ROYAL EXPLORER
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Departs:
06/08/2010
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4
Days
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Staying at:
RAMADA JARVIS - WATFORD
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Includes:
Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and entrance to Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace
Single Supplements: £0.00
Price:
£199.00
Windsor is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world and the Official Residence of Her Majesty The Queen. Its rich history spans almost 1000 years. The Castle covers an area of about 5 hectares 13 acres and contains magnificent State Apartments furnished with treasures from the Royal Collection, St George's Chapel one of the most beautiful ecclesiastical buildings in England and the burial place of 10 monarchs, and Queen Mary's Dolls House, a masterpiece in miniature.
Built for Henry VIII and grandly steeped in history, Hampton Court Palace is the place to hold unforgettable events. The selection of halls within this royal palace ensures there will be a right choice for your needs. The Great Hall has a stunning, soaring hammer-beam ceiling and great 16h century Flemish tapestries. There is also a minstrel's gallery for musicians. Once upon a time, you had to be a baron, at least, to enter the Great Watching Chamber. Now mere mortals can enjoy the splendidly decorated hall, entered via the Haunted Gallery. The King's Guard Chamber accommodated William III's guards and is hung with an impressive array of weaponry. The Queen's Public Dining Room boasts an impressive Grinling Gibbons chimney and lovely views over gardens. . The Wren-designed Cartoon Gallery was built to display 16th century cartoons by Raphael. Wonderful copies now hang there and it overlooks the Fountain Court. The splendid Banqueting House, dating from the reign of William III, overlooks the Thames and the Pond Gardens.
Day 1:
Our journey takes us south by coach to our hotel to check in, check out the facilities at the hotel and freshen up before tonight’s evening dinner.
Day 2:
Following breakfast this morning join the coach as we head for Windsor Castle (cost included). Windsor Castle is one of the three official residences of the Queen and has been home to the Soveriegn for over 900 years. The castle is the largest inhabited castle in the world and the oldest in continuous occupation. The imposing towers & battlements loom large from every approach to the town, no other royal residence has played such an important role in the nations history. Returning to the hotel for evening dinner.
Day 3:
After breakfast this morning our excursion takes us to Hampton Court Palace (cost included). With 500 years of Royal history, Hampton Court Palace has something for everyone and set in 60 acres of world famous gardens, the Palace is a living tapestry of history, from Henry V111 to George 11. Returning to the hotel for evening dinner.
Day 4:
Following breakfast this morning we leave the hotel and return home.
WebSite:
http://www.ramadajarvis.co.uk
The Ramada Jarvis Watford Hotel. Relax with a drink at the Arts Bar, decorated with sports memorabilia and open until the last guest leaves. Work out in the Sebastian Coe Health Clubs gym or heated indoor pool, or take a steam bath or sauna. Your Standard en-suite room at the Ramada Watford hotel is decorated in a contemporary style and comes with everything you will need for a comfortable stay. Make yourself a cup of tea or coffee and settle down to watch your flat screen TV. Unwind with a hot shower in your spot lit bathroom with complimentary toiletries.
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