Day | Time | Price | Details | ||||||||||||||
17-May | 18.35 | Arrived at Amsterdam Airport | |||||||||||||||
Fri | 20.15 | 12 | Train to (17 mins)Amsterdam Centraal Station - Amsterdam Metro Line 51 -Overamstel metro stop (12 mins)- walk 8 mins - 3.84 euro +3.42 return to De Wallen but better buy 48hrs pass for 12 euro | ||||||||||||||
Mercure hotel amsterdam city | |||||||||||||||||
De Wallen | |||||||||||||||||
Amsterdam's fabled red-light district, . Adults with a sincere curiosity about the sex trade in the Netherlands can take a non-sensationalistic tour of De Wallen with a former sex worker. Or you can climb up to the splendid attic church concealed in an ordinary house at Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder ("Our Lord in the Attic"), where persecuted Catholics worshipped in the 17th and 18th centuries. |
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From Overamstel - Nieuwmarkt station -22mins - walk 5mins | |||||||||||||||||
Rund off your first
24 hours in Amsterdam with a typically Dutch supper: the Pannenkoekenhuis
Upstairs at Grimburgwal 2, one of Amsterdam's best pancake restaurants. -
walk 7 mins from De Wallen -Head southwest on Oudezijds Voorburgwal toward
Stoofsteeg -Turn right onto Grimburgwal Sample the irresistible fondue at Café Bern (Nieuwmarkt 9), which serves Swiss specialties in a typically Dutch bruin café interior. - walk 4mins from Nieuwmarkt station - Head northeast on Oudezijds Voorburgwal toward Kreupelsteeg-Turn right onto Oudekennissteeg-Continue onto Molensteeg-Turn right onto Zeedijk-Turn left onto Nieuwmarkt-Turn right to stay on Nieuwmarkt Van Kerkwijk DE PIZZABAKKERS |
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18-May | Keukenhof Gardens | ||||||||||||||||
Sat | 8.30am | 22.5 | The easiest way to get out to the Keukenhof Gardens from Amsterdam -- take the direct bus from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The Connexxion bus organization offers a "Combi Ticket" from Schiphol that includes a 35- to 40-minute bus ride plus the entrance fee to the Keukenhof, which totals € 19. | ||||||||||||||
Train to (17 mins)Amsterdam Centraal Station - Amsterdam Metro Line 51 -Overamstel metro stop (12 mins)- walk 8 mins | |||||||||||||||||
From the Leidseplein/Museumplein you can take the red Sternet bus 197 to Schiphol Airport (busses run 5-6 times per hour). At the Airport you can change to the Keukenhof bus 58. You can buy your combitickets at the Tourist Information desk at the Trainstation and at Leidseplein. | |||||||||||||||||
From Schiphol Airport | |||||||||||||||||
The bus 58 runs on Monday till Friday 4 times an hour and in weekends even 8 times an hour and leaves Schiphol from the bus station at Schiphol Plaza bus. The journey to Keukenhof takes 35 minutes. The last bus back to Schiphol leaves at 19.22. International trains from Paris, Berlin and Brussels also stop at Schiphol. | |||||||||||||||||
Buy tickets from the Amsterdam Tourist Information Offices (called "VVV" offices) for Bus 58 from Schiphol direct to the gardens. The buses leave every 15 minutes from the second island outside the arrivals-level entrance at the airport. See the Keukenhof website for more information. | |||||||||||||||||
10.30am-12.30pm | Reach Keukenhof Gardens | ||||||||||||||||
2pm | Amsterdam Centraal Station | ||||||||||||||||
Amsterdam's Central Canal Belt | |||||||||||||||||
Amsterdam's Central Canal Belt, which arcs in a semi-circle around the Central Station. Start at the station and head south to the Damrak; this most conspicuously touristic street in Amsterdam is loaded with souvenir shops whose wares run from tasteful to hilariously kitsch. | |||||||||||||||||
Dam Square & Koninklijk Palais (Royal Palace) & National Monument | |||||||||||||||||
2.30pm | At the end is Dam Square, with the Koninklijk Palais (Royal Palace) to the west side (2 mins walk) and the National Monument to the east (3 mins). Step into the palace and admire the 17 illustrious rooms of Empire-period decorative arts. | ||||||||||||||||
Centraal station - Dam Square using tram 1,2,4,5,9,13,16,17,24,25 or bus 355,357,359,361,363 | |||||||||||||||||
3.30pm | Gothic Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) ,Westermarkt | ||||||||||||||||
