The View from The Shard + Champagne

Trip style: Local Life & Culture, History & Heritage Language Tour: English Full Itinerary Get the local lowdown on a city that's seen its fair share of drama in recent years on this historical Detroit tour that takes you through the city's crazy past. Begin your Detroit tour at a cafe on Broadway, where you'll meet your local guide and head out onto the streets. From the minute you leave the meeting point you'll start seeing some famous Detroit landmarks, such as the 95-year old Detroit Athletic Club, the renovated Opera House, the vacant Wurlitzer Building, and the fine new downtown YMCA. Your local guide will be telling you all you need to know about these spots, and what they mean to the city of Detroit.   Continuing on your tour in Detroit, see the site where one of the biggest department stores in the US once stood. When it closed in the 1980s, it left a hole in the city that hasn't been filled.  There are not many stores in the old retail district, but apartments and lofts have brought some new life to the area. Next on this Detroit city tour, the Compuware Building from 2002 is worth a visit, for its 15-story atrium and colorful fountain. Outside that building you'll see a panorama that includes landmarks like the 47-story Penobscot Building from 1928, the Guardian Building from 1929, and the Renaissance Center from 1977, which is home to the tallest hotel in the entire Western Hemisphere (72 floors!) as well as the headquarters of General Motors. Then you'll see Campus Martius Park in the heart of downtown, which opened in 2004 and features an ice-skating rink in winter and activities year-round. It recently won an award as the nation's most transformative urban park, and is a fine example of how Detroit is making a serious comeback. A visit to the Guardian Building gives you a picture of the greatness of Detroit in the late 1920s. The lobby and banking room of this art-deco skyscraper are truly incredible. We'll take a stop here, and then we take a ride on the elevated People Mover, which has been moving people around downtown Detroit since 1987.  From the Michigan Avenue Station, see the $800 Million MGM Grand Casino and hotel that were completed in 2008, and the new Rosa Parks Transit Center (named for "the mother of the Civil Rights Movement") with its dramatic canopies.    If the weather is nice, we'll walk to a nearby hotel that's a great example of Detroit's rise, fall and renewal.  When it opened in 1924 it was the tallest hotel in the world and one of the fanciest, but it closed in the 1980s and stood vacant for more than 25 years on a prominent street corner. Detroiters were thrilled when it reopened after a $200 million renovation as the wonderful, a proud moment in Detroit's history! A block down from here is one of the world's tallest vacant buildings at 36-storeys high. Your leader will tell you stories of its past and how it awaits a new life. Next, we visit the area near Grand Circus Park, which is full of examples of Detroit's rocky history. Here we'll find even more vacant buildings as well as legendary parks and music venues that have hosted the like of Bruce Spingsteen and Detroit's own Eminem. This gives us many more opportunities for your guide to let you in on all the local secrets behind them. It's one thing simply seeing these buildings, but to get to know the history behind them makes the experience even more special, especially when it comes from the mouth of a local! Our last stop will be at a local brewpub, where you can sip on a local beer or soft drink and continue to chat about Detroit with your local guide. The first drink's on us!

Explore los sitios más famosos de San Francisco en un autobús con paradas de Big Bus. Siéntase y disfrute  el paseo mientras cruza la ciudad en un autobús abierto de dos plantas y aprende acerca de la historia única de San Francisco. Puede escoger entre los comentarios grabados, disponibles en 10 idiomas, o los entretenidos comentarios en directo. Esta es la mejor  manera de descubrir todo lo que San Francisco puede ofrecer. Este tour único por la ciudad tiene 20 paradas para que los visitantes pueden subir y bajar del autobús para visitar las atracciones y puntos de interés. Desde Fisherman's Wharf hasta el icónico Golden Gate Bridge, sumérjase en la diversidad  de culturas de San Francisco, sus bonitos parques y la increíble arquitectura del lugar.   Tours a Pie Paseo por Chinatown - Inicio en la Parada 6 todos los días de a las 10:00 y 14:00 h ​Camine a través de este barrio mundialmente famosos. Vea las magníficas puertas de Chinatown, el ajetreado mercado y la vibrante mezcla de historia y cultura moderna. Paseo por  Northbeach - Inicio en la Parada 3 todos los días a las 16:00 h Este tour le llevará en un viaje por el ecléctico distrito de Little Italy. Desde Washington Square Park hasta la increíble Iglesia de St. Peter & St. Paul, este paseo le permitirá conocer el modo de estilo bohemio que ha inspirado a muchos de los artistas de San Francisco de generaciones pasadas. Paseo por Barbary Coast - Inicio en la Parada 4 todos  los días  a las 12:00 h Este tour le guiará a través de nueve manzanas de lo que se conocía como "El Refugio de lo bajo y vil". Oiga historias acerca del modesto inicio de San Francisco y de su crecimiento explosivo gracias a la Fiebre del Oro Californiana, así como el fin de Barbary Coast debido a la Ley de Abatimiento del Distrito Rojo. El paseo le llevará a través del actual Distrito Financiero y el Distrito Histórico de Jackson Square. Paseo por Fisherman's Wharf - Inicio en la Parada 1 todos los días a las 14:00 h El paseo por Fisherman's Wharf le llevará a las princiipales atracciones de la zona de Wharf, incluyendo la Ghirardelli Square, el Cannery y el Pier 39. Vea y aprenda un poco más acerca de las famosas comidas y restaturantes así como el historico Aquatic Park. Este tour le familiarizará con el papel que jugó el Wharf (muelle) en la historia de la ciudad - desde la Fiebre del Oro, las luchas laborales de los años 30 y llengado a la exploración psicodélica de 1960.

