Greenwich Explorer

Set on the banks of the River Thames, the World Heritage Site of Greenwich is bursting with captivating maritime history. This wonderful weekend break features an opportunity to glide above the Thames in a cable car, a boat trip on the River Thames plus a fascinating guided tour of Greenwich.

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Set on the banks of the River Thames, the World Heritage Site of Greenwich is bursting with captivating maritime history plus a wealth of sightseeing attractions to enjoy, including the world’s sole surviving tea clipper – the legendary Cutty Sark. This wonderful weekend break features an opportunity to glide above the Thames in a cable car, a boat trip on the River Thames plus a fascinating guided tour of Greenwich.

NOVOTEL LONDON GREENWICH (4 STAR)

A modern hotel conveniently located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Amenities include a fitness centre plus a restaurant and bar. Bedrooms are equipped with TV, free Wi-Fi hairdryer, iron, lap-top safe plus tea and coffee making facilities. Lift available.

ITINERARY

Day One: Early departure for our journey south to Oxford, home to some of the world’s most famous buildings and renowned the world over for its universities. From here we continue to our hotel in Greenwich.

Day Two: We travel the short distance to the Emirates Air Cable Car Terminal and commence a journey across the Thames at a height of 295 feet and land at the O2 Arena. From here we embark on a boat trip on the River Thames followed by a guided walking tour of Greenwich including the grounds and the fascinating history of the Old Royal Naval College. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure, perhaps explore the Cutty Sark, stand astride the Mean Time Meridian, visit the museums or take stroll in the park.

Day Three: We depart the hotel and travel to historic Stratford-upon-avon, a beautiful old town with attractive timber-framed buildings. We leave in the afternoon and continue our homeward journey.

PRICE INCLUDES

Two nights accommodation with breakfast.
Cable car ride, River cruise and guided tour.
Return transport by luxury air conditioned coach.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Contact Details	Distance
Abergele	Abergele, Bowling Green Bus Stop
Bangor, Nelson Pub	Bangor, Bus Stop Opposite Nelson Pub
Bangor, Pontio Centre	Bangor, Pontio Centre Bus Stop
Bethel	Bethel, Primary School Bus Stop
Bontnewydd	Bontnewydd, Bus Stop Near Chip Shop
Bryngwran	Bryngwran, School Entrance
Caergeiliog	Caergeiliog, Outside Sportsmans Pub
Caernarfon, Campbell Road	Caernarfon, Bus Stop Bottom of Campbell Road
Caernarfon, Leisure Cent.	Caernarfon, Bus Stop opposite Leisure Centre
Caernarfon, Morrisons	Caernarfon, Morrisons Bus Stop
Caernarfon, Waterloo Port	Caernarfon, Waterloo Port Bus Stop
Caernarfon, Y Glyn	Caernarfon, Y Glyn Bethel Road
Chester	Chester, Holiday Inn South Hotel Bus Stop
Chirk	Chirk, Moreton Park Garden Centre
Colwyn Bay	Colwyn Bay, Railway Station Bus Stop
Criccieth, Medical Centre	Criccieth, Medical Centre Bus Stop
Deganwy	Deganwy, Railway Station Bus Stop
Ewloe	Ewloe, Outside St David's Park Hotel
Gaerwen	Gaerwen, Stermat Car Park
Gwalchmai	Gwalchmai, Opposite Clock
Halkyn	Halkyn, Outside Billy Jeans (Springfield Hotel Return Drop Off Point)
Holyhead	Holyhead, Bus Stop Outside Ferry Terminal Entrance
Llanberis, Maes Padarn	Llanberis, Bus Stop Opposite Maes Padarn
Llanberis, Spar	Llanberis, Outside Spar Shop
Llandegai	Llandegai, Penrhyn Castle Entrance
Llandudno	Llandudno, Mostyn Broadway Coach Park Bus Stop
Llandudno Jct. New Road	Llandudno Junction, New Road Bus Stop
Llanfairfechan	Llanfairfechan, Castle Bridge Bus Stop
Llanfairpwll	Llanfairpwll, Pringles Car Park
Llangefni	Llangefni, Church Street Bus Stop
Llanrug	Llanrug, Arvonia Garage
Menai Bridge	Menai Bridge, Library Bus Stop
Northop	Northop, Red Lion Pub Bus Stop
Old Colwyn	Old Colwyn, Church Walks Bus Stop Opposite The Plough Inn
Oswestry	Oswestry, Mile End Services Coach Park
Penmaenmawr	Penmaenmawr, Llys Clwyd Bus Stop (Opposite Spar)
Penrhyn Bay	Penrhyn Bay, Post Office
Penygroes	Penygroes, Crossroads (Outside Victoria Hotel)
Porthmadog	Porthmadog, Tesco Bus Stop
Pwllheli	Pwllheli, Bus Station
Rhos on Sea, Cayley Arms	Rhos on Sea, Bus Stop Opposite Cayley Arms
Rhos on Sea, Hickorys	Rhos on Sea, Bus Stop Opposite Hickorys Restaurant
St. Asaph	St. Asaph, Bus Stop Outside Petrol Station
Valley	Valley, Opposite Valley Hotel
Wrexham	Wrexham, Bus Stand Lord Street
Y Felinheli, St. Marys	Y Felinheli, St Mary's Church Bus Stop
Y Felinheli, Victoria	Y Felinheli, Victoria Hotel Bus Stop