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Amongst the most famous historic attractions in our care are:
Mysterious Stonehenge and Hadrian’s Wall - both World Heritage Sites.
The Home of Charles Darwin, Down House, just south of London.
1066 Battle of Hastings Abbey and Battlefield, East Sussex
Dover Castle, Kent
Tintagel Castle, Cornwall - legendary birthplace of King Arthur.
Audley End House & Gardens, near Cambridge - a superb Jacobean mansion set in beautiful gardens.
Apsley House - also known as Number 1 London
Magnificent Osborne House, Queen Victoria’s beloved seaside retreat.
Customer Benefits:
Savings
Save money with this great value pass by visiting as few as THREE attractions. So even if it is used for a weekend break - it can still save money! The more the pass is used - the greater the savings.
What is an Overseas Visitor Pass?
The Overseas Visitor Pass is a one-price entrance ticket to all English Heritage properties valid for either 9 or 16 consecutive days.
What is included?
FREE entry to over 100 stately homes, castles, abbeys, Roman and prehistoric remains. You can visit all attractions directly managed by English Heritage free of charge. Find out more about our historic attractions.
FREE or reduced price entry to hundreds of action-packed events.
FREE overseas visitor guidebook.
I can’t possibly visit 100 attractions in 9 days. Why should I buy an Overseas Visitor Pass?
We don’t expect you to visit that many attractions. The Overseas Visitor Pass is incredible value for money and you can start making savings from as few as two or three visits!
How much will I save?
You will realise what great value the pass is as soon as you make your first visit. For example, the price of the guidebook plus the combined normal adult admission price to Dover Castle; 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield; Walmer Castle & Gardens; and the Home of Charles Darwin, Down House - just four attractions in the South East - is £54.65. With your 9 day Overseas Visitor Pass you save £29.65.
Remember, you can visit as many attractions as you like. The more you visit, the more you save!
If I stay for less than 9 days, does it still make sense to buy the Pass?
Yes, the Pass pays for itself after approximately three visits so you can enjoy savings from the first or second day of your stay!
Who can buy the Pass?
The Pass is available for overseas visitors only. Visitors may be asked for proof of overseas residency when visiting a property.
The Pass is available to groups and individuals. Groups should contact the first property they are planning to visit with a list of names of the group's members, so that we can prepare the passcards and make sure we have enough guidebooks on site.
Do children need their own Pass?
The family pass is valid for two adults and up to four other family members under the age of 19 living at the same address. Other than the family pass, there is no reduced child pass. Children under the age of five are admitted free of charge to our attractions, and children up to the age of 15 qualify for reduced entrance fees.
For how long is the Overseas Visitor Pass valid?
The English Heritage Overseas Visitor Pass is valid for a period of either 9 or 16 consecutive days.
How is my Overseas Visitor Pass activated?
The Pass will be validated at the first property you visit and it can then be used for the following consecutive 9 or 16 days.
When are English Heritage properties open?
Many properties open daily from 10.00 in summer. Nearly all are closed 24-26 December and 1 January. All sites have reduced opening times during the winter months (October to March).
The exact opening times are listed on our website as well as in the Members’ and Visitors’ Handbook, which is included free of charge with the Pass.
What documents do I need to take with me to collect the Overseas Visitor Pass?
You need to print out your booking confirmation (voucher), and take this with the credit card used to make the booking.
You must also have proof of identity with you in the form of a passport, identity card or driver’s license to authenticate that you are the rightful owner of the voucher and as proof of overseas residency. This can be a photocopy.
What happens if my Pass is lost or stolen?
The Pass is not transferable, refundable or replaceable when lost or stolen.
