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London Adventure

Michael Böpple

3 Jan 2024

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Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through the iconic city of London. Discover historic landmarks, immerse yourself in culture, and indulge in the vibrant atmosphere. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

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Day 1Majestic Marvels

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$62

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$ 8

Westminster Abbey

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$62

6 - 9 min

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Palace of Westminster

Neo-Gothic masterpiece & seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays & in the summer.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 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

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Free

19 - 23 min

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Millennium Bridge

Elegant steel suspension footbridge crossing the Thames from the Tate Modern to St Paul's Cathedral.

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Art and Culture Extravaganza

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$136

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$ 15

Kenwood House

A 17th-century country house within Hampstead Heath with restored interiors and notable artworks.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Madame Tussauds London

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$86

30 - 36 min

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Shakespeare's Globe

Oak-&-thatch replica of the original Elizabethan theatre, showing Shakespeare plays in the open air.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$50

Day 3Iconic Treasures

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$112

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$ 8

St. Paul's Cathedral

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

14 - 17 min

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Churchill War Rooms

Secret underground headquarters where Prime Minister Winston Churchill lived and worked during WWII.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$62

11 - 16 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.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Nature's Serenity and Architectural Wonders

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$80

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$ 8

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Trees & flowers from around the globe in vast gardens with huge greenhouses & a treetop walkway.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$50

55 - 66 min

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Tower Bridge

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$30

Day 5Contemporary Art and Royal Elegance

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$0

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$ 8

Tate Modern

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

34 - 41 min

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Kensington Palace

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 6A Journey into Science and History

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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

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Natural History Museum

Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 7Royal Grandeur and Tranquil Parks

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$62

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$ 8

Hampton Court Palace

Famous seat of Henry VIII and his many wives, this palace received elegant Stuart-era modernisation.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$62

90 - 108 min

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Greenwich Park

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 8Artistic Delights and British Heritage

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$ 8

Victoria and Albert Museum

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Tate Britain

Imposing gallery with historic and contemporary British art, notable for its JMW Turner collection.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 9Ancient Artifacts and Architectural Splendor

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$ 8

The British Museum

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

41 - 50 min

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Old Royal Naval College

Elegant riverside complex designed chiefly by Sir Christopher Wren & housing a maritime museum.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 10Maritime Marvels and Historic Fortresses

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$124

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$ 8

National Maritime Museum

Exploring British naval history, with a ship simulator, nautical oddities and interactive games.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Cutty Sark

Museum arranged around the eponymous ship that used to speed tea from Asia to Victorian Britain.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$50

35 - 42 min

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Tower of London

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

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$74

Budget breakdown: $647 In total

Activities & Food:$576

Transport:$71