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Big Bus San Francisco - Night Tour (NOT A HOP-ON HOP-OFF) The one hour Panoramic Night Tour of San Francisco begins in Fisherman’s Wharf and explores the most scenic neighborhoods; as the sunsets and the city begins to sparkle. See the ornate City Hall and the San Francisco Symphony Hall. The tour then climbs up the historic Nob Hill for a stunning close up view of the magnificent Grace Cathedral. The tour makes its way across the grand Bay Bridge for picturesque views of the city skyline from Treasure Island, site of the 1939’s World Fair. Heading back into the city, the tour will continue along the Embarcadero to view the glittering lights on the Port of San Francisco.
Easily one of the best art museum in the world, with works spanning 6 continents and over 6,000 years, the Metropolitan Museum of Art is so vast you could easily spend days inside. If you don’t have days to spare, our Met Express Tour cuts to the core, taking you straight to the collection’s highlights in just 2 hours. The vastness of the Met collection is what makes it special, so we’ve carefully planned an itinerary to show you a broad spectrum of art, sculpture, jewels, artifacts and even architecture. Traveling in small groups of 15 people or fewer, with an expert guide, you’ll traverse the globe without leaving Central Park. Our tour starts in Ancient Egypt, beholding perfectly preserved ancient Egyptian tomb models. See tiny dioramas that show what life was like in the times of Tutankhamen and learn about the fascinating burial rituals of the era. You’ll understand a little more of this at our next stop, Egyptian mummies and “William,” the Met’s “mascot.” Next, onto a prize jewel of the Met Museum, the Temple of Dendur, an Ancient Egyptian Temple right smack in the middle of Central Park. New York City can thank Jackie O for helping procure this magnificent work, as rumor has it, for cultural and personal reasons. Your guide will give the gossip along with the art. More rumors abound at two of the next pieces we see – the armor of Britain’s infamous King Henry VIII, and the Antioch Chalice, purported by some as, ‘The Holy Grail.” We’ll see more ancient works of Greek statuary and Roman frescoes before moving to the exotic, with a stop in Papua New Guinea. The Met houses a number of beautifully carved Bisj poles, collected by a Rockefeller – at the cost of his life. We’ll then head to the second floor to soak in some of Claude Monet’s famous Water Lillies, be energized by the expressive works of Vincent Van Gogh, and be inspired by a bronze of Rodin’s Thinker. Our tour ends with a bang, an ascent to the rooftop garden (May–Oct only, weather permitting), to enjoy one of our favorite views of New York City. You’ll gaze across the green of Central Park, framed by the city skyline. At the conclusion of the tour, you’re welcome to linger on the rooftop and enjoy a snack or drink from the garden café, happy in the knowledge that you’ve seen the best of the Met in just 2 hours. Inclusions: Pre-arranged Met Museum tickets, with donation included Expert local tour guide Small groups of only 15 people or fewer *Rooftop garden (May through October, weather permitting) Exclusions: Gratuities for guide Hotel pick-up/drop-off Food/Beverages Sites Visited: Ancient Egyptian Tomb Models Temple of Dendur Egyptian Mummies Tiffany Windows Armor of King Henry VIII Antioch Chalice a.k.a. ‘The Holy Grail’ Greek and Roman Statuary Ancient Roman Frescoes Bisj Poles from Papua New Guinea Auguste Rodin – Select Sculptures Claude Monet - Water Lillies Vincent van Gogh - Selected Works Rooftop Garden (May-October only, weather permitting) Please note, this tour is in English only.
VR World: Types of Experiences There are a wide variety of experiences for all types of people. Some will enjoy shooting droids in space and fighting off zombies to racing on a track, while others will enjoy flying on a paraglider or climbing a mountain. Others still will enjoy watching short films or painting in the green room. Some experiences require full body motion while others are seated activities. Queues Each participant gets approximately 5-10 minutes at each experience. Most experiences have a tablet that keeps track of the queue for that experience. Participants can only wait in one queue at a time. However, there are some experiences that have no queue and can be done at any time, even while waiting in a queue for something else. Participants who checked in a with their own phone number will receive a text message when it is their turn in line Checking in At the gate, each participant will sign up using their real name, a screen name, an email, a phone number, and other pieces of information. While not required, if a participant signs up with their own phone number, they will receive a notification when they are at the the front of the queue for their attraction. After this process, participants will be given a wristband that will be used to check into the queue at any VR experience and are free to explore the entire space. Food and Drink There are offering a wide selection of non-alcoholic drinks, beer, wine and liquor. Our house cocktails will not disappoint. Try the VRWorldian, Simon’s Escape, Caipirinha Assassin or Salty Borzoi to name just a few. No food at this time. There is no food inside the building, but guests are able to leave and re-enter the building during the time of their ticket. Eat & Play Card: New York is world renowned for its dining options - from exclusive 5-star restaurants to trendy diners and fast food favorites, NYC has it all. And you can expect it all with The Gray Line NY Eat and Play Card... - Steak lovers rejoice and savor the juicy and perfectly cooked tenderloin at Shula's Steakhouse or Delmonico's, a NY institution since 1837 - If seafood is your thing, then don't miss the centrally located McCormick and Schmick's or Harbor Lights on the water at Pier 17 - Craving some legendary pizza or Californian cuisine, visit none other than California Pizza Kitchen - If you love burgers and shakes, step back into the 1950’s at the world famous Johnny Rockets - Heartland Brewery is a local favorite and NYC's most popular brew pub - Looking for a cool and trendy sports bar, then Legends Bar or The Hill will surely fit the bill - To experience the dining scene in famed Hell's Kitchen, look no further than Chelsea Grill or Gossip Bar AND MANY MORE... Play in the city all day long at these popular attractions and activities: - Visit the famous 30 Rockefeller Plaza and explore the world of television on the NBC Studio Tour - Get up close and personal with wildlife at the famous Central Park Zoo, smack dab in the middle of America's most famous city park - Explore the Guggenheim Museum, an internationally acclaimed art museum and an architectural icon - Enjoy NYC's only virtual tour with NY Skyride or get the combo ticket and tack on a visit to the Empire State Building Observatory - Get up close with fighter jets on the flight deck of a real US aircraft carrier, at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum AND MANY MORE... New York City is a shopper's paradise and we'll save you big dollars at some of the most popular retailers: - Visit Macy's, America's most famous department store. - Shoe-crazy? More shoes than you can count await at Famous Footwear and Naturalizer - Sports Fan? Modell's Sporting Goods and the NHL Store Powered by Reebok have everything you could think of - Shop for fine jewellery, watches, and gifts at DeNatale Jewelers, trusted since 1908 - Get your chocolate fix at Hershey's Times Square, the Great American Chocolate Company located at the crossroads of the world! - Keep your kids entertained at the LEGO Store located at the famous Rockefeller Centre. AND MANY MORE... When the sun goes down, the city really heats up, and The Gray Line NY Eat and Play Card is your ticket to great savings at some of the finest clubs and Broadway shows in town: - Laugh ‘til it hurts at Caroline's on Broadway, America's premier comedy club in the heart of Midtown - Go see CHICAGO The Musical - honored with 6 Tony Awards®, 2 Olivier Awards®, and a Grammy® - Re-live the days when arena-rock was king and see Rock of Ages, a love story told through 80s hits from the likes of Journey, Whitesnake, Styx and REO Speedwagon. See all of our currently participating partners
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 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.
