Blogs from London City, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

TUE, 20 SEP 2022 - Day 13: Onwards to Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon and London - Shakespeare's legacy and life are celebrated in his hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon, which we will have an opportunity to visit today on our return to London. See Anne Hathaway's thatched cottage and visit Shakespeare's Birthplace and Visitor Centre. Later, we travel back to London for our final night at leisure. Day 14: Cheerio London - Say a fond farewell to London and your newfound friends at the end of an unforgettable journey. Included Meals - Breakfast... read more

Introduction - Experience one of our best European tours! See the highlights of western, central and eastern Europe over 22 incredible days. This European trip itinerary is packed with incredible destinations, sights and activities. You’ll experience good times and great classic cities. See Paris, Rome, Amsterdam, Venice, Berlin and Luxembourg. Travel east to Budapest, Vienna, Prague and Zagreb. Round off your trip with time in Belgium. Explore at your own pace with free days in Paris, Lucerne, Rome, Vienna, Berlin and Amsterdam. One of our best European vacations awaits! SAT, 13 AUG 2022 – Day 1: Welcome to London! Meet your tour leader this morning and head out to explore the Royal Borough of Greenwich. As part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s a must-see with many historical buildings and gardens. Wander through the historic ... read more

I am finally free of the oppressive heat! What a good feeling getting off the train and watching people put on a sweater. Someone at the Paris train station said it was over forty degrees there because the glass ceiling acts like a greenhouse. That heat, plus the stress of missing the train to England because the first French train was more forty than minutes late for no apparent reason I could see except that it sat on the tracks too long, nearly did me in. This must happen a lot because the office gave me a ticket for the next train out without asking questions. I would have loved to bend their ears but there was no time. It took thirty minutes to get through two customs checks plus the luggage X-ray security. Finally I ... read more

It was very nice to have the train steps just outside our hotel. We got up showered and rolled out to the station. We were on the Avanti 1st class so breakfast is provided on the train. The journey is 4 ½ hours from Glasgow. We passed more Scottish country side, then English Country side. It was a relaxing journey (seats could be a bit more comfortable.) Breakfast was actually cooked on the train, not pre -fabed airplane food. We both just had simple scrambled eggs and toast. They were pretty consistent with the beverage cart so coffee and water were plentiful. A bit about train travel. We get most of our train advise from the Website Man in Seat 61. He has excellent information regarding train service and routes. However, I do disagree with him ... read more