Travel:

Arrival at Heathrow airport. Heathrow is about 30-45 minutes outside of downtown London where we’ll take an Uber into London.

Lodging:

The Lalit

Our hotel is very close to Tower Bridge. There is a great river walk from there as well as easy access to buses. Also a nice pub right next door!

The hotel is a converted boys school and you can see old photos throughout the lobby bar area. The hotel restaurant serves really awesome Indian food. If Indian isn’t your taste they also serve British/American fare.

The water and snacks are free and refilled each day. They also offer a complimentary cell phone in each room that you can carry around town with you.

Explore:

Tower of London

This castle was built by William the Conqueror and is one of the oldest castles in London. It’s where Anne Bolyn was beheaded. Also houses the Crown Jewels.

Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London built between 1886 and 1894. The bridge crosses the River Thames close to the Tower of London and has become an iconic symbol of London. Because of this, Tower Bridge is sometimes confused with London Bridge, situated some 0.5 mi upstream. Wikipedia

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is the London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focal point for the British people at times of national rejoicing and mourning. Wikipedia

London Eye

The London Eye is a cantilevered observation wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. It is Europe’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel,^[10] is the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom with over 3.75 million visitors annually,^[11] and has made many appearances in popular culture.

Big Ben and Parliament

The Houses of Parliament and Elizabeth Tower, commonly called Big Ben, are among London’s most iconic landmarks and must-see London attractions. Technically, Big Ben is the name given to the massive bell inside the clock tower, which weighs more than 13 tons (13,760 kg).  The clock tower looks spectacular at night when the four clock faces are illuminated.

Tea at The Ivy

Afternoon Tea is a meal composed of sandwiches (usually cut delicately into ‘fingers’), scones with clotted cream and jam, sweet pastries and cakes. Afternoon Tea was initially developed as a private social event for ladies who climbed the echelons of society. It was only when Queen Victoria engaged in the Afternoon Tea ritual that it became a formal occasion on a larger scale, known as ‘tea receptions’.