5mins walk to Take a peek inside the Gothic Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) and check out the temporary exhibition if it appeals. Then head west on the Radhuisstraat to the Westermarkt (8mins walk), site of both the Homomonument – a sensitive memorial to all those persecuted for their sexuality – and the Westerkerk, whose 85m church tower, the tallest in Amsterdam, rewards climbers with a lovely panorama. | |||||||||||||||||
IF Lazy - take Dam Square to Westermarkt station then walk 4 mins - Head east on Westermarkt toward Keizersgracht -Turn left onto Keizersgracht | |||||||||||||||||
Anne Frank Huis | |||||||||||||||||
4.30pm | To the north 1 mins
walk, the Anne Frank Huis needs no introduction; bypass the queue with
pre-purchased online tickets. cant bring large bag- from 9am to 7m |
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•On Foot: 20-minute walk from Centraal Station. •By Tram: Line 13, 14 or 17 to the Westermarkt stop. -10 minutes from Dam Square. Start walking from the backside of the Royal Palace. | |||||||||||||||||
Begijnhof | |||||||||||||||||
5.30pm | Witness the most picturesque enclave in all of Amsterdam farther north on Voetboogsteeg.whose private residences nestle around an inner court. The handsome wooden house at number 34 is one of only two that survive below the river IJ. | ||||||||||||||||
Take tram from 14 Westermartk stop -Arrive Spui and walk -2 mins -Head west on Watersteeg toward Kalverstraat -Continue onto Begijnensteeg-Begijnensteeg turns slightly right and becomes Begijnhof -Turn left to stay on Begijnhof -Turn left to stay on Begijnhof | |||||||||||||||||
Head west on
Begijnhof -Turn right to stay on Begijnhof -Turn right to stay on Begijnhof
-Begijnhof turns slightly left and becomes Begijnensteeg -Continue onto
Watersteeg -Turn left onto Rokin -Turn right to stay on Rokin -Continue onto
Wijde Lombardsteeg - Continue onto Enge Lombardsteeg -10. Turn left onto Oudezijds Voorburgwal -11. Turn left onto Oudekerksplein |
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Follow the Oudezijds Voorburgwal up north to Oudekerkplein (Old Church Square), seat of the monumental Oude Kerk, consecrated in 1306. At the north side of the square is the Museum het Rembrandthuis, where the artist lived in his heyday; here Rembrandt's masterpieces are superimposed on a superbly restored interior. | |||||||||||||||||
Can shopping at Rokin, Kalverstraat, Leidsestraat | |||||||||||||||||
Nearest station -Nieuwmarkt - back to Hotel | |||||||||||||||||
19-May | Dep 19.05 (check in at 17.05);Arr 20.35 | Museum Quarter houses
the pride of Dutch patrimony in its three institutions, and where the
Vondelpark with its innumerable attractions sprawls. |
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Sun | |||||||||||||||||
9.30-11.30pm | Canal Cruise | ||||||||||||||||
St. Nicolaas Boat Club of Amsterdam - free but now not taking ppl, check again | |||||||||||||||||
13 | Small update for
future references about price levels for the 1-hour trip: Central Station (and Blue boat): around 12.50-13 euro Damrak Grayline: 13 euro Damrak Plas: 8.50 euro (!) Rokin (near Spui and Muntplein) Kooij: 9 euro |
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2pm | Leave hotel | ||||||||||||||||
Train to (17 mins)Amsterdam Centraal Station - Amsterdam Metro Line 51 -Overamstel metro stop (12 mins)- walk 8 mins | |||||||||||||||||
3pm | Reach Airport | ||||||||||||||||
Transport : | |||||||||||||||||
GVB also offer a ticket suitable for multiple use of public transport. A 24 hour ticket costs 7.5 euro, 48 hours 12 euro, and 72 hours for 16.5 euro. These tickets can be purchased at GVB opposite Centraal Station, and are stamped once on your first journey and are valid for the period stated. | |||||||||||||||||
For 22 euro you can also get an All Amsterdam Transport Pass, which for one day offers unlimited use of the tram, night bus, metro and canal bus. | |||||||||||||||||
47.5 | |||||||||||||||||
Dining options: | Lunch on the move from De Vleminckx Sausmeesters, Amsterdam's favorite friet (French fries), at Voetboogstraat 31. | ||||||||||||||||
Buffet van Odette - Herengracht 309 | |||||||||||||||||
La Place -Kalverstraat 203 (inside the V&D department store) | |||||||||||||||||
Burger Meester - Albert Cuypstraat 48 | |||||||||||||||||
Zeedijk -
