Explore the Washington DC area on wheels, with your own itinerary and schedule.
Take your bike to a Smithsonian museum, cycle along the Potomac River, or head to one of the area’s extensive bike trails. Rentals of comfort bikes, kids’ bikes, and trailer tandems are available Inclusions: Bike rental includes comfort bike, helmet, handlebar bag, lock, city map
How to find out if your flight is proceeding:
Each passenger MUST follow the steps below to receive the flight information from 18.00 the night prior to their flight. At this time, the details below will be confirmed:
If the flight is proceeding or not based on weather conditions
Hotel pickup times (If applicable)
Exact meeting time
Download the guest experience APP by searching Global Ballooning Australia, enter the Flight Code to receive flight update notifications via their mobile.
Details provided on the supplier flight confirmation.
OR
Check the Melbourne Check-In Page (English & Chinese). Read the update. Click here
OR
Call 0488 686 555 to listen to a voicemail.
Pre-Flight Info
On arrival at the meeting point passengers will be required to:
Notify our team of their arrival
Complete a waiver and medical information form
Board our buses and transfer to the launch site where they may help with the launch, or stand back and take pictures
Join a short safety and instruction briefing at the launch site
After we complete our pre-flight routine, we will float up and away for a spectacular one-hour hot air balloon flight.
Please note the exact time and flight direction will vary depending on weather conditions. The flight will either be over the city or around the surrounds of the city. We cannot guarantee a flight directly over the city due to the change of wind direction.
Post-Flight
After we land, passengers can assist our staff to pack up the balloon before boarding our buses and returning to the initial meeting place (this is not compulsory, so passengers should tell staff if they do not wish to help).
After the balloon is packed away, we head back to Pullman on the Park hotel for a sparkling buffet breakfast (optional).
The Melbourne transfer service is one-way only, so guests will need to make their own way back to their hotel from the Pullman Hotel. There are train, tram and taxi services available at the front of the Pullman on the Park. Alternatively, it is a 20 min walk back to the centre of the CBD.
Winery Tour
Includes:
After the balloon flight, GBA will provide a transfer to meet the wine tour at St Paul's Cathedral
Full day wine tour to 4 premium Yarra Valley wineries
All tastings and lunch
Transfers between the wineries
Designated, informative wine tour guide
Return transfer to Melbourne City drop-off points (no later than 18.00)
NOTE: If your balloon flight is cancelled due to inclement weather, your winery tour will PROCEED as scheduled.
On the morning of the wine tour you MUST ring the Australian Winery Tour Co. (AWTC) office on 1800 996 414 from 08.00 to confirm which pick up point you will be using. You will have to make your own way to 1 of the 4 x AWTC pick up points in Melbourne (as below), or to the Yarra Valley meeting point at Punt Road Wines: 10 St Hubert’s Road, Coldstream. Passengers are required to make own arrangements to meet the service at Punt Road Wines in the event of balloon flight cancellation. AWTC are unable to provide door to door hotel pickup or drop off within the Yarra Valley or Melbourne CBD. You will be picked up & dropped off at a central location within Melbourne CBD before/after the winery tour ends.
09.20 Seven Eleven - Corner Flinders St & Spencer St, City (wait at front)
09.30 St Paul’s Cathedral - Corner Flinders St & Swanston St, City (wait at front)
09.35 Her Majesty's Theatre - Corner cnr Lt Bourke and Exhibition St, City (wait at front)
09.40 97 Franklin St, City (wait at front)
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The Park to Park Ticket entitles one (1) guest admission to BOTH Universal Studios Florida® AND Islands of Adventure® on the same day for the duration of the base ticket. Ticket is valid for any 2 or 3 calendar days during a seven (7) consecutive calendar day period which includes the first day any portion of the ticket is used. This ticket also includes seven (7) consecutive calendar days of admission to the paid entertainment venues of Universal CityWalk® which commences and includes the first day any portion of the ticket is used.
The Official Universal Orlando® Resort App puts the whole resort right in the palm of your hand. From real time wait times for all rides and attractions to a GPS guide with photos to show which way to go, it’s the must-have essential to make your trip even more epic.
DOWNLOAD FREE! THE OFFICIAL
UNIVERSAL ORLANDO® RESORT APP
Finding Your Favorite Attractions
Create your own Favorites list and see info, directions and wait times.
Guests with visual disabilities can access VoiceOver support for iPhone and Talkback for Android to enhance their in-park experience.
Access ride, show, and attraction wait times outside the parks whenever, wherever.
Getting Around the Resort
Locate all restrooms in the parks and CityWalk®, including family restrooms.
Set a parking reminder to find your car by section, level and row.
Find info on all on-site hotels, dining and shopping.
Locate and get photo directions to ATMs, Lost & Found, lockers, and First Aid stations.
Share your experience on Facebook and Twitter.
NOTE:
Guide Me photo navigation features are only available when visiting Universal Orlando® Resort
Medieval Banquet
he Entertainment
The music is drawn from the Medieval and Renaissance courts of Europe and covers the periods of the 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th centuries. Our musicians are at the forefront of a reemergence of Medieval English and European musical culture. The music is robust, engaging and emotive, bringing to life 800 year old musical manuscripts that have long been the domain of specialists and enthusiasts.
