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BRITAIN’S FINEST SIGHTSEEING

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Make extra-special memories this festive season with our unforgettable journeys and experiences to Britain’s most iconic locations. Relax in comfort as our captivating guides unravel the sights, stories and magic of Britain at this most wonderful time of the year.

TOURS THROUGHOUT DECEMBER p.4 — 5 CHRISTMAS EVE TOURS p.6 — 8 CHRISTMAS DAY TOURS p.9 — 13 BOXING DAY TOURS p.14 — 18 EXPERIENCES COMBINATION OFFER NEW p.19 FULL-DAY TOURS p.20 — 21 AFTERNOON TEA p.22 HOTEL PICK-UP SERVICE p.22 — 23

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AFTERNOON TEA AT WESTMINSTER ABBEY WHAT’S INCLUDED Tour Starts & MAGICAL CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TOUR • Afternoon tea at Westminster 4:00 pm, Westminster Abbey and panoramic tour Abbey gift shop Tour 14C of London (please arrive at 3:45 pm) • Expert guide Afternoon Tea 3.5 HOURS LEISURELY A ENGLISH Christmas Lights Tour • Personal audio headset Finishes Enjoy a delicious festive afternoon tea experience at iconic • Superior coach 7:30 pm approx, Westminster Westminster Abbey, the coronation site of British royalty since 1066. • Wi-Fi & USB charging on-board underground station Indulge in a selection of freshly prepared sandwiches, tasty tartlets and confectionery treats that includes traditional mince pies and jam Adult (17+) £49 Senior (60+)/Student (with ID) £47 with scones. In the evening, head off on a panoramic tour of London to see its world-famous Christmas lights in their full glittering glory. Child (3-16) £45 Family (2A + 2C) £178

Operates Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday from 19th November to Please note: This tour does not include entrance to the interior of Westminster Abbey. 31st December 2019, excluding 24th & 26th December 2019.

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CANTERBURY CHRISTMAS MARKET, LEEDS & MARITIME GREENWICH , STONEHENGE & OXFORD Tour CE22 (WITH ENTRY TICKETS) 9.5 HOURS MODERATE A ENGLISH Tour 26 Visit ‘the loveliest castle in the world’, a 900-year-old former property 11.5 HOURS MODERATE A ENGLISH of no fewer than six English queens, before heading off to explore one of Britain’s best Christmas markets set against the backdrop of Visit the ancestral home of the British monarchy, the largest occupied the stunning Canterbury Cathedral. Along the way, you’ll also see the castle in the world, and step back over 5,000 years in time to uncover iconic buildings of Britain’s maritime history in Greenwich. the mystery behind Stonehenge. Wander the medieval cobbled streets of Oxford with an expert guide, who will bring the history of WHAT’S INCLUDED Boarding this ancient university city to life. 8:30 am, Victoria Coach Station • Explore Canterbury Christmas market Departure WHAT’S INCLUDED Boarding 9:00 am • Photo stop at Greenwich • Entry to Windsor Castle 7:30 am, Victoria Coach Station Finishes • Entrance to Leeds Castle & Stonehenge Departure 6:30 pm approx, • Expert guide • Walking tour of Oxford 8:00 am Victoria Train Station • Personal audio headset • Expert guide Finishes 7:30 pm approx, • Superior coach Operates • Personal audio headset Victoria Train Station • Wi-Fi & USB charging on-board 24th December (Christmas Eve) • Wi-Fi & USB charging on-board

Operates 24th December (Christmas Eve) Adult (17+) £69 Senior (60+)/Student (with ID) £64 Child (3-16) £59 Family (2A + 2C) £246 Adult (17+) £102 Senior (60+)/Student (with ID) £97 Child (3-16) £92 Family (2A + 2C) £378 Please note: Entrance to Canterbury Cathedral is not included. Tour is non-refundable once booked.

