CHRISTMASTIME & WEST END THEATRE
With George Harter
December 2 – 9, 2024
Sunday, DECEMBER 1
Depart for London on an overnight flight. George Harter can book your airfare after confirming flight details and price, or you may book your own flight and receive a discount.
Monday, DECEMBER 2: Tour begins / Dinner
Landing sometime this morning at Heathrow airport, collect your luggage and present your Passport at Customs & Immigration. Take a London Cab or Uber to The Clermont Charing Cross Hotel. TAXI’s are easily available right outside the Terminal.
Our home in London is just steps from Trafalgar Square and is London’s most centrally located West End, Four Star, Luxury Hotel. This evening meet the group for a welcome dinner with drinks in the Terrace Room overlooking the Strand & Trafalgar Square
Tuesday, DECEMBER 3
West End Theater/ A full English Breakfast is included each morning of our stay. Enjoy this day to explore London at your leisure. You may choose to catch a double decker Hop-on-hop-off bus near the hotel or go above the city taking in a panoramic view from The London Eye. If you’re ready for shopping visit the Christmas Market in Hyde Park.
This evenings outing will be a West End Musical TBD. The theater will be within walking distance from the Clermont.
Wednesday, DECEMBER 4: FREE DAY/ optional War Rooms visit
OPTIONAL: this morning we visit Whitehall and Churchill’s War Rooms to tour the underground bunker where Winston Churchill and his inner circle plotted the route to Allied victory. Glimpse what life would have been like during the tense days and nights of WW2. Admission on your own. George will guide you to the entrance at Whitehall, stopping to watch the beginning ceremony for The Changing of the Guard, which begins at Horseguard’s Parade & barracks for the Household Cavalry.
Thursday, DECEMBER 5: TEA or HMS BELFAST & PETER PAN GOES WRONG
For this afternoon – included in your trip cost – you may choose either HIGH TEA at The Brown, hosted by Sharon Harter- OR – a tour aboard HMS BELFAST guided by George Harter (George served aboard a Royal Navy ship in 1971). The Belfast took part in the D Day Invasion during WW II.
ITS COMEDY TONIGHT with PETER PAN GOES WRONG, the hilarious send-up of the classic Christmas Panto, from the same delightful company that has brought you THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG and THE BANK ROBBERY THAT GOES WRONG
Friday, DECEMBER 6: / WINDSOR DAY TRIP, PUB LUNCH, WEST END PLAY TBD
Today we will plan a DAY TRIP for the group to include private transportation coupled with a Pub Lunch. This outing involves a visit & guided tour of WINDSOR CASTLE burial place of Queen Elizabeth II. After our tour we will walk to a nearby PUB for lunch & a pint before returning to London aboard our coach.
Tonight will be a London West End play TBD.
Saturday, DECEMBER 7: Dinner at the ARMY & NAVY CLUB/ A CHRISTMAS CAROL
The day is yours until theater tonight. You may enjoy one of London’s many museums or galleries. The National Gallery and The Portrait Gallery are just steps from our hotel, and both are free! Venture a bit further and walk the wobbly bridge from St. Paul’s to the Tate Modern. This afternoon we will have a festive holiday dinner at the private ARMY & NAVY CLUB on The Mall. After dinner, we’ll be off for our fourth and final Theater outing, A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Old Vic. This will be our fourth year including this cutting-edge new telling of the Dickens classic.
Sunday, DECEMBER 8: DAY FREE
This morning you may like to visit services at St. Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey or St Martin-in-the-fields. All are welcome at regular services. George will offer to take those interested to a choral service at the 12th Century CHURCH OF THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.
Throughout the week, there are many Christmas carol concerts and services at churches and halls around London. A festive carol service is sure to warm up your holiday spirit.
Monday, DECEMBER 9: DEPARTURE
Time to leave London until next time. Pack your Christmas gifts and souvenirs before hotel check out this morning. Private coach transportation will be arranged to London Heathrow. Be sure to share your photos and memories! Choose an airline departure time that departs after 12:30 PM.
COST: $3,995 Per Person / based on double occupancy
Plus Airfare/ Airfare not included.
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For questions contact George Harter Email: NYCtheaterTrips@gmail.com Call: 913 706-5822