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Get a taste of life on the ocean waves, including the chance to take the ship's wheel and learn how to steer 963 tons of Victorian tea clipper through storms and high seas Learn the story of one of the most famous and magnificent ships in the world Take in epic views of the London skyline.   Initially built for the China tea trade and launched in 1869, Cutty Sark’s original wooden planks and iron frames have been meticulously conserved. As part of an ambitious six-year conservation project, the ship was raised over three metres, giving visitors the unique opportunity to stand directly underneath this world wonder and see her elegant lines and ground-breaking design. It has now been developed into an  award-winning museum and visitor experience.   Located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Maritime Greenwich, the National Maritime Museum and the Queen’s House are both located within a short walking distance from Cutty Sark and are free to visit. The Royal Observatory is another must-see attraction when visiting Greenwich; it’s the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian.

Windsor Castle, the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world, is one of the official residences of Her Majesty The Queen. The Castle's dramatic site encapsulates 900 years of British history. It covers an area of 26 acres and contains, as well as a royal palace, a magnificent chapel and the homes and workplaces of a large number of people. What there is to see: The magnificent State Apartments are furnished with some of the finest works of art from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, Canaletto, Gainsborough and the famous triple portrait of Charles I by Sir Anthony van Dyck.  In 1992 fire destroyed or damaged more than 100 rooms at the Castle. By good fortune the rooms worst affected were empty at the time, and as a result, few of the Castle's artistic treasures were destroyed.  The highly acclaimed restoration work, completed in 1997, is a testament to the extraordinary skills of some of the finest craftsmen in Europe. From October to March visitors can also enjoy George IV's private apartments (the Semi-State Rooms), among the most richly decorated interiors in the Castle. St George's Chapel is one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in England. It is the spiritual home of the Order of the Garter, the senior order of British Chivalry established in 1348 by Edward III. Within the chapel are the tombs of ten sovereigns, including Henry VIII and his third wife Jane Seymour, and Charles I. Among the highlights of a visit to Windsor is Queen Mary's Dolls' House, the most famous dolls' house in the world. The Drawings Gallery shows changing exhibitions of material from the Royal Library at Windsor Castle. The special display below is shown alongside a selection of treasures from the Royal Library. Current/Forthcoming exhibitions: The Queen: Portraits of a Monarch Friday, 23 November 2012 to Sunday, 09 June 2013 Queen Elizabeth II is one of the most depicted women in the world. She has sat to numerous artists, from Cecil Beaton and Pietro Annigoni to Lucian Freud. Her portrait likeness, so widely circulated, has also inspired artists such as Andy Warhol, whose screenprint portraits of Her Majesty have been recently acquired for the Royal Collection and are displayed for the first time at Windsor Castle. Portraits of The Queen are made for a number of official purposes, ranging from photographs distributed at the time of a State Visit, to those that mark a particular anniversary. Portraits bearing a clear and recognisable image of the sovereign are required for use on coins, banknotes and stamps. Many of the works on display were created with one of these purposes in mind. This exhibition presents a selection of official, commissioned and formal portraits of The Queen, gathered here from the different Royal residences.    