Chinatown- Oudezijds Kolk (near
Centraal Station) to Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Red Light
District) Total costs spent in Amsterdam: (exclude airticket from London to Amsterdam using easyjet) Hotel = Mercure hotel amsterdam city (out of the canal , a bit rural but there is metro nearby) 80 euro/nite x 2 nites +47.5 spent as indicate above + 80 meals (avg 40 euro/day) = 287.50 euro
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Thursday, June 20, 2013
Detailed Itinerary ~ 3 days 2 nite in Amsterdam (depart from London)
Detailed Itinerary ~ London
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Time
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Details
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13-May
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Mon
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7.20-9.20
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Gatwick Airport
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Manchester
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1hr 15mins
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18.5
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From London Airport to London Euston
Station
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At Gatwick Airport the train station
is integrated into the South Terminal of the airport. From exiting customs
into Gatwick Station is about 100 yards
If you are flying into the North Terminal a free monorail link shuttles between the North and South terminals every few minutes and is free of charge. At the South Terminal its terminus is adjacent to the train station. At Gatwick Airport station there are lifts and escalators down to the platforms. As no First Capital train starts at Gatwick Airport, nearly all start from Brighton on the coast you will have to wait for the next train to London and check the departure boards for which of Gatwick's 5 platforms it will arrive on. |
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Use First Capital Connect train
instead of Gatwick Express
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£10.20 single for a ticket (£4.90)
from Gatwick to East Croydon and then another ticket (£5.30) from East
Croydon to Victoria (the single fare from Gatwick to Victoria is higher, at
£13.70, so you can split it this way to save £3.50).
First Capital Connect train Gatwick airport (8.24) to East Croydon (8.43) - London Victoria (used Southern) (9.25)- London Euston - cost 18.50 |
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£9.90 single using First Capital Connect
from Gatwick to St Pancras (via London Bridge)
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Three Bridges to Bedford -Arrive
London St Pancras (Domestic) (Stop ID: STP)
Walk 15mins from London St Pancras -Head south on Midland Rd toward Euston Rd/A501 - Turn right onto Euston Rd/A501 - . Turn right onto Euston Square -Continue onto Melton St - Turn Right |
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11.40-13.56
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12.5
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London Euston EUS to Manchester
Piccadilly/ Oxford road - virgin train
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8 mins
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Take train to Manchester Oxford Road
station and walk 6 mins to Hotel -Head northeast on Whitworth St W/B6469
-Slight left to stay on Whitworth St W/B6469 -Turn left onto Oxford
St/A34 - Turn right onto Portland
St/A5103 Or
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10mins
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Walk from Manchester Piccadilly to Ibis Manchester Centre Princess Street Hotel
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From hotel to MU need to walk 22mins
after Piccadily station to
New Mills Central station |
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Manchester United Stadium
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16
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MU museum
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The Museum & Tour Centre opens 7
days a week at 09:30 through to 17:00^.
The 70 minute (approx.) Stadium Tours run seven days a week
from 09:40 to 16:30 except on match days*.
