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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. Photographer Credits: Image 1: Photographer: Mark Fiennes, Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2013 Image 2: Photographer: Dennis Gilbert, Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2013 Image 3: Photographer: Ian Jones, Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2013 Image 4: Photographer: John Freeman, Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2013 Hampton Court Palace Hampton Court Palace has provided a luxurious retreat for many of Britain's most famous Kings and Queens. Henry VIII was so inspired by it that he spent three of his honeymoons here. And visitors continue to escape to Britain's greatest palace to experience its history, splendour and stunning scale. Discover what it was really like to live and work at Hampton Court Palace. Take a fascinating journey through 500 years of royal history. Marvel at the impressive architecture and opulent interiors of the State Apartments and see the vast Tudor Kitchens in full swing. Enjoy the breathtaking Great Hall and Chapel Royal, and see how Sir Christopher Wren transformed the palace to rival Versailles. Take time to appreciate one of the finest collections of Renaissance paintings in Europe, and listen to tales of intrigue at the royal court from expert guides dressed in full historical costume. Or enjoy an audio tour, available in 9 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Korean and Japanese. They can be collected from the Information Centre in Clock Court. And that's before you've even begun to explore the stunning riverside gardens where you'll find the famous Maze and one of the world's oldest vines. ‘Top Ten’ things to see and do at Hampton Court. These sights are 'unmissable' Access to these sights is included in your admission ticket, unless otherwise stated. Henry VIII's Great Hall The Great Hall is England’s greatest medieval hall and one of Britain’s oldest theatres. William Shakespeare’s company performed there in 1603-4. Young Henry VIII exhibition Meet the 'pin-up' prince, before he became fat old Henry VIII, at our Young Henry VIII exhibition (included in your admission ticket). The exhibition includes paintings and interactive displays. The world famous Maze Test yourself and get enjoyably lost in 'the most famous Maze in the history of the world'. Entry is included in your ‘All Palace and Gardens’ admission ticket. A 'Maze only' entry is also available. Tudor kitchens Built to feed the Court of Henry VIII, the kitchens were expected to provide meals for 600 people twice a day. See the kitchens today and experience the sights and smells of a real Tudor kitchen! Beautiful gardens Wander through over 60 acres of beautifully maintained and internationally celebrated gardens at Hampton Court Palace. Entry is included in your ‘All Palace and Gardens’ admission ticket. Henry VIII: Heads and Hearts Join Henry for his wedding celebrations and see surprising portraits and personal objects of his wives. Family fun activities We have a wide range of activities and tours to entertain families. Choose from family trails, our world-famous maze, costumed guided tours, live Tudor cookery and much much more. The Chapel Royal This beautiful chapel has been in continuous use for over 450 years. Visitors are welcome to attend religious services at The Chapel Royal. Tiltyard café - kids' meal deal! History makes you hungry! At the Tiltyard café, choose from any kid's hot meal with lemonade or milk and a fairy cake for just £3.95. Deliciously great value.
