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London Highlights: 5 Days

A central Holborn hotel, private Heathrow transfers, Tower of London early access with the Crown Jewels, and a Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath day tour, with a Warner Bros. Studio Tour, a West End show and afternoon tea as optional add-ons.

  • 5 days / 4 nights
  • Starts at Heathrow (LHR)
  • No car needed
Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster beside the River Thames in London

Attractions

What you will see as you travel the route, day by day, and how to make the most of each stop.

5sights on the route
3booked experiences
4nights at The Hoxton, Holborn
1Windsor day tour
HolbornWestminsterTower of LondonBorough Market
2Day 2

Westminster and the Abbey

Westminster Abbey

Why it is worth itThe coronation church since 1066, and the resting place of kings, queens, poets and scientists.

Insider tipLook for Poets’ Corner in the south transept.

Buckingham Palace

On your own

Why it is worth itThe King’s London home, a short walk across St James’s Park.

Insider tipThe Changing the Guard does not happen every day; check the schedule if you want to see it.

3Day 3

The Tower early, and the Thames

Tower of London early access

Why it is worth itA royal fortress on the Thames with nearly 1,000 years of history, home to the Crown Jewels and the Yeoman Warders, known as Beefeaters.

Insider tipSee the Crown Jewels first, before the line builds.

Borough Market

On your own

Why it is worth itOne of London’s oldest food markets, near London Bridge, at the end of your walk along the South Bank.

Insider tipLunchtime is busiest; arrive a little earlier if you can.

4Day 4

Windsor, Stonehenge and Bath

Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath

Full-day tour

Why it is worth itThree of England's signature stops in one guided coach day from central London, with entry tickets included.

Insider tipWear comfortable shoes; Stonehenge is open-air and Bath's streets are cobbled.

Optional add-on

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London with Coach

A day at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London — The Making of Harry Potter, with round-trip coach from central London. Requires at least one extra night so you keep the Windsor day; your Studio Tour ticket and coach seats are included.

$219 per person

Optional. Not included in the trip price.

Optional add-on

West End Show (Good Seats)

Good seats for a major West End musical or play on an evening of your trip. Dress circle or solid stalls for a current show; exact title confirmed after you book.

$185 per person

Optional. Not included in the trip price.

Optional add-on

Afternoon Tea at a Classic Hotel

Traditional afternoon tea at a classic London hotel tea room: sandwiches, scones and pastries with tea. Timed seating on your Westminster afternoon or another soft slot in the plan.

$205 per person

Optional. Not included in the trip price.

The order of stops can shift with the weather, and access to some sites can change with the season or local conditions. See Day by day for the full plan.

Why this trip

London is easy when the details are handled. A private driver meets you at Heathrow, your hotel is The Hoxton in Holborn, a central base that's walkable to Covent Garden and the British Museum, and your days cover Westminster, an early Tower morning, and a full-day coach to Windsor, Stonehenge and Bath. Your Tower early access and Crown Jewels tour are booked too, and Day 4 is a full coach day to Windsor, Stonehenge and Bath.

  • Private Heathrow transfersA driver meets you in arrivals and takes you back on your last day.
  • A central Holborn baseThe Hoxton is next to Holborn station, a short walk to Covent Garden and the British Museum.
  • Windsor, Stonehenge and BathA full-day coach tour with entry tickets included, on Day 4 of your trip.
  • The Tower and a Windsor dayTower of London early access with the Crown Jewels, plus a full-day coach to Windsor, Stonehenge and Bath.

Trip at a glance

Length
5 days / 4 nights
Starts / ends
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Getting around
No car needed; private Heathrow transfers
Pace
Relaxed: one Westminster day, one Tower morning, one Windsor day
Best time to go
Year-round
Great for
Solo travelers, or friends sharing a room
Accommodations
Comfort Plus
Flights
Not included. You book; timing tips in your pre-trip guide

Day by day

Day 1 and day 5 are travel days. The order of the days in between is flexible and can shift with the weather.

