London includes many neighbourhoods - and two separate cities. The ancient City of London, also known as "The Square Mile", is home to the oldest parts of London, including the Tower of London. Today "The City", as Londoners call it, is dominated by financial institutions, the London Stock Exchange and the Bank of England. To the west, the City of Westminster is home to Westminster Abbey, the seat of government at the Palace of Westminster - and to the Queen's London home at Buckingham Palace. Westminster includes the famous West End, Soho and most of the major museums and galleries. The South Bank, which runs the length of the Thames in central London, includes a fine riverside walk, the National Theatre and, slightly further to the east, Tate Modern, one of the world's most popular modern and contemporary art museums, housed in the former Bankside Power Station.
London's many other neighbourhoods radiate out of the centre. Those who live there tend to define themselves as living north or south of the River Thames. In many ways these neighbourhoods are a series of villages, each with their own identity.
Camden, Hampstead and Islington in north London are traditionally home to the literary and liberal political elite as well as to some of London's best restaurants. Lambeth to the south has Lambeth Palace, the London home of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Nearby, buzzing Brixton is multicultural London at its finest. Chelsea, Mayfair and Kensington are West London's richest residential neighbourhoods, all north of the river. East London's districts of Hoxton, Shoreditch and Clerkenwell are now the capital's trendiest areas for art galleries, night clubs and the newest cocktail bars. The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in east London was home to the 2012 Olympic.
LONDON TOUR (3 Days)
Day 1: London Heathrow Airport - Hotel
Arrive at London Heathrow Airport and be transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore local surroundings. In the evening, enjoy an Indian dinner at a restaurant which is walking distance from the hotel (depart for the restaurant at your own convenience).
Please note: Check-in is after 2pm. Dinner reservation will be at 7pm. If you wish to have dinner at a later time, you must visit the restaurant independently. Last dinner service is at 10pm. If you arrive in London between 8-9pm, you will be provided with a Packed Dinner. If you arrive in London after 9pm we will not be able to provide dinner and a £7 reduction per adult & child will be given.
Day 2 :London Sightseeing with Madame Tussauds and London Eye
Commence by taking a visit to the enchanting Swaminarayan Temple, one of the largest Italian marble temples outside of India. Later drive to the centre of London to see Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, The Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Tower of London and Buckingham Palace. Visit the London Eye which offers panoramic views of London. Later visit Madame Tussauds. Here take photos with all time celebrities such as Amitabh Bachchan, Mahatma Gandhi and various others.
Day 3: Hotel – London Heathrow Airport
After breakfast check-out of the hotel and transfer to the airport for your return flight.
PRICE INCLUDES
*Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
*2nights accommodation in 3* hotel with breakfast
*Entrances & sightseeing as mentioned in Tour Highlights
*All tips and service charges
*Premium service of a Star tours representative