Written by John Sage, Sage Traveling, January 2, 20
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7 Night Accessible London Group Trips May 11 to May 18, 2024 August 21 to August 28, 2024 You don’t want to miss it! The Sage Traveling Team would like to wish you a very Happy New Year! We are very excited to offer our 2024 escorted 7-night Accessible London Group Trips! There are two options to join us on this escorted group trip. First Option: London Escorted Group Trip May 11-18, 2024 Second Option: London Escorted Group Trip August 21-28, 2024 Join us for a unique, fun, and unforgettable accessible vacation in one of the most popular travel destinations. Enjoy 7 nights in the history-rich city of London. These escorted accessible group trips are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you to experience firsthand all that the British Capital has to offer, including rich history, unique architecture, memorable sightseeing, and must-see attractions and museums. These accessible London Group Trips aren’t just extra fun, they also offer extra peace of mind. While you get to make friends and new memories with other disabled travelers, and their travel companions from around the world, you’ll also have an experienced accessible travel expert as your escorting tour leader, and benefit from a 24/7 Accessible Travel Emergency Support Team available to assist you with any accessibility emergencies that may occur during your travel. You don’t want to miss this! Benefits of Escorted Group Traveling with Sage Traveling Meet and share experiences with other disabled travelers and their companions! Guaranteed Accessible Hotel Accommodation in beautiful 4-star hotels right in the heart of London. Step-Free-Routes and Accessible Transportation using wheelchair ramps or lifts. Guided tours every day of the trip (not on arrival and departure dates) led by professional, English-speaking tour guides. You’ll be escorted by a Sage Traveling Accessible Travel Expert to assist with trip logistics. 24/7 Accessible Travel Emergency Support Team is available to assist you with any accessibility emergencies that may occur during your travel.  Included in your London Group Package Arrival Group 1 in London May 11, 2024, Departure from London May 18, 2024 Arrival Group 2 in London August 21, 2024, Departure from London August 28, 2024 Accessible London Hotel Accommodation (7 nights) including breakfast, in a 4-star hotel centrally located on the vibrant South Bank in the heart of London. The Accessible rooms feature a Roll-in shower, with a shower seat/bench, and grab bars next to the toilet. Accessible Transportation from London Heathrow Airport to your London Hotel Accessible London Highlights Driving Tour You will see the main London sights in one tour to give you an overview of London. There will be plenty of places to stop and hear about the historic past and the ever-changing present. National Gallery Interior Accessible Tour You couldn’t hope to see all 2300 paintings in one tour, so we have selected the best of the best and the most significant works that chart the story of art through eight centuries. Artists such as Botticelli, Raphael, Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, van Eyck, Holbein, Vermeer, Rubens, Rembrandt, Stubbs, Gainsborough, Turner, Constable, Seurat, Cezanne, and van Gogh. Classic Accessible Walking/Rolling tour including the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace Let’s take a stroll to see Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, the Changing of the Guards, Trafalgar Square, and much more. Accessible Day trip to the Cotswolds (one of the most quintessentially English and unspoiled regions of England where you will see historic towns and their surrounding landscapes) The rural landscapes and stone villages of the Cotswolds are world-famous. It is one of the most well-known areas of the English countryside. Drive through the lush countryside and rolling hills making stops in some of the famous ancient villages where your guide will lead short walks and explain the history and architecture of the surroundings, and there might be time to visit the grave of Winston Churchill. Westminster Abbey Interior Tour On this tour, you will learn that the Abbey was founded by Benedictine monks in 960 AD, and it has been the coronation church since 1066 and is the final resting place of 17 monarchs. The church we see today was begun by Henry III in 1245. It is one of the most Gothic buildings in the country and has been the medieval shrine of an Anglo-Saxon at its heart. High Tea at an Accessible Grand Hotel dating from 1899, which was once the headquarters to WWII covert operations. Enjoy the quintessential British Tradition, London High Tea. Served in relaxed and stylish surroundings, featuring