family-run budget hotel in an 1800s house with simple rooms including free hot breakfast and Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
+

$106

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$ 11

The Thanet Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Directions

The Thanet Hotel
Family-run budget hotel in an 1800s house with simple rooms including free hot breakfast and Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Rosslyn Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
13 - 20 min

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Millennium Bridge
Elegant steel suspension footbridge crossing the Thames from the Tate Modern to St Paul's Cathedral.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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London Bridge
Concrete pedestrian and traffic bridge that gave a major railway station its name.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Tower Bridge
Panoramic views from high-level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Gail's Bakery
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
1 - 2 min

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The London Dungeon
Costumed actors & themed fairground rides depicting macabre stories from London's past.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$38
7 - 10 min

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lastminute.com London Eye
Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks.
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$44
4 - 5 min

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Westminster Bridge
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
Big Ben
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Free
The Thanet Hotel
Family-run budget hotel in an 1800s house with simple rooms including free hot breakfast and Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 5
+

$131

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$ 11

The Thanet Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

The Thanet Hotel
Family-run budget hotel in an 1800s house with simple rooms including free hot breakfast and Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Directions

Coleman Coffee Roasters
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
16 - 20 min

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SEA LIFE London Aquarium
Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
8 - 11 min

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Tower of London
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$38
8 - 11 min

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Mei Ume
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$19
12 - 17 min

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Monument to the Great Fire of London
Sir Christopher Wren-designed column commemorating London's Great Fire, with a viewing platform.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
St. Paul's Cathedral
17th-century cathedral featuring a 365ft-high dome, recitals & a churchyard, plus a crypt.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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$25
The Thanet Hotel
Family-run budget hotel in an 1800s house with simple rooms including free hot breakfast and Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $466 In total

Activities & Food:$403
Transport:$64