3 Course Menu (starter + main course or main course + dessert)*
Starter at choice :
Creamy chestnut soup with cep mushrooms and Grisons dried beef
Chicory and lightly beech-smoked salmon salad with sour creamSoft-boiled egg and creamed leeks with red wine dressing
Duck paté en croûte with thyme, cabbage and apple salad
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Main course at choice :
Elbow pasta, duck confit cooked with herbs, persillade sauce
Trout fillet à la plancha, stewed green lentils from Brie with vegetables,coriander and smoked soy
Roast chicken breast, mashed potatoes with herbs, Madeira creamy sauce
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Cheese or dessert at choice :
Comté cheese (unpasteurised) with lamb's lettuce salad
Farmhouse “fromage blanc” served with chestnuts and clementines
Passion fruit cream with mango marmalade
Guanaja chocolate mousse with pralineLemon meringue cream, crumble topping
Seasonal fresh fruit salad
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Drinks :
1 glass of wine or beer or soft
Coffee
Child Menu (- 12 years old)*
Velouté of Puy green lentils, ravioles de Royans and ricotta with truffle oil
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Pasta served with tomato sauce, butter or Parmesan cream
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Guanaja chocolate mousse with a praline crisp
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Soft drink
* Example of menu, subjet to modification
Included :
River Shuttle on the Seine
Entrance tickets for the first floor of the Eiffel Tower
Food Court' lunch (2 dishes + drinks) at the restaurant "58 Tour Eiffel" on the 1st floor
Guided visit of the Louvre Museum and Notre-Dame Cathedral
Direct Entrance tickets (no queuing) for the Louvre Museum.
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Chinese : Thu
English : Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Spanish : Thu
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English : Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Spanish : Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Sites Visited: Michelangelo’s David in the Accademia Florence’s famous Duomo : Your guide will give you an explanation from outside and leave you to visit in your free time if you wish. Ponte Vecchio The Baptistery Doors (Including the Gates of Paradise) Piazza della Signoria Palazzo Vecchio (inner courtyard) Piazza della Repubblica - Once the Roman Forum Mercato Nuovo - Florentine leather market Orsanmichele Church (outside) Il Porcellino Vasari Corridor (from outside) Loggia dei Lanzi - open air sculpture Gallery Uffizi Gallery Masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Giotto, Titian, Michelangelo, Raphael, Perugino, Cimabue, Caravaggio, and more. Inclusions: Skip the line tickets for Florence Duomo Skip the line tickets for the Uffizi Gallery Headsets when necessary Small groups of 20 people or fewer Exclusions: Gratuities Lunch Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Activities: Hiking Snow Sports Photography Adventure Wildlife & Nature Eco/Sustainable Includes: Complimentary pick up/drop off from the San Francisco Hilton hotel (Mason St. entrance) Hotel accommodations (double occupancy same-sex or couple share, single occ supplement applies for single bookings) Narrated guided tour by a full-time professional, knowledgeable guide See Lake Tahoe, Donner Pass, Sacramento, Truckee, the Sierra Mountain Range, Emerald Bay, 2 Ski Resorts, and more! Transportation throughout tour in biofuel mini-coach Not Included: Meals (stops will be made to purchase food). Optional activity entrance fees (Ski Resort access, Lift tickets, Lessons, etc) Gear Rental (Ski/Snowboards, Snow Shoes, Winter Clothing/Boots/Goggles/etc) Single occ supplement for private room for 1 person Guide gratuity (optional) Suggested Gear List: Camera & charger Small day pack Change of clothes for 3 days Swimwear, towel Toiletries Sun protection, hat Water bottle Warm layers (evenings can be cooler) ADDITIONAL Gear For Partaking in Snow Sports Raincoat/jacket Hiking boots or durable sneakers (preferably Gortex or waterproof) Warm layers (long underwear & wool fleece suggested) Waterproof jacket/pants for winter conditions Gloves, wool socks and a hat (75% of your body heat is lost through your hands, head, and feet) Ski/Snowboard Gear (not provided) SAMPLE ITINERARY – DAY 1 (THURSDAY) SAN FRANCISCO TO SOUTH LAKE TAHOE/HEAVENLY MOUNTAIN RESORT 10:00am: Pick up from San Francisco Hilton Hotel (Mason Street entrance) Morning: Buckle up! After departing San Francisco, you’ll head through California’s capital city, Sacramento, through the Sierra foothills and into the famous Gold Rush Country, cresting a high mountain pass within the Sierra Nevada. Then we’ll wind our way through large pine forests, before dramatically descending into South Lake Tahoe. Afternoon: In the evening, we’ll settle into our centrally located hotel and then head out to happy