Added: 01/18/2006 |
A guide into sightseeing excursions UKAnother reason why sightseeing excursions UK are the best way to see London is a certain interconnection between the London sights. If you witness all the historical places in one well-guided tour you will surely get a certain insight into the most important pages of the British history and culture.
Most sightseeing excursions UK start at the heart of London - the Trafalgar Square. The statue of Admiral Nelson adorning this site, which is named after the Trafalgar Battle where he won his last battle with the Spanish, is one of the greatest historical monuments in the world. Every December the Trafalgar Square is decorated with an enormous Christmas Tree, which is one more London highlight depicted on many English Christmas cards.
Another site you cannot miss is the Westminster Abbey, which is not just a masterpiece of architecture, but also the storybook of the British history. It is also a church where regular worships are held, as well as celebrations of significant evens. Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the British royal family, is famous for the Changing of the Guard, which daily occurs at 11.30 am from May to August and on alternate days at other times. The rest sights are Piccadilly Circus, Big Ben, Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum, Sherlock Holmes Museum, Legoland, and much more.
You can discover London in a tour, which includes the Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London and, of course, Buckingham Palace (with the Changing of the Guard). During the excursion you will pass through the heart of the city, see Big Ben and the Parliament buildings, Whitehall and the Trafalgar Square, have lunch with coffee in a London pub and take a cruise down the Thames River. All the way though your journey you will be accompanied by a professional guide, who will point out all the places of interest. The fare for this type of tour is about ₤65.
If the traditional ways of exploring London somehow sound uninteresting for you there are always different sightseeing excursions UK. For instance, you might as well go on a bicycle excursion. Trying to glimpse all the London's beautiful nooks full of architectural and cultural sights from a bus window doesn't really give out all the secrets that this city hides. Riding all the way through this guided tour of the capital, which includes all the famous sights, as well as shopping centres, is a true way to plunge into its atmosphere.
If you are unwilling or unable to take a complete London tour there is an option to take UK short breaks aimed at seeing the most popular part, such as the Westminster Abbey, the Trafalgar Square and the Change of the Guard. A half-day tour will cost you around ₤27.
You may also choose to take one of the sightseeing excursions UK devoted to a certain page of the British culture. One of these is the Rock and Roll London and The Beatles tour. This minicoach excursion starts at the Hard Rock Cafe at the Hyde Park corner and takes you to the sites connected with the famous British rock stars, such as Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Elton John, Queen, and, of course, the Beatles. The fare for this excursion is ₤25. So, hesitations aside - choose a sightseeing excursion UK and enjoy London.
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