East Coast Tour + Lunch - From Dubai

HMS Belfast One of the most powerful large light cruisers ever built, HMS Belfast is now the only surviving vessel of her type to have seen active service during the Second World War. HMS Belfast played a leading part in the destruction of the battle cruiser Scharnhorst, and also the Normandy Landings. In service with the Royal Navy until 1965, she was saved for the nation in 1971 as a unique reminder of Britain’s naval heritage. Launch! Shipbuilding Through the Ages This new family-orientated exhibition will use hands-on and computerised interactive displays and engaging film and footage to demonstrate techniques of shipbuilding, from the ‘age of sail’ to modern prefabrication methods. The exhibition will focus on the science, engineering and social history of shipbuilding in Great Britain, and the interactive elements of the exhibition will allow children of all ages to get involved and experience this history. Explore ‘What shall we give in return for so much?’ One of the most powerful large light cruisers ever built, HMS Belfast is now the only surviving vessel of her type to have seen active service during the Second World War. Serving Britain for 32 years, she played an important role in both the Second World War and the Korean War as well as performing peacekeeping duties throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Saved from destruction in 1971, HMS Belfast is now part of the Imperial War Museum and is the first ship to be preserved for the nation since Nelson’s Victory. Through its team of staff and volunteers – many of whom are veteran crew – the Imperial War Museum is dedicated to making sure that HMS Belfast still has a role to play in reminding visitors of her unique place in Britain’s maritime heritage. History of HMS Belfast The term 'cruiser' goes back to the days of sailing ships when large frigates could be detached from the main fleet to cruise independently. The sailing cruiser, like her twentieth-century counterpart, was sufficiently powerful and fast to attack and destroy enemy commerce raiders. During the nineteenth century when sail gave way to steam and wooden ships were replaced by those built of iron, and later of steel, the cruiser evolved into a powerful warship which was used to patrol the Empire trade routes and protect friendly merchant shipping. After the First World War (1914-1918) a single category of cruiser emerged whose size was indicated by the size of its guns; thus, HMS Belfast is a 6-inch cruiser, designed for the protection of trade, for offensive action, and as a powerful support for amphibious operations. Please note: children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Please allow 1½ - 2 hours for your visit.   Tower Bridge Exhibition Walkways & Exhibition: Visitors enter Tower Bridge Exhibition via the North Tower. They are then transported by lift to the top of the Tower (47 metres above the Thames) where they have a unique opportunity to see the Bridge’s steel skeleton from within. A short film explains the history and provenance of the Bridge and then there is the chance to admire the spectacular views – from both covered Walkways. On Monday 1st December, Tower Bridge’s East Walkway will reopen with its own GLASS FLOOR, joining the West Walkway to complete our new-look exhibition. Together with far-reaching views of East London, the walkway will be bolstered with a further 20 revered bridges in the extended popular display, ‘Great Bridges of the World’. On the east Walkway there are fantastic views of the Docklands and from the west Walkway you can see the new GLA building, the Tower of London, St Paul’s, the city, the Pool of London and Big Ben and the London Eye in the distance. Interactive computerised kiosks and graphic panels explain the significance of the views to visitors, as well as providing more information on the history and building of the Bridge. The interactive material and graphic panels are written in seven languages and an audio loop for the hard of hearing is also in place for the video show. There is another film to view in the South Tower before descending for the short walk to the historical Engine Rooms, included in your ticket price. Victorian Engine Rooms: These provide a fascinating insight into late 19th century engineering. Installed for the completion of Tower Bridge in 1894, these huge, and beautifully maintained, coal-driven engines were used to power the thousands of bascule Bridge lifts performed until 1976. Although lifts are now operated by electricity, the original steam engines are still in place. The Engine Rooms give visitors a chance to experiment with models demonstrating the technology behind the Bridge. There are also some amazing photographs of  Tower BridgeTthroughout its lifetime – including a revealing picture of the heavy steel structure of the Bridge as the stone cladding was installed over it.

