Local Speaking & 2 City Tour London-Oxford Abdulkerim Bengi Anatolian High School
Tour details
DAY 1 Mersin-London
After meeting in front of our school, we head to the airport by the transfer vehicle waiting for us. We obtain our exit fee stamp (payment can be made via online banking), complete our check-in procedures, and hand over our luggage. Upon our arrival in London, we transfer to our accommodation by the vehicle waiting for us at the airport. After checking in to the hotel and taking a short break, we begin exploring the city we are in. For our dinner, we go to Oxford Street. After having our meal at a nice restaurant, we explore this area, which is one of Europe’s busiest shopping streets. Then we spend free time at popular spots of the city such as Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus, and Regent Street, feeling London’s energy. At the end of the day, we return to our hotel to rest.
DAY 2 In the Footsteps of Royal Heritage and History
After breakfast at the hotel, we begin exploring London’s royal heritage. Our first stop is Buckingham Palace. Here we have the chance to see the Queen’s residence and watch the famous Changing of the Guard ceremony. Then we take a walk in St. James’s Park, watching the cute squirrels and ducks. Continuing our tour, the London icons Westminster Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and the Houses of Parliament greet us. We then walk along Whitehall Street, pass in front of the Prime Minister’s Residence (10 Downing Street), and see the Royal Horse Guards. Our pleasant walk ends at Trafalgar Square. After a lunch break, we visit the famous Tower of London, where we discover traces of historical massacres and palace intrigues. Then we take photos with the Tower Bridge view in the background. Our final visit of the day is to the magnificent St. Paul’s Cathedral, after which we head to dinner.
DAY 3 Royal Gardens and Natural Wonders
After breakfast at the hotel, we start the day with a pleasant morning walk. Our first stop is Hyde Park. After a short walk in nature, we see Kensington Palace, where Queen Victoria was born and raised, and the impressive Albert Memorial, built in memory of her husband Albert. Then we visit the Natural History Museum and explore giant dinosaur skeletons and meteorites from the sky. Afterward, we visit the Victoria and Albert Museum and examine its collections of art, design, and fashion. For our lunch break, we head to Covent Garden. Here we enjoy delicious food and watch entertaining performances by street artists. Later in the day, we embark on an exceptional journey through history at the British Museum, one of the world’s most important museums, from Egyptian mummification techniques to ancient Greek sculptures. After completing the day, we return to our accommodation and rest.
DAY 4 London Icons and Shopping
After breakfast at our accommodation in the morning, we start the day. First, we visit the special museum dedicated to the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Then, at Madame Tussauds Museum, we see wax figures of world-famous names. Afterward, we board the London Eye to enjoy the panoramic view of the city. London Dungeon gives us an exciting experience combining horror and history. Then we discover London’s historical and modern faces together on a Thames River boat tour. Continuing our tour, we go to an outlet for shopping and are given free time. At the end of the day, we walk through Portobello Road in the Notting Hill district, famous for its colorful streets, and visit the shops along the street. We return to our hotel for dinner and accommodation.
DAY 5 Oxford
We start the day with a pleasant walk in the Notting Hill district. Then we board our bus and, after approximately a two-hour journey, arrive in the famous university city of Oxford. Here we first see the historical schools of Oxford University, Radcliffe Camera, one of the city’s symbols, and the Bodleian Library, famous for its fascinating book collections. Later, we explore the university campus and visit the Natural History Museum. Guests who wish may relax in the natural areas surrounding the city and feel Oxford’s historical atmosphere. It would not be right to leave without visiting the city’s historical covered market, Covered Market; this is one of the best places to taste local specialties. Continuing our tour, we visit Christ Church College, which hosted unforgettable scenes from the Harry Potter films. In the final part of the day, we spend free time at Westgate Shopping Center. In the evening, we return to London, have dinner, and go to our accommodation.
DAY 6 Greenwich and the Final Day
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we check out of our rooms and leave our suitcases in the hotel storage. Then, for one last exploration in London, we go to Greenwich. Here we first visit the Royal Observatory and take souvenir photos on the famous Greenwich Meridian Line (Prime Meridian). We also have the opportunity to enjoy one of London’s most beautiful views from here. Then we see the Cutty Sark, known as the fastest sailing cargo ship of its time, and listen to our guide’s interesting story about it. After our visit, we return to the hotel, collect our luggage, and head to the airport by bus. After completing our passport and check-in procedures, we begin our return journey to Mersin on our evening flight. Upon arriving in Mersin, we collect our luggage, transfer to the vehicle waiting for us at the exit, and reach our school, ending our tour with unforgettable memories.
