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9 days in London
Sep 1, 2022 - Sep 9, 2022

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Thursday, Sep 1

Dubai to London
4:00am Depart from Dubai

Dubai — London

Duration: 7 h non-stop

11:00am Arrive in London

London

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Drive: 42 min ›

11:30am A Tate Modern

2:00pm
53 Bankside, London SE1 9TG England See map ›
Phone: +44 20 7887 8888
Thursday open hours: 10am - 6pm

Tate Modern is one of the world's vanguards of modern and

contemporary art. Installations and exhibits here change
periodically, so check to see what's on display before you visit.
Past installations have included a giant tuba hanging from the
ceiling and diatribes playing through speakers. You'll also
encounter art that's more historical, yet still modern. The Poetry
and Dream gallery contains Surrealist works, Structure and Dream
presents abstract art, and Energy and Process focuses on Arte
Povera--a radical modern art movement that took place in Italy
from 1967-1972. To learn more about the galleries' highlights, take one of the daily free tours lasting
about 45 minutes.

Drive: 16 min ›
2:30pm B The British Museum
5:00pm
Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG England See map ›
Phone: +44 20 7323 8299
Thursday open hours: 10am - 5pm

See the development of human culture on every continent from

prehistory to the present at The British Museum. The museum
houses one of the largest collections of works in the world, some
8 million. You'll encounter many significant items here, including
the Rosetta Stone, the Magna Carta, and the Parthenon Frieze.
The museum is broken into various departments, each covering a
specific place and time, such as ancient Egypt and Sudan, or a
theme, such as coins and medals. The works cover a broad
spectrum of styles, from ancient carvings, sculptures, stoneware,
and gold metalwork to prints and drawings from famous Renaissance artists. You won't have time to
cover all the museum's collections in a single visit, so you should choose subjects that interest you and
focus on them. A map of the museum helps you navigate efficiently. Pick up a copy at an information
point inside, or download a digital one to your smartphone or tablet ahead of time. If you're not sure
which galleries to visit, you can join a highlights tour. Departing twice a day every Friday, Saturday, and
Sunday, these guided tours show you the museum's most important pieces. Book this tour online or at
the information desk in the front court. If specific galleries interest you, try to catch one of the free
daily Eye-Opener tours. Galleries host one of these 30- to 40-minute tours per day, giving you a deeper
historical understanding of specific periods and regions.

Drive: 10 min ›

5:30pm C Genius Treasure Museum

6:00pm
All Hallows Church, 1 Pepper Street Entrance is the Church doors on Pepper Street SE1, London SE1
0EL England See map ›
Phone: +44 7752 367424
Thursday open hours: 5pm - 9pm

Friday, Sep 2

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10:00am D Westminster Abbey
11:30am
20 Deans Yd, London SW1P 3PA, UK See map ›
Phone: +44 20 7222 5152
Friday open hours: 9:30am - 3:30pm

Ever since William the Conqueror's coronation here in 1066,

Westminster Abbey has remained one of England's most
important religious and ceremonial sites. Every English and British
monarch after William also received his or her crown here. More
than 600 monuments and memorials in the abbey honor famous
Britons. The current building is over 700 years old. Note the many
intricate details, including stained-glass windows, tapestries,
monumental sculptures, and flying buttresses. Spend extra time in
Poets' Corner, where poets and writers such as Rudyard Kipling
and Charles Dickens are buried. After you finish walking around the abbey, head down to its museum.
The oldest part of the complex, it contains many royal and religious artifacts and displays wax effigies
of past monarchs. You can use a complimentary audio guide you or hire a verger (a layperson providing
services to the church) as a guide for a small extra fee, an option which can provide rich context to
your visit.

