London trip
June 12-16, 2024
June 12:
Departure USA
Today you will depart for your trip to the UK!
As you leave the familiar grounds of Cincinnati, you’ll embark on an overnight flight to London, a journey that promises new discoveries and adventures.
Waking to the soft glow of a new dawn, you’ll find yourself descending into the vibrant city of London, marking the beginning of your memorable time with friends and family at the much anticipated wedding events.
These flight times and carriers are subject to change.
British Airways 120
(nonstop)
Cabin: Economy
Departing Cincinatti (CVG) at 9:30p
Arriving London Heathrow (LHR) at 10:15am +1 day (you will arrive on June 13th)
June 13:
Arrival London
Today you will arrive in London. After your flight you will transfer to your hotel.
Welcome to London, the dynamic heart of the United Kingdom!
Brimming with iconic landmarks, diverse cultures, and an unrivaled energy, London offers a captivating blend of historical charm and modern vibrancy. Whether you're marvelling at the opulent details of Buckingham Palace, exploring the eclectic stalls of Camden Market, or simply enjoying a leisurely cruise along the Thames, your London sojourn promises a wealth of unforgettable experiences.
Enjoy the rest of your evening in the city!
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* Lodging (1nt): The Tower Hotel
The Tower Hotel
June 13-14
St Katharine’s Way
London,Greater London E1W 1LD
United Kingdom
Breakfast included
Start of your vacation right next to the Tower Bridge at the Tower Hotel London. The hotel sits proudly on the River Thames, overlooking Tower Bridge and in the midst of some of London’s most iconic landmarks and famous locations, including the Tower of London, St Katherine's Docks, HMS Belfast, the Shard and more.
As a 4-star hotel near Tower Bridge, The Tower Hotel London combines comfort and convenience with unparalleled views of the river Thames. The hotel offers a range of bars and restaurants.
Just a short stroll away from the hotel, some of London’s most iconic spots are waiting to be discovered.
Every room at the Tower Hotel has a view of either Tower Bridge or St. Katharine Docks.
Buckingham Palace
Make sure you start your day here so you can watch the Changing the Guard Ceremony at 11am (weather permitting). During your visit this ceremony takes place on Wednesday and Friday
Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace encompasses colourful spectacle and British pageantry. During the Changing the Guard ceremony, also known as ‘Guard Mounting’, one detachment of troops takes over from another with musical background.
Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of the UK’s sovereigns since 1837 and today is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch. Although in use for the many official events and receptions, the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace are open to visitors every summer.
Big Ben
Big Ben is the largest of the six bells in Westminster Palace. Many people think that it’s a name of the clock tower in London, but in fact, the name refers to the 13-ton bell, which is inside of the tower behind the clock dial.
The official name of Big Ben was the Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster. In 2012, by the decision of the British Parliament, this attraction of England was renamed to Elizabeth Tower (in honor of the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s reign).
Westminster Abbey
In addition to serving as a site for royal coronations and burials, Westminster Abbey has famously been the location for 17 royal weddings—including the marriage of Prince William to Catherine Middleton.
Note: A ticket is required to go inside Westminster Abbey. This has not been included in the package.
The London Eye
The London Eye, or the Millennium Wheel, is a cantilevered observation wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. It is Europe's tallest cantilevered observation wheel, and is the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom with over 3 million visitors annually.
It is a must visit when you are in London.
Note: A ticket is required to ride the London Eye. This has not been included in the package.
If you’re looking for a tour or a special experience for your day (and a half) in London,
we can suggest/arrange the following:
Royal Palaces Tour &
Royal High Tea
$144/pp
Get a glimpse into royal life during a fun tour of elegant London palaces, followed by high tea in the grounds of Kensington Palace. You’ll be guided on a stroll through London’s royal neighborhoods, where you can admire the grand architecture. Don’t struggle to hear your guide as this is a small-group tour. Refuel with a traditional high tea with sandwiches, cakes, scones and, of course, a cup of tea.
Big Bus London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour and River Cruise
$57/pp
Hop on and off the double-decker bus at any of the route’s many locations, or stay onboard for a relaxing ride through buzzing London. As you ride, learn about London’s history and interesting anecdotes about locals sites such as Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Marble Arch and more.
Your hop-on hop-off pass includes a single or return cruise along the River Thames.
Private Tours
prices vary
We can arrange private tours all over London.
Examples include:
Ted Lasso filming locations
Harry Potter filming locations
Food /tasting tours
Pub tours
Sherlock Holmes walking tours
Horror (murder and mayhem) walking tours
History tours (music, Royals, etc.)
Literary (Dickens, Shakespear, Jane Austen)
June 14-16
Wedding festivities at Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa
Your transportation, accommodations, meals and experiences while at your wedding event will be self arranged during this time.
June 16:
Departure
As you bid farewell to the charm of the English countryside, your journey takes a turn towards home.
