Private tour in London Nicolas I
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Nicolas I.
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Hello & welcome to glorious England ! My name is Nick and for most of my adult life I have been a wondering, wandering academic full of wanderlust. I'm passionate about travel, very fond of meeting fellow travellers, photography, driving to new places, learning on the way & returning to old favourites with new eyes. Having lived in many different countries & worked aboard cruise ships in shore excursions they are still a few I have yet to visit and believe there is still much to discover. Although I was born in, and my ancestors & progeny hail from, England I have spent many years in British Columbia, Canada. I no longer have a British accent, which is a pity, but at least we will speak the same language ! England is the quintessential land to visit & to be a guide in as there's such a layered history & many diverse places to tour. From prehistoric monumental megaliths, Roman baths, Anglo-Saxon forts, Norman castles, medieval cathedrals, Tudor palaces, Georgian county houses, picturesque seaside villages, vibrant modern cities & the colourful characters who have lived here it could take a lifetime to see it all. When I travel to a new country I find that my time is limited & that often a private excursion is the best way to make use of it. I do not wish to be herded onto a big crowded tour bus waiting for strangers. One wants to travel with chosen companions, start at the location and time you desire, see only those place you are keen to see, have your own questions answered & at your own schedule and pace. All of my private shore excursions & tours include all of these features & can be further customised to suit you and your entourage. They also include private transport in a roomy luxury vehicle which is perfect for touring. Framlingham College, Simon Fraser University, University of Ottawa, BSS., University of Alberta School of Law, Reading law. Member of English Heritage, the National Trust, & Historic Royal Palaces. TFL licensed private hire driver~guide, with comprehensive public carriage liability insurance & DBS. I am not a Blue Badge guide so will not be able to guide you inside some monuments in London. Often I will escort you inside & give you the essential information before entering.
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Windsor & Eton have a jubilant atmosphere. My family & I have enjoyed many a Sunday riding in the ancient Great Park with the romantic Castle on the horizon. We have fond memories of walking on the cobblestone streets & having roast dinners & Eton mess in our favourite pub filled with locals & their hounds by the fire. Windsor is on the edge of London & it brims with lush landscapes & majestic history proudly marking the beginning of the revered 'English countryside'. Here & within the Castle, you will see where successive monarchs have marked their presence in the terrain, memorials & in the eclectic architecture. You will see the Norman Round Tower & the defensive baileys & will enter the Georgian State Apartments & see the display of arms, paintings & tapestries. You will step inside the venerable St George's royal chapel & be captivated by the Gothic architecture & the final resting places of knights & of King Charles III's ancestors. This will be a royal experience!
~ Meet at your hotel in London (or LHR airport). ~ Drive west through many neighbourhoods in London (incl. Ted Lasso's !) Enter the countryside passing by the ancient meeting place in the meadow where King John & the barons agreed to the Great Charter. Drive through Old Windsor where Anglo-Saxon kings once held court , Windsor Great Park & Eton. Drive by or walk along the ceremonial 'Long Walk' towards Windsor Castle. We will enter the precincts of the Castle exploring up to 2 hours inside. Step into St George's royal chapel (closed on Sundays) & be enchanted by the Gothic arches, architecture, artefacts, & memorial ledger stones to the 'great & the good'. We will enter the grand ornamental State Apartments & see art & artefacts which are part of the Royal Collection. Have a pub lunch & a 'Long Walk' if you fancy it. - Drive less than 1 hour to your address in London or 20 minutes to LHR.
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You & your entourage will be chauffeured comfortably in a spacious, modern, clean & air-conditioned Mercedes~Benz Tourer. This roomy executive vehicle is perfect for driving tours & transfers; it has 8 wide leather seats, plenty of legroom, large windows, automatic sliding doors & space for luggage. You will be transported by your TFL licensed private hire driver~guide & as such will include fully comprehensive public liability insurance.
London, England, United Kingdom
This half day tour starts from London or Windsor/Eton. It can also be done as a lay-over from LHR. *It can also start from Southampton cruise ship terminal only if you would like to finish in London or LHR. *This tour can finish with a port transfer to Southampton cruise ship terminal only if it starts in London or LHR. *For shore excursions from ports & back to the ship, please choose my Windsor Castle and Stonehenge tour.
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