Highlights
Explore and absorb all the major classic sights of Porto
See Igreja de São Francisco, Sé and Palácio da Bolsa
Ticket Includes
24 hour bus ticket
professional tours guide
Description
Discover Portugal's second largest city in style in the bright red London-style double-deckers. Begin your journey on the Blue Line from Torre dos Clérigos and get ready to see Praça da Liberdade from up high on the open top bus. You'll get a great view of the big statue in the middle of King Peter IV riding a horse.
At Bus Stop 8 you'll see Igreja das Carmelitas, also known as the Carmo Church which is said to be one of the city's most eye-catching buildings due to the array of blue and white tiles stuck on each side of the walls. Head on down to the water by Bus Stop 14, Cais de Gaia where you'll be able to witness the stunning riverfront and take pictures of the glorious boats. If you're hungry, go to the Serpa Pinto restaurant nearby for a taste of the Portuguese culinary delights!
The Red Line is slightly longer, starting at Ribeira. Hop-off to view the spectacular Pálacio da Bolsa, the Stock Exchange Palace which is key to Porto's heritage. Appreciate the out-of-this world views of the water as we pass the Cais das Pedras and make our way to the Torre dos Clérigos, the famous bell tower.
For all the music lovers out there, you'll be taken right to the Casa da Música at Bus Stop 20. Or if football is more up your street then hop off at Bus Stop 21 to take a tour around the football stadium, Estádio do Bessa XXI. Book your ticket online today and start planning your itinerary. There are so many things to do in Porto!
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.
Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace unveils a palace of secret stories and public lives following a £12m major project to create a palace for everyone.
Visitors to Kensington Palace arrive through newly landscaped gardens and entrance hall to journey through the magnificent Kings and Queen’s State Apartments as a courtier. Filled with stories of two royal courts; the House of Stuart and the House of Hanover 1698 -1714, your success will depend on who you know, how you behave and how you dress. The rewards are great, but there are pitfalls along the way!
El misterio envuelve este yacimiento Patrimonio de la Humanidad de 5.000 años. ¡Visite este monumento y decida si Stonehenge es un lugar que fue diseñado para el culto al Sol, como parte de un gigantesco calendario astronómico o algo completamente diferente! Una visita que inspirará a toda la familia, Stonehenge es un poderoso recordatorio de las impresionantes edades de Piedra y Bronce. Cada fase de Stonehenge era una estructura circular, alineadas con la salida del Sol durante el solsticio. Erigido entre el 3.000 y el 1.600 A.C., las piedras fueron transportadas cientos de quilómetros a través de tierra y mar, mientras se usaban astas y huesos para cavar los pozos que contienen las piedras. Las técnicas arqueológicas modernas, así como las excavaciones recientes, han ayudado a modelar las nuevas teorías acercas de estas losas, pero su propósito final continúa siendo un misterio fascinante.
Llegadas a Stonehenge (información importante para Grupos)
Ahora Stonehenge pide a los conductores de autobús y los liders o guías de los grupos que tengan preparado su número de reserva correcto al llegar a Stonehenge. Esto ayudará a los trabajadores a asegurar que haya la mínima cola posible.
Durante las épocas con muchas visitas no se podrá ser flexible para la entrada de grupos que lleguen más tarde de la hora indicada. Aún así, se entiende que a veces pueden ocurrir los retrasos y se intentará acomodar los grupos lo mejor posible.
Por favor tenga en cuenta que los grupos DEBEN BAJAR SIEMPRE en los sitios habilitados para ello y siempre cuando el autobús haya aparcado definitivamente. Si su autobús / autocar tiene la puerta para pasajeros en la parte derecha, vaya directamente al aparcamiento para autocares antes de que los visitantes bajen.
Nota para Séniors y Estudiantes:
Los trabajadores en Stonehenge pedirán una identificación válida a todos los visitantes que lleven una entrada para Sénior o Estudiante. Por favor lleve un documento de identificación válido en estos casos para que no haya problemas.
TOUR DETAILS
Your tour begins right at your Las Vegas hotel, where your Certified Interpretive Guide will pick you up in one of our luxurious Pink Adventure Tour Trekkers. Ride in style through the Mojave Desert while you learn about its geology, ecology and history. Before you know it, you’ll arrive at Valley of Fire—Nevada’s first and largest state park. Covering over 40,000 acres, your expert guide will show you the best the park has to offer.
Rainbow Vista showcases views of the aptly named Duck Rock and the White Domes. Don’t be surprised if these formations look familiar—you may have seen the Valley of Fire in films like Viva Las Vegas, The Professionals, Star Trek: Generations and Transformers. Your guide will offer all the details about the area’s Hollywood heritage.
Nearby, towering 75-foot slot canyons provide a maze-like experience, cooler temperatures and amazing photographs. You’ll see Atlatl Rock where, thousands of years ago, indigenous people created mysterious artwork that is still visible today. Stone cabins created in the 1930s to provide respite for travelers create another picturesque point of interest. This site showcases the stunning colors and sculptural formations of Aztec stone.
Elephant Rock provides another impressive photo op before a stop at the Visitor’s Center for souvenirs caps off your adventure-filled day.
We want you to focus on fun, so your tour includes a full picnic lunch, bottled water and park entrance fees.
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Historic setting:
The Household Cavalry Museum sits within Horse Guards in Whitehall, central London, one of the city’s most historic buildings. Dating from 1750, it is still the headquarters of the Household Division, in which the Household Cavalry has performed the Queen’s Life Guard in a daily ceremony that has remained broadly unchanged for over 350 years.
The Household Cavalry:
The Household Cavalry was formed in 1661 under the direct order of King Charles II and now consists of the two senior regiments of the British Army – The Life Guards and the Blues and Royals. We have two roles: as a mounted regiment (on horseback), we guard Her Majesty The Queen on ceremonial occasions in London and across the UK and are a key part of the Royal pageantry; as an operational regiment we serve around the world in armoured fighting vehicles. We currently have units deployed on active service in Iraq and Afghanistan. Our fighting capacity is matched by our strategic role in international peace keeping and humanitarian operations.
Collections:
Over the centuries we have amassed an outstanding collection of rare and unique treasures from ceremonial uniforms, royal standards and gallantry awards to musical instruments, horse furniture and silverware by Fabergé. Each exhibit has its own compelling story to tell and many are on display for the very first time. You can see two silver kettledrums given to the regiment in 1831 by William IV; the pistol ball that wounded Sir Robert Hill at Waterloo and the cork leg which belonged to the first Marquess of Anglesy, who, as the Earl of Uxbridge, lost his real one at Waterloo. Modern additions to the collection include Jacky Charlton’s football cap – he did his national service with the regiment and Sefton’s bridle – the horse that was injured in the 1982 Hyde Park bombings. Much of the collection has resulted from the close association that has existed between the Household Cavalry and Royalty. We have, after all, protected successive kings and queens from rebels, rioters and assassins for nearly 350 years.
Working Stable Block:
Visitors can gain a unique behind-the-scenes look at our working stable block. All the horses here are on duty and at different times of the day you will see something going on - you might see the horses being brought in, groomed, fed and watered, their hooves oiled and shoes checked, their saddles adjusted ready to go on guard or just see the stables themselves being cleaned. Both our horses and riders go through a rigorous and demanding training. In the Museum's many interactive and multimedia presentations, you will hear first hand accounts of what this training is like and the techniques our soldiers use to master their horses and complete the gruelling preparations for regimental inspections.
