London Olympics With the 2012 London Olympics just around the corner, a vast urban regeneration programme is well under way as preparation in transforming the East of the city for this historic event. NST has teamed up with London’s famous Blue Badge Guides to offer a unique London Olympics Tour where your students can be among the first to witness history in the making during 2010/11. Full Day Guided Olympic Site Coach Tour
Dockyards
You will begin your journey at the Tower of London and head off through the former dockyards with views across the River to the North Greenwich Arena (O2 Dome) where the gymnastics and basketball finals will take place.
Olympic Park Site
Royal Docks: Thames Barrier Park / ExCel Centre
You’ll drive through the Royal Docks where you can stop at either the City Airport or the Thames Barrier Park with an opportunity to stroll to the water’s edge to see the flood barrier. Students will also pass the ExCel centre where sports such as judo, boxing, fencing, weightlifting, wrestling, taekwondo and table tennis will be hosted.
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Return flights 2 nights HB accomm All visits as per itinerary
3 days coach hire
Group Travel Insurance 1 in 8 free place ratio *Peak/school hols supplements apply
HalF Day Tour Options:
2012 Sites Tour: The tour starts in Stratford where you view the work in progress on the Olympic Park. The tour then explores London’s Royal Docks, a major Olympics venue before exploring the Millennium Dome, the new London City Airport and the Thames Barrier Park. 2012 Greenwich Tour: Historic Maritime Greenwich is a World Heritage Site and will host some 2012 Olympic sporting events. See the Millennium Dome, the new David Beckham Football Academy, and the Shooting ranges, near Shooters Hill.
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MORNING
AFTERNOON
EVENING
Day 1
Flight from Ireland to London
Visit to the Science Museum
Flight on the London Eye. Evening Meal
Day 2
Full Day Guided Olympic Site Tour
Day 3
Visit the British Museum
Evening Meal Enjoy a Thames River Cruise
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travelling Off PEak/term time PRICE INCLUDES:
East London & Olympic Park Tour: Explore the fashionable and multicultural East End of London, arriving at the Olympic Park to view the progress of the 80,000-seat Main Stadium, the Multi-Sports Arena, Aquatics Centre, Velodrome, Olympic Village, Broadcasting & Media Centre and Stratford City.
SAMPLE 3-Day ITINERARY
Free time for some shopping and exploring.
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Victoria Herriott, Blue Badge Guide.
Stratford
You will circle the Olympic Park - the main focus of attention during the games - for your students to see the ever-changing developments, including the Olympic Stadium, the uniquely designed Aquatic Centre, the Velopark and the Olympic Village. Your group will also be taken on a short walk by their guide to a fantastic viewpoint.
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I have to say that no project has ever excited me as much as London 2012. Exploring the area around the Olympic Park and touring around the various venues has been great fun.
On this tour, your Blue Badge guide will provide a wealth of information about the areas you pass through as well as the planned and present Olympic sites. This is our suggested tour, but we can arrange for you to go wherever you like around the city.
Your coach will pass though Stratford, London’s most multi-cultural borough, and see the huge developments that are underway here, including substantial new rail links to reach the site.
3 DAYS BY AIR
Transfer to airport for return flight to Ireland
Substantial savings when you travel off peak or a day or two outside official school holidays Travel by coach & ferry to London Ask us about free visits in London Range of hotels to suit your budget Range of restaurants to suit your budget Choose a 1:10 rather than a 1:8 free Supervisory ratio Travel light, just take hand luggage
It’s Your Choice! You tell us what you want to do and we’ll arrange your itinerary! We’ll create your itinerary in line with your budget, dates and requirements.
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