Medieval Banquet Heritage
All this takes place with the history of 1000 years beneath your feet! Our production pays homage to this history and notably to the Knights of Portsoken, a group of 13 knights in the retinue of 10th century English King, Edgar the Peaceful. The king gifted to them this very land upon which the banquet sits in recognition of performing three acts of bravery, one above ground, one below ground and one in the water, or so the legend goes. Each evening during the banquet our knights assemble to preserve the history of this ancient rite with an elaborate display of swordfighting
There are many opportunities to dance with the cast, sing, bang your fists on the table and cry for your wench to bring you more food or drink!
We also have a range of medieval costumes for hire to help you really look the part.
BANQUET MENU
A SOUP MADE DAILY WITH A SELECTION OF MARKET VEGETABLES
A PLATTER OF SMOKED AND CURED MEATS SERVED WITH A GARDEN SALAD
A CAULDRON OF ROASTED CHICKEN IN A TRADITIONAL MEDIEVAL SAUCE
WITH ROASTED POTATOES AND HONEY GLAZED VEGETABLES
SEASONAL FRUIT TART
VEGETARIAN OPTION
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT TIME OF BOOKING
A SOUP MADE DAILY WITH A SELECTION OF MARKET VEGETABLES
MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO SALAD WITH BALSAMIC AND BASIL OIL
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH FILLED WITH A ROOT VEGETABLE &
BUTTERBEAN CASOULET TOPPED WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE
SEASONAL FRUIT TART
*** Please note menus are subject to change
Tower of London
Things to do and See at the Tower of London:
Line of Kings Exhibition
For over 300 years visitors to the Tower of London have marvelled at displays featuring arms and royal armour, life-sized wooden horses and figures of kings.
The White Tower
Currently hosting the Power House exhibition, about the various national institutions founded at the Tower of London, the White Tower is recognised as one of the most important historic buildings in the world. It has become an iconic symbol for Britain and London and is a must do on any trip to the Tower of London.
Entry to The White Tower is included in the Tower of London ticket price.
The Crown Jewels
The Jewel house at the Tower of London houses the world famous Crown Jewels. 23,578 precious stones and gems make up the Crown Jewels and include the world’s most famous diamond ‘ The Great Star of Africa’.
Entry to The Crown Jewels is included in the Tower of London ticket price.
The Yeoman Warder tours
The Yeoman Warders, also known as beefeaters, are the public face of the Tower of London. As well as guarding the Tower and Crown Jewels they also provide tours for visitor where they regale you with tales from the Tower.
Yeoman Warder Tours are included in the Tower of London Ticket Price
The Royal Beasts
The last thing you’d expect to see at the Tower of London would be Lions, Tigers, Elephants and Polar Bears, but for over 600 years the Royal Menagerie played host to these and many more. Discover their extraordinary stories and what life was like for them at the tower.
Entry to The Royal Menagerie is included in the Tower of London ticket price.
The Prisoners Exhibition
Aside from the Crown Jewels the Tower of London is probably best known for being a prison. Prisoners have been at the Tower almost since it was built and the new interactive displays in the Prisoners exhibition help children and adults explore their stories.
Entry to The Prisoners Exhibition is included in the Tower of London ticket price.
The Ravens
‘the kingdom and the Tower will fall if the six ravens ever leave the Tower of London’, well according to legend anyway. Whether this is true or not the ravens have become on of the Tower’s most famous sites, just make sure you see at least 6 when you visit!
The Tower Green
Believe it or not being executed inside the Tower of London was considered a privilege for those of high rank. The Tower Green contains a permanent memorial for those ‘lucky’ enough to be executed there.
The Medieval Palace
Being the oldest part of the Tower of London, the Medieval Palace contains amazing interiors that you won’t see anywhere else. here you can experience what life might have been like in a luxurious medieval household.
Entry to The Medieval Palace is included in the Tower of London ticket price.
Grand Parc :
Go back in time and making the most of many amazing shows and activities around this massive parc that will take your breath away! So enjoy the fresh air in the tree-lined alleys and spend some time strolling from one adventure to another, without any queues!
Le Signe du Triomphe
After the highly-charged atmosphere of the Gallo-Roman Stadium, relax with a spell in the Middle Ages. In the Medieval City, admire the expertise of the master craftsmen before setting off on an adventure with ‘The Knights of the Round Table’.
Les Vikings
After witnessing the assault by the Viking longboats and being serenaded by the Traditional Musicians, take time out to visit the Fort of the Year Thousand and travel through time in the Puy du Fou Odyssey.
Le Secret de la Lance
Leave the Hundred Years War behind and go through the moat to discover a wide range of activities for the whole family and the Grand Parc’s new show «The Lovers of Verdun».
Mousquetaire de Richelieu
By the Grand Carrousel, the wonderful French gardens lead you to the Imaginary World of La Fontaine. Then experience the Belle Epoque atmosphere of the Market Town in 1900.
Le Bal des Oiseaux Fantômes
Deep in the ancient forest, Puy du Fou’s natural surroundings become part of a unique show. From the birds of prey aviaries to Flower Valley, enjoy wandering through a world in which nature reasserts itself.
Les Orgues de Feu
The Puy du Fou is also the kingdom of children. They are fascinated by the shows and have fun in the Grand Parc’s games and entertainment, before the magic of the Organs of Fire.
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