Madame Tussauds Millones y millones de personas se han congregado en las puertas de Madame Tussauds desde que se abrieron hace 200 años y actualmente sigue siendo una actividad tan popular como antes. Hay muchas razones para este éxito duradero, pero en el fondo la clave de todo es la curiosidad humana. Los visitantes de hoy son enviados en un viaje extraordinario y emocionalmente por los reinos de los poderosos y famosos. Las típicas barreras de los museos desaparecen aquí para que los visitantes realmente se puedan acercar a las celebridades, leyendas del deporte, pesos pesados de la política y iconos histórios, dando a conocer hechos históricos, eventos y momentos que marcaron el mundo. Con 14 emocionantes e interactivas zonas así como la increíble experiencia cinematográfica Marvel Super Heroes 4D, el Madame Tussauds Londres combina toda la pompa y glamour con historias increíbles. Camine a través de la alfombra roja y pose al lado de Kate Winslet, justo antes de retar a sus deportistas favoritos como Tom Daley o Lewis Hamilton. Empiece su experiencia real con una audiencia con la Reina antes de posar junto a los Duques de Cambridge. También podrá acercarse a sus Superhéroes Marvel preferidos antes de vivir la espectacular y exclusiva película Marvel Super Heroes 4D, donde los Superhéroes de Marvel lucharán para salvar Londres de un mal creciente. ¿Con quién desea hacerse una foto? La Torre de Londres Visite la Torre Sangrienta donde fueron asesinados los Príncipes. La torre Beauchamp, donde los visitantes pueden leer las inscripciones de los presos talladas en la puerta. 365tickets ofrece entradas con descuento, más economicas que comprando en las taquillas, esta entrada le da acceso a todas las torres y atracciones, así como a las exclusivas tiendas de regalos, el histórico restaurante New Armouries, Tower Cafe y la libreria. Algunas de las cosas que podrá visitar con la entrada a la Torre de Londres: Exposición del Rey Esta exposición abarca quinientos años de espectacular armadura real. Proporciona una maravillosa perspectiva de la personalidad, el poder y el tamaño físico que los reyes de Inglaterra han poseído. La Torre Blanca Actualmente acoge la exposición Power House, acerca de las diversas instituciones nacionales fundadas en la Torre de Londres, la Torre Blanca es reconocida como uno de los edificios históricos más importantes del mundo. Se ha convertido en un símbolo icónico para Gran Bretaña y Londres y es imprescindible en cualquier viaje a la Torre de Londres. Las Joyas de la Corona La casa de la joya en la Torre de Londres alberga las famosas joyas de la corona. 23.578 piedras preciosas y gemas constituyen las joyas de la corona e incluyen el diamante más famoso del mundo, “La Gran Estrella de África”.
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California Academy of Sciences
Visit the museum - Planetarium, Aquarium, Rainforest and much more under one roof. Great fun for all ages!
San Francisco Bay Cruise
The San Francisco Bay Cruise is our most popular water tour in San Francisco. You'll get close to Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge for some amazing sights and photo opportunities.
Official City Tour
San Francisco Double Decker Bus Tour, with live commentary. Hop On Hop Off for 24 hours in San Francisco, including Chinatown, North Beach, Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, Civic Center, Financial District and more. HopOn & HopOff the open-top bus at your own pace.
Sausalito Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
This 60 minute fully narrated Hop On Hop Off tour includes crossing the Golden Gate Bridge on an open-top bus and the picturesque town of Sausalito overlooking San Francisco Bay.
Muir Woods Tour (from Sausalito)
The Hop On Hop Off Muir Woods Tour by bus takes you across the Golden Gate Bridge and into the picturesque coastal town of Sausalito, and on to the famous redwoods of Muir Woods National Monument Park.
Aquarium of the Bay
Discover what lies beneath the waves of San Francisco Bay. Journey through crystal clear tunnels filled with 20,000 aquatic animals. Touch sharks, rays and sea stars. Learn how to support conservation of the bay and marine environments.
San Francisco Night Tour
This double decker bus tour provides the best of San Francisco by night with live narration. The tour includes spectacular views of downtown San Francisco from the top of Nob Hill, Chinatown, North Beach, the Embarcadero and the lustrous Bay Bridge with 2 brief walking tours for even more photo opportunities.
Rocket Boat
The Ultimate High-Speed Thrill Ride. This exciting ride pauses occasionally to allow passengers to catch their breath and capture unique sightseeing and photo opportunities unavailable on other tours. RocketBoat, it’s an extreme adventure not to be missed!
30 minute GoCar Tour
Go Car Tour - 2 vouchers required per car for 1 Hour
3hr Bike Rental
Bike Rental in San Francisco - Self guided tour across the Golden Gate bridge and down to Sausalito.