Drive: 4 min ›

12:00pm E St. James's Park

12:30pm
Horse Guards Road The Storeyard, London SW1A 2BJ England See map ›
Phone: +44 300 061 2350
Friday open hours: 8am - 4pm

St. James's Park is one of the most pleasurable green spaces in

London. The oldest of the city's royal parks, it offers 23 hectares
(57 acres) of lawns, trees, and playgrounds around a pond. Take a
stroll down the queen's ceremonial route from Buckingham
Palace, spot the palace and the London Eye from the Blue Bridge,
and enjoy a waterside meal at Inn the Park while spotting ducks,
geese, swans, and even pelicans. While in the park, keep an eye
out for some of the plaques along the Diana Princess of Wales
Memorial Walk. This 11 km (7 mi) route past buildings and locations
related to the princess goes through this park, as well as Green Park, Hyde Park, and Kensington
Gardens.

Drive: 3 min ›

1:00pm F Buckingham Palace

3:00pm
Spur Road, London SW1A 1AA England See map ›
Phone: +44 303 123 7300
Friday open hours: 11am - 5pm
 Buckingham Palace serves as a splendid reminder of the
monarch's continued importance in British culture. If you visit
during August or September, you'll have the opportunity to tour
the palace's opulent staterooms. The queen receives and
entertains guests and conducts special ceremonies in these
spaces. Many of the furnishings date back to the 1830s, when King
George IV transformed Buckingham House into a palace. On your
tour, you'll learn how the monarch uses each of the 19 staterooms,
hear colorful history relating to these spaces, and see numerous
works in the British royals' art collection. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes, because the tour
lasts from 2-2.5 hours and stretches out over 0.8 km (0.5 miles). Photography is not permitted inside. If
you visit outside of August and September, you can still watch the changing of the guard outside the
palace.

Drive: 6 min ›

3:30pm G National Gallery

6:00pm
Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN England See map ›
Phone: +44 20 7747 2885
Friday open hours: 10am - 9pm

National Gallery houses one of the world's best collections of

western European art. You can find larger collections at other
galleries, but the roughly 2,300 paintings here comprehensively
cover major art movements from the 13th to the 19th centuries.
You'll encounter numerous important works, such as Hans
Holbein's The Ambassadors, Van Gogh's Sunflowers, and
Constable's The Haywain. Take a floor plan as soon as you enter
the gallery, and consider picking up a free audio guide that
explains the significance of the works you'll see. A handful of
different themes are available, including the Collection Tour, which provides commentary on more than
1,000 works, and a 60-minute tour of the highlights. The British public owns the art in the permanent
exhibit, so admission is free. Temporary exhibits, however, have fees. The gallery also offers three
venues for food and drink.

Saturday, Sep 3

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11:00am H The Big Cat Sanctuary
1:00pm
Headcorn Road, Smarden TN27 8PJ England See map ›
Phone: +44 1233 439150
Saturday open hours: 8am - 5pm

Tucked away in the Kent countryside, The Big Cat Sanctuary

allows you to come face-to-face with a variety of felines, big and
small, adults and cubs. This conservation charity is home to
nearly 50 cat species, including some of the world's most
endangered ones. Apart from tours, the sanctuary offers a full
safari experience with overnight stays in luxury lodges.
Adventurous visitors can try their hand at being a ranger for a
weekend.

Drive: 28 min ›

1:30pm I The Hawking Centre

3:30pm
Eastwell Manor Hotel, Boughton Lees, Ashford TN25 4HR, UK See map ›
Phone: +44 7544 696199
Saturday open hours: 10am - 4pm

Nestled in the scenic Kent countryside at two secluded locations

featuring formal lawns, woodland, and parkland, The Hawking
Centre allows you to spend a day flying birds of prey. After
watching an introductory video and flying demonstrations, join
one of the falconry courses. Suitable for all ages, the courses can
take from one to five days and include a light buffet lunch in a
tearoom overlooking the gardens.

