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London Adventures

Abdullah Afzal

Abdullah Afzal

9 Dec 2023

Join me on a thrilling 10-day journey through the vibrant streets of London! From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will take you on an unforgettable adventure.

Day 1Royal Splendor and Park Serenity
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$603

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$ 64

Royal National Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 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.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
7 - 10 min

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St James's Park
Green space with a lake with daily pelican feeding, a grass-roofed cafe and ceremonial displays.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Iris & June
Iris & June is an artisan café in the heart of Victoria, London. We love coffee. We pull every shot and brew every cup with the same mission statement: Make it awesome.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$324
8 - 12 min

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Westminster Abbey
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$279
Day 2Market Treasures and Animal Encounters
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$666

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$ 64

Royal National Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Camden Market
Eclectic market with youthful vibe and stalls/shops selling fashion and accessories, music and more.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
12 - 18 min

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London Zoo
Major city zoo and research centre helping to conserve numerous species in naturalistic habitats.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$333
12 - 17 min

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Purezza
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$333
Day 3Bridges, Ben, and Sea Creatures
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$774

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$ 96

Royal National Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Tower Bridge
Panoramic views from high-level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$135
18 - 22 min

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SEA LIFE London Aquarium
Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$333
6 - 9 min

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Big Ben
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
12 - 18 min

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Barrafina
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$306
4 - 5 min

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Trafalgar Square
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
Day 4Artistic Delights and Historic Charm
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$333

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$ 127

Royal National Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Tate Modern
Modern-art gallery with international works on display, plus a cafe with panoramic river views.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
29 - 35 min

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Greenwich Park
Large park with expansive views, home to the Royal Observatory, Maritime Museum & Meridian Line.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Free
10 - 12 min

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Cutty Sark Tavern
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$333
Day 5Cathedrals, Shopping, and Gourmet Treats
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$549

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$ 96

Royal National Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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St. Paul's Cathedral
17th-century cathedral featuring a 365ft-high dome, recitals & a churchyard, plus a crypt.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$225
21 - 26 min

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Harrods
Distinguished store for luxury goods, fashion, technology & accessories, plus refined eateries.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Free
2 - 3 min

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Carpo
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$324
Day 6Foodie Paradise and Towering Views
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$639

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$ 96

Royal National Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Borough Market
Huge market under the railway lines, for British-reared meat and artisanal baked and dairy goods.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
16 - 20 min

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Tower of London
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$333
10 - 15 min

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Sky Garden
Known as the walkie talkie due to its unique shape, this skyscraper features a top-floor restaurant.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Curators Coffee Studio
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$306
Day 7Celebrity Encounters and Natural Beauty
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$711

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$ 127

Royal National Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

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.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$387
51 - 62 min

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Richmond Park
Expansive walled park, originally a 17th-century hunting ground and still home to hundreds of deer.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Free
19 - 23 min

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Petersham Nurseries
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$324
Day 8Parks, Palaces, and Exquisite Cuisine
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$306

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$ 96

Royal National Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Hyde Park
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
9 - 11 min

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Royal Albert Hall
One of Britain's great Victorian splendours, most famous for the Proms classical music festival.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
8 - 12 min

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Zaika of Kensington
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$306
7 - 10 min

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Kensington Palace
Royal palace and gardens, with exhibits on former residents like Queen Victoria and Princess Diana.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
Day 9Science Wonders and Green Oasis
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$297

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$ 96

Royal National Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Science Museum
A vast treasury of science & invention, famous for its state-of-the-art interactive exhibits.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
7 - 9 min

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Kensington Gardens
Expansive park containing Kensington Palace & the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Free
12 - 18 min

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Whole Foods Market
Welcome to London, UK Whole Foods Market! Whole Foods is the leading retailer of natural and organic foods uniquely positioned as America's Healthiest Grocery Store.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$297
Day 10Museums Galore and Sweet Indulgences
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$333

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$ 64

Royal National Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Natural History Museum
Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
10 - 15 min

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Victoria and Albert Museum
Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Free
3 - 4 min

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L'ETO Caffè
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
$333

Budget breakdown: $6130 In total

Activities & Food:$5211
Transport:$919