Day 3
–London
After breakfast in the hotel we will visit Best of London - Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar
Square, Madame Tussauds London
Buckingham Palace - Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence and
administrative office of the British royal family since the 19th century and is one of the few
remaining working royal palaces in the world. Access for the public is limited and exclusive but
worthwhile for those who arrange a visit. Buckingham Palace is one of England's most famous
landmarks. Visitors can always view its opulent exterior through the gates, but visits must be timed
right to tour the interior. During its summer opening, travelers can peek into the state rooms, see
the Throne Room, stroll through the palace gardens, and admire masterpieces by artists such as
Rembrandt and Canaletto in Queen Victoria's Picture Gallery.
Changing of Guard- Changing the Guard, also known as Guard Mounting, takes place outside
Buckingham Palace from 10.45am and lasts around 45 minutes, with the actual handover taking
place at 11am. The Changing of the Guard is the official ceremony when the Foot Guards currently
guarding the monarchy (the Old Guard) are released from their duty, to be replaced with new
soldiers (the New Guard).
Trafalgar Square- As the gateway between the main shopping district of the city centre and the
West of the city, Trafalgar Square is famous for being the home of the National Gallery and the
National Portrait Gallery, alongside the iconic Nelson's Column. William Railton designed the column
and statue to honour Admiral Nelson, after his victory in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The granite
statue was sculpted by E. H. Baily. It is five metres high and stands on a bronze platform made from
old guns from the Woolwich Arsenal Foundry. The famous statues of four lions in Trafalgar Square,
surrounding Nelson's Column, are commonly known as the 'Landseer Lions' after the artist who
created them.
Madame Tussauds London- It used to be spelled as "Madame Tussaud's"; the apostrophe is no
longer used. Madame Tussauds is a major tourist attraction in London, displaying the waxworks of
famous and historical figures, as well as popular film and television characters from famous actors.
Overnight in London