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WINDSOR CHRISTMAS BRUNCH WITH AVEBURY STONE CIRCLE & BATH Tour CD21

10.5 HOURS MODERATE A ENGLISH FESTIVE LUNCH IN SHAKESPEARE’S WITH OXFORD & THE COTSWOLDS Visit the historic town of Windsor, steeped in centuries of royal history and tradition, where you’ll indulge in a fantastic festive two- Tour CE23 course brunch with sparkling wine in a 14th-century building located opposite Windsor Castle. Explore the ancient Neolithic stone circle 10 HOURS MODERATE A ENGLISH at Avebury, plus enjoy a walking tour through the beautiful Georgian city of Bath with your expert guide, who will bring the history of this Discover the world of William Shakespeare and gain an insight stunning city to life. into his life’s story as you visit his childhood home before enjoying a fabulous festive feast with all the trimmings. Explore one of WHAT’S INCLUDED Boarding the most beautiful, quintessentially English market towns in the • Walking tour of Windsor 8:30 am, Victoria Coach Station stunning surroundings of the Cotswolds and a walking tour of the Departure • Visit Avebury Stone Circle historic city of Oxford led by your expert guide. 9:00 am • Complimentary pick-up service Finishes from your hotel* WHAT’S INCLUDED Boarding 7:30 pm approx, • Festive brunch • Entrance to Shakespeare’s 8:30 am, Victoria Coach Station Victoria Train Station birthplace Departure • Free time in Bath • Walking tour of Oxford 9:00 am • Expert guide • Visit Bourton-on-the-Water Finishes • Personal audio headset 7:00 pm approx, in the Cotswolds • Superior coach Operates Victoria Train Station • Two-course festive lunch • Wi-Fi & USB charging on-board 25th December (Christmas Day) • Expert guide Adult (17+) £125 Senior (60+)/Student (with ID) £119 • Personal audio headset Child (3-16) £115 Family (2A + 2C) £470 • Superior coach Operates • Wi-Fi & USB charging on-board 24th December (Christmas Eve) *Complimentary hotel pick-up available from 28 hotels. See pp. 22-23 for full details. Adult (17+) £89 Senior (60+)/Student (with ID) £84 Please note: Entrance to Windsor Castle and the Roman Baths is not included as part Child (3-16) £79 Family (2A + 2C) £326 of the tour.

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ROYAL LONDON TOUR WITH CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS AT CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL, LUNCH CRUISE ON THE RIVER THAMES VILLAGES & FESTIVE LUNCH TOUR Tour CD22 Tour CD25

10 HOURS MODERATE A ENGLISH 6.25 HOURS LEISURELY A ENGLISH Attend the traditional Christmas Day service at the magnificent Wine, dine and dance your way into the festive spirit on this fantastic Canterbury Cathedral, home of the Church of England and one of tour that includes a sightseeing tour through London and panoramic the most striking medieval structures in the country, with origins lunch cruise along the River Thames. Enjoy some fantastic unspoiled dating back to 597AD. Enjoy a festive three-course lunch with wine views of London’s waterfront and iconic landmarks as you tuck into or beer, and a scenic drive through picturesque English countryside your Christmas lunch accompanied by onboard entertainment. villages, plus a stop for photos at Greenwich; the historical centre of Britain’s maritime history. WHAT’S INCLUDED Boarding 8:30 am, Victoria Coach Station • Complimentary hotel WHAT’S INCLUDED Boarding pick-up service* Departure 8:30 am, Victoria Coach Station 9:00 am • Picturesque drive through • 4-course Christmas Day lunch Kentish villages Departure Lunch cruise Boarding 11:30 am 9:00 am • Sightseeing tour of London’s • Photo stop in Greenwich most iconic landmarks Cruise Departure Finishes 12:00 pm • Complimentary hotel • Panoramic river cruise * 7:00 pm approx, Finishes pick-up service • Expert guide Victoria Train Station 3:15 pm approx, • Three-course festive lunch Operates Westminster Pier • Expert guide 25th December (Christmas Day) • Superior coach Operates • Wi-Fi & USB charging on-board 25th December (Christmas Day) Adult (18+) £175 Child (5-17) £165 Senior (60+)/Student (with ID) £170 Adult (17+) £129 Senior (60+)/Student (with ID) £124 Child (3-16) £119 Family (2A + 2C) £486 *Complimentary hotel pick-up available from 28 hotels. See pp. 22-23 for full details. Please note: Tour is non-refundable once booked. *Complimentary hotel pick-up available from 28 hotels. See pp. 22-23 for full details.

