Europe Private Tour (UKO005) Grand England Tour 9 Days 8 Nights

On the first day, we will pick you up from Heathrow Airport and take you into central London to visit many iconic landmarks of London.

These include Big Ben, located on the banks of the River Thames, and taking photos with The Palace of Westminster in the same area.

Big Ben began operating in 1859 and has run with constant accuracy ever since, becoming a national symbol of Britain that tourists aim to visit when coming to London.

Visit Westminster Abbey, the Statue of Winston Churchill, and 10 Downing Street nearby.

You will get to take photos with the London Eye and we will take you up on the London Eye, the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe at 135 meters high, to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the city.

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Visit Buckingham Palace to watch the changing of the guard at 11.30, an event that attracts large crowds.

It is best to arrive early to secure a good viewing spot. Near the palace are 2 parks: Green Park and St.Jame's Park. After watching the ceremony, you can enjoy a pleasant stroll through the parks.

Visit the Tower of London, originally London's historic royal palace. Today, it is no longer a royal residence but serves as a museum displaying national treasures.

The highlight is the royal crown and dazzling gems, especially The Crown Jewels and the world's largest cut diamonds, Cullinan I and II.

Take photos with Tower Bridge, another major landmark of London. Visit the Millennium Bridge, which opened in 2000 to celebrate the new millennium.

This is a pedestrian-only bridge leading directly to St. Paul's Cathedral, London's largest and most famous cathedral.

It holds cathedral status in the ecclesiastical hierarchy as the seat of the Bishop of London.

Stroll through Portobello Road Market in Notting Hill, a vintage and collectibles market famous from classic hit movies, featuring diverse stalls lining Portobello Road.

Here you will find antiques, collectibles, second-hand clothing, fresh fruits, vegetables, and food. The charm of this market and neighborhood lies in the delightful buildings and shops offering unique finds everywhere, along with the lively atmosphere of bustling crowds.

If time permits, head to Oxford Street, London's premier shopping destination lined with department stores and shops throughout. Close to Oxford Street

is Hyde Park, London's large and famous public park.

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Depart for Cambridge, England's famed university city, traveling 103 km in just about 1.5 hours.

Visit the Catholic Church of Our Lady and the English Martyrs, and see Saint Botolph's Church, which is part of Saint Catharine's College.

Nearby, visit King's College, formally known as The King’s College of Our Lady and Saint Nicholas in Cambridge,

and see the College’s Chapel, Great St. Mary's, The University Church (GSM), and Trinity College located on bustling Trinity Street.

You may also choose to explore the city with a punt ride on the River Cam—a small flat-bottomed wooden boat—passing St John’s College, University of Cambridge.

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Depart for York, a distance of 250 kilometers, taking about 3 hours of travel time. York is a charming small historic city in Yorkshire.

Visit the famous York Minster, stroll along the historic alley The Shambles, and view Clifford's Tower and York Castle.

Then travel to Leeds, located just 40 kilometers away (a 40-minute drive). Leeds is a vibrant and lively city. Visit the Town Square and Millennium Square,

which are surrounded by beautifully stunning historic architecture. Visit the Leeds City Museum, which displays the history of the city and various antiquities.

Explore The Royal Armouries Museum and admire the beauty and strength of over 8,500 weapons and armor pieces.

For sports fans, don't miss visiting Elland Road Stadium of the Leeds United Football Club. Enjoy shopping to your heart's content at Leeds' large famous shopping malls, Trinity Leeds and Victoria Leeds.

Try sipping British-style afternoon tea at the famous shop "Just Grand".

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Today we travel to Manchester, a distance of 72 kilometers that takes about 1 hour. We will take you to see the Spinningfields area, the city's business district, which was purpose-built.

This district blends modern architecture with Gothic architecture. See the 47-story Beetham Tower, the tallest building in the city and the 12th tallest in the country, and stroll along Saint Anns Street.

It is located in the city's main shopping area, the Arndale, and the High Street district.

