London's Historic Royal Palaces by Rail

Day 1: Take the train to London and on arrival make your way to the hotel for check in and free time before your first night’s stay.

Day 2: After breakfast, we travel by coach to Buckingham Palace. During our visit we can see the magnificent State Rooms which provide the setting for ceremonial occasions and official entertaining. All rooms are furnished with many of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection to admire too.

We continue on to the iconic Houses of Parliament. On this visit we open up the inspection panel and look in on the machinery of government with a revealing tour through the gilded meeting rooms and portrait-hung debating chambers of the Palace of Westminster. Feel a thousand years of history living, breathing and working all around you as you tour the Lords Chamber, the Commons, The Queen’s Robing Room, Westminster Hall and the Royal Gallery.

Day 3: Choose to join our optional excursion today to Richmond upon Thames and Hampton Court Palace (£29pp). Richmond upon Thames is possibly London’s most attractive borough which has been a retreat for Royalty for many years. We have time at leisure here before visiting Hampton Court, Henry VIII's favourite royal residence. Take in the impressive State Rooms and enjoy a stroll through the beautiful gardens. Alternatively spend the day at leisure in London.

Day 4: Today we enjoy our included excursion to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world. The magnificent State Apartments are furnished with some of the finest works of art from the Royal Collection while St George’s Chapel is one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in England and was the venue for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s marriage in 2018.

Day 5: After breakfast, enjoy some more free time in London before making your way to the station for the train home.

Tower Hotel - London
The Tower Hotel overlooks the River Thames and is neighbour to some of the city’s most iconic sights including St Katharine Docks, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. The hotel is a 7-minute walk from Tower Hill tube station and Tower Gateway DLR and there are also bus and river links nearby. Hotel facilities include a restaurant, a bar and lounge as well as a fitness centre. Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.  Room amenities include air conditioning, flat screen TV with Freeview, tea and coffee-making facilities and a safe.

Crowne Plaza London – King’s Cross
Conveniently situated between the West End and the City of London, this centrally located hotel is approximately one mile from Euston station and within a ten-minute walk of three tube stations. The comfortable bedrooms have air conditioning, satellite TV, tea and coffee-making facilities as well as a private bathroom. The hotel also boasts two restaurants in addition to a fitness centre and health spa with an indoor swimming pool. (small charge applies for spa facilities).

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