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Luxury London break with Vision Tours

July 1, 2015
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ENJOY a luxury two day break to London this August and stay at the famous 5* Waldorf Hilton hotel near Covent Garden with Vision Tours. 

With a pick up in Melksham, the trip from Sunday to Monday, 23rd-24th August includes Afternoon Tea at the Hilton’s acclaimed Grand Salon; full English breakfast and free time in London.

The Waldorf Hilton has an illustrious history and rich heritage dating back to its opening in 1908. Located in the vibrant West End district and close to Covent Garden in the heart of London’s theatre land, the hotel has attracted a string of stars from all over the world.

After being picked up by luxury coach on 23rd August, you will pass many famous sights before arriving at the Waldorf Hilton hotel where you can enjoy the Classic West End Afternoon Tea.  The menu includes an assortment of finger sandwiches with smoked salmon and cream cheese, ham and mustard, egg and watercress, tomato and cheese as well as cheese and cucumber.

The finger sandwiches are served on a three tier stand, together with freshly baked scones with Devonshire clotted cream and preserve, followed by delicate afternoon tea pastries.

Your evening is free for you to enjoy the many attractions of London.

On Monday, start the day right with the fabulous Hilton breakfast energising you for a day of sight seeing at your leisure. Or perhaps take advantage of the leisure facilities and relax in the heated pool. The day is yours to explore and visit many of the capital’s attractions before the coach departs at 3:30pm.

The price for this trip, which includes luxury coach travel, 1 night stay, English breakfast, afternoon tea and access to the hotel leisure club, is £135. To reserve your place, call 0845 4740321 or visit www.vision-tours.co.uk

Vision Tours operate a range of UK Weekend trips. live events and European coach holidays with pick-ups in Melksham.

Other trips planned include: Buckingham Palace, Saturday 8th August; De Vere 50s & 60s Weekend, departs Friday 14th Aug; Warner Brothers Studio Tour, Monday 17th August; Houses of Parliament, Saturday 29th August; Code Breakers Weekend, departs Sunday 30th August; Historic York, Friday 11th September; Treasures Of Ireland Break, departs 29th September; Christmas Markets Tour to Birmingham Frankfurt Market & Gloucester Quays Victorian Fayre, departs 21st November; Rochester Dickensian Christmas Market & Hyde Park Winter Wonderland Tour, departs 5th December; The Nutcracker On Ice at The Royal Albert Hall, departs 2nd January 2016.

Full details of these and other trips are on their website.

 

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