Welcome aboard!
Cruise Connections is excited and proud to present our “President’s Select Pre Cruise
Package” for your upcoming Iceland and Ireland cruise from Southampton May 7 2017.
For our ‘Hosted’ Pre-Cruise Package, we are featuring the best of London with a 3 night
package.
Please take a moment to review the President’s Select Package and see what fun and
exciting adventures await you!
London (3 nights)
May 4-7, 2017
$1749 CAD per person
Taxes/Gratuities $149 CAD per person
Welcome to London!
May 4, 2017
Dinner Reception
Upon arrival into London, you will be transferred to
the Intercontinental London Park Lane Hotel or
similar hotel and the balance of the day is yours to
enjoy and explore all that London has to offer.
In the early evening, meet Sanjay Goel and the
Cruise Connections Team for our welcome reception.
May 5, 2017
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, meet in the lobby for our full day
tour to Blenheim Castle and the Cotswold area.
After leaving London, you will journey to the
UNESCO-listed Blenheim Palace. Absorb gorgeous
vistas of the English countryside on the 1.5-hour
journey and listen as your guide sets the historical
scene of the birthplace of Winston Churchill. On
arrival, embark on a guided tour of the regal
residence and explore lavish State Rooms. You will
see priceless pieces of art and stroll through the beautiful landscaped gardens. After a
thorough exploration, continue on to the Cotswolds, a quintessentially English region with
an abundance of natural beauty. Delight in charming parishes and thatched villages during a
brief stop in Bilbury, home to a set of 14th century cottages known as Arlington Row. Next
we will visit a place declared the ‘Little Venice’ of the area and capture fantastic
photographs of tranquil lanes parallel to sparkling waterways.
Enjoy a traditional lunch in Bourton-on-the-Water.
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This afternoon we will have a stop in Bampton to visit the charming village featured in
popular English TV show, Downtown Abbey. We will arriving back to the hotel in London
late afternoon where you will have time to relax before meeting for dinner at a local
restaurant.
May 6, 2017
Breakfast
This morning after breakfast, join the CME team for
an overview tour of London followed by a visit to
Kensington Palace.
As the official London home of Britain's favorite royal
couple, Prince William and Kate Middleton, along with
little Prince George and Princess Charlotte,
Kensington Palace's fame rivals that of Buckingham
Palace. Will and Kate aren't the only royal icons to
walk the halls of Kensington Palace, though—King
George II, Queen Victoria, Queen Anne, Princess
Margaret and Princess Diana have all also called the palace home.
While the royal living quarters are off-limits, a large portion of the palace is open to the
public, with multiple exhibit spaces popular among travelers. Visitors can admire the 16thcentury King's Staircase; peek into Queen Mary's State Apartments; marvel over an
exhibition of royal fashions including some of Princess Diana’s; and explore Queen Caroline's
Cabinet of Curiosities, all before strolling the landscaped palace gardens.
Lunch is on your own and the afternoon free to enjoy London.
This evening we will have an option to Join Sanjay and Catherine for a pre-show dinner and
Broadway Show.
May 7, 2017
Breakfast
This morning we will meet in the lobby for our mid-morning
transfer to the ship in Southampton.
Upon arrival in Southampton, you will proceed to the port to
board the Celebrity Eclipse.
Please note:
Difficulty level: mild
• English speaking guide
• Meals where stated
• Transfers and taxes included
• Tours as stated
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Accomodation at the Intercontinental London Park Lane or similar
Accomodation, restaurants, and tours are subject to change along with the order of
the tour
Basic gratuities for the guides
Please note the following important information:
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• London pre cruise package must be booked prior to March 1
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• The London pre cruise package is non-refundable after January 15
• For this program, your passport must be valid for six months after the date you return
home.
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