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CHRISTMAS LUNCH IN SHAKESPEARE’S ENGLAND WITH OXFORD & THE COTSWOLDS Tour CD24

10 HOURS MODERATE A ENGLISH

Explore the life and times of the world’s most famous dramatist and as you visit the town of his birth and where he grew up before settling down to enjoy a delicious three-course Christmas lunch CHRISTMAS IN LONDON PANORAMIC TOUR with a glass of wine or beer. Wander the medieval cobbled streets Tour CD29 in the historic university town of Oxford, and stopover in a quaint, quintessentially English market town nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds. 2.5 HOURS LEISURELY A ENGLISH Experience the magic of Christmas in London on this fantastic tour WHAT’S INCLUDED Boarding of the city’s most iconic sights and historic landmarks. Along the • Complimentary hotel 8:30 am, Victoria Coach Station way, your expert guide will regale you with interesting historical pick-up service* Departure facts and bring the history of London to life. You’ll see Westminster 9:00 am • Three-course Abbey, the , the London Eye, plus many more of Christmas Day lunch Finishes London’s most notable sights. 7:00 pm approx, • Walking tour of Oxford Victoria Train Station Boarding • Visit the beautiful town WHAT’S INCLUDED 8:30 am, Victoria Coach Station of Burford • Complimentary hotel * Departure • Panoramic tour pick-up service 9:00 am of Stratford-upon-Avon • Panoramic tour of London Finishes • Expert guide • Expert guide Operates 11:30 am approx, • Wi-Fi & USB charging on-board 25th December (Christmas Day) • Wi-Fi & USB charging on-board Westminster Pier

Adult (17+) £129 Senior (60+)/Student (with ID) £124 Operates 25th December (Christmas Day) Child (3-16) £119 Family (2A + 2C) £486 Adult (17+) £42 Child (3-16) £37 Senior (60+)/Student (with ID) £39 *Complimentary hotel pick-up available from 28 hotels. See pp. 22-23 for full details. Please note that entrance to Shakespeare’s Birthplace is not included in the tour. Tour is non-refundable once booked. *Complimentary hotel pick-up available from 28 hotels. See pp. 22-23 for full details.

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WARWICK CASTLE, SHAKESPEARE’S ENGLAND, OXFORD & THE COTSWOLDS

Tour BD23

BOXING DAY STONEHENGE EXPRESS TOUR 10.5 HOURS MODERATE A ENGLISH Tour BD9 Explore over a thousand years of history at one of England’s most spectacular medieval that once belonged to the Earl of 6 HOURS LEISURELY MULTILINGUAL Warwick, a man more powerful than the King himself. Visit the birthplace of Shakespeare and see his childhood home and enjoy a Visit the world’s most famous Neolithic site at this special time of walking tour of historic Oxford with your expert guide. Wander the year. Discover how it was built, the theories behind its construction quaint cobbled streets of this beautiful university town and stop to and the origin of its mysterious builders. Come face-to-face with admire the only place in the country with architecture that spans a 5,000-year-old man in the Visitor Centre, and explore the vast every period of English history. collection of Neolithic tools and artefacts. WHAT’S INCLUDED Boarding 8:30 am, Victoria Coach Station WHAT’S INCLUDED Boarding • Complimentary hotel 10:45 am, Evan Evans office pick-up service* Departure • Express service to Stonehenge 9:00 am Departure • Entrance to Warwick Castle • Entrance to Stonehenge Finishes 11:00 am • Entrance to Shakespeare’s • Multilingual audio guide 7:30 pm approx, Finishes Birthplace • Superior coach Victoria Train Station 5:00 pm approx, • Walking tour of Oxford • Wi-Fi & USB charging on-board Victoria Train Station • Wi-Fi & USB charging on-board Operates 26th December (Boxing Day) Operates 26th December (Boxing Day)

