DAY TOURS IN LONDON

"Select" Sightseeing - A Full Day escorted Tour to magnificent Salisbury Cathedral and the ancient and mysterious Stonehen…

"Select" Sightseeing - A Full Day escorted Tour to magnificent Salisbury Cathedral and the ancient and mysterious Stonehenge, with a walking tour of Georgian Bath.
Included Highlights
Orientation tour of Salisbury, see Salisbury Cathedral
Stop at Stonehenge
Free walking tour of Georgian Bath
Options for interior visits to Salisbury Cathedral, Stonehenge and the Roman Baths
Deluxe motor-coach and professional tour guide and driver


Salisbury
Journey west in style to the beautiful city of Salisbury and its 750 year-old cathedral with a 404 ft spire, the tallest in England. This magnificent and historic building is an international symbol of Christianity and a world-class heritage attraction.

EVAN EVANS SELECT - The Choice is Yours:
An interior visit of the Cathedral to see the Magna Carta, the Chapter House and the oldest working clock in Europe, dating back to 1386.*
or
Free time to explore the city, Market Square and the traditional shops; perhaps wander by the beautiful houses and gardens of Cathedral Close.

Stonehenge
The great and ancient stone circle of Stonehenge is one of the wonders of the world, cloaked forever in intense debate over its purpose. It is the focal point in a landscape filled with pre-historic ceremonial structures, now a World Heritage Site.

EVAN EVANS SELECT - The Choice is Yours:
Benefit from an audio-guide tour of Stonehenge. You'll learn about the spiritual importance of the stones and early legends of King Arthur and Merlin.*
or
Light refreshments are available from the Stonehenge Kitchen, and the souvenir shop stocks a unique range of gift ideas and souvenirs.

Bath
This beautiful Georgian city has some of the richest ancient history in Britain, and much of the most stunning architecture in Europe. See elegant honey-coloured crescents, beautiful Georgian squares and the delightful scenery along the banks of the River Avon. You'll enjoy views of the famous Pulteney Bridge and Bath Abbey, known locally as 'The Lantern of the West'.

EVAN EVANS SELECT - The Choice is Yours:
Visit the Roman Baths to see the magnificent temple and bathing complex, still flowing with thermal water from its original source, and walk along ancient Roman pavements.*
or
A free walking tour of the city following in the footsteps of Jane Austen. Pass Bath Abbey and the elegant shopping area around Milsom Street.

* Please Note: Admission costs are not included in any of the "Select" Sightseeing tours, but there is an option to purchase from your guide.

Days of Operation:

Days of operation: Daily
Returns to London at approx 7.00 pm

Day Trip from London to the historic city of Edinburgh, Scotland's capital and most popular tourist destination.
Included Hig…

Day Trip from London to the historic city of Edinburgh, Scotland's capital and most popular tourist destination.
Included Highlights
Round-trip train tickets to Edinburgh with reserved seats
Sightseeing open-top tour of Edinburgh
Entrance to Edinburgh Castle
A free city map and information guide


Edinburgh
The train from London's King Cross Station arrives at the Royal City of Edinburgh at around 11.30. Right by the station you board the open-top sightseeing bus where you'll get a bird's-eye view of this majestic city! The hop-on hop-off ticket allows you the freedom to leave and re-join the bus as often as you like.

You will see the Old Town quarter, the Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre, the gloriously intricate Scott Monument, the Palace of Holyrood House and the brand new Scottish Parliament building. You might want to wander through the cobbled city centre streets or stroll along Princes Street checking out the tartan, whisky and shortbreads that have made Scotland famous! Your tour includes tickets to Edinburgh Castle.

The train back to London leaves Edinburgh in the late afternoon returning to London's King's Cross at around 22:15.

* This tour is unescorted

* Please note - Once booked, this tour is non-refundable.

Days of Operation:

Days of operation: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Tour Starts: 06:30 am Kings Cross Station - Meet the Evan Evans representative outside the information booth on the main concourse.
Returns: Approximately 10:30 pm Kings Cross Station.

A full day tour of London - see Westminster Abbey and the Changing of the Guard, guided tours of St Paul's Cathedral and the Tower …

A full day tour of London - see Westminster Abbey and the Changing of the Guard, guided tours of St Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London, and a Thames River Cruise.