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PUBLIC TRANSPORT
from the City Centre (including Victoria & Piccadilly Stations) to Old Trafford station which is situated within a five minute walk of the football ground. |
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Main area is Piccadilly - go Hard
Rock at night
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Shlurp! -Unit 2, Brazennose House East,
Brazennose Street - 8 mins walk from hotel -Head northeast on Portland
St/A5103 toward Princess St/A34 - Turn left onto Princess St/A34 - Turn
left onto Albert Square/A6042 - turn right
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Bar Burrito, 1 Piccadilly Gardens (mexican)
- 8 mins walk from hotel -Head
northeast on Portland St/A5103 toward Princess St/A34 -Slight left onto
Lever St - Continue onto Piccadilly
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Croma - 1-3 Clarence Street (pizzas) -
6mins walk from hotel -Head northeast on Portland St/A5103 toward Princess
St/A34 -Turn left onto Princess
St/A34 - Turn right onto Bow Ln - Turn right onto Clarence St
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http://www.londondrum.com/planner/three-days.php
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14-May
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Tue
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10.55-13.03
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12.5
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Oxford road
station/ Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Euston (EUS)
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The best of central London – Soho,
Mayfair, Marylebone, Bloomsbury and Covent Garden
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Buy off peak one day travel card in
Euston!
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From London Euston station to Comfort Inn by train - 30mins - Queensway
Station
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3pm
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Starting off in Trafalgar Square
again, H
ead north to Leicester Square and London’s West End district. |
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4pm
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Piccadilly Circus
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Keep going past the square until you
get to Gerrard Street and Chinatown, then head east down Shaftesury Avenue.
This will bring you out to 1.Piccadilly Circus – a favourite photospot for
tourists.
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Piccadilly Circus
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5pm
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2. Burlington Arcade and Fortnum
& Mason.
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A stroll down Piccadilly will take
you past the Royal Academy of Arts and some famous names for shopping
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Mayfair
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When you get to the edge of Green
Park head north into Mayfair. This is home to the US Embassy at Grosvenor
Square. Keep heading northeast towards Speaker’s Corner.
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Walk from Piccadily Circus - 13mins or stop at
Green Park station - walk 10mins
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Dinner/Lunch :
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Must try - Burger & Lobster (29 Clarges St) -
£20 for lobster meal (Meals served noon-10.30pm Mon-Sat; 10am-6pm Sun) - walk
3 mins from Green Park Tube - Head southwest on Piccadilly/A4 toward
Stratton St - Turn right onto Clarges St
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Oxford Street
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Marble Arch is not as impressive as it sounds, so head west down Oxford Street for
a spot of shopping. Keep going past the department stores until you come out
at Tottenham Court Road. We will now head north to Bloomsbury.
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Walk from Piccadily Circus - 13mins or stop at
Green Park station - walk 10mins
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Shopping:
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Mayfair- New Bond Street - west side
- Victoria Secret
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Oxford street - DP, Topshops
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MEATliquor - BBQ meat -74 Welbeck
Street London W1G 0BA (noon till midnite)- 5 mins walk from Bond Street
Station -Head west on A40 -Turn right towards Wigmore St/A5204 -Turn right onto Wigmore St/A5204 -Turn
left onto Welbeck St
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8pm
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Covent Garden
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From there, head south down Drury
Lane towards Covent Garden. The piazza is home to a host of street
entertainers and great attractions too, like the Royal Opera House and London
Transport Museum.
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Covent Garden station
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Meat Market -The Deck, Jubilee Market
Hall ,Tavistock Street,London WC2E 8BE - Burger & hotdogs - 4mins walk
from Covent Garden Station -Head north-east on Long Acre/B402 -Turn right
towards Tavistock St -Turn left towards Tavistock St -Turn right onto
Tavistock St (towards Southampthon Street)
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Cleopatra’s Needle
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Cross over the Strand until you get
to the river, then head east along Victoria Embankment. This will take you
past the oldest monument in London – Cleopatra’s Needle.
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Charing Cross station (nearer 7mins) -Subway
towards Elephant & Castle - Bakerloo Line
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When you get to Northumberland
Avenue, head west, and this will take you back to Trafalgar Square again.
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15-May
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Day 2
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What you will see: The most important political sights, the most
important royal sights, three London parks
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Wed
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We will start all three days off in
the centre of the city – once heading west, then north and finally east.