Angel Island Ferry or Tiburon Ferry
There is no guided commentary that accompanies the ferry rides to Tiburon, or Angel Island. However, they do offer great views.
USS Pampanito Submarine
This World War II submarine has officially retired to the San Francisco Bay, where it is docked for visitors to enjoy. Commissioned in 1943, the Balao class Fleet submarine has a storied history that includes the sinking of six Japanese ships while patrolling the Pacific. It now operates as a floating museum and attracts thousands of visitors at San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf
Walt Disney Family Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum shares the remarkable life and legacy of Walt Disney.
SF Giants AT&T Park Tour
AT&T Park tour - See in San Francisco Giants Stadium
SF MOMA
Come visit the museum that the NY Times described as “changing the face of museums going forward.”
San Francisco Dungeon
The San Francisco Dungeon is an exciting theatrical attraction. We bring to life the stories of old San Francisco with a full theatrical actor cast, special effects, gripping storytelling. Being scared has never been so much fun!
Madame Tussauds
Roll out the red carpet! We’re bringing our unique blend of glitz and glamour to San Francisco! Get ready to photograph and pose with your favorite A-listers, challenge sports legends, hop on stage with international pop icons.
de Young Museum
Rebuilt in 2005, the de Young museum features American, African and Oceanic art from the 17th through the 21st centuries. Originally founded in Golden Gate park in 1895, the re-opening showcases integration of architecture, art and natural landscape within the museum grounds.
Legion of Honor
The Legion of Honor is home groundbreaking exhibitions, including a retrospective for folk-art visionary Howard Finster and crowd-pleasing shows. Also on display are sculptures by world renowned sculptor Rodin.
7D Experience
A 3D interactive virtual roller coaster and laser-blasting thrill ride. With state-of-the-art effects, you will compete against fellow Riders for the highest score.
Exploratorium
Is there a science to skateboarding, do robots have feelings, too, and do toilets really flush counter-clockwise in Australia? Head to the Exploratorium to get fascinating scientific answers to all those questions you always wanted to ask in science class.
Sausalito Ferry
The city of Sausalito offers the charm of a quaint Mediterranean seaside village tucked amongst the hills of Marin County. Meander the narrow streets, browse through art galleries and shops, and dine at some of the best restaurants in the Bay Area, all the while enjoying stunning views of San Francisco.
Escape from the Rock
Blue & Gold Fleet’s 90-minute Escape from the Rock cruise takes you under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz Island to see every angle of this mysterious island.
Airport Shuttle (outbound)
Your return train ticket from Paris-Caen is NOT included.
You should aim to arrive at Caen railway station by 09:00 on weekdays, 10:00 on Saturdays and 11:00 Sundays **.
You will be picked up by your guide from your arrival at the MAINLINE RAILWAY STATION in Caen: Please note that your guide will be waiting in the main hall of the Caen Railway Station.Follow the signs ‘SORTIE Place de la Gare’ to go to the main hall. Your guide will be near the ‘Point de Rencontre’ sign and will have a board marked Memorial de Caen.
You will be dropped off at the station at around 18:30 from October to March and at around 19:30 from April to September to connect with trains back to Paris.
Practical information: please wear appropriate shoes and clothes. It can be windy along the beaches and temperatures can be cool even during the summer.
Sunday D-DAY TOUR information: Please note that from 28th January to 31st March and 1st October to 31st December, on Sundays the guided visit of the Memorial de Caen Museum will last 30 minutes. This is due to the fact that on Sundays during this period, the earliest train from Paris arrives at Caen around 11:00 and the departure of the guided tour of the D-DAY landing sites is at 13:00.