Included Highlights
Panoramic tour of London, including Parliament Square, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey
Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace *
Opportunity for a traditional Pub Lunch **
Guided Tour of St Paul's Cathedral
Guided Tour of Tower of London and time to explore
See the magnificent Crown Jewels
Thames River Cruise
First-class luxury Motor-coach and the services of a professional Blue-Badge guide

Westminster Abbey and Parliament Square
The tour begins with a panoramic drive around parliament Square, to see Westminster Abbey, where many of our Kings, Queens, Statesmen, poets and writers are buried. See Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.

London's West End, Buckingham Palace and the Changing of the Guard
Enjoy a fascinating panoramic tour, seeing Trafalgar Square, Downing Street, London's Theatre District and Piccadilly Circus.
Then to Buckingham Palace to see the colourful ceremony of the Changing of the Guard. We will then have a chance to enjoy lunch at a traditional London Pub.

St Paul's Cathedral
A guided tour of Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece – St Paul's Cathedral - crowned by the magnificent dome that is so much a part of the London skyline. The Cathedral was rebuilt after the Great Fire of London in 1666. In recent years it has seen the wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales, to Lady Diana Spencer and, most recently, the thanksgiving services for both the Golden Jubilee and 80th Birthday of Her Majesty the Queen.

The Tower of London and Crown Jewels
Founded by William the Conqueror in 1066-7 and enlarged by successive sovereigns, the Tower of London is one of the is one of the world's most famous and spectacular fortresses. Over the past 1000 years it has been a Royal Palace, an armoury and a place of imprisonment and execution. The Beefeaters who guard the Tower will regale you with stories of its past. We will visit the Crown Jewels, including the magnificent solid-gold crown used at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, the enormous Cullinan diamonds and the extraordinary Koh-i-Noor.

Finally, enjoy a River Thames cruise from the Tower of London.

* Occasionally there may not be a Changing of the Guard, on these occasions we will visit Horseguards Parade.
** Lunch not included in the tour price

Sunday in London
Due to church services, St Paul's Cathedral is closed to visitors on Sunday. We will stop for photographs and spend longer in the Tower of London.

Days of Operation:
Days of Operation: Daily
Finishes at Victoria Train Station at approx 5.30 pm

"Select" Sightseeing - A full day tour to medieval Warwick Castle, Stratford upon Avon and the Enchanting Cotswolds.
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"Select" Sightseeing - A full day tour to medieval Warwick Castle, Stratford upon Avon and the Enchanting Cotswolds.
Included Highlights
See Warwick Castle, with option for interior visit
Visit Stratford uPon Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare
Drive through the enchanting Cotswolds
Deluxe motor-coach and professional tour guide and driver


Warwick Castle
Visit the magnificent medieval Warwick Castle, most of whose amazing towers and ramparts are still intact. Warwick Castle will take you back through its 1,000 year history as you enter over the footbridge to a bygone world of banquets, battles and ceremony.


EVAN EVANS SELECT - The Choice is Yours:
Warwick Castle is England's finest example of a medieval castle. Stroll through the castle's delightful and lovingly tendered gardens, visit the Tussaud's waxworks, or if you're feeling brave, visit the castle's spine-chilling dungeons.*
or
Enjoy a free walking tour of Warwick and let our guide show you some of the fine old buildings for which the town is so famous.

The Cotswolds
Steeped in history and heritage, the area of England known as the Cotswolds is a charming blend of cottages with honey-coloured walls and thatched roofs, market towns with crooked half-timbered houses lining the High Street, and ancient stone crosses, all set in the gently rolling hills ('wolds') that are so typically English in character.

Stratford upon Avon
We then travel through the rolling Warwickshire hills to Stratford upon Avon, a market town at the edge of the Forest of Arden made famous for being the birthplace of the world-famous playwright William Shakespeare.

EVAN EVANS SELECT - The Choice is Yours:
Visit the Tudor-style birthplace of William Shakespeare, a half-timbered house that has been carefully furnished to recreate the interiors of his childhood.*
or
Enjoy a free walking tour of Stratford upon Avon, where Shakespeare became known as the world's greatest playwright.

* Please Note: Admission costs are not included in any of the "Select" Sightseeing tours, but there is an option to purchase tickets from your guide.

