SEE THE SIGHTS WITH THESE AMAZING DAY TOURS

In the morning begin with a bucolic visit to Claude Monet’s gardens at Giverny. You will discover a wide variety of flowers a…

In the morning begin with a bucolic visit to Claude Monet’s gardens at Giverny. You will discover a wide variety of flowers and plants similar to those growing there at the time when the painter lived with his family. The gardens became, in fact, a great source of inspiration particularly the Nympheas which the visitors can admire nowadays in his studio.

Lunch at the Moulin de Fourges restaurant, located 10 minutes away from Giverny on the border of the Epte river, surrounded by poplars.

The afternoon is dedicated to the guided visit of Versailles castle, the royal apartments, the Hall of Mirrors and the Queen’s apartments. Free time for a walk in the gardens "à la française" surrounding the park.

PLEASE NOTE:
During the summer months when the fountains are playing (Saturdays, Sundays, and French bank holidays) there will be an extra fee of 8 Euros (approx $10 US) to visit the gardens. Tickets for the gardens will be available at the Gray Line bus terminal before the departure of the tour.
Both the Versailles and Giverny portions of the tour are guided.


Days of Operation
Daily except Monday - year round (9.5 hours)
Tour not available on May 1st.

An Evening tour visiting the haunts of the demon barber Sweeney Todd and London's first serial killer, Jack the Ripper.

An Evening tour visiting the haunts of the demon barber Sweeney Todd and London's first serial killer, Jack the Ripper.

Included Highlights
See some of London's most 'ghostly' haunts
See where Jack the Ripper found his victims
Visit a Traditional London Pub
First-class luxury Motor-coach and the services of a professional Blue-Badge guid

Ghosts of London
This evening we will show you the sinister and ghostly side of London. The house in Berkeley Square, where happenings took place, so terrifying that for most of the 19th century it was known as 'the most hountúed house in London'. Hear about the Theatre Royal Drury Lane where a distressed man in 18th century attire is regularly seen striding backstage. Shudder at the tale of the demon barber of Fleet Street, Sweeney Todd, and has accomplice Mrs Lovatt who was said to have baked pies from the flesh of his victims, selling them to unsuspecting customers.

Jack the Ripper
Into the notorious East End of London, where we tread in the footsteps of the infamous Jack The Ripper. We'll visit the sites where, in 1888, he hunted and gruesomely murdered five London prostitutes. We visit four of the murder sites and our Ripperologist will run through the list of suspects, a true Victorian whodunit.

This is a combination coach/walking tour and will finish at a traditional pub near Trafalgar Square.


Days of Operation:
Days of operation: Friday, Saturday and Sunday (April to September)
Sunday only (October to March 2010)
Departs from:
The Original Tour Visitors Centre, 17-19 Cockspur Street, Trafalgar Square 7:00 pm
Royal National Hotel 7:15 pm
Finishes at approx 10:00 pm at the Grenadier Pub (near Hyde Park Corner Underground Station).

EVENING TOUR to over 35 major Beatles sites charting the 'Beatlemania' years from 1962 to 1970, and their solo years thereafter. No…

EVENING TOUR to over 35 major Beatles sites charting the 'Beatlemania' years from 1962 to 1970, and their solo years thereafter. No other London Beatle tour covers as many sites and locations in a single tour, or in such an entertaining and fun way! Your 'Ticket to Ride' includes live commentary from a specialist Beatle-guide who re-tells Beatle history as it happened, with music and film footage helping recreate those magic years. This is the perfect way to while-away a Summer's eve, celebrating 50-years of the 'Fab Four', with lots of stops and photo opportunities.

Days of Operation:
Summer's Evenings: May 01 to September 07th
Monday to Friday: 6:00 pm to 8.30 pm. Depart Cockspur Street, return to Leicester Square underground.

