London Diaries Tour - THY - 6 March Ramadan Eid Special 2027 - 4 Nights 5 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 09:10 local time. Following passport and baggage procedures, we begin exploring London directly.

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

In the evening, we will carry out the Soho & Chinatown Evening Tour as an extra for guests who wish to join. (45£)

On this tour, you will experience London’s liveliest, most colorful, and most delicious evening experience. In the late afternoon, we depart from our hotel and head toward the Soho & Chinatown area, the heart of London’s nightlife. After a short and comfortable journey by public transportation, we begin exploring 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 feel much more clearly 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 begin our full-day extra Greater London Tour with our guests who wish to join. (140 £) 

We are starting our rich tour in which we will discover both the historical and modern sides of London. Our first stop is the City of London area, known as London’s financial center. With its deep-rooted history dating back to the Roman period, this area has managed to preserve its historical texture 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 in the London skyline, especially with its massive dome. 

In the continuation of our tour, we see the Tower of London, one of London’s symbols, panoramically. Built in the 11th century, this structure has been used throughout history as a palace, prison, and treasury. Right next to it, we stop for a photo break at Tower Bridge, which has become 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 area, London’s political and royal center. Our first stop here is Buckingham Palace, one of the most important symbols of the British monarchy. 

In the continuation of our tour, the Houses of Parliament (Palace of Westminster), considered the political heart of England, and Big Ben 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 sites in English history.

In the final part of our tour, we give free time in Covent Garden, one of London’s most vibrant squares. Guests who wish may visit nearby shops, spend time in cafes, or simply 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 the full-day extra Oxford & Bicester Village tour (140 £) with our guests who wish to join. Oxford, one of England’s oldest academic cities, is our first stop.

During the walking tour we will conduct with our guide, landmarks such as Radcliffe Camera, one of the city’s iconic structures, Bodleian Library, one of the world’s oldest libraries, 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 historical atmosphere let us breathe in Oxford’s enchanting air. After the guide’s explanations, there will be a short free time during which guests who wish can explore the city individually.

After our visit to Oxford, we head to Bicester Village Outlet Center, one of England’s most popular shopping destinations, after a journey of about 30 minutes. 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 large open-air shopping area provides a very pleasant environment for both shopping and relaxing.

At the end of the day, we return to London with shopping bags and wonderful memories. Overnight at our hotel.

4.⁠ ⁠DAY: CAMBRIDGE CITY TOUR

After breakfast at the hotel, we join the Cambridge tour, which will be arranged as an extra for guests who wish. (120 £)

During our journey, which will take approximately 1.5 hours, our guide will provide information about England’s education system, university culture, and the history of Cambridge.

Upon our arrival in Cambridge, we begin our walking tour and first visit King’s College, one of the city’s most important symbols. Founded in 1441 by King Henry VI, this historic structure is especially notable for its magnificent King’s College Chapel. In the continuation of our tour, we have the opportunity to see other important colleges affiliated with Cambridge University panoramically. During this time, we share enjoyable information about how world-famous scientists such as Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, and Stephen Hawking studied at this university.

During our walking tour, we follow the River Cam passing through the city and discover Cambridge’s most impressive views. For guests who wish, there is also the opportunity to join the boat tour known as “punting,” which is very popular in the area (extra). After our tour, we give free time in the city center. During this time, our guests may spend time in charming cafes, visit small boutique shops, or experience the university atmosphere on their own.

At the designated meeting time, we gather again and begin our return journey to London. Depending on traffic conditions, we arrive at our hotel in the evening and complete our tour.

5.⁠ ⁠DAY: LONDON - ISTANBUL 

After breakfast at the hotel, we complete our check-out procedures. After our early breakfast, we return to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines’ flight at 10:55. With our arrival at Istanbul Airport at 17:55, our tour comes to an end. We hope to see you on your next trip!

WHY IS LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PREFERRED IN LONDON?

Using public transportation in a large and historic city like London allows you to visit more places in a shorter time by avoiding inner-city traffic and time loss. Tours conducted by metro, train, and bus also let you feel London’s dynamic life on site.

Thanks to these tours, you not only see tourist spots, but also travel on the lines used by Londoners in daily life, experiencing the city not as a tourist, but as a “traveler.” So this is not just a transportation choice, but the most natural way to experience London.

Also; 

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

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

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

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

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