Days of Operation:

Days of operation: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Returns to London at approximately 7:00 pm

Discover the world of Beatrix Potter on a day trip from London to the Scenic Lake District.

Included Highlights
…

Discover the world of Beatrix Potter on a day trip from London to the Scenic Lake District.

Included Highlights
Round-trip Train tickets to Lake District National Park with reserved seats
scenic Lake cruise
visit medieval Hawkshead village
visit to Hill Top (home of Beatrix Potter)
Wray Castle, overlooking Lake Windermere
Afternoon tea at the Lindeth Howe Country Hotel, once home to Beatrix Potter


Meet the Evan Evans representative at Euston Station to collect your tickets and itinerary for the day, then enjoy a relaxing train journey to Oxenholme in the spectacular Lake District National Park.

On arrival at Oxenholme you will be met by a local guide, who will take you on a tour of the Lake District. Enjoy a spectacular cruise on Lake Coniston and visit the medieval village of Hawkshead, an enchanting combination of whitewashed houses and cobbled streets. We make our way to Hill Top Farm, home of Beatrix Potter and the inspiration for so many of her characters. Then to Wray Castle, built in 1840 in the Gothic Revival style and where Beatrix Potter enjoyed several holidays as a child. The grounds of the castle offer splendid views over Lake Windermere.

A highlight of the visit to the Lake District is afternoon tea at the Lindeth Howe Country Hotel, once home to Beatrix Potter.

You will be taken back to Oxenholme Station for the train back to London.

* Please note this tour is unescorted to and from the Lake District.

* Please note - Once booked, this tour is non-refundable.

Days of Operation:

Days of operation: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until 31 October
Tour Starts: 08:00 am - Euston Station - Meet the Evan Evans representative outside the main ticket office.
Return time: 9:25 pm - Euston Station.

A full day discovering the treasures of Kent – Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, Greenwich and the White Cliffs of Dover.…

A full day discovering the treasures of Kent – Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, Greenwich and the White Cliffs of Dover.
Included Highlights
Private viewing of Leeds Castle - before the crowds
Entrance to Canterbury Cathedral
Opportunity for lunch in Canterbury*
See the White cliffs of Dover
First-class luxury Motorcoach and the Services of a professional Blue Badge guide.


Leeds Castle
Heading out to Leeds Castle, we pass through Greenwich, home of the famous 'Cutty Sark' tea clipper and the Royal Observatory, and cross over the Greenwich Meridian.

Leeds Castle was described by Lord Conway as 'the loveliest castle in the world' and is set in the middle of a natural lake, surrounded by 500 acres of parkland and gardens. We will take you in before the doors open to the public, to experience its magic in an atmosphere of still tranquility. There will also be time to explore the castle grounds where you will find the ' Lady Baillie Garden' with views over the lake, an aviary and maze.


Canterbury Cathedral
Traveling through Kent, the county known as the 'Garden of England', we make our way to Canterbury to visit the Cathedral. This magnificent Cathedral is the most important church within the worldwide Anglican faith. The central 'Bell Harry Tower' dates back to 1498, and the crypt to the 11th Century. It is here where your guide will tell the story of the shocking murder of Archbishop Thomas Beckett in 1170 and there will also be time to explore the narrow streets of Canterbury. There will be an opportunity for lunch in Canterbury.

Dover
We continue our tour through the picturesque landscape of Kent dotted with unusual buildings and quaint little villages to Dover, where you'll see the famous White Cliffs standing 400 feet above sea level. Brooding above the White Cliffs is the sprawling Dover Castle still watching over the town 800 years on.

