Just days before the much talked about wedding of Charles and Camilla, Royal fever is hitting the UK! Those who don’t get their own personal invite to the wedding in Windsor could try one of the latest ‘royal packages’ from short break specialist, Superbreak (www.superbreak.com). Packages include private tours of the Crown Jewel, Buckingham Palace and Clarence House combined with overnight accommodation.
PRIVATE TOUR OF THE CROWN JEWELS £159pp – Visit London on 30 April and enjoy a private tour of the Jewel House at the Tower of London to view the magnificence of the famous jewels away from other tourists, escorted by a Yeoman Warder (Beefeater). The price of £159 per person includes one night’s bed and breakfast accommodation at the luxurious five star Grange City Hotel, superbly located with unique panoramic views of the city of London. The hotel is located very close to the Tower of London and has a superb health and fitness club with 25 metre swimming pool. Also included in the price is a guided tour of the Crown Jewels escorted by a Yeoman Warder (Beefeater) and coffee and Danish pastries in a private area in the New Armouries. Other dates throughout the year are available. Two share.
PRIVATE TOUR OF BUCKINGHAM PALACE £139pp – On selected Saturday’s and Sunday’s in August and September, enjoy a private tour of the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace – the official London residence of the Queen. The tour is guided by the currator of the Royal Collection and includes the State Rooms, the Ballroom and the garden. The price of £139 per person includes one night’s bed and breakfast accommodation at the four star Rubens at the Palace hotel which is located opposite the Palace’s Royal Mews entrance, a private guided tour, official guide book and a glass of wine in the Marble Hall. Two share.
TOUR OF CLARENCE HOUSE - £76pp – Clarence House, the former home of HM the Queen Mother (1953-2002) is now the official residence of the soon to be married Prince of Wales. At weekends between 6 August and 9 October, it is possible to tour five of the rooms on the ground floor where offiicial engagements are undertaken and important guests are received. The arrangement of the rooms and the groupings of their contents still remain recognisably as they were in Queen Elizabeth’s time, with much of Her Majesty’s collection of works of art and furniture in their former postiions. The price of £76 per person includes one night’s bed and breakfast accommodation at the four star De Vere Cavendish St James and a guided tour of Clarence House on the day of check in. Two Share.
And don’t forget, it’s possible to leave the car at home for any trips within the UK as Superbreak can arrange rail travel from and to any UK station as part of a short break.
For more information or to book call Superbreak on 01904 644 455 http://www.superbreak.com
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