If you want to book a train from Paris to Caen, here is some information for you:
Train from Paris
Arrive in Caen
Dropped off at Caen Station
Train from Caen
Arrive in Paris
Week
07:07
09:00
19:15
20:18 ou 20:28
22:26
Saturday
07:45
10:00
18:30
19:06 ou 19:11
21:18
Sunday
09:04 ou 09:10
11:00
19:15
19:54
21:50
Description:
The Complete Vatican Tour is designed to give you a unique understanding of the history and world-class art collection of the Vatican. It shows you all the classics and throws in a few surprises to take you on a deep, artistic adventure in just over 3 hours.
The tour starts by skipping the (always long) lines to get into the museum and diving right into the galleries holding some of the most famous works of art in the world. The specially-designed route encompasses all the can’t-miss pieces while also including some of the lesser known works that will really dazzle you. Your expert, English-speaking guide will give you eye-opening insight and context (along with some great stories) as you explore the Raphael Rooms, the Belvedere courtyard with ‘Apollo Belvedere’ & the Laocoön group, the Pinecone Courtyard, the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of the Maps, and the Gallery of the Tapestries. The piéce-de-resistance is, of course, the Sistine Chapel. Your guide will prep you for your time here by telling you the stories behind the creation of the iconic frescoes as well as what they mean.
When you enter, you will then be able to appreciate the full majesty of the room, spotting little details like Michelangelo’s self-portrait and the rather painful revenge he plotted for the Pope’s aide (he wasn’t his biggest fan...) Finally, the tour will trade the artistic masterpieces of the Vatican Museums for the architectural masterpiece that is St. Peter’s Basilica. Traveling with a licensed guide has its perks, as you’ll learn when you use the special guides-only door leading from the Sistine Chapel directly to the Basilica (and past long general access lines). Built over St. Peter’s tomb, it took the best minds of the Renaissance more than 120 years to complete St. Peter’s Basilica. It was worth every second though, as you’ll discover during a 1-hour tour with your guide. They’ll lead you to Michelangelo’s ‘Pietà’ (the only work he ever felt the need to sign:
Your guide will tell you why) Bernini’s soaring baldacchino altar, and the well-worn feet of St. Peter, which pilgrims rub for good luck. While many tour operators fit 25 or more people into their Vatican tours, you will never put be in a group of more than 15. This tours shares that passion with you in intimate groups led by the most engaging, and knowledgeable guides in the Vatican.
Important Information:
Please remember that the Sistine Chapel is a holy place, and attire must be appropriate for the visit. Both men and women are asked to wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. Please advice that St.Peter's Basilica may be closed during special celebrations/festivities, including the Easter ceremonies. If this occurs during your visit,the tour will spend more time inside the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums. there are no refunds in this case.
While the Vatican Museums are equipped with elevators for wheelchair access, they are not conveniently located on the group tour route and only give access to specific sections of the Museums. As a result, this tour cannot accommodate wheelchairs on any of this Vatican tour. Please note that guests may only carry small handbags inside the Vatican Museums. Larger backpacks etc must be left at the cloakroom. It is the responsibility of the guest to return to the Vatican Museums entrance to collect these after the tour.
What is Included: All park entrance fees Delicious lunch & wine tasting Friendly & informative tour guide Jump aboard your small group tour and transfer to the Peninsula Hot Springs - the first natural hot springs & day spa centre in Victoria. Spend 2 - 3 hours exploring the 20 globally inspired bathing experiences in a beautiful natural environment. Relax and rejuvenate in some of the many bathing experiences, including a cave pool, reflexology walk, hydrotherapy pool, hilltop pool with 360 degree views, Turkish steam bath mand many more. In the afternoon lunch at a local eatery followed by a visit Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm where you can wander through strawberry fields and choose to pick your own luscious strawberries (November to April/subject to strawberry availability). Visit Mornington Peninsula Chocolates (May to October). Later, seize the day at The Enchanted Adventure Garden – Home to Australia’s largest tube slide park, 3D indoor maze and featuring 20 beautiful gardens and hedge mazes. Next, visit Murray’s Lookout to admire the spectacular views over the coast before returning to Melbourne.
