Memorial Day Weekend in London

After your morning crossing of the English Channel lands at the famous White Cliffs of Dover, you will enjoy spending 3 days in the Capital of the United Kingdom. An orientation tour upon arrival will familiarize you with the locations of many famous landmarks like Buckingham Palace and the London Eye, while an optional excursion will take you to Stonehenge and Windsor Castle. Your trip to London will also offer plenty of free time, allowing you to visit London's many attractions, or to travel outside the city center to attractions like Thorpe Park or the Harry Potter Studios.  However you enjoy London, your weekend is sure to be chock full of British charm.

Memorial Day Weekend is a huge travel weekend and many trips sell out early. Reserve your space with Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation today!

Estimated Itinerary

Thursday: Check in

After settling into your seat you will lean back and relax while your comfortable coach whisks you away to Merry Olde England. Don’t forget the essentials for your overnight ride.  Blankets, pillows, power banks, snacks and drinks will all help make your overnight journey to London more enjoyable.

Friday: London

After an early morning ferry crossing of the English Channel you will find yourself in the heart of the City of London.  After you meet your local guide, a city sightseeing tour will highlight the city’s most famous landmarks, familiarizing you with places like Buckingham Palace, The Houses of Parliament and the London Eye.  After free time and lunch, you will check in to your four star hotel before enjoying the rest of the evening however you wish.

Saturday: Free Day or Stonehenge and Windsor Castle*

Today, you will have the opportunity to visit one of the worlds oldest and most mysterious monuments, Stonehenge. Steeped in myth and legend, this pre-historic monument is believed to be over 4000 years old and is featured in the ancient British folklore and the Arthurian legends.  Your excursion continues to Windsor Castle in the afternoon.  Originally built by William the Conqueror, Windsor Castle was the preferred weekend residence of Queen Elizabeth herself.  Whether you choose to spend your day in London, or join us on this optional excursion*, your day will be full of British charm. 

Sunday: Free Day

Today is another day to spend however you wish.  You can continue to immerse yourself in the world of the royals at the Tower of London or Buckingham Palace, or visit the British Museum, the National Gallery, Victoria and Albert’s, or Madame Tussauds. Don’t forget to snap that perfect panorama picture of Big Ben from the top of the London Eye, visit the original Hard Rock Café and get a picture crossing Abbey Road with 3 friends.  A full free day even grants you enough time to even venture to famous destinations such as Oxford, Stratford upon Avon or the popular Harry Potter Studios.  

Monday: Return to Kaiserslautern

After breakfast you will board your bus for return to Kaiserslautern.  After your afternoon crossing of the English Channel, you should arrive in Kaiserslautern this evening.

* Optional excursion at additional fee paid directly to tour manager

"Early Bird" price valid on or prior to Friday, March 22

• Double Occupancy: $749 per person
• Single Occupancy: $969

Price on or after Saturday, March 23

• Double Occupancy: $829 p.p.
• Single Occupancy: $1049
   
• Up to 2 children under 12 with 2 paid adults in triple room or unconnected double rooms: $679 per child
• Infants under 3 sharing existing bedding with adult: $229
   
• Children under 12 will be accommodated in either a triple room for two adults and one child or in unconnected double rooms for families with multiple children.
• Infant price does not apply in triple rooms.

 Trip Includes:

• Round trip tour bus transportation 
• 3 overnights at Novotel Canary Wharf **** or equivalent
• Daily breakfast
• Orientation Tour of London

Optional Exursions (Paid cash directly to tour manager):

• Stonehenge and Windsor Castle: €95 per adult / €65 per child 4-11

What to Bring:

• Comfortable, weather appropriate shoes and clothing
• Credit/Debit Card or British Pounds
• Power Banks (ODR cannot guarantee charging capability on 3rd party contracted busses)
• Military ID and Passport

Departure: 9 p.m. 

Return: Monday Night