Day 1Arrive in London
Land at Heathrow. Your private driver meets you in arrivals and takes you to The Hoxton, Holborn (about an hour). Settle in, then dinner nearby in Holborn or Covent Garden.
Stay: The Hoxton, Holborn (night 1 of 4).
Day 2Westminster and the Abbey
Big Ben, Parliament Square, Whitehall and Westminster Abbey, with your Abbey tickets booked. The afternoon is soft: St James's Park and Buckingham Palace, or add afternoon tea (optional add-on).
Stay: The Hoxton, Holborn (night 2 of 4).
Day 3The Tower and the Thames
Enter the Tower before the main gates open and see the Crown Jewels with a guide, then continue through the Tower, walk across Tower Bridge and along the South Bank to Borough Market.
Stay: The Hoxton, Holborn (night 3 of 4).
Day 4Windsor, Stonehenge and Bath
A full-day coach tour from central London to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and the Roman Baths, with entry tickets included. You ride with a guide and return in the evening.
Stay: The Hoxton, Holborn (night 4 of 4).
Day 5Back to Heathrow
Your private driver takes you back to Heathrow for your flight home.

What’s included

Included

  • 4 hotel nights at The Hoxton, Holborn
  • Private airport transfers: Heathrow to the hotel and back
  • Westminster Abbey tickets; Tower of London early access with a Crown Jewels guided tour; Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath day tour
  • A day-by-day plan, and one point of contact from booking to landing

Not included

  • International flights
  • Meals and drinks
  • Local transport (the Tube and buses take contactless cards)
  • Show tickets and optional extras
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal spending

Optional add-ons: Warner Bros. Studio Tour London with Coach ($219 per person), West End Show — Good Seats ($185 per person), Afternoon Tea at a Classic Hotel ($205 per person). Add them in the booking box or in Attractions.

Your hotels, experiences, transfers and day tour are booked for you, and so are any add-ons you choose. Flights are up to you, and your pre-trip guide includes timing tips.

Choose your accommodations

Both levels include private Heathrow transfers, Westminster Abbey tickets, the Tower with Crown Jewels, and Windsor, Stonehenge and Bath with entry tickets.

ComfortableSuperior
Standard double/twin room at The Hoxton, Holborn or equivalentLarger upgraded room at The Hoxton, Holborn or equivalent central 4–5-star hotel
From $3,959 per person, 2 sharingFrom $4,799 per person, 2 sharing
Choose ComfortableChoose Superior

Questions

What if I need to cancel?
Plans change. If you need to cancel, you'll receive trip credit toward another itsTripEasy trip: within 24 hours of payment, 100% trip credit, so you can swap to a different destination; 90 or more days before your trip start date, 100% trip credit; less than 90 days before, no trip credit, unless you added Flexible Cancellation: with it, you get 100% trip credit if you cancel at least 10 days before your trip start date, for a trip you take within 12 months. Other trip credits never expire. To cancel or change your dates, use the cancellation request form. For a date change, choose the reason "I'd like to change my dates".
Do I need a car?
No. A private driver meets you at Heathrow and takes you back. Holborn is a short walk or Tube ride from Covent Garden, the British Museum and the West End.
Are flights included?
Flights are up to you, and your pre-trip guide includes timing tips so your arrival and departure fit the plan.
Can the trip be customized?
Yes, right in the booking box: add up to 3 extra nights at the start or end of your trip and choose how many travelers share each room.

Good to know

  • Weather and nature. Weather, road and natural conditions are outside anyone’s control and can change quickly. They may change the plan, close roads, or delay, shorten or cancel tours and activities, and the order of days may shift.
  • Your choices. You are responsible for your own decisions, safety and choices while traveling, including which activities you take part in, and following local guidance, posted warnings and your guides’ instructions.
  • Photos. Photos on this page are for inspiration. They may not show the exact location, hotel, season or conditions of your trip.
  • Not included. Flights aren’t included; you book those yourself.
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