Christmas in London - Holiday

Get ready for a festive getaway to London. “The Big Smoke” glistens during the holidays and makes for a timeless setting for your Christmas journey.

Welcome to London at Christmastime! There’s nothing like the city when it’s bursting with the excitement of the season. With no scheduled activities today, you can explore London’s festive streets at your leisure. Feel the holiday spirit as you perhaps shop the Christmas markets for handmade gifts and colorful decorations amid the scent of warm, mulled wine and cinnamon. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner.

A local expert leads a panoramic and walking city tour. See Trafalgar Square, the exteriors of Buckingham Palace, Westminster, the Houses of Parliament, and Big Ben. End your tour in the bustling Covent Garden, one of London’s oldest marketplaces. Perhaps you’ll be entertained by a street performer — after all, Covent Garden is popular for its artistic scene. With some free time, explore Covent Garden before returning to the hotel by bus via a route that showcases the magnificent Christmas lights of London.

Climb aboard the local river bus en route to Greenwich, seeing the Tower of London from the river. Dock in Greenwich, known as the village of London. Shop at the local stalls (perhaps bargaining like a local), and then it’s your choice! Visit your pick of museums: the Cutty Sark -OR- National Maritime Museum. Enjoy lunch in a local pub that’s full of charm. After, you can take the Clipper boat back to the West End, or if you wish, take it back later so you may continue exploring Greenwich on your own. No matter where you spend your free evening, the festive atmosphere will add joy to your discoveries.