As you climb aboard the world's largest rotating tramcars, be prepared to rise from the floor of the Sonoran Desert, where temperatures frequently reach as high as 120 degrees Fahrenheit (48C) to the cool alpine air at 8,516 feet (2,838 meters). When you reach Mountain Station, disembark to explore the facilities, which include observation decks, a cocktail lounge and dining facilities. Pause to watch a short film on the construction of the Tramway, then head out into the 14,000-acre (5,665-hectare) Mt San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness Area. Make use of the 54 miles (87 km) of hiking trails on foot in the summer or by snowshoe or cross-country skis in the winter. At the top Peaks Restaurant is a culinary experience above the clouds. Spectacular views combined with delectable food provide the perfect dining experience. There are two dining options at the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Peaks, a fine dining experience with a breathtaking view of the Coachella Valley and Pines Café, a cafeteria-style restaurant. Both restaurants are open for lunch and dinner. If you are looking for something more casual, you will like Pines Café or The Lookout Lounge. Pines Café is a cafeteria-style restaurant and is open daily from 11:00 to 20:30. The Lookout Lounge if a full cocktail bar offering a variety of alcoholic beverages and appetizers, and is located on the same level as the restaurants. Also at the top there are observation decks, a small natural history museum, two theaters showing State Park and tram construction videos, a gift shop, Magic Memories for photo viewing, and over 50 miles of hiking trails along with other nature activities. Hiking Mt. San Jacinto State Park offers 54 miles of hiking trails located within a 14,000 acre pristine wilderness, one of the last in California. All trails are accessed by exiting the Tram's Mountain Station and descending a concrete pathway approximately .3 miles to Long Valley. In Long Valley there are picnic tables, water, Ranger Station, flush toilets and some easy trails. Winter Adventure Center The Adventure Center has available cross-country ski and snowshoe equipment for rent. The Center is seasonal, please check season dates. Guided Nature Walks Our guided nature walks which are available in the summer months are a wonderful way to learn about the natural environment at the Top of the Tram. There is no charge for this one-of-a kind experience. Cross-Country Skiing Cross-country ski enthusiasts have found the State Park to be unsurpassed in its challenging terrain. You can bring your own equipment or you can rent skis, boots and poles at the Adventure Center. Family Snow Fun People of all ages can enjoy fun in the snow, and only a few inches of snow are necessary. Sleds and cold weather apparel are available for purchase in the Mountain Gift shop. SnowShoeing For those wanting to take a walk during the winter into the back country, snowshoe rentals are available. Wilderness permits are required for anyone venturing outside of Long Valley, and may be obtained from the Ranger Station in Long Valley. Dining Spectacular views combined with delectable food provide the perfect dining experience. There are two dining options at the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway: Peaks - a fine dining experience with a breathtaking view of the Coachella Valley. and Pines - a casual cafe. Both restaurants are open for lunch and dinner. The Lookout Lounge is a full cocktail bar offering a variety of alcoholic beverages and appetizers and is located on the same level as the restaurants. Come and enjoy the breathtaking view riding the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. It will be one that will be hard to forget! Reservation Notes: Reservations are NOT needed or accepted. Tickets can be used on any operating day within 6 months of the purchase date. Duration: Varies Booth Location: 1 Tramway Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262 Nearest Intersection: Tramway Rd. and N. Palm Canyon Dr. (Hwy 111) Parking: Parking is available at the Valley Station The parking fee for cars and vans is $8.00 per car/van. The parking fee will be waived for busses and customers with local ID . Please prepare to stop and pay at the security gate. Age Requirements: Child Ticket: 3 - 12 yrs old. Children under 3 are free but require a boarding pass . Notes: The Valley Station, Mountain Station and Tram Cars are handicap accessible. Your e-ticket voucher will be exchanged for a timed ticket upon arrival. Reminder: Be sure to download your ticket before arrival, as there is no cell service at the tram.

Shakespeare's Birthplace - This is where it all began. William Shakespeare was born and grew up in this house. • Explore the Shakespeare family home and glove making business • Stand where genius was born • Enjoy live theatre every day with costumed actors performing excerpts from Shakespeare's plays • Visit our Famous Beyond Words Exhibition and see wonderful objects from our Collections now on display for the first time. Anne Hathaway's Cottage - Discover the family home of Shakespeare's wife with its beautiful cottage gardens • Charming thatched Tudor cottage • Explore nine acres of gardens, grounds and woodland walks • Heritage blooms, traditional orchards and local wildlife Mary Arden's Farm - Step back in time for all the sights, smells and sounds of a real working Tudor farm (Open 14 March - 30 October 2016) • See the rare breed animals and falconry display • Watch our Tudors cook the traditional midday meal • Have a go at archery Hall's Croft - Discover the home of Shakespeare's daughter and her wealthy husband Dr John Hall • Relax in the tranquil gardens • Hear about the remedies Dr Hall would have used • Discover stories of the house's famous past occupants • Enjoy a light snack or cream tea in the cafe Shakespeare's New Place - walk in Shakespeare's footsteps on the site of his family home which has been re-imagined with beautiful gardens, a restored Tudor knot garden, specially  commissioned artworks and a fascinating new exhibition about Shakespeare the family man and business man of Stratford-upon-Avon.  