Drive: 28 min ›

4:00pm J St. Mary The Virgin Church

4:30pm
Vicarage Lane, Elham CT4 6TT England See map ›
Phone: +44 1303 840219

Drive: 1 h 40 min ›
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Drive: 38 min ›

10:30am K Coda Falconry

12:30pm
Hobbledown Heath, Staines Rd, London TW14 0HH, UK See map ›
Phone: +44 7710 969930

Drive: 1 h 30 min ›

2:00pm L Stonehenge
3:30pm
Salisbury SP4 7DE, UK See map ›
Phone: +44 370 333 1181
Sunday open hours: 9:30am - 5pm

Stonehenge is one of the world's most impressive prehistoric

monuments. The construction of the ditch and surrounding
embankment dates to 3100 BCE, and radiocarbon dating indicates
that placement of the standing stones took place between 2400
and 2200 BCE. Spend time in the visitor's center before viewing
the site. The interpretive displays and exhibits here tell stories
about the monument and explain the popular debates about its
possible prehistoric uses. These will help give you context to
appreciate its significance--though the age-old question of how
the giant standing stones got there remains unanswered. The cafe by the entrance provides a place to
grab snacks before you proceed to the site by shuttle bus. Buy your tickets online before visiting to
avoid waiting in line at the ticket kiosk, and check the weather forecast so that you can dress
appropriately.

Drive: 1 h 30 min ›
5:00pm M Petersham Meadows
5:30pm
River Ln, Richmond-upon-Thames TW10 7AG England See map ›
Sunday open hours: Open 24 hours

Petersham Meadows are a 24-acre water-meadow that lie

alongside the River Thames in Petersham, London, bounded by
Buccleuch Gardens, Manor Farm Livery Stables, the main
Petersham Road (A307) and River Lane. The Capital Ring footpath
crosses the meadow to reach Petersham and the Thames Path
follows the [Link] Meadows were originally part of
the Ham House estate. Since 1902 the view from Richmond Hill
has been protected by an Act of Parliament. There have been
cows on the meadow since at least the 19th century. In 1880 the
tenancy was taken by Mr Hornby, who used the milk to supply the Hornby and Clarke dairy. Their shop
is still on Richmond Hill, although no longer a dairy. The lease passed to Express Dairies but in 1982 a
private investor took the lease but was unable to maintain a dairy herd. In 1998 the Petersham Trust
was set up to protect the Meadows and preserve it for grazing. Richmond Council took over
management of the Meadows in 2001. The National Trust have been caretaker since 2010 and pay an
annual rent on St Peter's Day of a posy of wildflowers for the Mayor of Richmond. Originally they had
cows on the field, but after incidents with dogs these were replaced. Every summer they move a small
herd of Belted Galloway cattle on to the meadow to help maintain the [Link] view over the
meadows has been painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds, J. M. W. Turner and many others.

Drive: 30 min ›

Monday, Sep 5

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10:00am N Natural History Museum

1:00pm
Cromwell Road South Kensington, London SW7 5BD England See map ›
Phone: +44 20 7942 5000
Monday open hours: 10am - 5:50pm
 Natural History Museum houses one of the world's largest
collections of natural history specimens. Here you can see 70
million specimens in the fields of botany, entomology, mineralogy,
paleontology, and zoology. The vast collection makes it impossible
to view everything on one visit, so consider a few of the highlights.
You can choose from dinosaur skeletons, fossils, taxidermied
specimens of large mammals, and artwork featuring exotic
animals, among many other displays. Whichever exhibits you put
on your list, make sure to include Treasures. This exhibit features
specimens that the museum selected from its exhaustive collection for their scientific, historical,
aesthetic, and cultural importance. You can visit permanent exhibits for free, but temporary exhibits
have an associated fee.

Drive: 5 min ›

1:30pm O Victoria and Albert Museum

4:30pm
Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL England See map ›
Phone: +44 20 7942 2000
Monday open hours: 10am - 5:45pm

At Victoria and Albert Museum, see the world's largest decorative

arts and design collection. The museum's 145 galleries span
51,000 sq m (12.5 acres), so you won't be able to see it all in a
single visit. Look over a floor plan and decide which rooms
interest you the most. You have 5,000 years worth of art to
choose from, including ceramics, glass, textiles, ironwork,
sculptures, furniture, photographs, and more, from all parts of the
world. At 80,000 objects, the ceramics collection is the world's
largest and features pieces by famous potters such as William De
Morgan and Bernard Leach. In the British galleries, keep an eye out for Henry VIII's writing desk, which
dates to 1525. The jewelry collection includes an emerald necklace that Napoleon gave to his adopted
daughter, Hortense de Beauharnais, in 1806. Check the schedule of free tours and talks if you want to
learn more about specific subjects.