Adult (17+) £92 Senior (60+)/Student (with ID) £87 Adult (17+) £54 Senior (60+)/Student (with ID) £52 Child (3-16) £82 Family (2A + 2C) £338 Child (3-16) £49 Family (2A + 2C) £196

Audio guides are available *Complimentary hotel pick-up available from 28 hotels. See pp. 22-23 for full details. in the following languages

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BOXING DAY WINDSOR, STONEHENGE & BATH TOUR WITH MULLED WINE & MINCE PIES Tour BD21 BOXING DAY LEEDS CASTLE, CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL & DOVER TOUR 10.5 HOURS MODERATE A ENGLISH Tour BD22 Explore over 5,000 years of history at Stonehenge and uncover the mystery behind the world’s most famous Neolithic monument that 10 HOURS MODERATE A ENGLISH continues to stir opinion and provoke intrigue. Visit two of England’s most historic towns; Windsor, a town steeped in royal history Discover ‘the loveliest castle in the world’, once the private and tradition and Bath, a beautiful Georgian city whose stunning residence of no fewer than six English queens and set in 500 architecture is one of the many reasons it has been designated as a acres of pristine parkland and gardens. Visit historic Canterbury UNESCO World Heritage site. Cathedral, whose history is often described as ‘England in Stone’. At Dover, you’ll catch a glimpse of a true British icon; the formidable WHAT’S INCLUDED Boarding White Cliffs of Dover soar 350ft over the crashing waves of the English Channel below. • Complimentary hotel 8:30 am, Victoria Coach Station pick-up service* Departure WHAT’S INCLUDED Boarding • Entrance to Stonehenge 9:00 am • Complimentary hotel 8:30 am, Victoria Coach Station • Walking tour of Bath & Windsor Finishes 7:30 pm approx, pick-up service* Departure • Photo opportunity 9:00 am Victoria Train Station • Entrance to Leeds Castle outside Windsor Castle Finishes • Entrance to Canterbury • Mulled wine and mince pies 7:00 pm approx, Cathedral in a 14th-century hotel Operates Victoria Train Station • Photo opportunity at Dover • Wi-Fi & USB charging on-board 26th December (Boxing Day) • Wi-Fi & USB charging on-board Adult (17+) £96 Senior (60+)/Student (with ID) £91 Operates 26th December (Boxing Day) Child (3-16) £86 Family (2A + 2C) £354 Adult (17+) £99 Senior (60+)/Student (with ID) £94 Child (3-16) £89 Family (2A + 2C) £366 *Complimentary hotel pick-up available from 28 hotels. See pp. 22-23 for full details.

Please note: Entrance to Windsor Castle and the Roman Baths is not included as part *Complimentary hotel pick-up available from 28 hotels. See pp. 22-23 for full details. of this tour.

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WARTIME LONDON & SPY AND ESPIONAGE EXPERIENCE

Tour 89

7.5 HOURS MODERATE A ENGLISH

Combine two of our most popular London experiences and save an BOXING DAY ROYAL LONDON TOUR incredible £39* on the ultimate spy and wartime experience. Explore Tour BD1 the dark, secret world of international espionage and learn about the city’s pivotal role during the Cold War. Discover the real-life sites used by famous agents and intelligence services, and hear A 3 HOURS LEISURELY ENGLISH about the devastating effects of WW2 on the city. See evidence of Experience the magic of Christmas in London on this fantastic bomb damage and notable Allied buildings as your expert guide Boxing Day tour of the city’s most iconic sights and historic brings the history of wartime London to life. landmarks. See Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, the London Eye, plus many more of London’s most notable sights. Your WHAT’S INCLUDED Boarding expert guide will be on hand to regale you with interesting historical • Luxury 16-seater Mercedes 8:30 am, The Original London facts that breathe life into the incredible history behind some of the vehicle Visitor Centre, 17-19 Cockspur Street city’s most famous buildings. • Expert guide Departure • Personal audio headset Boarding 9:00 am WHAT’S INCLUDED • Wi-Fi & USB charging on-board 8:30 am, Victoria Coach Station Lunch Break • Complimentary hotel • Unique souvenir * Departure 12:00 pm, Trafalgar Square pick-up service photo brochure 9:00 am • Panoramic tour of London Departure Finishes • Expert guide 1:30 pm, St Ermin’s Hotel, 12:00 pm approx, 2 Caxton St, SW1H 0QW • Wi-Fi & USB charging on-board Operates Trafalgar Square Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday Finishes Operates 26th December (Boxing Day) throughout December 4:30 pm, Victoria Train Station