Highlights 81,000sq ft. Child-Size City Kids Can Learn Real-Life Skills at an interactive indoor theme park, it combines fun and learning through realistic role-play for children aged 4 to 17. An indoor city run by kids that is perfect for a fun day out, explore real-life activities, no matter the weather! Fun and Safe Environment With something for kids of every age, KidZania has an eclectic mix of activities including the Aviation Academy, Acting Academy, the Health Institute, the Art Studio, the Health Institute, and the Milk Innovation Lab among others. Ticket Includes Admission Ticket Ticket Excludes Food & Beverages Description Blending learning with reality and entertainment, each career at KidZania is developed to teach kids essential life skills including financial literacy, team work and independence. Designed to empower and entertain kids, KidZania gives children the chance to challenge themselves and explore the world of opportunities. If your child has ever dreamt of becoming a pilot, a firefighter or the next award-winning dancer, watch the excitement on their faces as they try out real life activities! The concept effectively gives them their first taste of independence and gets kids thinking about what they might want to be in the future.

Highlights Experience a romantic sunset from the most scenic spot in Santorini at Oia. Sail on a traditional wooden boat and tour the islands of the Caldera! Ticket Includes Return bus transfers from Fira Central Square. Bus Transfers in Oia Boat transfers from Athinios Port to Nea Kameni, Palea Kameni, Thirassia and Oia  Free time to explore the volcano Swimming time at the hot springs 2 hours stay at Thirassia Sailing near the caldera in Oia Free time in Oia for the sunset experience  Ticket Excludes Entrance fees to the volcano (around €2) Lunch Description The bus leaves from the offices in the town of Fira and transfers you to the port of Athinios. The boat departs from the old port of Fira and heads towards the volcanic island of Nea Kameni, which lies just 10 minutes away from the bay of Fira. The boat will remain there for 1 hour 15 mins. This gives you plenty of time to walk up to the volcano’s active craters and take photos- it takes about 20 mins. It is worth reaching the top to experience the smoke evaporating and the sulfur's intense smell, when you scratch the volcano’s surface. The next stop is the island of Palaia Kameni where the Hot Springs are located. The boat anchors a few meters outside the small bay of Agios Nikolaos, it lowers down a ladder in the water and you will have 30 mins for a revitalising swim! You can swim a distance of about 30 meters into the famous mud baths of Palaia Kameni which are believed to have beneficial abilities for skin and other diseases. The water temperature is 30-35 degrees Celsius, but it is constantly mixed with sea water. The island of Thirassia is the next destination of your sailing tour, where you will have 2 hours free time to swim in the crystal waters of Korfos or to taste the local dishes in one of the traditional taverns.You can walk or take a donkey ride to the nearby picturesque village of Manolas with its narrow streets - the view from there to Santorini is definitely worth a visit.  The journey reaches its peak at Oia. During the boat ride to the port of Oia, you will experience sailing near the volcanic cliffs for a chance to capture with your camera the unique landscape. At the port, you will disembark and you will go up the 275 steps or ride a donkey to meet your bus that will take you to the village of Oia. There you will have free time to walk through the narrow streets, take pictures of the mesmerizing scenery and watch the famous sunset. Right after the sunset the bus will take you back to Fira Central Square. You should bring with you: Comfortable shoes (sport shoes/rubber sole) Light summer clothes (shorts/T-shirts) Sunblock cream and hat  Bathing suit and towel A jacket for the evening (it gets breezy) Cash for the entrance fees to the volcano, the drinks on board and the cable car or donkey ride

Sydney Harbour Discovery - The ultimate Sydney sightseeing cruise to discover the secrets of one of the world's most famous and spectactular natural harbours. Highlights:  Experience the vastness of Sydney Harbour with its many secluded beaches and spectacular sandstone cliffs Visit one of Sydney Harbour National Park's protected Islands; a hidden gem right in the middle of the harbour and discover natural bush land, once common around Sydney Listen to commentary on the history of Sydney Harbour as well as details of the marine life that inhabits its sandy beaches, grassy sea beds and rocky shores. Opportunity to swim at one of Sydney's hidden beaches.... ...and all this with great views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Includes: Choice of two cruises with all meals prepared freshly on board by the in-house chef:                                  Morning Tea Cruise with assorted pastries, cakes, biscuits and tea/coffee.                                  Luncheon Cruise with a buffet style Aussie BBQ including salad and vegetables Cruise on a superior comfort vessel, the 'MV Jerry Bailey' with indoor seating, multiple outdoor viewing areas including spacious upper deck and fully stocked bar for beverage purchases.