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9.30-10.30am
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5.75
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Royal Albert Hall & Albert
Memorial - 2
for 1 Promote
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A walk up Exhibition Road will take
you past another famous landmark – Royal Albert Hall.
Head north into the park and you’ll come across the Albert Memorial.
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Walk to Queensway bus stop - take bus 70 -South
Kensington - Acton - Direction: South Kensington -Arrive Kensington RoadR
Albert Hall (Stop RJ) - walk 5mins - total 20mins
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10.30-11am
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2
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Wellington Arch -
2 for 1 Promote
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We then suggest you take a stroll up
Constitution Hill 8mins walk to Wellington Arch. This commemorates the Duke of
Wellington’s victories in the Napoleonic wars. His impressive mansion is just
across road – Apsley House.
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Walk to Prince Of Wales Gate (Stop RM) -
take Bus - 52 - Willesden - Victoria -
Direction: Victoria - Arrive Hyde Park Corner -(Stop F) -Walk 2mins to Apsley
Way - Head northeast on Duke of Wellington Pl toward Constitution Hill -total
14mins
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11.15-12pm
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Buckingham Palace
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Skirt the southside of the lake until
you come across the bridge in the middle. This will give you one of the most
celebrated views of Buckingham Palace. Stand outside the gates & watch
the changing of the guards at 11.30 each day for free. As you walk towards
the Queen’s residence keep an eye out for St. James’s Palace.
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Walk 7mins from Constitution Hill to Palace
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12-3pm
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18
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Westminster Abbey
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Westminster Abbey is London’s most
prestigious religious building – the setting for coronations, state funerals,
and the burial place of some of our greatest kings and queens. Opening times:
9.30 AM to 4.30 PM (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri), 9.30 PM to 7 PM (Wed), 9.30 AM to
4.30 PM (Sat); Last admission 1 hour before closing time. Cost: Adults
£16.00; Children £6.00 (11–16); Infants free (under-16); Family ticket
£32.00.
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Walk to St James Park Station -Arrive Westminster
station - take exit Westminster (Entrance 3) - Head south on Parliament
St/A3212 toward Bridge St/A302 (4mins walk) - total 15mins
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Lunch: The Wash House Cafe, 34 Great Smith St :
on the way from Palace to Westminster. From Palace walk 15 mins - Head south
toward Birdcage Walk - Slight left onto Buckingham Gate/B323 - Turn left
onto Victoria St/A302 - Turn right onto Abbey Orchard St - Turn left to stay
on Abbey Orchard St - Turn right onto Great Smith St/B326.
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Then from Café back to Westmister Abbey - walk 7
mins - Head south on Great Smith St/B326 toward Great Peter St - Turn left
onto Great Peter St - Turn left onto Millbank/A3212 Continue to follow A3212
(destination on left)
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3-4pm
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Big Ben and the Houses of
Parliament
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At the end of Whitehall you’ll find
Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Once you have taken a reel of photos,
walk across the square to Westminster Abbey.
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Walk 5min to Head north on Abingdon St/A3212
toward Parliament Square/A302
Continue to follow A3212 -Turn right onto Bridge St/A302- Big Ben -Walk over the bridge to House of Parliament |
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5pm
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Harrods
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Walk east towards Knightsbridge until
you get to the Brompton Road. This will lead you to the world’s most famous
department store – Harrods.
No trip would be complete without a browse through the aisles. Opening times:
10 AM to 8 PM (Mon–Sat), noon to 6 PM (Sun).
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Westminster (Entrance 2) -Knightsbridge
station - walk 4mins to Harrods -total 20mins
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skip
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If you carry on down the Brompton
Road you’ll come across three world-class museums – the V&A Opening
times: 10 AM to 5.45 PM (Sat–Thu), 10 AM to 10 PM (Fri). Cost: Free. ,
the Natural History Museum Opening times: 10 AM to 5.50 PM (daily);
Last admission 5.30 PM. Cost: Free. and the Science Museum
Opening times: 10 AM to 6 PM (daily); Last admission 5.30 PM. Cost:
Free. .
