Day 1: London
Greenwich
Upon arrival in London, meet your car at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Check in and spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the city. If it’s shopping that takes your fancy, head towards Oxford Street, which is best known for Selfridges and other big department stores. A visit to the world famous department store’ Harrods’ in Knightsbridge is also a must! Overnight at London
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Day 2: Greenwich - London Aquarium - London Eye - West End
Start your day in Greenwich, where you can set one foot in the east and one foot in the west as you stand either side of the Greenwich Meridian. Your kids will love the Royal Observatory, where they can take part in family events. Also visit the beautiful Greenwich Park, London's oldest Royal Park. It's a beautiful spot for a family picnic or a spot of kite flying. Later catch the ferry from Greenwich Pier to Westminster, looking out for London landmarks like Tower Bridge on the way. Head to the London Aquarium, where you can come face to face with sharks and venomous fish, gaze at the mysterious seahorses and meet the frenzies piranhas. Later in the afternoon walk along the River Thames and take a ride on the London Eye, the world's largest observation wheel. It's a spectacular way to see over 55 of London's most famous landmarks in just 30 minutes - see if you can spot them all! Afterwards, you can take a circular cruise of the Thames so you can see landmarks like the Houses of Parliament and the Tower of London. In the evening, take your family to the West End. There are so many great attractions in this part of London, but a family theatre show is a must-do. There are so many to choose from, so whether it's Mary Poppins or Lord of the Rings, make sure you don't miss a great show. Overnight at London
Must see and do:
HMS Belfast | Greenwich Market | Horniman Museum & Gardens | Mudchute Farm & Park | St Paul's Cathedral | Westminster Abbey | London Duck tours |British Museum | London's Transport Museum | London Trocadero | Pollock's Toy Museum
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Day 03: Science Museum - Madame Tussauds - London Zoo - Marine Ices
Today start your day by visiting London Science Museum - known all over the world for its historic collections and inspirational exhibitions. There's something for all ages, and the fantastic exhibitions including 'The Science of Spying', 'Inside the Spitfire' and 'The Big Bang' are sure to keep everyone entertained. Visit the IMAX 3D Cinema, where you can see stunning 3D adventures like 'Dinosaurs Alive! & Deep-Sea. The next stop on your itinerary is Madame Tussauds, where you can get up close and personal with some of your favorite stars like Aishwarya Rai, Amitabh Bachan, Sharukh Khan, Mahatma Gandhi, British Royal family and much more. After spending some time with your favorite stars, head to London Zoo, and get close to some of the world's most fascinating species. Don't miss the daily penguin and lion feedings, or your chance to meet the monkeys in the 1500m2 enclosure designed to recreate the Bolivian rainforest. At the end of your day, take your family for a relaxing meal in a family restaurant. Situated in London's famous Camden Town, Marine Ices is a fabulous family restaurant, very popular with locals. Opened in 1930, Marine Ices serves delicious, freshly prepared Italian food, but is most famous for its specialty ices - thought by many to be the best in London. Overnight at London
Must see and do:
Natural History Museum | Hyde Park | Royal Albert Hall | Victoria & Albert Museum | Buckingham Palace | Jewish Museum | Camden Lock | Lord's Cricket Ground | Sherlock Holmes Museum , Regent's Park
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