Highlights: ~ Rannoch Moor ~ Glen Coe ~ Great Glen ~ Fort Augustus ~ Boat Cruise on Loch Ness ~ Loch Lomond ~ Pitlochry Your tour passes through the remote beauty of Rannoch Moor and magnificent Glencoe, scene of the clan massacre of the MacDonalds by the Campbells in 1692. Then through Fort William to the beginning of the “Great Glen” and the Caledonian Canal, which you follow up to Fort Augustus, nestling on the banks of Loch Ness. Here you can enjoy your lunch, before travelling the full length of Loch Ness to Inverness. Along the way you will have the opportunity to take a 5 star Jacobite boat cruise on Scotland's most famous loch, giving you a chance to search for the legendary monster, popularly known as "Nessie" and enjoy the views to the ancient stronghold of Urquhart Castle. From here you return south to Glasgow via “Monarch of the Glen” country and the Cairngorms National Park, stopping in Pitlochry and passing Stirling Castle on the way.   Inclusions  Transportation by top of the range Mercedes minicoach for a more personal experience with a maximum of 16 passengers on tour.  We believe a small group tour with a maximum of 16 passengers really does make a big difference to your trip. It allows us to give you a more personal service and remain the only 5 Star operator to offer this personal guarantee. Touring with a maximum of 16 passengers you get more for your money, more personal attention, more time with the locals, more time off the bus, more time on the back-roads and just more of an authentic, friendly experience. The smaller groups allow you to meet people from all over the world and make friends for life.  Air Conditioning as standard.  Services of a professional Rabbie's driver/guide Your chance to see "Nessie"   Exclusions  Lunch and refreshments.  Entrance fees to any Visitor Atttractions Loch Ness boat cruise. *Children under the age of 5 are unable to join the scheduled tours

When it comes to airboat eco tours, there is simply no comparison to Wild Florida. Just a short drive from the Orlando and Disney area, they offer beautiful day tours, relaxing sunset tours and exciting night tours that guests of all ages will love. Travel deep into the protected swamps, marshes and rivers that make up the Central Florida Everglades. Get an in depth look at the gators, birds, eagles, trees and plants that can be found in our beautiful wetlands. This is Natural Florida at its best! They guarantee you won’t see any development, homes, or signs of human life. See for yourself how good it feels to be in the middle of nowhere. After the tour explore the amazing wildlife park full of zebras, watusi, deer, water buffalo, emu, wild boar and monster alligators. Visit the tropical bird aviary, hands-on alligator demonstrations, gift shop, 500 ft. sightseeing dock and nature trails. Don’t forget to try the delicious barbeque with smoked ribs, chicken, pulled pork, fried alligator and even frog legs! Wild Florida is owned and operated by one of Florida’s pioneer families that know the meaning of southern hospitality. Wild Florida are one of the only airboat companies in Central Florida that privately owns their property. The facility is properly insured with US Coast Guard approved captains and boats. Groups, individuals and families of all sizes are welcome. Day or night, they are prepared to offer individual, family, group and corporate experiences you’ll never forget. And if you thought the airboat tour and wildlife park was fun during the day, you should see how WILD it is at night!

City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop Off Do your shopping at Bus Stop 1, Tauentzienstrasse, the major commercial street in Berlin, or hop-off at Bus Stop 2, the KaDeWe department store. Or if you like to have it all in one single place, hop-off at Bus Stop 8 to visit the 5-stories Shopping Mall Alexa. As you go, enjoy the view of the Potsdamer Platz public square from our exclusive double-deckers. Feel the history at Bus Stop 4, The Wall, a special place that changed the history of Germany. Bus Stop 6 takes you to The Gendarmenmarkt, an architectural hot spot including the Konzerthaus and the French and German Churches. In the centre of the square stands a monumental statue of Germany's renowned poet Friedrich Schiller.  As you pass by Bus Stop 9, enjoy the view of the TV Tower or the Red City Hall. Just follow the whole route and whenever you spot something you would like to explore further, just hop-off! Whenever you are ready, just wait for the next bus and hop back on. No need to deal with complicated (and expensive) public transport system. With City Sightseeing Traditional Tour Route, you get to visit all Berlin's hot spots! Add entrance tickets to the main attractions and your trip will be complete: Legoland Discovery Centre, the Berlin Dungeon, Madam Tussauds Museum or the Sea Life Centre. Get your ticket today and start planning your stay. Book your ticket online today and start planning your trip to Berlin! Berlin SEA LIFE Aquarium The AquaDom & SEA LIFE Berlin gives you exciting insights into the wonderful world of oceans in a unique way. From the source of the Spree River to the depths of the Atlantic and finally to the colorful world of the Tropics. Discover a fascinating array of seahorses, rays and other sea creatures. Our experts take you on a journey through the underwater world and create an unforgettable experience with background information, entertaining lectures and daily feedings. Jurassic Seas – Explore the primeval times Discover a spectacular skeleton of a plesiosaur and some of the world’s best marine fossils from extinct primeval creatures. You are exploring still living creatures like horse shoe crabs, nautilus and other primeval dwellers. Find out how the sea dinosaurs lived with our interactive video wall. More than 5,000 dazzling creatures in 35 lifelike designed displays on 1.500 sqm Get close views of humble starfish to gracious seahorses, fascinating rays and elegant sharks A breathtaking ride through the AquaDom tank in a glass elevator with 1 million litres of water and 1500 stunning fish! Walk through Neptun’s mirror maze  Interactive Rockpool: Hold crabs shells & see starfish  Daily feeding demonstrations & talks