4 Days London – Private Small Group Journey.
Highlights Include: Visiting some of the most famous James Bond related sites and breath-taking historic views of the City of London.
A once in a lifetime opportunity to experience a high impact tour of London including one of the world’s most famous secret agents, James Bond. Your small group journey will be led by our highly knowledgeable Bond specialist guide; visiting some of the most famous Bond related sites and breath-taking historic views of the City of London. Why not combine this itinerary with 2 or 3 nights in Dublin or Paris!
Specially customized for private small groups of 6 to 16 guests.
Lights, Camera, London!
DAY 1 ARRIVE IN LONDON: You will be collected by coach from a designated pick-up point chosen by yourself in or around London (e.g. Heathrow Airport). Start with a 1.5-hour Bond guided tour of Central London locations with a visit to some of the most famous Bond-related sites with our highly knowledgeable Bond specialist guide! Highlights of the tour include:
- See the spot where the traffic wardens were splashed in The World is Not Enough and fictitious St Petersburg Square that James Bond visits in Goldeneye
- Take a picture standing outside MI6
- Watch bond movie clips en route
- Catch a glimpse of some of the film locations from the Bond film Skyfall!
DAY 2 LONDON / PINEWOOD STUDIOS: James Bond breakfast with Champagne (Bollinger). The James Bond Breakfast comprises a half-pint of orange juice, three eggs, lightly scrambled, with bacon, a double portion of café Espresso with cream, toast, marmalade – as described on p.23 of Ian Fleming’s Live and Let Die, the second of his James Bond novels. After breakfast, your coach will pick you up at your hotel in the morning for the 1 & 1/2-hr journey to the Bond sites – in and outer London Film locations. Guests will enjoy a half-day guided coach tour of several James Bond film locations including a drive past the famous Pinewood Studios, the home of James Bond films, plus “Bladen Safe House” from The Living Daylights, the site of Tracy Di Vicenzo’s grave from the opening sequence of For Your Eyes Only, and Shrublands Health Clinic from Thunderball.
On arrival at Pinewood Studios, guests will enjoy a 2-course lunch at this world-famous venue (regretfully entry inside the studios is not allowed due to production sensitivities). After lunch, depart Pinewood Studios and start the second half of your mission with a guided coach tour of the Outer London film locations of 007. Finish with experiencing the ultimate Bond-Style thrill on a 50-minute boat ride on the Thames RIB – the biggest and fastest RIB SpeedBoats on The River Thames London. Pass through MI5 and MI6, House of Parliament, London Eye, Canary Wharf etc. whilst the legendary Bond theme plays in the background! (B)
DAY 3 LONDON / KENSINGTON PALACE: Today, you will visit Kensington Palace with a light afternoon tea at the 18th century Orangery restaurant. Kensington Palace is the new home to Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton. Enjoy a visit of the opulent state rooms of the Royal Ceremonial Dress collection featuring photographs and film footage. Following the tour, guests can relish a light lunch with one of Diana’s favorite dishes or enjoy a traditional afternoon tea. Afterwards, take a London Eye Guided Tour Experience and learn more about the famous sights of the capital from an experienced guide while taking in the 360 degree panoramic views. This evening, depart on an evening River Cruise on River Thames. What better way to end the day or start your evening than cruising along the river with canapes, a glass of fizz, the lights of London’s riverside landmarks and listening to a little light jazz/pop performed live from the on-board musical duo. (B)
DAY 4 DEPART LONDON: After breakfast, transfer to the airport where your vacation ends. (B)
Customize to Suit
The above suggested itinerary can be customized to suit; more or less meals, different cities and/or sightseeing based on your clients’ interests. You name it, our expert group specialist professionals will put it together for you. Please call 1-800-818-8455, or simply complete the group request form, and we’ll get back to you with your proposal.
Inclusions
- Private airport transfers in London on Days 1 and 4
- Twin-bedded rooms in 4- or 5-Star hotel; hotel taxes, service charges and baggage handling
- 3 breakfasts
- Lunch at Pinewood Studios
- The ultimate Bond-style thrill on a 50-minute boat ride on the Thames
- Afternoon tea at Kensington Palace
- London Eye and Evening River Cruise on the River Thames
- Services of a James Bond specialist guide
- Travel by private luxury coach
- Sightseeing, special features and scenic highlights as indicated in the itinerary, including admission charges
- Portfolio of travel documents
- 24-hour emergency customer service while in England
Private Departures
Please Call 1-800-818-8455 for Group Rates on this Custom Group Journey
This suggested itinerary can be customized to suit; more or less meals, different cities and/or sightseeing based on your clients’ interests. You name it, our expert group specialist professionals will put it together for you. Please call 1-800-818-8455, or simply complete the group request form, and we’ll get back to you with your proposal.
Group Discounts
On custom journeys, discounts vary depending on group requirements. Typically, travel with a group of 20 and the 21st traveler receives a 100% discount* off the land portion of the vacation price. A second traveler receives a 100% discount* off the land on a group of 40 paying passengers.
*Per person prices are land only and based on two people sharing a room. Above dates represent “land start” date. Air: Please note that airfares are not included in the prices above. Journeys Connect can quote you the lowest possible GROUP airfare available on the day that you book. Minimum of 10 seats from same gateway. Less than 10 air seats will require full payment at time of booking. Single Room Supplement: On Request. Triple Room Reduction: On Request. Group discounts cannot be combined with our Triple Room discounts. Not valid on Specialty, Customized Vacations or River Cruises, optional extensions, extra nights, airfares, taxes and fees, flight supplements, or airport transfers. Other restrictions may apply. All passengers’ names must be advised before the discount is applied. *Group discount is on a twin-share basis only.
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