European Summer Vacation - London, Paris, Cote d'Azur, Rome

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Buckingham Palace serves as both the office and London residence of Her Majesty The Queen, as well as the administrative headquarters of the Royal Household. It is one of the few working royal palaces remaining in the world today. Today the State... See more

Buckingham Palace serves as both the office and London residence of Her Majesty The Queen, as well as the administrative headquarters of the Royal Household. It is one of the few working royal palaces remaining in the world today. Today the State Rooms are used extensively by The Queen and Members of the Royal Family to receive and entertain their guests on State, ceremonial and official occasions. During August and September when The Queen makes her annual visit to Scotland, the Palace's nineteen state rooms are open to visitors. Find out more about the history of Buckingham Palace and how it is used today on the British Monarchy Website. See less

Highlights: (includes an audio tour) Adult £14.00 Over 60/Student (with valid ID) £12.50 Under 17 £8.00 Under 5 Free Family £36.00 (2 adults, 3 under 17s)

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The queen's London pied-à-terre is not the most beautiful of palaces, but it's big. Most of the year, all you can do is peer through the iron railings at the guards in busbies—those silly two-foot-tall black fur hats—and check the flagpole to see... See more

The queen's London pied-à-terre is not the most beautiful of palaces, but it's big. Most of the year, all you can do is peer through the iron railings at the guards in busbies—those silly two-foot-tall black fur hats—and check the flagpole to see whether Brenda, as Private Eye calls her, is at home (the standard only flies when she's in residence). But from late July to September, even commoners can enter those gates. The Throne Room, Picture Gallery, Ballroom, and 16 other state rooms are open, as is (a bit of) the south side of the unbelievably huge palace gardens. The Royal Mews, with working stables and display of fancy state vehicles, is just around the corner and also worthy of a visit, as is the Queen's Gallery. See less

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A city that loves to be explored, London beckons with great museums, royal pageantry, and history-steeped houses. Discovering it takes a bit of work, however. Modern-day London largely reflects its medieval layout, a willfully difficult tangle of... See more

A city that loves to be explored, London beckons with great museums, royal pageantry, and history-steeped houses. Discovering it takes a bit of work, however. Modern-day London largely reflects its medieval layout, a willfully difficult tangle of streets. This swirl of spaghetti will be totally confusing to anyone brought up on the rigidity of a grid system. Even Londoners, most of whom own a dog-eared copy of an indispensable A-Z street finder, get lost in their own city. But the bewildering street patterns will be a plus for anyone who likes to get lost in atmosphere. London is a walker's city and will repay every moment you spend exploring on foot. If you want to penetrate beyond the crust of popular knowledge, you are well advised not only to visit St. Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London, but also to set aside some time for random wandering. Walk in the city's backstreets and mews, around Park Lane and Kensington. Pass up Buckingham Palace for Kensington Palace. Take in the... See less

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Smart with jackets preferred for gentlemen. Jeans, T-shirts or sportswear not accepted. All major credit cards. Smoking is not permitted. 68 Royal Hospital Road, London SW3 4HP020 7352 4441ReservationsSitemap

Smart with jackets preferred for gentlemen. Jeans, T-shirts or sportswear not accepted. All major credit cards. Smoking is not permitted. 68 Royal Hospital Road, London SW3 4HP020 7352 4441ReservationsSitemap See less

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The Original London Sightseeing Tour provides the best introduction to London by open-topped double decker bus. Commentaries in different languages and Kids Club with FREE activity pack. Founded in 1951 and approved by the London Tourist Board.... See more

The Original London Sightseeing Tour provides the best introduction to London by open-topped double decker bus. Commentaries in different languages and Kids Club with FREE activity pack. Founded in 1951 and approved by the London Tourist Board. Tickets fo See less

Highlights: pick-up nearest to our hotel: MARBLE ARCH Departs from Park Lane next to Speakers’ Corner and Marble Arch Station. Subway Exit 4.

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Windsor Castle is one of three official residences of The Queen and has been home to the Sovereign for over 900 years. The Castle is the largest inhabited castle in the world and the oldest in continuous occupation. The imposing towers and... See more

Windsor Castle is one of three official residences of The Queen and has been home to the Sovereign for over 900 years. The Castle is the largest inhabited castle in the world and the oldest in continuous occupation. The imposing towers and battlements of the Castle loom large from every approach to the town, creating one of the world's most spectacular skylines. No other royal residence has played such an important role in the nation's history. See less

Highlights: <> Adult £13.50, Child £7.50, Concession (Senior/Student) £12, Family tickets* £34.50.

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LONDON, July 2 — Here she comes again, looking as impersonally famous as an Andy Warhol portrait: the same white strapless dress, the sleek hair still as bright as a naked light bulb, the bare arms lifted into a U shape, as if she were some imperial... See more

LONDON, July 2 — Here she comes again, looking as impersonally famous as an Andy Warhol portrait: the same white strapless dress, the sleek hair still as bright as a naked light bulb, the bare arms lifted into a U shape, as if she were some imperial umpire. See less

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Madame Tussauds invites you to experience what it is like to be famous as you join a host of the world’s hottest celebrities! Have you got the X Factor, all the family will get the chance to grab the mic and see if they can impress the bickering... See more

Madame Tussauds invites you to experience what it is like to be famous as you join a host of the world’s hottest celebrities! Have you got the X Factor, all the family will get the chance to grab the mic and see if they can impress the bickering judges Simon, Sharon and Louis Pucker up and plant a kiss on Robbie Williams’s cheek and see if you can be the one to put a twinkle in his eye. Join Beyonce, Angelina and Brad at the most glamorous A-list celebrity party. See less

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Travel the roads taken by characters in the best-selling novel

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Restaurants: 1 - 30 31 - 39

Restaurants: 1 - 30 31 - 39 See less

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Seats: 23 to 25 |seating chart

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Highlights: DRESS H FULL PRICE TICKET £55.00 £1.50

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The basilica is located at the summit of the butte Montmartre (Montmartre butte), the highest point in the city. The original idea of constructing a church dedicated to the Sacred Heart developed in France after the Franco-Prussian War (1870).... See more

The basilica is located at the summit of the butte Montmartre (Montmartre butte), the highest point in the city. The original idea of constructing a church dedicated to the Sacred Heart developed in France after the Franco-Prussian War (1870). Architect Paul Abadie designed the basilica after winning a competition over 77 other architects, but he died not long after the foundation had been laid, in (1884), and other architects continued with the work. The overall style of the structure shows heavy Romano-Byzantine influence. Many design elements of the basilica are based on nationalistic themes: the portico, with its three arches, is adored by two equestrian statues of French national saints Joan of Arc and King Saint Louis IX, both executed in bronze by Lefebvre; and the nineteen-ton Savoyarde bell (one of the world's heaviest), cast in 1895 in Annecy, alludes to the annexation of Savoy in 1860. Construction costs (amounting to some 40 million French francs) were originally funded by... See less

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Take the RER C train, direction Champs de Mars-Tour Eiffel, and get off at Saint-Michel-Notre-Dame. Walk to the place Saint-Michel and take bus no. 27, direction Saint-Lazare. Get off at the Louvre, in front of the Pyramid.

Take the RER C train, direction Champs de Mars-Tour Eiffel, and get off at Saint-Michel-Notre-Dame. Walk to the place Saint-Michel and take bus no. 27, direction Saint-Lazare. Get off at the Louvre, in front of the Pyramid. See less

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