Paddle Steamer Waverley, The Twinkling Thames & Tower Bridge

Description
Picture the incredible sights of the capital floating by as we drift down the River Thames under a blanket of dazzling stars on the Paddle Steamer Waverley. On this spectacular two-day getaway, we spend free time among London's iconic landmarks and take a twilight cruise aboard the world's last seagoing, passenger-carrying paddle steamer as it charts a stunning route along London's famous waterway, passing through Tower Bridge during this unforgettably captivating experience.Itinerary (Coach)
SundayFrom a morning pickup in your local area, we travel by coach to Southend where we spend some free time before we board the Paddle Steamer Waverley. From here we enjoy the lit-up skyline of London, on a unique 3-and-a-half-hour cruise experience aboard this beloved vessel as it winds down the storied River Thames, taking in the capital's great landmarks such as Tower Bridge, which opens up especially to allow our passage through. After we dock in the city, our coach transfers us to our hotel outside London for our overnight stay.nnMondayAfter breakfast, we check out of the hotel and travel into London for some free time in the capital. From a trip on the London Eye and a spot of retail therapy on Oxford Street to a stroll through Hyde Park, there is plenty to do. We rejoin the coach in the mid-afternoon for the journey home.

Coach Bullets
- Return coach travel- Overnight stay at a selected hotel outside London (JG3 or JG4 rating) with breakfast- Evening Paddle Steamer Waverley cruise on the River Thames - Free time in London

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- Overnight stay at a selected hotel outside London (JG3 or JG4 rating) with breakfast- Evening Paddle Steamer Waverley cruise on the River Thames - Free time in London

JG3
Hotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.Selected Hotel (JG3 or JG4 rating)
We'll stay at a well-appointed hotel outside London. The comfortable rooms are en suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant.nnHotel accessibility informationYour hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotel will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.