It hardly seems credible but 2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the world’s greatest rock’n’roll band. This speci…

It hardly seems credible but 2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the world’s greatest rock’n’roll band. This special tour will appeal to both longer-term fans and those who want to fully understand enjoy the many commemorative and celebratory events and retrospectives that are sure to mark 2012.

The Stones story covers all of greater London; our exploration take in everything from the childhood homes and schools of Jagger and Richards in Dartford, the bands early days in Ealing and Richmond, their Edith Grove cradle, and their final and continuing conquest of the capital of rock’n’roll.

You’ll see where seminal events in their ascent to the top took place; their first gigs sites, their first recording sessions and where famed publicity shots and album covers were taken. You‘ll see and visit locations that inspired the lyrics of ‘Satisfaction’, ‘It’s Only Rock n Roll’, ‘19th Nervous Breakdown’, ‘Street Fighting Man’ and many more.

You’ll learn about the darker side to their history; the drug busts, the girlfriends, the deaths. You’ll see past and present homes and see Bill Wyman’s own memorabilia collection at ‘Sticky Fingers’. (Lunch at ‘Sticky Fingers’ not included in the tour cost / add $27)

Throughout our day we make full use of our DVD and CD playing facilities to watch and listen to historic performances. And with an expert Rolling Stones guide to accompany you throughout, you can expect a memorable day of historical information and fun!

Days of Operation:

First Friday of every month:
May 06 /June 10 /July 01 /August 05 /September 02 /October 07 - 08.30 to 18.00

Departs from the Original Tour Visitor Centre,
17-19 Cockspur Street, Trafalgar Square.

Nearest Underground Station:
Piccadilly Circus or Charing Cross.

'The Salient' struck fear into the Great War Tommy for being the hottest spot on the 70 mile front held by British and Empire troop…

'The Salient' struck fear into the Great War Tommy for being the hottest spot on the 70 mile front held by British and Empire troops. Over a quarter of a million men gave their lives to hold this last bit of Belgium from the Germans. Although history records four great battles fought at Ypres, it was in fact a constant battle against shells, bullets, bombs, gas, mud and rats. For those who commenced the tour on Saturday, you have some free time in Ypres this morning to see the town and visit St George's Chapel, the Menin Gate Memorial, and the 'In Flanders Field' Museum (optional). On our day touring the Salient we see, in the company of a first class guide, some of the most important sites that remain: the area of the first gas attack, John McRae's Essex Farm, the Messines Ridge, Hooge crater where the flame thrower was introduced into modern warfare, and the sites that played a pivotal role in the Battle of Passchendaele; Polygon Wood and Tyne Cot. Walk the moonscape of the Hill 60 battlefield and see literally dozens of memorials to British, Australian and Canadian regiments and units.
Can be combined with Fromelles & Vimy Ridge (Monday) See Motorcoach Tours under Battlefields

Days of Operation:
Every Sunday from 25 March 2012 to 11 November 2012

After departure, our tour will cross the city and take the Autostrada del Sole, a major Italian highway, past the region of Ciociar…

After departure, our tour will cross the city and take the Autostrada del Sole, a major Italian highway, past the region of Ciociaria. The movie, "La Ciociaria," for which Sophia Loren won an Oscar, was filmed here. From the coach we will have a view of the Abbey of Montecassino.
Upon arrival in Naples, we will embark on the ferry and depart for the Island of Capri. Once we arrive at the Marina Grande, if weather and sea conditions permit we will visit the Blue Grotto (optional, admission not included in tour price but available for $50.00 per person). Afterwards, we will return to the marina to depart by minibus for a panoramic tour of the island, ending at Anacapri - a village situated at the foot of Mt. Solaro.

After lunch in a local restaurant, you will enjoy free time to shop and explore. At approximately 3:30 pm, we will meet at the harbor. Our trip back to Rome will begin around 5:30 pm.

Return arrival in Rome is scheduled for 9:30pm - traffic permitting. Travelers will be returned to their hotels or immediate vicinity.