Drive: 23 min ›

5:00pm P Speed Boats Tours

6:00pm

Escape London's noisy streets and hit the water on a guided

speedboat tour down the River Thames. This exhilarating
excursion offers a balanced mix of sightseeing and adventure in
rigid inflatable boats that can accommodate small groups of up to
10 people. You'll be able to snap lots of memorable photos as you
glide down the river past emblematic local landmarks, such as Big
Ben, Houses of Parliament, London Eye, and Tower Bridge. This
type of tour usually lasts 40 or 50 minutes.
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Drive: 58 min ›

10:30am Q Fly a Spitfire - Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar

12:00pm
Building 204 Churchill Way Building 204, Biggin Hill Airport, Biggin Hill TN16 3BN England See map ›
Phone: 01959 576767
Tuesday open hours: 9am - 5pm

Drive: 1 h 10 min ›

1:30pm R East Sussex Falconry

3:30pm
Hermontceux Castle, Herstmonceux, Hailsham England See map ›
Phone: 01323 485529
Tuesday open hours: 9:30am - 5:30pm

Why not give that special someone a once in a lifetime

experience. East Sussex Falconry has a stunning range of birds of
prey including Harris Hawks, Kestrel, Barn Owl and a Lanner
Falcon and you can experience what it is like to handle and fly
these beautiful birds.

Drive: 1 h 30 min ›
5:00pm S Hang-Up Gallery
5:30pm
10D Branch Place, Regents Canal Hoxton, London N1 5PH England See map ›
Phone: +44 20 3667 4550
Tuesday open hours: 11am - 6pm

Wednesday, Sep 7

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10:00am T Churchill War Rooms

1:00pm
King Charles Street, Clive Steps Westminster, London SW1A 2AQ England See map ›
Phone: +44 20 7416 5000
Wednesday open hours: 9:30am - 6pm

At Churchill War Rooms, see how Winston Churchill and his inner
circle directed the British war effort from this bunker complex. In
the Cabinet War Rooms, which served as Churchill's living
quarters, look for the chair--with scratch marks on its arms--in
which Sir Winston sat while strategizing with his closest advisers.
The books, color-coded telephones, and documents on desks in
the Map Room remain just as they were when the bunker emptied
on August 16, 1945. Moving on to the Churchill Room, see where
Churchill slept while in the bunker. In the Churchill Museum, learn
all about the life of the leader who guided Britain through one of the most trying periods of its history.
The site does not have a cloakroom, so expect to carry or wear whatever you bring with you.

Drive: 13 min ›
1:30pm U St. Paul's Cathedral
2:30pm
St. Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD, UK See map ›
Phone: +44 20 7246 8350
Wednesday open hours: 10am - 4:30pm

With its massive dome punctuating the London skyline, St. Paul's
Cathedral is one of the city's most distinct sights. Both visually
and ceremonially significant, the cathedral has hosted the
funerals of Lord Nelson, the Duke of Wellington, Sir Winston
Churchill, and Margaret Thatcher, and the wedding of Prince
Charles and Princess Diana. Climb to the top of the dome, pausing
in the Whispering Gallery to hear murmurs from 30 m (100 ft)
away, before walking up 271 more steps for panoramic views of
London from the Golden Gallery. Head down to the crypt to view
the tombs of national heroes, such as Lord Nelson and the Duke of Wellington. Learn about the
cathedral's history in Oculus, a 270-degree film exhibit. For more information about the venue's
detailed mosaics, paintings, and architecture, take a guided tour or pick up a touchscreen multimedia
guide at the entrance. After touring the cathedral, you can enjoy traditional English tea in the
Restaurant at St. Paul’s.

