London
Welcome To London!
Travel Tip:
Tipping is not expected in the UK. In restaurants a 10-15% service charge will already be added to your bill. In pubs you do not tip.
Today’s Itinerary
Breakfast
Breakfast will be on the plane!
Land In London 10:35am
We will go through customs and immigration. Remember: Patience is a Virtue!
Airport Tasks
You can get an Oyster card (for the subway and busses) at the airport – £10 is probably more than enough.
Also at the airport you can exchange money or get a sim card.
Airport Transportation
Uber or Taxi. Might be difficult because of the train strike. Fingers Crossed!
Check in to Hotel
We will be Staying at the LaLit hotel. It is a beautiful old building that used to be a boys school.
Check in is at 3:00pm. But if rooms are ready we can go on up. If not ready we will leave our bags there.
This is an Indian hotel. Restaurant serves both Indian and Western food. The Water, Food and Drinks in your room are complementary as well as a cell phone you can take with you.
Address:
181 Tooley St,
London SE1 2JR, U
nited Kingdom
181 Tooley St,
London SE1 2JR, U
nited Kingdom
Phone:
+44 20 3765 0000
+44 20 3765 0000
Travel Talk:
Namaskar is an Indian greeting, often accompanied with a bow. You will hear this at the hotel! You can answer with a normal “Hello” or even say “Namaskar” back to them!
The Queen’s Walk
The Queen’s Walk is a promenade located on the southern bank of the River Thames in London, England, between Lambeth Bridge and Tower Bridge.
The Borough Market
Borough Market is one of the largest and oldest food markets in London, with a market on the site dating back to at least the 12th century.
Lunch at FISH! 2:30
Our central location in Borough Market means that London’s best produce is right on our doorstep. We are proud to say that we source most of our produce from Borough Market itself, and our fish is delivered daily from our very own fishmonger, Jarvis, which is renowned for its extensive range of the freshest fish and seafood.
Optional Excursions
The Golden Hinde
Few ships are as famous as the Golden Hind, which first set out from London to explore the globe in 1577, captained by Sir Francis Drake. A replica of this iconic ship, the Golden Hinde, is docked on the River Thames in central London.
Tower Bridge
From the high-level Walkways, take in stunning panoramic views and experience the thrill of seeing London life through the Glass Floor.
Dinner
Dinner can be at a local pub or many other restaurants near the hotel.
Get Some Sleep!
We have a big day ahead of us!