Itinerary

Day 1 London

London is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. An important settlement for two millennia, London's history goes back to its founding by the Romans. Since its settlement, London has been part of many important movements and phenomena throughout history, such as the English Renaissance, the Industrial Revolution, and the Gothic Revival. London is one of the world's leading business, financial and cultural centres, and its influence in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion and the arts contribute to its status as a major global city. The city boasts four World Heritage Sites: The Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St. Margaret's Church; the Tower of London; the historic settlement of Greenwich; and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Meet your driver at Heathrow airport, and take a private transfer to your hotel.

A welcome package with your vouchers, a city map, train tickets (if relevant) and any other touristic information that we deem you may find useful will be waiting for you upon your arrival at your first hotel on your trip.

Ride on a London open-top sightseeing bus where youll get a birds eye view of this majestic City! Your hop-on hop-off ticket allows you the freedom to leave and re-join the bus as often as you like over a 24-hour period - departures are every 5-15 minutes all day until late evening. The best thing about this tour is you have total flexibility to plan your day the way YOU choose, as well as taking in all the main sights from the top deck of a London bus, including St Pauls Cathedral, the spine-chilling Tower of London, Big Ben, the Gothic Houses of Parliament, the Queens residence Buckingham Palace, the exclusive Belgravia district, Hyde Park, the lively Speakers Corner, Marble Arch, Harrods and its sumptuous Food Halls, the Royal Albert Hall, Baker Street home of Sherlock Holmes, Madame Tussauds and plenty more besides! Choose from 3 main routes covering all the main sights of London - you can either listen to the informative and entertaining recorded commentary provided through your own headsets to keep, or listen to London live, with a live Guide pointing out the main sights to you, telling you all the history, titbits and quirky stories about London. Enjoy your day!

Astor Court is near BT Tower, Crescent Gardens, and Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum. Another attraction in the area is Trafalgar Square. Guestrooms have cable television, wireless Internet access (surcharge), and direct-dial phones; rooms also include coffee/tea makers, shower/tub combinations, and hair dryers. Astor Court provides complimentary breakfast, wireless Internet access (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.

Overnight at Astor Court (3*).

Day 2 London

Your professional cabbie will come and collect you from your hotel and then take you on a magical journey through London, passing Gringott's bank, Leadenhall market and the river Thames that Harry flew along on his broomstick. Stand at the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron and Diagon Alley. Then see Grimauld Place and the Third Hand book emporium before having your photo taken at King Cross Station where Harry and Ron first meet and then disappear through the brick wall at Platform 9 ¾! All this and much more in one of London's best selling tours!

Entrance ticket to London Zoo.

London Zoo is the world's oldest scientific zoo.It was opened in London on April 27, 1828, and was originally intended to be used as a collection for scientific study. It was eventually opened to the public in 1847. Today it houses a collection of 755 species of animals, with 15,104 individuals, making it one of the largest collections in the United Kingdom.

It is managed under the aegis of the Zoological Society of London (established in 1826), and is situated at the northern edge of Regent's Park (the Regent's Canal runs through it). The Society also has a more spacious site at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire to which the larger animals such as elephants and rhinos have been moved. As well as being the first scientific zoo, ZSL London Zoo also opened the first Reptile house (1849), first public Aquarium (1853), first insect house (1881) and the first children's zoo (1938).

Overnight at Astor Court (3*).

Day 3 Bath

Bath is a city in Somerset in the south west of England. It is situated 99 miles (159 km) west of London and 13 miles (21 km) south-east of Bristol. The city was founded, among surrounding hills, in the valley of the River Avon around naturally-occurring hot springs where the Romans built baths and a temple, giving it the name Aquae Sulis. The city became a World Heritage Site in 1987, and has a variety of theatres, museums, and other cultural and sporting venues, which have helped to make it a major centre for tourism, with over one million visitors.

Meet your driver for a private train station transfer.

