Ultimate palaces tour with Robert Hardman
Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with exclusive tours of Windsor Castle, Westminster Abbey, Hampton Court and the Tower of London
On this special two-night tour, you’ll delve into the rich history of the British monarchy in the palaces where centuries of royal intrigue have played out.
Visit Hampton Court Palace, the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey and Windsor Castle, where you'll go behind the scenes with a private tour of the State Apartments and enjoy a glass of champagne. This will illuminate dramatic events in our history, with kings and queens playing lead roles.
At Hampton Court, home of Henry VIII, you’ll marvel at the vast Great Hall and its huge kitchens, plus tread the boards of the Haunted Gallery to the State Apartments.
At Windsor Castle, you’ll explore 1,000 years of history on an after-hours tour and toast Her Majesty with a glass of bubbly.
Your base for two nights, Talbot Inn, is a former coaching inn in Ripley in the Surrey countryside. It’s packed with period features from its 500-year history, and is said to be where Lord Nelson’s love aair with Lady Hamilton began.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Afternoon tea and Windsor Castle Day 2 Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace (exterior), National Gallery and exclusive talk with Robert Hardman
Day 3 Tower of London, Hampton Court
What’s included
● Two nights’ bed and breakfast at the four-star Talbot Inn in Surrey
● First and second night set menu dinner at the hotel restaurant
● Exclusive talk and Q&A with Robert Hardman (see below)
● After-hours tour of Windsor Castle and glass of champagne
● London palaces tour, including Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace’s exterior and Tower of London, plus all admission fees
● Coach transfers
● Services of a tour manager throughout
Robert Hardman
A royal writer, commentator and ilmmaker, Robert Hardman has had privileged access to the royals for more than 25 years. He’ll join the tour for a talk and Q&A to oer an insider's view on the family’s past, present and future. You’ll also receive a copy of his book, Queen of the Our Times: the Life of Elizabeth II, which he will sign for you.**