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Dinner:
Four Season Duck - Bayswater -84 Queensway Bayswater. Walk 1 min from station - after McD |
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16-May
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Day 3
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Thurs
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What you will see: The ancient heart
of the city, the financial district, the theatres and galleries on Southbank
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Starting off in Trafalgar Square
again, this time we will head east up the Strand towards the Square Mile.
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9.30-10.30am
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Trafalgar Square & National
Portrait Gallery and National Gallery
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Trafalgar Square is home to Nelson’s Column and two
huge galleries – the National Portrait Gallery and National Gallery. We heartily recommend that you
spend an hour whiling around the National. Opening times: Gallery: 10 AM to 6
PM (Sat–Thu), 10 AM to 9 PM (Fri); Tours: 11.30 AM, 2.30 PM (daily) and 7 PM
(Fri) . Cost: Free.
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Charing Cross station - walk to National Gallery
3mins
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Temple Church
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11-12am
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Some of the sights along the way
include Somerset House and St. Clement Danes. When you get to the Royal
Courts of Justice keep an eye out for Temple Bar – the old entrance to the
city.
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3
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Look out for the way in to Temple Church on the right. This is one of
London’s most historic sights and well worth a visit – home to the Knights
Templar. Cost: Adults £3.00.
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Walk back to Charring Cross station - take bus
9,11,23,15 to The Royal Courts of Justice (M) - then walk 4 mins to Temple Church
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12-2pm
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7.75
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St. Paul’s Cathedral. -
2 for 1 Promote
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Keep on walking up Fleet Street and
Ludgate Hill until you get to St. Paul’s Cathedral. No trip would be complete
without looking around Christopher Wren’s masterpiece. Opening times: 8.30 AM
to 4.30 PM (Mon–Sat); Last admission 4 PM; Galleries open from 9.30 AM; Last
admission to the galleries 4.15 PM. Cost: Adults £15.00; Children £6.00
(6–17); Infants free (5 and under); Family ticket £36.00.
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take bus from Fetter Lane (Stop) 4,15,76,172 to
St Paul's Cathedral (SK) - then walk 1
mins
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- Pret à Manger,
- Sandwich from Marks & Spencer which is to the right of St. Paul’s as you’re coming down the steps and sit in garden behind Cathedral - St. Paul’s Café which has seasonal food and delicious cakes -Try and eat before or after the lunch time rush (12 – 2pm) - Strada- just outside St. Paul’s – down the steps and turn left there’s a Strada which is good for pasta/pizza etc and pretty child friendly. |
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2-3pm
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Mansion House
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A walk up Cheapside will take you
into the heart of the financial district. Some of the sights include the Bank
of England, the Royal Exchange and Lord Mayor’s home – Mansion House
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From St Paul station to Bank Station
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Tower of London - use 2 for 1 promote
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3 - 4pm
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9.9
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The Tower of London was originally
built by William the Conqueror in the 11th-century and is now one of London’s
two World Heritage Sites. If you have the time, then we thoroughly recommend
a visit. Opening times: 9 AM to 5.30 PM (Tue–Sat, Mar–Oct), 10 AM to 5.30 PM
(Sun, Mon, Mar–Oct), 9 AM to 4.30 PM (Tue–Sat, Nov–Feb), 10 AM to 4.30 PM
(Sun, Mon, Nov–Feb); Last admission 30 minutes before closing time. Cost:
Adults £19.80; Children £10.45 (5–16); Infants free (under-5); Family ticket
£55.00. 2 for 1 Promo
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From Bank Station to Tower Hill Station - walk 5
mins
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Tower Bridge
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Cross the river on one of London’s
best-loved landmarks, Tower Bridge,
and then head back down the other bank. Along the way you’ll see City Hall,
HMS Belfast and Southwark Cathedral.
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6 mins walk from Tower of London
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4-5pm
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Optional - Tate Modern art
gallery
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Before long you’ll reach the
celebrated Globe Theatre and Tate Modern art gallery.
We thoroughly recommend a look around the Tate, as the views from the roof
are worth admission alone. Opening times: Gallery: 10 AM to 6 PM (Sun–Thu),
10 AM to 10 PM (Fri, Sat); Last admission 45 minutes before closing time;
Tours: 11 AM, noon, 2 PM, 3 PM (daily). Cost: Free.