The Paris Pass offers FREE ENTRY to over 60 attractions: TOP ATTRACTIONS Musée du Louvre – (Normal gate price € 12.00) Musee d'Orsay– (Normal gate price € 11.00) Centre Pompidou - Musée national d'Art modern – (Normal gate price € 14.00) Espace Dali – (Normal gate price € 11.50) Big Bus - Hop on Hop off bus tour – (Normal gate price € 30.00) Bateaux Parisiens River Cruise – (Normal gate price € 14.00) Wine Tasting - O Chateau – (Normal gate price € 30.00) Tour Montparnasse – (Normal gate price € 15.00) Musee Grevin - wax museum – (Normal gate price € 24.50) Paris Story – (Normal gate price € 11.00) Châteaux de Versailles – (Normal gate price € 18.00) Opera Garnier - Guided Tour – (Normal gate price € 14.50) Tours de Notre-Dame – (Normal gate price € 8.50)   Galleries Musée Rodin - € 7.00 Musée National de l'Orangerie - € 9.00 Musée national des Arts asiatiques - € 7.50    Places of Interest Zoo de Vincennes - € 22.00 Petit Train de Montmartre - € 6.50 Etoiles du Rex - € 11.00 Set in Paris movie tour - € 20.00 Le Musée Gourmand du Chocolat - Choco- Story - € 9.50 Musée des Égouts de Paris - € 4.40 Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie - La Villette. - € 9.00   Historic Buildings Conciergerie - € 8.50 Chapelle expiatoire - € 5.50 Château de Rambouillet - € 8.50 Château de Vincennes - € 8.50 Chateaux de Champs-sur- Marne - € 7.50 Château de Pierrefonds - € 7.50 Crypte archéologique du Parvis de Notre-Dame - € 4.00 Maison d'Auguste Rodin à Meudon - € 5.00 Musée Condé - Château de Chantilly - € 14.50 Musée et domaine nationaux du Château de Compiègne - € 7.50 Musée national des Châteaux de Malmaison et Bois Préau - € 6.50 Basilique cathedrale de Saint-Denis - € 8.50 Abbaye Royale de Chaalis- Musée Jacquemart André - € 7.00 Sainte Chapelle - € 8.50 Château de Maisons-Laffitte - € 7.00 Villa Savoye - € 7.50 Château de Fontainebleau - € 11.00   Monuments Arc de Triomphe - € 8.00 Panthéon - € 7.00    Museums Musée de l'Armée, Tombeau de Napoléon 1er - € 9.50 La Cinémathèque française - Musée du Cinéma - € 7.00 Cite de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine - Musée des Monuments françois - € 8.00 Musée d'art et d'histoire du Judaïsme - € 8.00 Musée de la Mode et du Textile - € 11.00 Musée de la Musique - La Villette - € 7.00 Musee de l'Ordre de la Liberation - € 9.50 Musée de la Publicité - € 11.00 Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace - € 8.00 Musée d'Archéologie nationale de Saint-Germain- en-Laye € 7.00 Musée de l'Institut du Monde arabe - € 8.00 Musée départemental Maurice Denis - € 4.50 Musée des Arts décoratifs - € 11.00 Musée des Arts et Métiers - € 6.50 Musée des Plans-reliefs - € 9.50 Musee du quai Branly - € 9.00 Musée Gustave Moreau - € 5.00 Musée national de Céramique de Sèvres - € 6.00 Musée national de la Marine - € 8.50 Musée national de la Renaissance - Château d'Ecouen - € 5.00 Musée national de Port-Royal des Champs - € 4.50 Musée national du Moyen Age - Themes de Cluny - € 8.00 Musée national Eugène Delacroix - € 6.00 Musée Nissim de Camondo - € 9.00   Paris is one of the most spectacular and beautiful cities in the world containing a wealth of history and culture. With countless art galleries, scores of top museums and stunning historical monuments sightseeing in Paris can be a real adventure. The Paris Pass has been specially designed for sightseeing in Paris and includes everything you will need for a great trip whilst saving you both time and money. Collecting Your Paris Pass If you are collecting your order in Paris, you will need to take your voucher and a form of photo ID to: Paris Pass Desk 74 Rue de Cléry, 75002, Paris Visit Top Attractions for Free with The Paris Attractions Pass The Paris Pass gives you free entry to an additional 8 attractions and experiences that no visitor to the city should miss. These top attractions are: • Bateaux River Cruise – Relax and discover Paris’ famous landmarks from a boat cruising the River Seine. • Wine Tasting Experience – Enjoy some fine French wine at this fun and educational experience, this is highly recommended! • Paris Opera House – Take a tour of this wonderful 17th Century building and marvel at its stunning interior. • Grande Arch – This bold piece of modern architecture highlights modern at its best and the views from the top are spectacular. • Paris Story – An interactive attractions that takes you back in time to tell the story of this historic city. • The Grevin Wax Museum – Features over 300 wax figures of world famous people posed in dramatic settings. • Montparnasse Tower – Views of Paris from the 56th floor of this tower are simply breath-taking! • Dali Museum – A fine collection of paintings, drawings and sculptures from this intriguing artist. Visiting all of these extra attractions will save you over €100! Make Huge Savings with The Paris Museum Pass Paris is notorious for its vast array of museums. The depth of the cities history and culture is highlighted in the many museums waiting to be discovered. This part of the package gives you free entry to over 55 museums and monuments in and around Paris. There is a museum for almost every subject including fashion, money, music, cinema and even the cities century old sewage system. On top of getting free entry to these must-see sights, you also get to skip the queue which is a fantastic privilege, especially in the busy summer months. Free Paris Guidebook with every Pass To help you plan the perfect sightseeing adventure every pass comes with a free 120+ page guidebook which is available in 3 languages English, Spanish and German. This comprehensive guide is packed with handy tips, street maps and a map of the public transport system. It is an excellent tool to help you before and during your trip as it conveniently fits it your pocket and won’t weigh you down. Each attraction has its own feature in the guidebook with useful visitor information including:  • A map of the area around the attractions • Exact address details • How to get there, which bus or metro line you should take • Attraction contact number • Opening times • Attraction website details if you are looking for any additional info This information will help you find each fantastic sight easily and quickly so no time is wasted. Whether you’re at home or already in Paris the guidebook helps you identify attractions that suit your tastes and their location so you can plan the perfect itinerary. Stress Free Travel around the city with a Paris Visite Pass Organising your transport around Paris between attractions can be stressful and time consuming. That’s why every Paris Pass includes a Travelcard called the Paris Visite Pass. The Visite Pass gives you unlimited access to the cities public transport network including: • Paris Metro trains • Paris RER over ground trains • Bus network • Trams • SNCF Overland Suburban Trains • The Montmartre Funicular This Travelcard is another useful tool to help you make the most of your sightseeing experience. With access to all of the transport systems above you won’t need worry about how you are going to get to the next attraction and back to the hotel afterwards. Also, with this in hand you won’t have a queue up for travel tickets anywhere in Paris, saving you time and the hassle of carrying cash. There is a detailed map of Paris’ transport system in the back of every guidebook. Activation of your Paris Pass Your Paris Pass is activated the first time that you use it, but to begin using it you must first sign and date the Paris Pass, Paris Museums and Monuments Pass and the Paris Visite Travelcard. In addition you must write the serial number of the Paris Visite Travelcard on the ticket that is passed through the ticket machine. The card and ticket must be kept together at all times and both must be shown in the case of inspection. Validity of your Paris Pass After activation your Paris Pass remains valid for the duration that you have purchased. It is valid on consecutive days and at the end of the validity period, will no longer entitle you to free entry at attractions or transport. If for example, you used a four day pass for the first time on Monday, your pass will cease working at the end of Thursday, regardless of how often you have used it in between. It is important to note that a ‘day’ is based on a calendar day, so should you use your pass at 4pm on Monday, Monday is counted as day one of your pass usage. Help With Using The Paris Pass Should you have any problems using the Paris Pass, please call our customer help centre on +44 (0) 1664 485 020 if you are calling from outside the UK or 0870 242 9988 from within the UK.