Price includes transportation in a deluxe, air-conditioned coach, ferryboat ride, tour guide, lunch and the assistance of Gray Line Rome’s qualified personnel. Beverages and extras are not included. Does not include blue grotto.

Please note: In the event of rough seas or high tide on the Bay of Naples, travelers will be taken to Pompeii instead and the difference in price will be refunded.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Deluxe Motorcoach and Ferry Transportation to Capri

Lunch in Anacapri

Stunning Coastal Views

Days of Operation
Daily - Apr to Oct (weather permitting - In case of rough seas - participants will be taken to Pompeii & refunded the difference)

This tour covers Chelsea, Kensington, Holland Park, Notting Hill Gate, St John's Wood, Marylebone and the West End.

W…

This tour covers Chelsea, Kensington, Holland Park, Notting Hill Gate, St John's Wood, Marylebone and the West End.

We're touring sites that made the 'Sixties' swinging! See the boutiques, pubs and clubs that made a decade and inspired hundreds of well-known lyrics. For Beatle fans, there's Brian Epstein's flat, Ringo's Kings Road apartment, John and Yoko's first home, Paul's current London home, the studio where the St Pepper's cover was shot, Apple Office and boutique, EMI, Mason's Yard, where the 'Mop Tops' the played their last ever live gig and lots more other Beatle and related landmarks. And, YES, you do get to walk across that famed ABBEY ROAD crossing!

The tour also covers where Geldof conceived Band Aid and Live Aid, where and how the Sex Pistols was formed, the Clash's neighbourhood, also home to Bob Marley. There are heaps of sites to please Pink Floyd fans. We pass the homes of Freddie Mercury, Bowie, Bolan, Jimmy Page, Macca, Clapton, Van Morrison, to name a few and see where Jimi Hendix died. You never know who you might see in passing! For Stones fans there's the legendary Edith Grove apartment, various of Jagger's houses, the 'Sticky Fingers' restaurant. All this plus studios, record company offices, gig sites, secluded hotels favoured by the stars, album cover locations and story, after story, after story from your informed rock guide.

Days of Operation:
Summer - April 1 to October 31st
Sat, Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri, from 2pm to 5.15pm,
Winter - November 1 to March 31
Sat, Sun & Wed only, 1pm to 4.15pm,

Departs from the Original Tour Visitor Centre,
17-19 Cockspur Street, Trafalgar Square.

Nearest Underground Station:
Piccadilly Circus or Charing Cross.

Depart Edinburgh at 09.30 and travel north over the Forth Road Bridge, passing one of Scotland's great engineering wonders - the Fo…

Depart Edinburgh at 09.30 and travel north over the Forth Road Bridge, passing one of Scotland's great engineering wonders - the Forth Rail Bridge. Continuing north into the Kingdom of Fife you pass Loch Leven castle where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned in 1567 and forced to abdicate from the throne.

Further on you will also pass Perth, the medieval capital of Scotland, before crossing the Highland Boundary Fault line, and the point where the scenery changes from the rolling farmland of the Lowlands to the forested hills and mountains of the Scottish Highlands. Surrounded by this beautiful scenery and on the banks of the River Tay is the Cathedral town of Dunkeld, your first stop of the day. Dunkeld was for many centuries the capital of the Christian Celtic Church, and its 13th century Cathedral reflects the once great importance of this quaint Highland village. From Dunkeld it's a short drive to the Hermitage, a fantastic woodland walk leading up to the Black Linn Falls where the River Braan cascades into a narrow gorge. Surrounded by some of Scotland's tallest trees and changing spectacularly in appearance throughout the seasons it's a great place at any time of year. You may even have the chance to see the spectacular sight of Salmon attempting to leap up the falls and on towards their spawning grounds.

Leaving the Hermitage you follow the wide valley of the River Tay towards the Victorian resort town of Pitlochry. You will spend around 1 hour here and you can visit the many great shops and restaurants or maybe even take a walk down towards Loch Faskally.