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From Tower Hill station to Mansion house Station
& walk 10mins
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Keep walking down the river until you
get to the Southbank Centre (now called BFI Southbank). This is home to the National Theatre and Royal Festival
Hall.
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5 -6pm
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18.6
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London Eye
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The tour ends a little further down
the river at the world-famous London Eye. This is the largest observation
wheel in the world and takes about 30 minutes to revolve. It is well worth
the wait if the queues aren’t too heavy. Opening times: 10 AM to 8.30 PM
(Jan–Mar), 10 AM to 9 PM (Apr–Jun), 10 AM to 9.30 PM (Jul–Aug), 10 AM to 8.30
PM (Sep–Dec). Cost: Adults £18.60; Children £9.54 (4–15); Infants free
(under-4); Family ticket £56.28.
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From Tate Modern - take bus RV1 Depart
Blackfriars Bridge (Stop SK) to London eye stop & walk 2 mins
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From Tower Hill station to Westminster station
& walk 8mins
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La Taqueria - Mexican + Tapas - 10
mins with Bus from hotel - take Bus 70 Bus towards Acton - Artesian Road (PC)
- walk 2 mins from Head south on Chepstow Rd/A4207 toward Artesian Rd - Turn
right onto Westbourne Grove / do the same if taking train stop at Bayswater -
take bus 70
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Rasa Sayang (Malaysian) 5
Macclesfield Street, W1D 6AY (chinatown) - walk 4 mins from Leicester Square
Station - Head north on Charing Cross Rd/A400 toward Little Newport St -
Turn left onto Little Newport St -
Turn left to stay on Newport Pl - Turn right onto Gerrard Pl - Turn left onto A401 - Turn left onto
Macclesfield St (destination at right)
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17-May
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To Airport -Dep 16.30 (check in at 14.30);Arr
18.35
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Fri
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11.30am
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from hotel take Bus 148 to Victoria
Station -30mins
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9
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Airport transfer from city to
Stansted Airport
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The Terravision shuttle bus service
operates from Stansted Coach Station with departures every 30 minutes to
Victoria station and Liverpool Street. You can get to Stansted from both
these stations on the same shuttle bus too. The journey from Victoria is
around 75 minutes and the one to Liverpool Street is around 55 minutes.
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26.4
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Buy travel card instead of oyster
card to take adv of http://www.daysoutguide.co.uk/2for1-london
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To qualify you must purchase the
Travelcard from a railway station in London. Such Travelcards have the rail
logo on it like the image right.
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Travelcards bought from any other
outlet are not valid. Oyster Cards are not valid either.
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You can buy Travelcards from the
ticket offices of the following mainline rail station ticket offices:
Paddington, Euston, St Pancras, Kings Cross, Liverpool Street, London Bridge,
Charing Cross, Waterloo and Victoria. Travelcards sold at airports and
underground stations or other agents including on-line are not valid for 2
for 1.
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Off-Peak One-day Travelcard – valid
from 9.30am Monday to Friday and all day (12.01am to 4.30am the following
day) at weekends and public holidays - 7.30 pound
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Anytime One-day Travelcard – valid
for travel until 4.30am the following morning: •Zones 1 and 2 – adult £8.80
(Oyster pay-as-you-go price cap: £8.40)
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94 pound (104 pound x FH 10%) with 3
days-london pass with travel vs travel card+2 for 1 promote + normal entrance
fees - 66 pound
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66.27
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137.5
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Hotel in London Comfort Inn Hyde Park (good location as it is very near to metro and near to bayswater that you can hang out there for food and souvenirs) - 80 Pound a nite x 3 nites = 240 Pound
Hotel in Manchester - Ibis Manchester Centre Princess Street Hotel - 80 Pound a nite.
Total costs spent in London and Manchester exclude airticket from KL- London = Hotel (240+80)/2 (per pax basis) + 137.50 (cost as above) + meals 250pound (average 50 pound/day x 5 days) = 537.50 pound
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