Included Free hotel pick up at 09.30 or 14.00 Professional tour guide (during the city tour) Air-conditioned vehicle 1 drink of your choice (during the boat tour) Audio guide in 30 languages (on the boat)   Not included Hotel drop-off Transfer to the pier Entrance fees Tips

What there is to see: The Royal Mews is an important branch of the Lord Chamberlain's Office and provides road transport for The Queen and members of the Royal Family by both horse-drawn carriage and motor car. It is also one of the finest working stables still in existence, responsible for the training of the Windsor Greys and Cleveland Bays, the horses that pull the royal carriages. State vehicles are housed and maintained at the Royal Mews. They include the carriages used for royal and State occasions, such as State Visits, weddings and the State Opening of Parliament. Carriages from the Royal Mews are also used on roughly 50 occasions each year to convey newly appointed High Commissioners and Ambassadors from their official residence to Buckingham Palace to present their credentials to The Queen. Since 1843 the daily messenger Brougham has set out from the Royal Mews to collect and deliver post between Buckingham Palace and St James's Palace. The most dazzling of all coaches housed in the Royal Mews is the Gold State Coach, which has been used at every coronation since that of George IV in 1821 Multimedia guide is included in the admission price and is available in the following languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian Guided tours in English are available at intervals throughout the day. Guidebooks are available in English. wheelchair access number- 0303 123 7324 Outdated Royal Mews closures. Please direct readers to the Royal Collection Trust website's closures list to ensure they get up-to-date closure dates. Use the following copy:As a working royal residence, the site is subject to closure or partial closure at short notice, please check Royal Collection Trust's website for the latest closure dates: https://www.royalcollection.org.uk/travel-trade-and-groups/tour-planning   

The Sainte-Chapelle Be dazzled by the 1,113 stained glass windows at this jewel of the Rayonnant Gothic period. The first of the Holy Chapels to be decorated with exceptional stained-glass windows. Known for having housed Christ’s Crown of Thorns, it has spectacular stained-glass windows. Veritable walls of light that make the Sainte-Chapelle the jewel of French Gothic.   The Conciergerie Discover this Medieval royal palace that became a revolutionary tribunal and Marie-Antoinette’s prison. Discover on the Île de la Cité, the exceptional Gothic rooms of the first royal palace of Paris and the reproduction of the prison cells of the revolutionary tribunal. At the end of the 17th century, numerous people were imprisoned in the prison of the Conciergerie, including Marie-Antoinette. The Conciergerie is also listed as a historical building by the Unesco. Pantheon On Montagne Sainte-Geneviève in Paris, visit the Panthéon, masterpiece of the architect Soufflot. Come and learn all about the Pantheon, this incredible building by Soufflot who's ambition was to outdo the churches of St. Peter's in Rome and St. Paul’s in London. Observe the style of this building, inspired by the Pantheon commissioned by Agrippa in Rome.    From 1874 onwards, the sanctuary was decorated with paintings on canvas illustrating the life of Saint Geneviève and the epic story of the beginnings of both Christianity and the monarchy in France.    Make the most of the Pantheon with a visit into the Crypt, get to see the tombs of the eminent personalities who shaped France's national identity. A permanent exhibition gives details about the lives and works of those who are buried here, from Voltaire and Rousseau to Alexandre Dumas.    You'll also have the chance to see the Foucault’s pendulum*, first installed in 1851 and removed then reinstalled in 1995, this device demonstrated the Earth's rotation.