ornate original Rococo plasterwork. The High Tea offers a selection of sweet and savory treats inspired by seasonal ingredients from the hotel’s very own rooftop kitchen garden. Beatles and More Rock ‘n Roll Accessible Driving Tour This tour will visit the main and the most well-known rock music locations in London. You’ll see a Beatles mania film location and blue and black rock ‘n roll celebration plaques for Queen, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, and David Bowie. Upmarket Mayfair is more rock ‘n roll than expected. You’ll visit classy Kensington, home to some of British rock’s most famous legends. And of course, you’ll get the chance to walk /roll over the Beatles Abbey Road Zebra Crossing, and Abbey Road Studio. Accessible St. Paul’s Cathedral Interior Tour The Cathedral is one of the most famous and most recognizable sights of London. Its dome, framed by the spires of Wren’s City Churches, has dominated the skyline for over 300 years. At 365 feet high, it was the tallest building in London from 1710 to 1963. The dome remains among the highest in the world. Accessible Tour of Hampton Court Visit the palace that was built for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, the chief minister of King Henry VIII in 1514. When Wolsey fell out of favor with the King, he gave the palace to the king to check his disgrace. The Palace became one of Henry’s most favored residences. He enlarged the palace so it could accommodate his sizable retinue of courtiers. Work was still underway when Henry’s Second Wife Anne Boleyn was beheaded. Henry’s much desired male heir, the future King Edward VI, was born here, and the child’s mother, Jane Seymour, died there two weeks later. In the early 1690’s King William III massive rebuilding and expansion work, which was intended to rival the Palace of Versailles, destroyed much of the Tudor Palace. This work ceased in 1694, leaving the palace in two distinct contrasting architectural styles, domestic Tudor and Baroque. Accessible transportation from your London Hotel to Heathrow Airport Private, in-depth accessible tours led by expert professional tour guides utilizing accessible vehicles. Skip the Line VIP access to tourist attractions. Tour director responsible for the smooth running of your holiday 24/7 Emergency Support Team The Program does not include: Flights Local Hotel City Tax (as we cannot pay that in advance)Any additional tours, meals, or services not specified above Travel Insurance (required) Tips Accessibility Details Accessible hotel accommodation includes wide doors, grab bars, roll-in showers, a shower chair/bench, and extra space to navigate a wheelchair or mobility scooter. Step-free routes planned for all tours. Experience, English-speaking, local tour guides on all the tours, who are knowledgeable, friendly, and familiar with accessibility in their city. Comfortable, accessible transportation with ramps or lifts Emergency accessibility assistance is provided by one of our Accessible Travel expert Tour Leaders, and a 24/7 Emergency Support Team. Pricing:The price of your 7-night Accessible London Group Trip is $6,400 per person, based on double occupancy only. Early Bird Discount: Get a discount of $500 per person of the regular price when booked before January 31, 2024. The price after the discount is applied is $5,900 per person. You don’t want to miss this: Your spot is reserved by a non-refundable $500 deposit per person. There are only 5 accessible hotel rooms available for each group. They will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please Note: The hotel for the May 11-18, 2024 group only has King Beds in their accessible rooms, so no option for 2 Twin Beds. The hotel for the August 21-28, 2024 group does have the option of a King Bed or Two Twin Beds. Come join us and take advantage of this amazing offer and book now,as availability won’t last long! Contact Shanna at shannan@sagetraveling.comor call at+1-888-645-7920 Ext. 1+44-20-3540-6155 Ext 1+1-281-547-7744 Ext 1 to reserve your spot! Please Note: There is availability for a maximum of 10 people in each group, of whom a maximum of 5 wheelchair users. London Accessible Vehicles dimension/weight limitsRamp width: 28”- 29” / 71.1 cm -73.6 cm Door Width: 32”- 36” / 81.2 cm – 91.4 cm Door Height: 48”- 51” / 121.9 cm -129.5 cm Length interior space for wheelchair: 54”- 56” / 137.1 cm -142.2 cm Height interior: 52”-56” / 132 cm -142.2 cm Max weight on the ramp: 530 lbs – 620 lbs / 240.4 kg – 281.2 kg We require Travel Insurance for all guests in our group (not included)The Itinerary is subject to change in case of unforeseen circumstances. Travel Wisely, John Sage, Founder, and CEO of Sage Traveling Phone: US: 1-888-645-7920, UK: +44 20 3540 6155 Web: https://www.sagetraveling.com |