The newlyweds, filled with gratitude and joy, have generously arranged transportation to the London airport, ensuring your journey is as comfortable and seamless as possible.
Upon reaching the airport, you’ll prepare for your flight back to Cincinnati.
As the plane ascends, take one final glimpse of the sprawling city below, carrying with you countless memories, experiences, and stories.
These flight times and carriers are subject to change.
British Airways 121
Cabin: Economy
Departing Loading Heathrow (LHR) at 4:05pm
Arriving Cincinnati (CVG) at 7:45pm
TRAVEL DETAILS
Flights
This package has the option to include all flights. Upgrades to Premium Economy and Business class may be available.
Pricing and availability are subject to change and are not guaranteed until completed through the booking process.
June 12
British Airways 120
(nonstop)
Cabin: Economy
Departing Cincinatti (CVG) at 9:30p
Arriving London Heathrow (LHR) at 10:15am +1 day (you will arrive on June 13th)
June 16
British Airways 121
Cabin: Economy
Departing Loading Heathrow (LHR) at 4:05pm
Arriving Cincinnati (CVG) at 7:45pm
Drivers
June 13: Arrival (LHR) Transfer (and tour)
June 16: Arranged by the wedding party
Accommodation
This hotel or something similar:
London
June 13-14
The Tower Hotel
St Katharine’s Way
London
*Breakfast included
REGISTRATION FORM
PLEASE TYPE CAREFULLY! INACCURATE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN TRAVEL DELAYS AND/OR CHANGE FEES.
(Please submit one registration form per household -max 2 people per registration form)
F.A.Q.
WHAT TIME IS THE CHECK IN TO THE ACCOMMODATIONS?
Check in at your hotel will not be until 3pm at the earliest.
If you arrive early, or your room is not yet ready for you to check in when you arrive, you may be able to leave your bags with the front desk and they will keep them securely held behind the desk while you go out and eat or explore the city until your room is ready.
IS BREAKFAST INCLUDED?
Yes! Breakfast is included at your London hotel.
WHAT ELECTRIC ADAPTER SHOULD I BRING?
You will need to consider what to pack, to ensure you can use your personal electrical appliances safely while you are abroad. This normally includes the use of a travel adapter, which is a device that simply allows you to plug any US electrical appliance into a foreign electrical socket. It is important to note that it does not convert the voltage or frequency.
Plug adapters are the interfaces between the American flat-pronged plug and European two round-prong socket. These allow you to plug your electrical device into the wall socket, but they do not convert the electricity to the American 110 volts. If your appliance is designed to run only on 110-120 volts, you are likely to see smoke, if not fire, from this potent miss-mating. You will need a step-down voltage converter to safely step the voltage down from 230 to 110.
BUY A POWER PLUG/TRAVEL ADAPTER
Amazon has an great selection of adapters. We don’t sell directly, just want to make sure you have the right one for your travels!
Is it customary to tip in the UK?
While tipping in the UK is not as ingrained as it is in some other countries, it is generally appreciated and quite common in many situations, particularly in the service industry.
Restaurants/Pubs/Bars
At restaurants, for instance, it is customary to leave a tip of around 10-15% of the bill if you're pleased with the service. However, always check your bill first to see if a service charge has already been included.
In pubs and bars, tipping is less common, but you might choose to offer to buy the bartender a drink if you're feeling generous.
Taxi/Driver services
For taxi services, many people round up to the nearest pound or tip around 10-15% of the fare.
Guide Services
Yes, you should consider tipping your tour guide if you found their service helpful and informative. As with other service industry roles, a tip serves as a gesture of appreciation for their expertise and effort.
A common guideline is to tip around £10-£20 per person for a full day tour. However, this is entirely at your discretion and should reflect your satisfaction with the service provided.
Remember, it's not mandatory but certainly appreciated by the guides who work hard to make your experience enjoyable.
Can I pay by Zelle?
Yes!
We started taking Zelle payments last month and we found this to be a fast and FREE way to pay!
For those who don’t know what Zelle is… it is very much like a wire transfer (but it is not a wire transfer).
Everyone’s bank is different, though, so you may want to call/go in to your local bank and ask to have the maximum amount available to transfer every day.
Example: Some banks only allow $500/day transfer. Other banks will allow $1200/day.
Always be careful when making payments through Zelle to people that you do not know. There is no protection guarantee provided and you cannot reverse the fee.
The Pros for using Zelle:
It is FREE (no processing fees)!
It is instantaneous (funds will go directly to Zone Travel- so this is the absolute fastest way to make a payment)
The Cons for using Zelle:
Every bank is different when it comes to maximum amount available to be transferred every day. So, this may mean that you need to make multiple payments to Zone Travel, multiple days in a row.
It does require an app download onto your phone, and you need to set up your account with your bank information.
Can I pay by check?
Yes!