For football fans, we will take you to see Old Trafford Stadium, home of Manchester United, and join a stadium tour.

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We travel to Liverpool, a distance of 57 kilometers that takes about 1 hour. We will take you to see Liverpool's most important attractions, starting with Liverpool Cathedral, the largest church in Liverpool,

the largest in England, and the 5th largest in the world. It is decorated with colorful stained glass, but most of the building is made of brick, and it took 74 years to build.

Next, we visit the Albert Dock, a UNESCO World Heritage district of red-brick buildings. These are old buildings, among the first in England to be built of brick and mortar, and were opened by Prince Albert in 1846

to serve as a dock and warehouses for unloading goods.

We will take you to the Beatles Story Museum, dedicated to the famous Fab Four, and stroll along Pier Head, a riverside inlet near the Albert Dock, where you can stop to take photos with the statues of all four Beatles.

Then we visit Anfield, the home stadium of Liverpool FC, which football fans should not miss.

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Today we leave Liverpool for Oxford, another important university city in England, a distance of 279 kilometers that takes about 3 hours.

We will take you to see the ancient University of Oxford and the Radcliffe Camera, a library within the university grounds. Then we visit Christ Church.

Inside the church you can see the dining hall of Hogwarts School, a scene in the Harry Potter films that appears in every installment, and we will also stop at Shakespeare's birthplace.

Stop for some shopping on Oxford's main street.

Then we take you to the village of Bibury, 48 kilometers from Oxford, about a 45-minute drive. Bibury is a beautiful countryside village in the Cotswolds,

located in southwest England, and is known as one of the most beautiful villages in England. Stroll and explore the village, then return to Oxford for the night.

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We depart for Bath, a journey of 132 kilometers (about 1 hour and 45 minutes). Bath is a delightful city in southwestern England, situated about an hour from London.

We visit the Roman Baths, built by the Romans around 2,000 years ago around natural thermal springs. Featuring an interconnected piping and heating system surrounded by shrines and temple ruins,

the complex is remarkably well preserved with excellent walkways and interactive exhibits. Right next door is Bath Abbey (Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul), a major historic centerpiece of the city.

We view Pulteney Bridge across the River Avon, the city's main river. Lined with shops on both sides, it is reminiscent of Florence's Ponte Vecchio.

Next, we admire The Circus, an impressive circular ring of townhouses surrounding grand trees at its center, forming a magnificent sight when viewed from above.

We also visit the Royal Crescent, a sweeping crescent-shaped terrace of Georgian houses, mostly private residences and luxury hotels. We take a break for dining at Sally Lunn's Historic Eating House, a celebrated local institution.

From there, we visit Stonehenge, the world-famous archaeological wonder located 1 hour from Bath (55 kilometers), before returning to London for the night (141 kilometers).

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We will take you to see Trafalgar Square, one of London's important squares. The monument was built to celebrate the victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, where the British Navy defeated the navy of Napoleonic France at Cape Trafalgar

in Spain. This is a popular meeting point for Londoners. Behind the square is the National Gallery, England’s national art museum, which holds a great many works of art from around the world.

We will take you to the British Museum, the greatest museum in England, which showcases the grandeur of the British Empire. The museum's main highlights are

a large number of mummies and artifacts from ancient Egypt, including the famous Rosetta Stone, as well as artifacts from around the world, including Greek, Roman, Middle Eastern, Asian, European and African civilizations.

If time is short, we recommend seeing just the Egyptian rooms.

Visit Harrods department store, well known among Thai people, with its classic, beautiful and luxurious decor and a wide range of products to choose from.

Visit Chinatown in Soho, a short pedestrian street full of Chinese restaurants and shops selling Chinese goods.

At the appropriate time, we take you to Heathrow Airport for your journey back to Bangkok.

(If your flight departs in the afternoon, there will be no sightseeing today; we will transfer you to the airport 3 hours prior to check-in. The tour program for today can also be rescheduled to your first two days,

tailored primarily according to your personal preferences.)