Adult (17+) £45 Senior (60+)/Student (with ID) £43 Adult (17+) £99 Senior (60+)/Student (with ID) £94 Child (3-16) £40 Family (2A + 2C) £160 Child (3-16) £89 Family (2A + 2C) £371

*Complimentary hotel pick-up available from 28 hotels. See pp. 22-23 for full details. *Saving made compared with booking both experiences individually.

18 evanevanstours.com call 020 7950 1777 19 FULL-DAY TOURS STONEHENGE & BATH Tours 18 & 18B from 1 December - 2 January Tour 18 – Including entry to Stonehenge only Tour 18B – Including entry to Stonehenge & Roman Baths Days of Operation 1st December - 23rd December: Monday, Wednesday & Friday. 27th Dec - 2nd Jan 2020: Daily Departs / Returns 8:30 am / 7:00 pm approx.

Stonehenge entrance only Stonehenge & Roman (Tour 18) Baths entrance (Tour 18B) Adult (17+) £73 £89 Child (3-16) £63 £79 Senior/Student £68 £84 Senior (60+)/Student (with ID) £262 £326

WINDSOR CASTLE, STONEHENGE & OXFORD Tour 26 Including entry to Windsor Castle and Stonehenge with a walking Tour 9M STONEHENGE EXPRESS tour of Oxford. Express coach to Stonehenge with entry ticket, audio guide and Days of Operation Daily, except for 25 - 26 December interactive map. Departs / Returns 8:00 am / 7:00 pm approx. Days of Operation Daily Departs 9:30 am (Evan Evans Office, 258 Vauxhall Bridge Road, Adult (17+) £102 Senior (60+)/Student (with ID) £97 SW1V 1BS. Boarding commences at 9:15 am) Child (3-16) £92 Family (2A + 2C) £378 Returns 3:00 pm approx. Victoria Train Station

Adult (17+) £54 Senior (60+)/Student (with ID) £52 WARWICK CASTLE, SHAKESPEARE’S ENGLAND, OXFORD & THE COTSWOLDS Tour 23 Child (3-16) £49 Family (2A + 2C) £196 Including entry to Warwick Castle and Shakespeare’s Birthplace, *On 26 December 2019 and 1 January 2020, this tour will depart at 11:00 am plus a walking tour of Oxford. from the Evan Evans office and return at 5:30 pm. Days of Operation 1st December - 23rd December: Monday, Wednesday & Saturday. 27th Dec - 2nd Jan 2020: Daily The following tours all depart from Victoria Coach Station and return to Victoria Train Station. Please arrive for boarding 30 minutes prior to departure. Departs / Returns 8:30 am / 7:00 pm approx. Adult (17+) £99 Senior (60+)/Student (with ID) £94 , DOWNTON ABBEY Child (3-16) £89 Family (2A + 2C) £366 VILLAGE & THE COTSWOLDS Tour 19 Including entry to Blenheim Palace LEEDS CASTLE, CANTERBURY and a visit to two Cotswolds villages. CATHEDRAL & DOVER Tour 22 Days of Operation 27th-30th December and 1st January Including entry to Leeds Castle and Canterbury Cathedral. Departs / Returns 9:00 am / 7:00 pm approx. Days of Operation 1st December - 23rd December: Wednesday, Friday & Saturday. 27th Dec - 2nd Jan 2020: Daily except for 29th December Adult (17+) £85 Senior (60+)/Student (with ID) £79 Departs / Returns 9:00 am / 7:00 pm approx. Child (3-16) £75 Family (2A + 2C) £310 Adult (17+) £62 Senior (60+)/Student (with ID) £57 All other sightseeing tours between 27th December – 2nd January 2020 will operate as normal – please see main brochure for further details. Child (3-16) £52 Family (2A + 2C) £218