Diana: Her Fashion Story Diana: Her Fashion Story dokumentiert die Entwicklung des Stils der Prinzessin von den zurückhaltenden Kleidern ihrer ersten öffentlichen Auftritte bis hin zu dem von Glamour, Eleganz und Selbstvertrauen geprägten Stil ihres späteren Lebens. Von ihrer Verlobungen wurde alles, was Diana trug, genau unter die Lupe genommen. Diese Ausstellung zeigt, wie sie ihre besondere Rolle in der Öffentlichkeit ausfüllte und lernte, ihr Image zu nutzen, um Menschen zu inspirieren und sich für ihre Anliegen einzusetzen. Entdecken Sie exquisite und berühmte Outfits aus dem öffentlichen Leben der Prinzessin. Die Ausstellung zeigt eine außergewöhnliche Kollektion von Kleidungsstücken, die von den glamourösen Abendkleidern der 1980er Jahre bis hin zu den eleganten Catherine Walker Anzügen reicht, welche Dianas "Garderobe in den 1990er Jahren ausmachten. Zu den Ausstellungshighlights gehören die blassrosa Emanuel-Bluse von Lord Snowdon, die Diana 1981 für das Verlobungportrait getragen hat sowie Victor Edelsteins ikonisches tintenblaues Samtkleid, das Diana im Weißen Haus getragen hat, als die sie mit John Travolta tanzte. Ein blauer Tartan-Emanuel-Anzug, der Sie in den 1980er Jahren zu einem offiziellen Besuch in Venedig kleidete, wird erstmals öffentlich ausgestellt. Der Anzug wurde erst kürzlich von Historic Royal Palaces – der für den Kensington Palace verantwortlichen Wohltätigkeitsorganisation – auf einer Auktion wiederentdeckt und erworben. * Bitte beachten Sie, dass es zu Warteschlangen am Eingang der Ausstellung kommen kann. Der Kensington Palace dient der königlichen Familie seit dem seit dem 17. Jahrhundert als Residenz. Hier lebten Queen Victoria und Prinzessin Diana. Heute ist der Kensington Palace die offizielle Residenz von William und Kate. Die Highlights des Kensington Palace Die „Cabinet of Curiosities“ ist eine exklusive Sammlung von Gegenständen aus aller Welt, die von Queen Caroline zusammengetragen wurde. Die Queen's Gallery ist ein heller, luftiger Raum, indem Queen Mary ihren Freizeitbeschäftigungen wie Lesen oder Handarbeiten nachkommen konnte. Die prächtigen Königlichen Staatsunterkünfte prächtigen Zimmer, jedes größer als das letzte. Die großzügigen Zimmer der königlichen Staatsunterkünfte (King’s State Appartment) werden durch das beeindruckende King's Staircase verbunden. Das Treppenhaus mit Freskengemälden aus dem 18. Jahrhundert wurde von King Georg in Auftrag gegeben und führte Minister und Botschafter zum König in das Empfangszimmer (Presence Chamber) des Königs. Die King's Staircase ist die erste Verbindung zu den Zimmern, aus denen die King's State Apartments bestehen. All die Großen und Guten des georgianischen Londons wären diese Treppen hochgeklettert, um den König zu besuchen. Mit römischen Säulen, Mamorbüsten und elfenbeinfarbenen Wänden in ist die 1704 erbaute Orangerie ein weiteres Highlight bei der Tor durch das Kensington Palace. Gönnen Sie sich einen Augenblick der Ruhe in den prächtigen Schlossgärten, bevor Sie sich zurück in den Großstadtdschungel zurückkehren. Die Gärten waren über 100 Jahre Teil des Hyde Park und würden 1689 gründeten als Schossgärten vom übrigen Park getrennt und nach holländischem Vorbild mit Blumenbeeten und Buchsbaumhecken umgestaltet. König William, der aus Holland stammte, zu sollte sich so zu Hause fühlen. Die versunkenen Gärten (Sunken Gardens)– angelegt im Jahre 1908 – mit ihren klassischen Proportionen rufen stechen als Teil der Kensington Gardens hervor. Eine geschwungene Laube aus roter Linde mit bogenförmigen Sichtfenstern umgibt die versunkenen Gärten (Cradle Walk).