London Diaries Tour - THY - 22 April 2027 3 Nights 4 Days

1.⁠ ⁠DAY: ISTANBUL - LONDON (SOHO & CHINATOWN EVENING TOUR)

On the first day of our tour, we depart from Istanbul Airport in the morning on Turkish Airlines’ scheduled flight at 08:05. After approximately 4 hours of travel, we land at London Gatwick Airport at 07:55 local time. After passport and baggage procedures, we begin exploring London directly.

During our panoramic city tour, we view from the outside many important landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, one of England’s most iconic buildings, Hyde Park, famous for its lush greenery, and Big Ben, one of the country’s symbolic structures, and we gain our first impressions of the city accompanied by our guide’s explanations. We take a short break at Trafalgar Square to rest a bit and have something to eat. After the city tour, we transfer to our hotel, free time. 

In the evening, an extra Soho & Chinatown Evening Tour will be arranged for guests who wish to join. (45£)

On this tour, you will experience London’s liveliest, most colorful, and most delicious evening experience. Departing from our hotel in the late afternoon, we head toward the Soho & Chinatown area, the heart of London’s nightlife. After a short and comfortable journey by public transport, we begin to explore this special area, which takes on a completely different atmosphere from daytime.

Soho, one of London’s most energetic areas, truly comes alive in the evening. Lights, crowds, music, and movement… The moment you arrive here, you will clearly understand why London is one of the world’s most important cities.

We begin our walk through Soho’s characteristic streets. In this area filled with small theaters, live music venues, boutique bars, and restaurants, you encounter a different atmosphere at every step. While listening to the story of the area with our guide, we also witness the real life beyond London’s classic tourist face. Continuing our walk, we move on to Chinatown, one of London’s most striking districts. Streets decorated with red lanterns, restaurants offering the finest examples of Asian cuisine, and a completely different cultural atmosphere… The moment you step here, you may feel as if you have left London altogether. At the end of our tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight at the hotel. 

2.⁠ ⁠DAY: LONDON (GREATER LONDON CITY TOUR)

After breakfast, we depart from the hotel for a full-day extra Greater London Tour for our guests who wish to join. (140 £) 

We are starting our full, enriching tour to discover both the historical and modern sides of London. Our first stop is the City of London district, known as London’s financial center. With its deep-rooted history dating back to Roman times, this area has managed to preserve its historical character despite being surrounded by skyscrapers today.

We begin our walking tour with St. Paul’s Cathedral, one of the city’s oldest and most important religious buildings. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, this impressive cathedral is one of the most iconic structures on the London skyline, especially with its massive dome. 

Later in our tour, we see Tower of London panoramically, one of London’s symbols. Built in the 11th century, this structure has been used throughout history as a palace, prison, and treasury. We stop for photos at Tower Bridge, located right next to it and now one of the symbols of modern London.

Continuing our City tour, we complete the first half of the day with a lunch break at Borough Market, one of the most popular street food stops in London.

After completing our City of London tour, we move on to the City of Westminster, London’s political and royal center. Our first stop here is Buckingham Palace, one of the most important symbols of the British monarchy. 

Continuing our tour, the Houses of Parliament (Palace of Westminster), considered the political heart of England, and Big Ben located right next to it will be seen. 

During our walking tour, we also see Westminster Abbey panoramically. This historic structure, where royal coronation ceremonies are held, is one of the most important places in English history.

In the final part of our tour, we give free time in Covent Garden, one of London’s liveliest squares. Guests who wish may visit the surrounding shops, spend time in cafes, or enjoy the city atmosphere.

After meeting at the designated time, we return to our hotel and the tour ends.

3.⁠ ⁠DAY: OXFORD & BICESTER VILLAGE OUTLET TOUR

After breakfast, we depart from the hotel for a full-day extra Oxford & Bicester Village tour (140 £) with our guests who wish to join. Oxford, one of England’s most established academic cities, is our first stop.

During the walking tour we will take with our guide, iconic landmarks such as Radcliffe Camera, one of the world’s oldest libraries, Bodleian Library, St Mary the Virgin Church with its elegant architecture, and Christ Church College, which also hosted the Harry Potter films, are seen from the outside. Enjoyable walks in this historic atmosphere let us breathe in Oxford’s enchanting ambiance. After the guide’s explanations, during the short free time given, guests who wish may also explore the city individually.

After our visit to Oxford, with approximately a 30-minute drive, we head to Bicester Village Outlet, one of England’s most popular shopping destinations. Here, guests are offered the opportunity to shop and spend time in boutiques that offer products from world-famous luxury brands at outlet prices. The spacious open-air shopping area provides a very pleasant environment for both shopping and relaxation.

At the end of the day, we return to London accompanied by shopping bags and wonderful memories. Accommodation at our hotel.

4.⁠ ⁠DAY: LONDON (WINDSOR TOUR) → ISTANBUL 

After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we complete our check-out procedures. An extra Windsor Tour will be organized in the morning for guests who wish to join. (35£) After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we empty our rooms and begin our last day in London. On this special day, unlike central London, we head toward Windsor, one of England’s most elegant and historic towns.

After a short journey, we arrive in Windsor and begin our walking tour. Located on the banks of the River Thames, this charming town is one of England’s most impressive places, with both its natural beauty and historical character.

During our tour, we see Windsor Castle panoramically, one of the largest royal palaces still actively used in the world. This magnificent structure, one of the official residences of the British Royal Family, is one of the most important symbols in English history.

As we walk through the town’s stone streets, we enjoy pleasant moments accompanied by small boutique shops, cafes, and the traditional English atmosphere. During the free time given, guests may shop if they wish, take a walk by the river, or spend time in stylish cafes.

This calm and elegant atmosphere will be one of the most enjoyable and relaxing moments of the tour after London’s busy pace. After meeting at the designated time, we head to the airport.

We return to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines’ flight at 17:35. With our arrival at Istanbul Airport at 23:30, our tour ends. We hope to see you on your next trip!

WHY IS LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PREFERRED IN LONDON?

Using public transport in a large and historic city like London allows you to visit more places in a short time by avoiding city traffic and time loss. Tours by метро, train, and bus also let you feel London’s dynamic life on site.

Thanks to these tours, you not only see tourist spots, but by traveling on the same routes used by Londoners in daily life, you experience the city not like a tourist but like a “traveler.” In other words, this is not just a transportation choice, it is the most natural way to live London.

Also; 

The hotel for accommodation will be located in the Heathrow area, and public transportation will need to be used to reach the city center. 

Accommodation includes breakfast served at the hotel. The breakfast content may vary by region depending on the hotel’s practice; in European standards, it is generally served in a continental style.

A minimum participation of 15 people is required for the extra tours included in the program to be operated. It should be noted that if participation falls below this number, the relevant tour may not take place.

Extra tour programs and days may be changed by the guide and the operator. 

In extra tours, local transportation such as metro, train, bus, and ferry may be used. In this way, both time loss due to traffic is avoided, and there is an opportunity to witness the real life of the city more closely.