hour with the Apres Ski crowd at the base of Heavenly Mountain Resort before a comfy night’s rest. SAMPLE ITINERARY – DAY 2 (FRIDAY) SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE All Day: While masses of people are piling into their cars to head to the mountains, you’ll be on the first lift up to carve the groomers, or to get fresh tracks in that Heavenly powder! Don’t worry if you’re not really into skiing, our guides will offer the opportunity to go out on a fabulously scenic drive on the mountain roads surrounding Lake Tahoe, or maybe even a snowshoe adventure! If you’re really just here for the casinos, they’re open 24 hours, and you’re welcome to see if Lady Luck is on your side all day if you like! Don’t want to miss out on any of it? No problem, we’re flexible: our guides know their stuff, and we’ll help you fit in a scenic drive in the morning, get yourself a half day ticket on the mountain, and then hit the casinos all night long! SAMPLE ITINERARY – DAY 3 (SATURDAY) SOUTH LAKE TAHOE TO SQUAW VALLEY & TRUCKEE, CA Morning: We’ll hit the road early this morning and head toward historic Tahoe City taking in views of Emerald Bay before heading toward the famous Squaw Valley Resort. If you’re heading up onto this epic ski and snowboarding destination today, you’ll be glad if you dusted off the cobwebs on Heavenly yesterday. This place is the real deal, where you can often see extreme athletes pushing the envelope, soaring from the cliffs as you ride up the famous KT-22 Express. Make sure you bring your swimsuit too: the High Camp Pool and Hot Tub high on the resort is open for business…all winter long! This side of the lake also offers amazing snowshoeing or cross country skiing opportunities as well. Once again, you’ll be offered the choice to head up on the ski hill, or we’ll take you out on the trails through Stanislaus National Forest or maybe a snowshoe hike near the Donner Memorial State Park and explore the history of the ill-fated pioneers of the Donner Party as they struggled to travel west in their wagons and became stranded in the winter of 1846-47. Afternoon/Evening: After a full day of winter adventures, we’ll head into the historic town of Truckee, CA to check into our accommodation for the evening, and then head out for dinner and a night on the town with the locals. **Sample Itineraries: Please note that due to rapidly-changing conditions beyond our control (weather, crowds, traffic) and the small size of our vehicles/groups, our guides have the flexibility to adjust your itinerary to best suit the group’s needs. While we guarantee we’ll do our best to provide you with all of the highlights within this Lake Tahoe Winter Adventure Tour itinerary (conditions permitting), we don’t guarantee them in this specific order. **
KOWLOON TOUR Kowloonis a melting pot of bright neon, shopsand markets. The Kowloon tour departs from the Peninsula in TsimShaTsui; you may visit the renowned Ladies Market and more than 15 shopping malls with a huge rangeofbars and restaurantsin TsimShaTsui and MongKok districts!
Zakopane - the winter capital of Poland is sure to impress you with its stunning mountain landscapes and unspoiled nature. Discover the highland culture and traditions and get a taste of the local cuisine. The tour gives you the opportunity to admire the panorama of the beautiful Polish mountains. You can choose the way you will spend your time in Tatra Mountains- pick from relaxing time in thermal pools, walk with breathtaking views on Gubałówka Mountain or discover Zakopane Town attractions at your own pace. Choose „Thermal Pools” option and spend whole day in the biggest thermal pools in Poland. Take advantage of the relax in hot mineral water admiring picturesque view on the Tatra Mountains. There are 13 different pools for you to jump in! Water temperature of 36C allows you to enjoy the bath even in the winter, surrounded by the snow. With „Gubałówka” option, you will get access to the most famous Funicular in Poland. After going up, you will have time to admire the views, taste original Highlanders' cuisine and buy traditional souvenirs. And don’t worry, we will get you back down to the town right after! If you don’t like to be bounded by schedule and love to organize time on your own, you should decently choose the regular ticket option. It allows you to discover Zakopane town at your own pace. Estimated timetable (may change depending on traffic): 9:00 - Plac Szczepański 8 - Discover Cracow Visitor Centre 11:00 Chochołowskie Thermal Pools 11:45 Gubałówka Funicular Free time 16:15 Gubałówka Funicular 17:00 Chochołowskie Thermal Pools 19:00 - Plac Szczepański 8 - Discover Cracow Visitor Centre Please make sure to be 15 minutes before pickup time at the meeting points. Please make sure to be at least 5 minutes prior to pickup time after visiting chosen attraction in order to avoid missing the transport back. Please note that temperatures in the mountains are lower than in other regions.