20 evanevanstours.com call 020 7950 1777 21 Nearest Tube Pick-up AFTERNOON TEA Hotel Name Address Station Time AMBA Marble Arch Bryanston Street Marble Arch 08:00

Blakemore Hotel 30 Leinster Gardens Queensway 07:30

Central Park Hotel 49 Queensborough Terrace Queensway 08:05

Corus on Hyde Park 1 Lancaster Gate Lancaster Gate 08:10

Guoman Tower Hotel St Katharine's Way Tower Hill 07:30

Hilton Euston 17-18 Upper Woburn Place Bloomsbury 07:50

Hilton Kensington 179-199 Holland Park Avenue Holland Park 07:50

Hilton Paddington 146 Praed Street Paddington 07:40

Hilton Park Lane 22 Park Lane Hyde Park Corner 08:15 Holiday Inn London Great Portland Carburton Street 08:05 Regent's Park Street Ibis London Earl's Court 47 Lillie Road West Brompton 07:40

Langham London 1C Portland Place Oxford Circus 08:10 Marriott Grosvenor Grosvenor Square Bond Street 08:10 FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA AT THE RUBENS Square AT THE PALACE HOTEL Tour 351R Marriott Kensington 147 Cromwell Road Gloucester Road 07:50 Enjoy a quintessentially English afternoon tea experience at one Marriott Marble Arch 134 George Street Marble Arch 07:50 of London’s leading 5-star hotels. Sit back and relax in the Palace Great Portland Melia White House Street, Regent's Park 08:00 Lounge, with its fantastic panoramic views of The Royal Mews at Street , also known as the Queen’s stables. Choose Millennium Gloucester 4-18 Harrington Gardens Gloucester Road 07:55 from a selection of mouthwatering finger sandwiches and delicious Millennium 17 Sloane Street Knightsbridge 08:10 sweet treats, including a choice of freshly baked scones served with Knightsbridge homemade strawberry preserve and clotted cream. Novotel London West 1 Shortlands Hammersmith 07:40 Days of Operation 12th November - 6th January Original London 17-19 Cockspur Street, Charing Cross 08:15 Starts 3:00 pm* Visitor Centre Trafalgar Square Adult (12+) £50 Park Plaza Location 39 Buckingham 200 Westminster Bridge Road Westminster 07:50 Palace Rd, London, SW1W 0PS Children (under 12) £19 Westminster Bridge *Please arrive 15 minutes beforehand. You will require a printed copy of your ticket. Radisson Mayfair Stratton Street Green Park 08:15 Once booked, tickets are non-refundable and dates/times cannot be changed. Rembrandt Hotel 11 Thurloe Place South Kensington 08:05

Ritz Hotel (Casino Entrance) 150 Piccadilly Green Park 08:20 CHRISTMAS DAY AND BOXING DAY PICK-UP SERVICE Royal National Hotel 38-51 Bedford Way Russell Square 07:55 Rubens at 39 Buckingham Palace Road Victoria 08:15 On 25th December (Christmas Day) and 26th December The Palace, The * (Boxing Day) we will offer a courtesy collection service from the St. Ermin's Hotel 2 Caxton Street St. James Park 08:10 hotels listed below. Please ask the guest(s) to wait by the Concierge Tottenham St. Giles Hotel Bedford Avenue 07:40 Desk at least 10 minutes before the time shown. Our guide will meet Court Road the guests there. On returning to London, there will be several drop- off points. Please see our website for more details. Prices were correct at the date of going to print (November 2019). Students must have valid student ID and seniors must be 60+. The following tours are non-refundable once *The courtesy pick-up must be pre-booked with Evan Evans at least 48 hours booked – CD22, CD24, CD25, 44 & 351R. For all other tours a 100% cancellation fee before departure. applies inside of 24 hrs.

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