Istanbul - London (Soho & Chinatown Evening Tour)
On the first day of our tour, we depart from Istanbul Airport on Turkish Airlines’ scheduled 08:05 flight. After an approximately 4-hour journey, we land at London Gatwick Airport at 09:10 local time. After passport and baggage procedures, we begin exploring London right away. During our panoramic city tour, we view many important landmarks from the outside, including Buckingham Palace, one of England’s most iconic structures; Hyde Park, famous for its lush greenery; and Big Ben, one of the country’s symbols, while gaining our first impressions of the city accompanied by our guide’s commentary. We take a short break at Trafalgar Square so we can rest a little and have something to eat. After the city tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. In the evening, guests who wish may join our optional Soho & Chinatown Evening Tour (45£). On this tour, you will experience London’s liveliest, most colorful, and most delicious evening atmosphere. Departing from our hotel in the late afternoon, we head to Soho & Chinatown, the heart of London’s nightlife. After a short and comfortable journey by public transport, we begin exploring this special area, which takes on a completely different atmosphere from daytime. Soho, one of London’s most energetic districts, truly comes alive in the evening. Lights, crowds, music, and movement… The moment you arrive here, you feel even more clearly why London is one of the world’s most important cities. We begin our walk through Soho’s characteristic streets. Filled with small theaters, live music venues, boutique bars, and restaurants, this area offers a different atmosphere at every step. As we listen to the history of the area from our guide, we also witness the everyday life of London beyond its classic tourist image. Continuing our walk, we move on to Chinatown, one of London’s most striking districts. Streets decorated with red lanterns, restaurants serving the finest examples of Asian cuisine, and a completely different cultural atmosphere… The moment you step here, you may feel as if you have left London behind. At the end of our tour, we transfer back to our hotel and stay overnight at the hotel.
London (Big London City Tour)
After breakfast, we embark on a full-day extra Grand London Tour for guests who wish to join. (£140)
We begin our enriching tour, exploring both the historic and modern faces of London. Our first stop is the City of London, known as the city's financial district. With roots dating back to Roman times, this area has managed to preserve its historic character despite being surrounded by skyscrapers today. Our walking tour starts at St. Paul’s Cathedral, one of the oldest and most important religious buildings in the city. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, this impressive cathedral is one of London’s most iconic structures, especially due to its massive dome. Continuing our tour, we view the Tower of London, one of London’s symbols, from a panoramic perspective. Built in the 11th century, this structure has served throughout history as a palace, prison, and treasury. Right next to it, we take a photo break at Tower Bridge, which has become one of the symbols of modern London. As part of our City tour, we stop at Borough Market, one of London’s most popular street food destinations, for lunch, completing the first half of the day. After finishing our City of London tour, we move on to the City of Westminster, London’s political and royal center. Our first stop here is Buckingham Palace, one of the most important symbols of the British monarchy. Continuing our tour, we will see the Palace of Westminster, considered the political heart of England, and nearby Big Ben. During our walking tour, we also view Westminster Abbey panoramically. This historic building, where royal coronations have taken place, is one of the most significant sites in English history. In the final section of our tour, we allow free time at Covent Garden, one of London’s liveliest squares. Guests who wish may explore the surrounding shops, spend time in cafes, or simply enjoy the city atmosphere. After meeting at the designated time, we return to our hotel, concluding our tour.
Oxford & Bicester Village Outlet Tour
After breakfast, we depart from the hotel with guests who wish to join the full-day extra Oxford & Bicester Village tour (£140). Oxford, one of England's most historic academic cities, is our first stop. During the guided walking tour, we view iconic landmarks including the Radcliffe Camera, the Bodleian Library (one of the world's oldest libraries), St Mary the Virgin Church with its elegant architecture, and Christ Church College, which also served as a filming location for the Harry Potter movies. Through enjoyable walks in this historical atmosphere, visitors breathe in Oxford's enchanting ambiance. After the guide's commentary, during the short free time, guests may choose to explore the city individually.
Following our visit to Oxford, we take approximately a 30-minute journey to Bicester Village Outlet, one of the UK's most popular shopping destinations. Here, guests have the opportunity to shop at boutiques offering products from world-renowned luxury brands at outlet prices and to spend their time leisurely. The spacious open-air shopping area provides a very pleasant environment for both shopping and relaxation. At the end of the day, we return to London with shopping bags and beautiful memories. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Cambridge City Tour
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, guests who wish may join an optional extra tour to Cambridge. (£120) During our journey of approximately 1.5 hours, our guide will provide information about England’s education system, university culture, and the history of Cambridge. Upon arrival in Cambridge, we begin our walking tour and first visit King’s College, one of the city’s most important landmarks. Founded in 1441 by King Henry VI, this historic building is especially notable for its magnificent King’s College Chapel.
As our tour continues, we have the opportunity to view other important colleges affiliated with Cambridge University panoramically. During this time, we share interesting information about world-famous scientists such as Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, and Stephen Hawking having studied at this university. On our walking tour, we proceed along the River Cam flowing through the city and discover Cambridge’s most impressive views. For those who wish, there is also the opportunity to join the popular boat tour in the area known as “punting” (extra).
After the tour, we provide free time in the city center. During this period, guests may spend time in charming cafés, browse small boutique shops, or experience the university atmosphere on their own. At the designated meeting time, we come together again and begin our journey back to London. Depending on traffic conditions, we arrive at our hotel in the evening and complete our tour.
London - Istanbul
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel in the morning, we complete our check-out procedures. Following our early breakfast, we return to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight departing at 10:55. With our arrival at Istanbul Airport at 17:55, our tour comes to an end.