10 Days in London: Exploring Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Delights

Nobib Ali

29 Nov 2023

Join me on a thrilling 10-day adventure through the historic streets of London. From iconic landmarks like Buckingham Palace and Big Ben to hidden gems like Camden Market and Sky Garden, this itinerary is packed with excitement. Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich history, vibrant culture, and mouthwatering cuisine of this incredible city.

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Day 1Royal Residences and Serene Parks

$129

$ 32

London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

8 - 12 min

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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

6 - 8 min

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Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$93

8 - 12 min

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Green space with a lake with daily pelican feeding, a grass-roofed cafe and ceremonial displays.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Sandwiches, Museums, and Trafalgar Square

$33

$ 32

London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$33

7 - 10 min

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Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Pret a Manger, Wax Figures, and Market Vibes

$168

$ 43

London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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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.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$39

5 - 8 min

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Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous celebrities & historic icons in themed galleries.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$129

18 - 22 min

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16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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Eclectic market with youthful vibe and stalls/shops selling fashion and accessories, music and more.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Vietnamese Delights, Art, and Market Exploration

$186

$ 22

London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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A family business driven by an obsession for quality Vietnamese food and drink.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

8 - 11 min

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Modern-art gallery with international works on display, plus a cafe with panoramic river views.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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87-floor glass skyscraper with a jagged peak, with restaurants, offices, hotel & a viewing platform.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$150

4 - 5 min

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Huge market under the railway lines, for British-reared meat and artisanal baked and dairy goods.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Falafel Feasts and Majestic Views

$111

$ 32

London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

2 - 3 min

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17th-century cathedral featuring a 365ft-high dome, recitals & a churchyard, plus a crypt.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$75

35 - 42 min

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Large park with expansive views, home to the Royal Observatory, Maritime Museum & Meridian Line.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Coffee, Gardens, and Tower Tales

$180

$ 22

London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

3 - 4 min

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Known as the walkie talkie due to its unique shape, this skyscraper features a top-floor restaurant.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$111

9 - 14 min

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Panoramic views from high-level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$45

Day 7Delicatessen Delights, Wildlife Wonders, and Nature Escapes

$168

$ 32

London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$57

12 - 17 min

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Major city zoo and research centre helping to conserve numerous species in naturalistic habitats.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$111

53 - 64 min

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Expansive walled park, originally a 17th-century hunting ground and still home to hundreds of deer.

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 8Juicy Refreshments, Palace Wonders, and Park Strolls

$42

$ 32

London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$42

8 - 12 min

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Royal palace and gardens, with exhibits on former residents like Queen Victoria and Princess Diana.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 9Italian Cuisine, Science Marvels, and Luxury Shopping

$33

$ 22

London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$33

11 - 16 min

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A vast treasury of science & invention, famous for its state-of-the-art interactive exhibits.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

17 - 26 min

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Distinguished store for luxury goods, fashion, technology & accessories, plus refined eateries.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 10Gourmet Treats, Artistic Gems, and Royal Gardens

$60

$ 22

London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$60

6 - 9 min

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Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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One of Britain's great Victorian splendours, most famous for the Proms classical music festival.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Expansive park containing Kensington Palace & the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $1396 In total

Activities & Food:$1110

Transport:$286