Whether you are religious or not, this will be a treat. This most famous church in England has been the location of coronations since 1066. This will be one of several services they offer that day with specific service details to follow later. We will have a guided tour of Westminster Abbey later in the week.

Take your picture beside two of the most famous landmarks in London. The tower was completed in 1859 and is decorated with stone carvings featuring symbols of the four countries of the United Kingdom. The Palace of Westminster is the seat of government for the British Parliament. We’ll trek onto Westminster Bridge for some great photo ops.

The focal point for the United Kingdom in remembering the British who have fallen in various conflicts beginning with WWI.

The residence and office of the Prime Minister.

Have a traditional fish and chips lunch in London. The menu offers a wide variety of other options as well.

ABBA VOYAGE, the most difficult ticket in London – this virtual concert residency by the Swedish supergroup is an amazing experience of music and energy. (Note: if this residency has concluded, we will see the London production of Mamma Mia!)

We will briefly stop by this historic Palace that serves as the most senior royal palace in London. We will learn why this Palace is important, along with some of its history.

See the famous changing of the King’s Guard, an incredible ceremony of pomp and circumstance accompanied by a live band, that is a spectacle itself. This will be followed by the choice of an inside tour (if available) or the “Mews” - the royal carriages.

We’ll eat just like the locals and throw back a pint (or two).

St. James’s Park, St. James’s Palace including Royal Chapel and Queen’s Chapel (outside only), King George VI & Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Memorial. At each stop we’ll learn why these famous icons exist and allow plenty of time for photos.

In addition to the church service on Sunday, we will have a professionally guided tour. It’s the burial site of 18 English, Scottish and British monarchs – and at least 16 royal weddings have taken place here since 1100 including Queen Elizabeth II in 1947 and Prince William in 2011.

This famous area of Central London is home to dozens of shops, restaurants, and pubs. Visit the famous Neal’s Yard Dairy, a well-known cheese shop, or stop in at the Central Hall or the Apple Market Stalls, selling antiques, jewelry, clothing and gifts. Or stop at the Jubilee Hall Market on the south side of the square.

We’ll stop briefly at this iconic landmark for some pre-dinner photos.

An elevated, lush, and beautiful escape to Italy high above the famous shopping center Selfridge’s on Oxford Street.

A musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, and Matt Stone. The story follows two Mormon missionaries as they attempt to preach the faith in Uganda.

This much-visited tourist site has been a Royal Palace, a fortress, a prison for famous captives, and much more. It is home to the Crown Jewels, which we will see. In the 1480s the Princes in the Tower became one of the most well-known tragedies in English Royal history. Among those “sent to the tower” were Elizabeth I, Anne Boleyn, and many others.

Following our trip to the Tower, we will Lunch @ “The Vault 1894” underneath the Tower Bridge.

St. Paul’s Cathedral, where the wedding of Princess Diana took place in 1981.

Hyde Park, including brief stops at Kensington Palace and the Diana memorial: Hyde Park is a peaceful, relaxing, magical place.

Trafalgar Square and Admiralty Arch – the first being a famous square that has been in existence (in some form) since the 1200s and the second being a famous landmark in London that Royals pass through during parades. Learn about both before our incredible dinner.

Sherlock Holmes Pub/Restaurant - this quirky, whimsical pub and restaurant is modeled after the famous fictional detective. It’s chock full of memorabilia, which you can look at while waiting for your food.

We will take a morning train to the village of Windsor, which surrounds the massive castle. This all-day trip will include breakfast near the Castle and lunch in a historic part of the Castle. Witness the changing of the guard – a similar but completely different ceremony than that of Buckingham Palace, before we take a professionally guided tour of the Castle that is more than a thousand years old. We will visit St. George’s Chapel, where Queen Elizabeth II and her parents are buried. This is also where Harry and Meghan were married. We will be sure to leave time to shop the charming shops in the village and take plenty of photos. This will be a day you won’t forget.

British Museum.

Wimbledon Ground & Museum Tour.

Churchill War Rooms.

Madame Tussauds Wax Museum.

London Zoo.

London Eye – Giant Cantilevered Ferris Wheel with wonderful views of Central London.

Shopping: Oxford Street, Harrod’s Dept Store, Selfridge’s, Hamleys Toy Store (Oldest in World) Regent Street.

Day Trip: Stonehenge - about 85 miles southwest of London.

Day Trip: “Call the Midwife” tour. Although the show is set in East London, it is filmed about 90 minutes southeast of London. Tours start at 10:30 a.m.; 12:30 p.m.; and 2:30 p.m. You will need to plan this one in advance as tickets do sell out – you can decide by July 2027 for us to purchase your tickets.

Day Trip: Kingham: a charming village in the Cotswolds. There’s a village shop to browse, historic St. Andrew’s Church, and atmospheric pubs to enjoy; about 1.5 hours west of London.

Day Trip: Stratford-upon-Avon: This village is too much to describe here! (about 2-hour northwest of London). This village is the birthplace and burial place of the playwright and poet William Shakespeare. The Royal Shakespeare Company resides in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.

Day Trip: Oxford, home to the famous Oxford University (about 1 hour northwest of London).

Day Trip: Cardiff Wales: see Cardiff Castle, shop in the Welsh capital or visit the massive rugby stadium.

Day Trip: Highclere Castle. Tour the famous castle where Downton Abbey took place (open seasonally; sometimes closed in September).

Charles Dickens Museum.

Harry Potter Walking Tour.

Harry Potter: The Exhibition.

Warner Brothers Studio Tour – this studio showcases Harry Potter film sets, props, and costumers. Highlights include: Hogwarts Great Hall, Diagon Alley, and Hogwarts Bridge.

Live Play: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre.

Live Plays: Mamma Mia!; Cats; Billy Eliott; The Mousetrap.

The Postal Museum.

Hampton Court Palace – home to famous English Tudor King Henry VIII.

Afternoon Tea at the Haymarket Hotel (this is generally a small meal + tea).

7:00 p.m. - Dinner & Drinks: Mercato Mayfair: offers everything from Italian pasta and pizza to Mexican, ramen and bao buns - a vibrant, sustainable food hall located in a beautifully converted historic church in Mayfair (multiple levels including a rooftop).

Optional: London at night: The Eye, Picadilly Circus, St. Paul’s, Westminster Palace and Abbey (all of these are lit up beautifully at night).