Enjoy a relaxing train ride from London Paddington Station to Bath.

Bath, England, is a unique city; its hot springs, Roman Baths, splendid Abbey and Georgian stone crescents have attracted visitors for centuries. Set in rolling Somerset countryside, just over 100 miles west of London, it is a beautiful and unforgettable place to visit. Fortunately, the centre is also compact and easy to get around on foot.

Visit the real Number 4 Privet Drive where Harry lives with the Dursleys. In the 'Sorcerer's Stone' hundreds of letters are magically delivered here by owls addressed to "Mr H. Potter, the Cupboard under the Stairs, 4 Privet Drive, Little Whinging, Surrey". Lacock Abbey provided some of the backdrops for Hogwarts' classrooms scenes in 'The Sorcerer's Stone' and 'The Chamber of Secrets'. Lacock will also feature in the forthcoming ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince’. Bath, where you will spend the night, is a World Heritage City famous not only for its splendid Georgian Architecture but also for its magnificent Roman Baths and Hot Springs. Entrance fees paid locally.

This historic property is situated in Bath, near Jane Austen Centre, Roman Baths, and Herschel Museum of Astronomy. Additional nearby points of interest include Bath Abbey. Guestrooms have trouser presses, electronic/magnetic keys, and direct-dial phones; rooms also include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. In addition to a restaurant and a bar/lounge, Mercure Francis Bath features a coffee shop/café, a porter/bellhop, and conference rooms.

Overnight at Mercure Francis (3*).

Day 4 Bath

Head off to Gloucester Cathedral. This splendid Cathedral, over 900 years old, provided several settings for 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' and 'The Chamber of Secrets' including Hogwarts' corridors, the talking portraits, ghost scenes, and the overflowing bathrooms. Your next stop is Oxford which provided various interior locations for Hogwarts, including the hospital and Hogwarts' library (restricted access to the library). Christ Church College's wonderful staircase was used for many of the interior shots in 'The Sorcerer's Stone' and 'The Chamber of Secrets' whilst its majestic Tudor dining hall was the inspiration for Hogwarts' dining room. Entrance fees paid locally.

Bath, England, is a unique city; its hot springs, Roman Baths, splendid Abbey and Georgian stone crescents have attracted visitors for centuries. Set in rolling Somerset countryside, just over 100 miles west of London, it is a beautiful and unforgettable place to visit. Fortunately, the centre is also compact and easy to get around on foot.

Overnight at Mercure Francis (3*).

Day 5 London

Bath, England, is a unique city; its hot springs, Roman Baths, splendid Abbey and Georgian stone crescents have attracted visitors for centuries. Set in rolling Somerset countryside, just over 100 miles west of London, it is a beautiful and unforgettable place to visit. Fortunately, the centre is also compact and easy to get around on foot.

Enjoy a relaxing train ride from Bath to London Paddington Station (approximately 2 hours).

Meet your driver for a private train station transfer.

Within walking distance to your central London hotel, enjoy a fantastic meal out at one of the best restaurants in the West End. A few suggestions: J Sheekey, an incredibly smart seafood restaurant, Lindsay House, specializing in Irish cuisine, Mildred's, London's best veggie restaurant, Sketch, the trendiest place in London, specializing in some of the best french food you'll ever taste, or for those looking for something simple and cheerful, enjoy a nice meal out at Zipangu.

Astor Court is near BT Tower, Crescent Gardens, and Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum. Another attraction in the area is Trafalgar Square. Guestrooms have cable television, wireless Internet access (surcharge), and direct-dial phones; rooms also include coffee/tea makers, shower/tub combinations, and hair dryers. Astor Court provides complimentary breakfast, wireless Internet access (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.

Overnight at Astor Court (3*).

Day 6 London

Meet your driver at Heathrow airport, and take a private transfer to your hotel.

Kensington Tours donates a portion of proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities.

Depart from London Heathrow airport - end of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart.

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