Discover The Deep!! 1 km journey divided in to 5 worlds: Old World, New World, Jungle, Gardens & Deep Blue. 55 tanks 8,000 specimens of 700 species. Including sharks, clownfish, sturgeon fish, hammerhead sharks, blow fish and many more… One of the deepest shark tanks in Europe –8.5m deep holding 3.5 million litres of natural saltwater Largest display of live corals in Europe. Unique view into one of the most beautiful and diverse ecosystems in the world – a habitat normally explored only by experienced divers. Interactive educational touchscreens Interactive touch pool – Starfish, sea urchins and many more. Home to the only exhibition dedicated to the plight of the Bluefin Tuna Jungle area is the largest roof top jungle in Europe and faithfully recreates the microclimate, fauna, flora and waterfalls of the Amazon Basin. 2 children play areas – Outdoor area: pirate ship, bouncy castle and splash area. Indoor: soft play Entertainment and fun for all ages: Multilingual ocean guides with vast knowledge Children entertainment – Face painting, water balloon battles, mini disco…. Feedings/chats throughout the day in Spanish, English and German Extra activities: Shark Vision Boat Dive with Sharks Dive/ Snorkel with Rays (Summer Only) Our values: Our philosophy is: Acknowledge to value, value to protect Mallorca’s only marine recovery and rehabilitation centre (off limits) Useful Info: Fun for all ages whatever the weather Food outlets including buffet and a la carte Free Wi-Fi Minutes from the airport, beach, Fan Mallorca Shopping Centre and Palma Public transport stops just outside Public exterior and underground car park Accessibility award – fully accessible for prams and wheelchairs
Gold Venues Rijksmuseum Portrait Gallery of the Golden Age Stedelijk Heineken Experience Hop-on Hop-off Bus + Boat 24H Keukenhof admission Amsterdam Walking Tour Red Light District Walking Tour Madame Tussauds Muiderslot Amsterdam Dungeon Guided Amsterdam City Tour ARTIS Tropenmuseum CORPUS Frans Hals Museum Haarlem Kröller-Müller Museum Kunsthal Rotterdam Louwman Museum Madurodam Volendam-Marken Express Amsterdam Icebar Zuiderzee Museum Mauritshuis Sightseeing Rotterdam Rotterdam Zoo Hermitage Amsterdam Silver Venues Van Gogh Museum (2 silver tickets) Amsterdam Hop-on-Hop-off Bus 24h Rembrandt House ArenA Amsterdam Museum Foam Nat. Maritime Museum Oude Kerk Moco Micropia Kinderdijk Mesdag Collection Semi-open Boat Cruise Lovers Canal Cruise Amsterdam (1hr) Royal Delft Zaans Museum Prison Gate Museum Vermeer Centre Delft Museum Willet-Holthuysen Museum Our Lord in the Attic Museum of Bags & Purses Escher in het Paleis Euromast Amsterdam Maritime Museum Rembrandt House Enjoy discounts at the following stores: De Bijenkorf Amsterdam (special offer) Dam Square Souvenirs (10% off) Gassan Dam Square (special offer) House of Bols (10% off) SVNRS (10% off) Holland Cheese Shop Westermarkt (15% off) Cheese Factory Volendam (15% off) De Kaaskelder (the cheese cellar) (15% off) The Amsterdam Kaashuise (the Amsterdam cheese house) (15% off) Cheese & More (Kalverstraat, Leidsestraat, Reguliersbreestraat and Magna Plaza) (15% off) Save on food and drinks at the following restaurants: Floor 17 (15% off) Haesje Claes (special offer) Pastabar (special offer) Ramen-Ya (10% off) Restaurant Classico (25% off) Ponte Vecchio (10% off) Bar-Restaurant Amstelhaven (10% off) The Pancake Bakery (special offer) Wagamama Max Euweplein/Leidseplein (25% off) Wagamama Amstelstraat/Rembrandtplein (25% off) Wagamama IJ-Hal/Amsterdam Central Station (25% off) Wagamama WTC/Station Zuid (25% off)