Drive: 11 min ›

3:00pm V Tower of London

5:00pm
St Katharine's & Wapping, London EC3N 4AB England See map ›
Phone: +44 20 3166 6000
Wednesday open hours: 9am - 5:30pm

Explore one of the world's most famous castles and immerse

yourself in British history at Tower of London. William the
Conqueror originally built the castle in 1066, and today it stands
perfectly preserved on the north bank of the River Thames. Start
your visit in the White Tower. Frequently mentioned in
Shakespeare's plays, the main tower features smaller projecting
corner towers that lend it a distinctive medieval appearance.
Inside, you'll encounter the 11th-century Chapel of St. John the
Evangelist and the Royal Armouries collection of medieval
weapons. Next, head for the crown jewels exhibit, which houses 23,578 royal gems. Here you can
discover how the British coronation ceremony employs specific jewels--such as the Coronation Spoon-
-and the symbolism of each item. The tower includes a handful of other notable exhibits, including one
showing how prisoners were kept and another detailing the history of the Royal Mint. The price of your
ticket includes a free tour with a Beefeater, a retired sergeant major from the British Army, so make
sure you take this opportunity to hear entertaining stories from the site's history. Each evening you can
watch the 800-year-old Ceremony of the Keys, when guards lock the site. If you visit in winter, you can
ice-skate on the moat.

Drive: 12 min ›

5:30pm W Parasol unit foundation for contemporary art

6:00pm
32 Fitzroy Square, London W1T 6EX, UK See map ›
Phone: +44 20 7380 4537
Wednesday open hours: 10am - 6pm
 The Parasol Unit Foundation for Contemporary Art is an
educational charity and a not-for-profit contemporary art gallery
based in London. Established in 2004, the foundation is housed in
a converted warehouse over two floors in a building that was
renovated to a design concept by the Italian architect, Claudio
Silvestrin. The gallery comprises roughly 5,000 sq ft (460 m2) of
exhibition [Link] Unit was established by its director and
curator, Ziba Ardalan. A graduate in the History of Art from
Columbia University New York, Ardalan worked as Guest Curator
at the Whitney Museum of American Art. She guest curated the exhibition 'Winslow Homer and the New
England Coast' at the Whitney's Stamford, Ct. Branch (1984). Ardalan became the first Director/Curator
of New York City's Swiss Institute in 1987, before moving to Zurich, Switzerland, and then relocating to
UK and founding Parasol Unit. She has curated numerous exhibitions and has also lectured and written
about art. Prior to her career in art, Ardalan obtained a Ph.D. in physical chemistry.

Thursday, Sep 8

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Drive: 1 h 45 min ›

11:30am X West Sussex Falconry

1:30pm
Church Bungalow, Church Ln, Compton, Chichester PO18 9HB, UK See map ›
Phone: +44 23 9263 1820

Drive: 27 min ›

2:00pm Y Hawking About

3:30pm
Blackmill Lane, Arundel BN13 3UJ England See map ›

Drive: 48 min ›
4:30pm Z St Peter's Church
5:00pm
Church Rd, Hascombe, Godalming GU8 4JD, UK See map ›
Phone: +44 1483 208329

Drive: 52 min ›

London to Dubai
6:30pm Depart from London

London — Dubai

Duration: 7 h non-stop

7:30am Arrive in Dubai

Fri, Sep 9
Calendar 9 days in London Thu, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 9

LONDON

Thu, Sep 1 Fri, Sep 2 Sat, Sep 3 Sun, Sep 4 Mon, Sep 5 Tue, Sep 6 Wed, Sep 7
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8am 10h (to LHR, London)

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5min 14min 4min

10am 38min 58min
Westminster Abbey 1h 30min Natural History Museum Churchill War Rooms

Coda Falconry Fly a Spitfire - Biggin Hill

11am Heritage Hangar
42min The Big Cat Sanctuary

Tate Modern 4min

12pm
St. James's Park

3min 1h 10min
1pm
Buckingham Palace 28min 1h 30min 5min 13min

The Hawking Centre Victoria and Albert East Sussex Falconry St. Paul's Cathedral
2pm Museum
16min Stonehenge

The British Museum 11min

3pm
6min Tower of London

National Gallery 28min

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St. Mary The Virgin Church 1h 30min 1h 30min

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10min Petersham Meadows Speed Boats Tours Hang-Up Gallery 12min
1h 40min
Genius Treasure Museum 30min 15min Parasol unit foundation f…
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