THE RIVER GRILLE, Bristol - Old City
Why the name ‘Wake The Tiger’?
The name was inspired by the book ‘Waking The Tiger’ by Peter Levine, which explores themes of trauma and transformation. It is about awakening that fierce, powerful part within ourselves to drive change. The vision behind it is beautifully symbolic; on one side, a strong and fierce animal, and on the other, a playful, cuddly cub. Wake The Tiger represents the balance between these two – fierce yet playful, powerful yet approachable.
On Scartour England Holiday's trips, tours, and vacations in Great Britain, you'll be amazed by the bucolic landscapes of Wales, the wilds of Scotland, the picturesque villages, and the architectural wonders hidden in the heart of England. Traveling to Great Britain will introduce you to a land with a rich culture, influenced by ancient myths and legends. It's also wonderful to get to know the British people, a wonderful people you'll discover over a beer in one of the many pubs in the country's major cities, especially London.
4 days to discover the beauty of London, visiting unmissable places such as Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, Piccadilly Circus, the legendary Tower of London.
The Changing of the Guard is a must-see on any trip to London. It's a tradition dating back hundreds of years and offers a glimpse of the pomp and pageantry that defines royal London. This guided tour is designed to help you experience the Changing of the Guard to the fullest. Most tourists peek through the railings of Buckingham Palace without really understanding what they're seeing. Join this tour, and we'll ensure you get the best views of the guards and fully understand what you're seeing. In addition to witnessing the Changing of the Guard, the tour also includes visits to The Mall, St. James's Palace/Horse Guards Parade (depending on the day), St. James's Park, and the exterior of Buckingham Palace. There's a reason this is one of our most popular tours!
The Tower of London is a complex of several fortified buildings in the shape of a pentagon, spanning over 5 hectares on the left bank of the Thames, with an outer and an inner courtyard. Its core was built in the Middle Ages. It is the most historically significant site in London, making it one of the city's paid attractions we always recommend. It has always been a fortress, but also a powder magazine, prison, royal palace, mint, and, still today, the treasury. The Tower of London is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Westminster Abbey is the most famous religious building in London after St. Paul's Cathedral, as it is the site of the coronation and burial of the monarchs of England and more than three thousand important figures of the country. It is a church owned by the British monarchy and is located in the Westminster district of London, next to the Houses of Parliament. It was named this way to distinguish it from St. Mary of the Graces, which is located in Eastminster and is home to a Cistercian monastery. Today, Westminster Abbey is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and should not be confused with the nearby Catholic Westminster Cathedral, which was built more recently.
Trafalgar Square in London is a famous public square in central London. It is located in the City of Westminster, just south of Covent Garden and north of the River Thames. The square takes its name from the Battle of Trafalgar, a British naval victory over the French and Spanish in 1805 during the Napoleonic Wars. Today, Trafalgar Square is a popular tourist attraction, known for its historic monuments, fountains, and public events. The square is home to the famous Nelson's Column, a 52-meter-tall monument commemorating Admiral Horatio Nelson, who led the British fleet to victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. The square is also surrounded by other notable landmarks, such as the National Gallery, St. Martin-in-the-Fields Church, and Canada House.
Buckingham Palace is recognised around the world as the home of the monarch, the focus of national and royal celebrations, as well as the backdrop to the regular Changing the Guard ceremony. Buckingham Palace's magnificent State Rooms open to visitors each summer. Dates for 2026 are 9 July - 27 September. During the rest of the year the Palace only opens on selected dates for small-group guided tours. Sign up to our email updates to be the first to hear ticket announcements and the latest news.
Anyone who finds themselves traveling through London will sooner or later pass through Piccadilly Circus, one of the busiest squares not only in the English capital but in the entire world. Perpetually bustling at all hours of the day and night, it is estimated that at least one hundred million people pass through it every year. It is practically impossible to avoid it. For Londoners, Piccadilly Circus is the center of the world, the beating heart of London traffic, the meeting place par excellence. With its giant LED screens, neon signs, and billboards between Regent Street and Shaftesbury Avenue, it is one of London's main traffic and shopping hubs. A photo of the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain on the southeastern side of the square is a must, topped by a winged statue of Anteros, the angel of Christian charity, although it is commonly known as the statue of Eros. Three other must-see highlights in Piccadilly include the Victorian Criterion Theatre, the masterpieces of the Royal Academy of Arts, and the cocktails at the Hard Rock Café, especially the whiskey sour. Once you've explored the square and snapped half a million photos, it's time to explore the capital's other iconic attractions, either on foot, always looking left, then right, and then left again before crossing the street, or from the comfort of a large, red double-decker bus. Included in the London Pass, a one-day tour aboard the Big Bus with its ingenious hop-on hop-off concept allows you to hop off at any stop to explore the attractions in more detail and then rejoin the journey at your leisure, unlike traditional buses. The itinerary includes the city's main attractions, from Buckingham Palace to the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral to the London Eye, to name just a few.
In London, you can take an optional boat trip along the Thames, including dinner.
At the start of the trip, our tour leader will collect the mandatory fee of approximately 260£ pounds per person. This fee includes entrance fees to museums and monuments, and any local taxes. Please note that tips for the driver and tour leader are not included; while not mandatory, in Anglo-Saxon countries, tipping is an integral part of local customs and is considered obligatory.
To enter the United Kingdom, you must have an ETA. For details, see the Entry Documents section in the Destination Information. Get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to visit the UK
We inform you that, the order of visits or scheduled hotels may be subject to change. Please request a quote for your desired date to view the correct program.
Our journey to the British capital begins. We land in London, and from the airport we'll be taken to our hotel by private transfer. We'll then have some time for an initial independent tour of the city before meeting our tour leader and the rest of the group. Dinner at the hotel is included. Overnight stay
Breakfast at the hotel. We begin our tour of the British capital in the West End, home to Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square. Lunch is planned for one of the restaurants in Covent Garden, once a market, now a trendy neighborhood. In the afternoon, we explore the City, a financial hub with futuristic buildings and a few relics of the past, such as the Tower of London. After dinner, we have the opportunity to purchase a ticket to one of the many musicals scheduled in the city. Overnight.
Breakfast at the hotel. Today we'll have a guided tour of the British capital, including Westminster Abbey, the site of solemn monarchy ceremonies, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament for an obligatory photo opportunity, and Piccadilly Circus. Lunch. After lunch, we'll enter the City of London, passing by St. Paul's Cathedral. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight.
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to London International Airport. Boarding and final departure. Arrival in Italy, disembarkation, and end of our services.
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