If you would like to avoid the 4%processing fees, you may pay by check.
It is very important that you pay in advance of the deadlines and allow ample time for delivery.
Payments received after the deadline could result in cancelation of your reservation or increased fees.
There are two ways to pay by check:
Mail the check
Deposit directly at a local branch
Pricing details
price per person*:
Double occupancy:
Economy: $2688
Premium Economy: +$890
Business: +$6612
Single occupancy:
Economy: $2805
Premium Economy: +$890
Business: +$6612
*All pricing & availability is subject to change until completed through the booking process. If your vacation package includes airfare, baggage fees may be an additional cost. For international travel, a passport book is required. Most locations require at least 6 months before expiration on your passport, as well as 2 blank visa pages.. Please make sure to have the correct and updated documents if applicable you have a criminal background, you are responsible for knowing the travel restrictions pertaining to the offense.
INCLUDED IN THE QUOTE
Flights (optional)
as described above
Ground transportation
as described above
Hotels
as described above
Most taxes and fees
Service fees and commissions (NON REFUNDABLE)
NOT INCLUDED
Additional Tours
Ground transportation not included above
Meals not included in the itinerary above (all lunches and dinners)
Incidental charges
Local Tax
4% processing fee per payment (only if paying w/credit card)
Most meals/beverages (unless included in the itinerary)
Optional Travel Insurance *DUE AT TIME OF BOOKING- PLEASE REVIEW THE DETAILS OF EACH PLAN THOROUGHLY
World Wide Trip Protector Edge ‘Basic’
World Wide Trip Protector ‘Premium’
Other insurance options are available, if you have questions or want more coverage options, please let us know at time of booking.
REGISTRATION
A completed registration form (one per household -max 2 people per registration form)
If you have more than 2 people from the same household going on this trip, please fill out multiple forms, as the maximum per form is 2 people.
FINAL PAYMENT
Payments not received on time will result in reservation cancellation without refund.
Additional bookings after the final payment deadline may result in higher prices, less availability and additional administrative fees.
Fee amounts imposed are at the discretion of Zone Travel.
CANCELLATION
Cancellation in writing must be received by Zone Travel 60 days prior to departure for appropriate refund on the land tour cost minus the following fees:
Commissions, fees and Travel insurance are non-refundable.
Zone Travel LLC and its cooperative destination incur unrecoverable charges preparing for your trip therefore, no refunds if cancellations occur less than 60 days before departure. Cancellations more than 60 days prior to departure are based on individual group bookings per the outlined confirmation document you receive.
Furthermore, Zone Travel must adhere to all vendor cancelation policies, which vary by vendor. Some bookings may be immediately non-refundable. For this reason, we highly recommend purchasing Travel Insurance.
We sell a variety of travel related products from different suppliers and service providers ("Suppliers"). Each Supplier has its own terms and condition that are applicable to your particular arrangements in addition to our general terms and conditions, and you should make sure you understand them.
Zone Travel is acting as intermediary or a "Booking Agent" for products and services that are not directly supplied by us (e.g., air carriage and ground transportation, hotel accommodations, meals, tours, cruises, etc.). We are not a co-vendor of such products and services. You will be entering into a separate contract with such Suppliers in connection with such products and services.
By making payments to Zone Travel for this trip you are agreeing to all Terms and Conditions listed on the Zone Travel website.
Vendor Cancel policy: Each vendor has their own policies, which we have to apply. This information may vary and is listed in full detail on the contract signed for each vendor.
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND TRAVEL INSURANCE
Travel Insurance
TRAVEL INSURANCE - AVAILABLE FOR ALL USA CITIZENS - DUE WITH INITIAL PAYMENT
Zone Travel LLC strongly suggests purchasing Trip Cancellation insurance. Be sure to check with your healthcare provider as most U.S. medical coverage will not cover you outside of the country.
Insurance costs are based on the total package cost, including air taxes and charges listed under "Included."
Approximate amounts can be given at time of reservation in order to purchase the appropriate amount of insurance.
EDGE PLAN:
(BASIC PROTECTION)
Extensive coverage for everyone; designed with families in mind.
Pre-existing Medical Conditions coverage if purchased within 14 days of deposit (other eligibility conditions must also be met)
Wide range of reasons for trip cancellation or interruption
Trip Delay and Missed Tour or Cruise Connection coverage
Baggage Protection and Travel Accident Protection
Medical and Evacuation coverage
WORLDWIDE TRIP PROTECTOR:
(PREMIUM PROTECTION)
Extensive coverage for everyone; designed with families in mind.
Pre-existing Medical Conditions coverage if purchased within 21 days of deposit (other eligibility conditions must also be met)
Wide range of reasons for trip cancellation or interruption
Trip Delay and Missed Tour or Cruise Connection coverage
Baggage Protection and Travel Accident Protection
Medical and Evacuation coverage