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23rd International Surgical Pathology Symposium Optional Tours

Full day Tours – Monday May 4th


Monday May 4thFull day - Oxford

Oxford Tour

Oxford is known as the 'city of the dreaming spires' - aterm first coined by poet Matthew Arnold in referenceto the gentle spires and harmonious architecture of thecity's university buildings.

The beauty of the city's colleges and riverside setting,literary links and stunning film and TV locations, shopswith local character and music and drama rangingfrom candlelit evensong in college chapels toShakespeare in the park – these ingredients blend withOxford's lively mix of restaurants, pubs, theatres andtourist attraction to give this historic city its alluring,vibrant and cosmopolitan buzz.

INCLUDES: Visit of Christchurch college & LunchPick up drop off: J W Marriott Grosvenor House

Duration: 8 hours08.30 am – 04.30 pmMin number of people: 20 paxMax number of people: 150 paxPrice per person: £139

There are longer walkingelements on this tour

Monday May 4thFull day – Windsor Castle & Eton

Windsor Castle and Eton

Located in South East England, Windsor combines1,000 years of history with contemporary shopping,fine dinning and many leisure and sports activities.

Windsor Castle is the official residence of The Queenand the largest occupied castle in the world. A royalpalace and fortress for over 900 years, the Castleremains a working palace today. Visitors can walkaround the State Apartments, extensive suites of roomsat the heart of the palace. Within the Castle complexthere are many additional attractions, including theDrawings Gallery, Queen Mary's dolls' house, and thefourteenth-century St. George's Chapel, the burialplace of ten sovereigns and setting for many Royalweddings. Relax for lunch at Browns Brasserie & Bartake a stroll in Eton, the seat of one of the most famousschools in the world.

INCLUDES: Visit of Windsor castle &LunchPick up drop off: J W Marriott GrosvenorHouseDuration: 8 hours08.30 am – 04.30 pmMin number of people: 20 paxMax number of people: 150 paxPrice per person: £157

There are longer walking elements on this tour

Our half day activity suggestions…


Tuesday May 5th 1:30-5:30pmTour options

Kensington Palace

Kensington Palace is a royal residence set in Kensington Gardens. It has been a residence of the British Royal Family since the 17th century. Queen Victoria was born here and grew up here and it has been home to young royals for over 300 years, presently it is the official London residence of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (William and Kate), and their children George, Charlotte and Louis.

Explore the historic rooms , including the Kings state apartments and the beautiful Queens apartments too, home to Willliam III and Mary II after their coronations in 1689.

INCLUDES: Visit of Kensington Palace & coach tour.Pick up drop off: J W Marriott Grosvenor House

Duration: 4 hoursTuesday: 1:30 pm – 5.30 pm

Min number of people: 20 paxMax number of people: 100 paxPrice per person: £ 64

Westminster Abbey & London Eye

Westminster Abbey is steeped in more than 1000 years of history. Benedictine monks first came to this site in the10th century, establishing a tradition of daily worship which continues to this day. The Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066 and is the final resting place of seventeen monarchs.

A treasure house of paintings, stained glass, pavements, textiles and other artefacts, Westminster Abbey is also the place where some of the most significant people in the nation's history are buried or commemorated.

After the Abbey, experience the famous London Eye, the world's highest observation wheel offering passengers amazing panoramic views of the capital. On a clear day you can see as far as Windsor Castle:. Your flight on the Eye will last 30 minutes taking you to an incredible 135 meters above the River Thames in a high-tech fully enclosed capsule.

INCLUDES: Visit of Westminster Abbey & London eye flightPick up drop off: J W Marriott Grosvenor HouseDuration: 4 hoursTuesday: 1:30 pm – 5.30 pmMin number of people: 20 paxMax number of people: 100 paxPrice per person: £ 107

There are longer walking elements


Wednesday May 6th 1:30-5:30pmTour options

Churchill’s War Rooms

History was made in Churchill War Rooms - anunderground bunker that allowed Britain's leaders toplot the allied route to victory during the Second WorldWar. Walk the labyrinth of rooms and corridors thatstretch below Westminster that sheltered WinstonChurchill and his war cabinet from the Germanbombing raids, and explore the Churchill museum tolearn the story of his life and legacy.

Glimpse what life would have been like during thetense days and nights of the Second World War. Seewhere Churchill and his War Cabinet met and stepback in time in the Map Room, which has remainedexactly as it was left on the day the lights were switchedoff in 1945.

INCLUDES: Coach tour & inside visit of Churchill War roomsPick up drop off: J W Marriott Grosvenor House

Duration: 4 hoursWednesday: 1:30 pm – 5.30 pm


Visit the Tower of London & the Crown jewels

During your Tour, you will visit of the famous Tower ofLondon.Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress, known as theTower of London, is a historic castle founded towardsthe end of 1066. The Tower of London has played aprominent role in English history. It was besiegedseveral times and controlling it has been important tocontrolling the country. It has served variously asprison, an armoury, a treasury, a menagerie, the homeof the Royal Mint, a public records office; and now thehome of the greatest working collection of CrownJewels in the world (23,578 items) and pricelesssymbols of British monarchy, which include the world’smost famous diamond, the enormous Cullinan I and thenotorious Koh-i-Noor .