* Lunch not included in the tour price

Days of Operation:

Days of operation: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Returns to London at approx 6.30 pm

The final day in our series of one-day Western Front battlefield visits takes us to the line between Armentieres and Arras, dubbed …

The final day in our series of one-day Western Front battlefield visits takes us to the line between Armentieres and Arras, dubbed the nursery trenches. On this day we visit sites connected with the 1915 battles of Aubers Ridge, Festubert, and Neuve Chapelle, where the Indian Army gave a magnificent account of itself, and the 1917 Battle of Arras. We see where Adolf Hitler served and the bunker he is reputed to have used as a billet. Australians will be touched at seeing the 'Cobbers' Memorial in Fromelles. An archaeological investigation during 2009 exhumed many soldiers remains from mass graves, and these bodies will be re-interred during 2010 in the new cemetery that is being constructed opposite the exhumation site by Pheasant Wood . We cross the Loos battlefield, site of the disastrous battle of 1915. For Canadians, Vimy Ridge is undoubtedly the highlight, where we take a trench tour and spend time at the massive and imposing Vimy memorial. We also see sites in and around the pretty city of Arras connected with the huge battle of 1917. If time, we see the French National memorial at Notre Dame de Lorette before returning to our Lille departure point.

Can be combined with The Somme (Saturday) and Ypres Salient (Sunday) - See Motorcoach Tours under Battlefields

Days of Operation:
Every Monday from 22 March 2010 to 15 November 2010

Spend a day exploring one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.
Included Highlights
Private Car Transfer from your ce…

Spend a day exploring one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.
Included Highlights
Private Car Transfer from your central London Hotel to St Pancras International
Round trip tickets on Eurostar, with seat reservations
Hop-on/hop-off sightseeing tour of Paris including a visit to the second level of the Eiffel Tower
Cruise on the River Seine
Information pack with a souvenir map of Paris


We will collect you by private car from your Central London Hotel, for the short journey to St Pancras Station. Here you will meet the Evan Evans representative, who will give you your tickets and information pack. Once you board the train all you need to do is sit back and relax, arriving into Paris in just 2 hours and 15 minutes!

On arrival at Paris Gare du Nord, you will be met by our Paris representative who will take you to the coach to begin a fascinating day in Paris. You will see Notre Dame, the Arc de Triomphe and the famous left bank. Then to the Eiffel Tower for the most spectacular views of this magical city, followed by a cruise on the famous River Seine. The afternoon is free for lunch, or maybe a visit to the Louvre. Your ticket allows you to continue on the hop-on, hop-off bus if you wish to explore more of Paris.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION – During the busy summer months of May, June, July and September the queues for the Eiffel Tower can be up to 3 hours. Unfortunately it is not possible to pre-book tickets. As an alternative, your guide may suggest a visit to the Louvre Museum; you will still see the Eiffel Tower and have time for photographs.

Days of Operation:

Days of operation: Daily except Sundays
Tour Starts: 6:00 am - Hotel pick up and transfer to Eurostar Terminal, St Pancras Station - meet the Evan Evans representative at the Group Welcome Desk.
Returns: Approximately 10:30 pm - Eurostar Terminal, St Pancras Station.

A full day tour of the West Country visiting Salisbury Cathedral, mysterious Stonehenge and Georgian Bath.
Included Highlight…

A full day tour of the West Country visiting Salisbury Cathedral, mysterious Stonehenge and Georgian Bath.
Included Highlights
Tour of Salisbury Cathedral and see the Magna Carta
Entrance to mysterious Stonehenge
A panoramic tour of Georgian Bath
Visit the Roman Baths and Pumps Room
Entrance to the Roman Baths
First-class luxury Motorcoach and the services of a professional Blue-Badge guide


Salisbury Cathedral
The beautiful and historic Salisbury Cathedral is an international symbol of Christianity and a world class heritage attraction. The spire is the tallest in England, 123 meters (404 feet). Once inside you'll be impressed by the Cathedral's graceful, elegant proportions. We visit The Chapter House home to one of only 4 surviving copies of The Magna Carta and see the oldest working clock in Europe, dating back to 1386.

Mysterious Stonehenge
5,000 years ago the huge 40 tonne stones were dragged from over 280 miles away in Wales. Who built it and why remains a mystery today. Some say that it was built as a religious temple, or an astronomical clock. Stonehenge continues to enthrall the imagination and captivate the heart of every visitor.

Bath
This beautiful Georgian city justly deserves its status as a World Heritage Site, with its delightful terraces, elegant crescents and stunning architecture, on our panoramic tour of the city we will show you the crescents, Pulteney Bridge modeled on the Ponte Vecchio in Florence and Bath Abbey. Then into the Roman Baths built over 2,000 years and still in perfect working order.

Days of Operation:

Days of operation: Daily
Returns to London at approx 7.00pm

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).