Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for London
The Three “T”s – Tea, Tower and Thames – NEW TOUR
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Riverdays Afternoon Tea Cruise © citycruises.com
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Afternoon Tea ©citycruises.com
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Afternoon Tea Cruise, London (City Cruises) ©citycruises.com
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The Original Tour - London Sightseeing
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Exterior of the White Tower at Tower of London ©Historic Royal Palaces
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Yeoman Warder Ryan Brown at Tower of London ©Historic Royal Palaces
Includes afternoon Tea on the Thames
Join us on this new Tour – The Three “T”s
Take Afternoon Tea on the Thames – Tea is a tea-related ritual, introduced in Britain in the early 1840s. It evolved as a mini meal to stem the hunger and anticipation of an evening meal at 8pm.
Afternoon Tea is a meal composed of sandwiches (usually cut delicately into ‘fingers’), scones with clotted cream and jam, sweet pastries and cakes. Interestingly, scones were not a common feature of early Afternoon Tea and were only introduced in the twentieth century.
Now’s your chance to take Afternoon Tea while cruising along the Thames. What a civilised way to pass the afternoon! And afterwards, a night in the Tower Hotel, centrally situated hotel with a full English breakfast on Monday morning. The cruise departs and returns to Tower Pier, just a short walk from the hotel and is a great way to spend the afternoon. During the 1 1/2 hour cruise, there is live commentary and you can take the air on the upper deck of the boat – weather permitting of course.
On Monday morning, a visit to the Tower of London awaits, again just a short walk from the hotel. During your visit you will have chance to explore the Crown Jewels, the infamous Tower ravens, the moat and other outdoor public areas, Tower Green, White Tower, Bloody Tower and the Medieval Tower Battlements .
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Dates
Limited Sundays in 2027
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Sunday: Travel to London – Tea on the Thames
Travel to London at your leisure to arrive early afternoon. Depending on timings, you may be able to check in at your hotel. You will need to be at Tower Pier at around 3.00pm, as your boat departs at 3.30pm for a 90 minute cruise. Your Afternoon Tea wouldn’t be right without scones, jam and a generous dollop of cream, so fear not you’ll find those along with the selection of finger sandwiches and cakes. Yum yum!
Plus of course tea! In fact an almost endless supply, if that’s what takes your fancy.
And when you’ve finished your tea, you can always stroll upstairs to take in the 360 degree views of London’s riverside landmarks. On arrival back at Tower Pier, make your way to your hotel, where the rest of the evening is at your leisure.
Day 2
Monday: London – Tower of London
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before checking out and visiting the exciting Tower of London! During your visit you will have chance to explore the Crown Jewels, the infamous Tower ravens, the moat and other outdoor public areas, Tower Green, White Tower, Bloody Tower and the Medieval Tower Battlements . Experience history where it happened at this incredible UNESCO World Heritage Site. After your visit is complete you will return home.
Suggested Hotel
Tower Hotel by Thistle****
Nestled between the River Thames and St Katherine’s Dock, and next to Tower Bridge, The Tower Hotel, by Thistle offers ideal location, a restaurant, a bar and a fitness centre. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Each room at The Tower has a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels and a desk. The on-site restaurant offers freshly prepared modern fusion cuisine. The bar features an extensive drinks menu, and boasts stunning views of the famous Tower Bridge and the Shard skyscraper. This 4-stars hotel is just 8 minutes’ stroll away from Tower Hill Tube Station, and offers easy access to central London and the West End in just a 20-minute journey.
https://www.towerhotellondon.com/
Tower Hotel by Thistle****
| 2027 dates | 2 days / 1 night |
| 26th September, 10th & 24th October, 21st November | From £219.00 per person |
| Other Sundays in 2027 | Prices on request |
Single room supplement £80 per person (double room for sole use)