INCLUDES: Coach tour & inside visit of The Tower of LondonPick up drop off: J W Marriott Grosvenor House

Duration: 4 hoursWednesday: 1:30 pm – 5.30 pm


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Evening Walking Tour - Famous Ghosts and Infamous Murderers Walking Tour

London towne is no stranger to ghost stories, the city has its fair share and our guides will tell you who they are, what they are and where they hide. Walking down the back streets and alleyways of London’s West End, we will bring to light its history and the lives of those who are still known to haunt the area today.The evening walking tour will shed light on the history of the streets in which some of the ghosts lived in their lifetime and their day-to-day hardships. The Victorian era saw a period of interest in the world beyond-spirits, ghosts and the odd unsolved murder.Discover the hidden alleys of films such as Harry Potter. If you are looking for a guided ghost tour filled with history but peppered with spooky stories, look no further!Pick up

INCLUDES: Walking & tube ridePick up: J W Marriott Grosvenor House Ends in central London.

Duration: 2 1/2 hoursWednesday: 6:30 - 9.00 pmMin number of people: 20 paxMax number of people: 90 paxPrice per person: £ 34


Thursday May 7th 2:30-6:30pmTour options

Buckingham Palace – The Royal Mews & Queens gallery

Buckingham Palace serves as both the office and London residence of Her Majesty The Queen, as well as the administrative headquarters of the Royal Household. It is one of the few working royal palaces remaining in the world today. Today the State Rooms are used extensively by The Queen and Members of the Royal Family to receive and entertain their guests on State, ceremonial and official occasions. The Royal Mews houses the historical royal coaches and is one of the finest working sables in existence.Following on from the Mews enjoy the Queens Gallery which houses part of the Queens private collection of paintings & photographs. The exhibition here changes regularly, but is consistently wonderful.

INCLUDES: Coach tour & inside visit of the Royal Mews & Queens galleryPick up drop off: J W Marriott Grosvenor House

Duration: 4 hoursThursday: 2:30 pm – 6.30 pmMin number of people: 20 paxMax number of people: 100 paxPrice per person: £ 68

St Paul’s Cathedral & British Museum

St Paul's, with its world-famous dome, is an iconic feature of the London skyline. Step inside and you can enjoy the Cathedral's awe-inspiring interior, anduncover fascinating stories about its history. There are many different parts of the Cathedral to discover, from the underground Crypt to the Golden Gallery, 111 metres above London. Following the Cathedral, visit one of the largest and richest museums in the world.Founded in 1753 by Act of Parliament, from the collections of Sir Hans Sloane, the British Museum shows the works of man from prehistoric to modern times with collections drawn from the whole world.Its vast collection of world art and artefacts include famous objects like the Rosetta Stone, sculptures from the Parthenon, the Sutton Hoo and Mildenhall treasures and the Portland Vase.

INCLUDES: Coach tour & inside visit of St Pauls & The British MuseumPick up drop off: J W Marriott Grosvenor House

Duration: 4 hoursThursday: 2:30 pm – 6.30 pmMin number of people: 20 paxMax number of people: 100 paxPrice per person: £ 72

Evening Walking Tour - Famous Ghosts and Infamous Murderers Walking Tour

London towne is no stranger to ghost stories, the city has its fair share and our guides will tell you who they are, what they are and where they hide. Walking down the back streets and alleyways of London’s West End, we will bring to light its history and the lives of those who are still known to haunt the area today.The evening walking tour will shed light on the history of the streets in which some of the ghosts lived in their lifetime and their day-to-day hardships. The Victorian era saw a period of interest in the world beyond-spirits, ghosts and the odd unsolved murder.Discover the hidden alleys of films such as Harry Potter. If you are looking for a guided ghost tour filled with history but peppered with spooky stories, look no further!Pick up

INCLUDES: Walking & tube ridePick up: J W Marriott Grosvenor House London.

Duration: 2 1/2 hoursThursday: 6:30 - 9.00 pmMin number of people: 20 paxMax number of people: 90 paxPrice per person: £ 34


Friday May 8th 1:00-5:00pmTour options

Architecture Tour

London is rich in Architecture and design. Startinginside ‘The City Centre’, we will explore the City’songoing regeneration and the interaction of the historicpast with its cluster of 21st century tall buildings.Discover how these contemporary buildings connectwith the capital’s rich history, the superstar architectsbehind the designs and the quirky and unusual featuresof London’s innovative buildings – including onebuilding that appears inside out.

After the tour, ascend the Shard, to a unique vantagepoint almost twice as high as any other in London. It isthe tallest building in the European and offer anincredible view of London Skyline. Enjoy a glass ofchampagne whilst you view the skyline

INCLUDES: Coach tour and entrance to the Shard including a glass of ChampagnePick up drop off: J W Marriott Grosvenor House

Duration: 4 hoursFriday: 1:00 pm – 5.00 pmMin number of people: 20 paxMax number of people: 50 paxPrice per person: £ 96

Street Art Walking Tour

Insider London’s Street Art Tour shows you the work ofworld famous street artists where it’s meant to be seen:on the street.

We’ll show you how street and graffiti art has evolved,showing you everything from an early Banksy piece, towork from heavyweights like Shephard Fairey, SpaceInvader and Roa, and the latest work from emergingstreet artists. We’ll also swing by a series of street artgalleries to show you how street art is shaking up fineart on a global scale.

You will all find this walking tour eye-opening,informative and exciting – not just from the street artthat you see, but by getting a real insight into East EndLondon.

INCLUDES: Coach tour and Walking tourPick up drop off: J W Marriott Grosvenor House

Duration: 4 hoursFriday: 1:00 pm – 5.00 pmMin number of people: 20 paxMax number of people: 90 paxPrice per person: £ 44

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We hope you enjoy your time in London!


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