What's included
Round-trip plane ticket (Ajet or Pegasus),
Transportation card for London and printing fee,
Oxford city transfer (intercity train or bus),
All tours and excursions stated as included in the program,
5 nights’ accommodation in 3- or 4-star hotels (such as Central Park Hotel),
5 breakfasts at the hotels,
5 dinners at restaurants (a budget plan may be applied; please read the notes section),
Professional Turkish-English guiding services,
Hotel, airport, and city taxes,
UK visa fee and service charge (250 GBP),
Overseas travel health insurance (20 GBP),
SIM card (UK line).
Not included
Yurt dışı departure tax (1000 TL), some museum, archaeological site, etc. entrance fees (optional package participation), Sherlock Holmes Museum entrance fee, lunch.
Need to Know
1. Passengers traveling on the London tour as tourists must have health insurance.
2. For trips abroad, a passport valid for at least 12 months is mandatory. Passports older than 10 years are not valid for travel abroad and must be renewed before the tour departure date. Entry cannot be made with torn or worn passports.
3. For visa applications, a passport valid for at least 12 months and the documents specified in the list of required visa documents that you can obtain from our agencies must be submitted to the agency in full, with written approval, at least 1 month before the tour departure date.
4. To avoid any issues with your visa procedures, you must have at least the amount of the tour fee in your bank account.
5. The visa must be obtained from the first country of entry on the tour or, at most, from the country where the longest stay will be made; otherwise, ADALITUR is absolutely not responsible if passport police do not allow entry into the country.
6. In the event of cancellation of the tour, the visa fee and insurance fees are non-refundable.
7. ADALITUR acts only as an intermediary between the consulate and our customers, and bears no responsibility if the visa is not approved for any reason, is not issued in time, or contains errors; the passenger has no right to claim compensation from ADALITUR in any way.
8. ADALITUR acts only as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol dated 28.09.1955.
9. At the time of registration, the name as shown in the passport, date of birth, and passport number must be entered into the system. Airline tickets are issued according to this information. Any ticket cancellations or changes resulting from incorrect information will be charged to the guests as a no-show fee.
10. Flight times may change before departure, and all times must be verbally confirmed by our guests by calling the central office 48 hours before the departure date.
11. The city where the plane lands may vary. ADALITUR cannot be held responsible for any schedule changes or possible delays made by the airline.
12. ADALITUR is not responsible for changes in domestic connecting flights for guests who do not confirm flight times and routes.
13. For group tickets, according to airline rules, if the outbound flight is not used, the return flight cannot be used either.
14. On most flights departing from Turkey, the baggage allowance is 20 kg. This weight may vary depending on the airline and destination country. On domestic flights in destination countries, this allowance may be reduced to 15 kg. Excess baggage weight/price rules are determined by airlines and are not the responsibility of ADALITUR.
15. If the number of participants for the package tour is insufficient, the cancellation of the tour will be notified to the consumer 20 days in advance.
16. The tour route specified in the tour program is a sample route, and the tour itinerary may change. City tours may be conducted on the following day(s) depending on the time of arrival in the city. The excursions specified in the programs may, at the guide’s discretion and for any reason, be carried out on another day outside the specified day(s).
17. Extra tours can be operated provided there is a minimum participation of 10 people; if participation is less, they may be carried out at the guide’s discretion and, if necessary, with changed prices. ADALITUR cannot be held responsible if these excursions or tours cannot be carried out.
18. Extra tours along the route are carried out if at least 10 people from the group participate. Guests who do not wish to participate will wait at the rest stop.
19. Tours or excursions that are not permitted to be visited or undertaken by local authorities for any reason will not be carried out. ADALITUR cannot be held responsible if these excursions or tours cannot be carried out.
20. Museum and archaeological site entrance fees are not included in the prices.
21. ADALITUR reserves the right to change hotel names, provided that the star category remains the same.
22. All hotel names stated in the programs are equivalents of similar hotels and are written as examples in terms of star category and distance. This does not mean that accommodation will be provided in the specified hotel.
23. In 3-person rooms, an extra bed is provided; the third bed is smaller than a standard bed and is an additional foldable bed.
24. Child discounts apply only to children within a certain age group staying with 2 adults.
25. If minors under the age of 18 do not travel with one or both of their parents, it is mandatory for the consent forms required for participation in the tour to be carried with them during travel.
26. In case of cancellation or changes, “ADALITUR Sales Agreement”
What to Bring?
Passport
Consent form