After lunch you take a scenic drive through the mountains of Highland Perthshire, first crossing over the Pass of Killiecrankie before a short stop at the Queen's View overlooking Loch Tummel. On a clear day the view here is stunning, looking over to the unmistakable peak of Schiehallion and beyond to the mountains of Glencoe. Continuing alongside Loch Tummel you then head over the hills and past the spectacular sixteenth century Castle Menzies towards the town of Aberfeldy and Dewars Whisky distillery*, where you can discover the secret of how Scotland's national drink is made. No visit to Scotland is complete without sampling a 'wee dram' and you will get the chance to taste some of the finished product. Known in the Gaelic as Uisge Beatha (or 'water of life') whisky has been produced for centuries in Scotland and the art is now close to perfection. Later you travel West into the ancient lands of Breadalbane, or the ‘High Country’ surrounding Loch Tay and make your way along the loch towards Killin. The small town is situated on the edge of the River Dochart and has the fantastic Falls of Dochart at its heart, flowing under the old bridge and past the ancient burial ground of the Clan MacNab who once dominated the area. After Killin you take a drive over the Braes of Balquhidder, the resting place of Highland outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor before passing Stirling Castle and Linlithgow Palace on your return journey to Edinburgh.

Return time - approx. 19.15

Departure Point
207 High St, Edinburgh.

Return to Waverley Bridge opposite Waverley Train Station

Inclusions
Transportation by top of the range 16 seat Mercedes minicoach for a more personal experience.
We believe a small group tour with a maximum of 16 passengers really does make a big difference to your trip. It allows us to give you a more personal service and remain the only 5 Star operator to offer this personal guarantee. Touring with a maximum of 16 passengers you get more for your money, more personal attention, more time with the locals, more time off the bus, more time on the back-roads and just more of an authentic, friendly experience. The smaller groups allow you to meet people from all over the world and make friends for life.
Forced air ventilation as standard.
Services of a professional Rabbie's driver/guide
Rabbie's Discount Card - money off restaurants, shopping and attractions.

Exclusions
Lunch and refreshments.
Entrance fee to the distillery

* Dewars World Of Whisky is closed every Sunday Nov - April and additionally from Saturday 19th December until Monday 4th January 2010. Tour will divert to visit Glenturret Distillery during this period.


Days of Operation
Tues, Wed, Fri, Sun - year round

Enjoy an afternoon visit to Claude Monet’s home and gardens. Inspired by the beautiful, peaceful and colourful countryside of…

Enjoy an afternoon visit to Claude Monet’s home and gardens. Inspired by the beautiful, peaceful and colourful countryside of Giverny, Claude Monet settled here in 1883 for the rest of his life.

This tour includes: A guided visit of the wonderful flower gardens, and the famous Japanese bridge. Free time is included to visit Monet’s home and former studio. The afternoon finishes with either shopping or a stroll up to the Museum of American Art.

Guided visits in English and French at each departure.

Days of Operation
Tue-Sat - year round

This excursion takes you north of Amsterdam, to the edge of the Zaan river, where you will visit the windmill village "de Zaanse Sc…

This excursion takes you north of Amsterdam, to the edge of the Zaan river, where you will visit the windmill village "de Zaanse Schans," with its characteristic green wooden houses.
At the turn of the 18th century this district was an industrial area with approximately 700 windmills in use. Today there are only five left. We will pay a visit to a windmill and a wooden shoe factory. Before returning to Amsterdam, we take a stroll in the medieval town of Edam.

On Fridays from April 3 to Sept 4, the visit to Edam will be replaced by Alkmaar.

INCLUSIONS:
Entrance to the windmill

EXCLUSIONS:
Gratuities

PLEASE NOTE:
Children under 4 are free.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Visit to Windmill and Wooden Shoe Factory in Zaanse Schans

Town of Edam

Days of Operation
Daily - Mar to Nov