London [lʌndən] is the capital of the United Kingdom of great Britain and Northern Ireland.Its population is over 8 million people (2015). London is the largest city in Western Europe and the world's largest financial center. London forms The greater London agglomeration in the larger Metropolitan area with a population of more than 12 million. It is located in the South-East of great Britain, on the banks of the Thames, about 80 km from the North sea.It is a river and sea port. London has six airports and the oldest metro in the world. It houses more than 40 universities, the British Museum, and one of the world's largest libraries, the British Library.
London was created from two ancient cities - the city of London and Westminster, both cities forming Greater London. The tower of London is adjacent to the city of London. In a fire in 1666, the city was severely destroyed.
The first major settlement was founded by the Romans after their invasion of Britain in 43 ad. First they built a bridge over the river Thames. Later, they decided that this would be a great place to build a port. The waters were deep enough for ocean-going vessels to pass through, and remote enough for protection from German invaders. In 50 ad, Roman merchants built a city near the bridge called Londinium. So London was born.
For a long time, London remained a small city. All its inhabitants lived within the walls built by the Romans. This area is called the city of London. There were many villages around the city. Gradually, more and more people moved there. So, step by step, the villages merged into one big city.
Another famous part of Greater London is Westminster, which was established as a state residence in the XI century. Westminster Abbey (the Cathedral), the Palace of Westminster (the British Parliament with Big Ben) and 10 Downing street (where the Prime Minister lives) are located here.
In the XI-XII centuries, London became the capital of England. At the beginning of the XVIII century, it became the capital of great Britain and the largest city in Europe. From 1825 to 1925, it was the largest city in the world. From the 16th to the 20th century, it was the capital of the British Empire.
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Arrival in Auckland. Meeting at the airport by our guide. Transfer and accommodation in hotel of selected category. Free time.
*Please note that the check-in at hotels is 14:00 or 15:00. Tourists arriving on morning flights, we recommend booking early check-in (surcharge).
Day 2:
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Sightseeing tour of Auckland on personal transport with English speaking guide.
Auckland - city of sails, is the largest city in New Zealand located on the shores of the two seas. Today You can get acquainted with the largest centre of New Zealand. During the tour You will see the business and shopping district "Golden Mile", the old government building and the University, the Bay bridge, gardens and parks of the Domaine, broken in the crater of an extinct volcano. You stay on the observation deck of mount Eden, which offers a breathtaking panorama of the city and two ocean inlets.
After the tour free time to explore Auckland.
Day 3:
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Cave tour Waitomo the composition of the English-speaking group (with lunch). Check out South towards the Waitomo caves via the Bombay hills and expanses of picturesque Waikato. The town of Matamata in the Waikato valley was the filming location of Hobbiton. On arrival in Waitomo boat cruise through the glow of the Waitomo caves. The journey continues to the valley of geysers – Rotorua. On arrival at Rotorua airport transfer and accommodation in hotel of selected category.
Day 4:
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Tour of Rotorua on a personal transport with a guide. You will visit the Rainbow Springs Park jivotni, You will depart to the famous valley of geysers and thermal springs of Whakarewarewa, where you will see the largest active geyser in the southern hemisphere Pohutu and visit the agricultural show, where you will see the famous herding dogs, a haircut and a sheep auction. After the tour free time to explore Rotorua.
Day 5:
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Free day in Rotorua.
For an extra charge of optional excursions are offered:
valley Waimangu;
- lake Taupo.
Day 6:
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Transfer to Rotorua airport. Flight Rotorua To Queenstown. On arrival in Queenstown, transfer and accommodation in hotel of selected category.
Day 7:
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Excursion to Milford Sound in the composition of the English-speaking group (with lunch). You will enjoy a wonderful trip to the valley of fjords. From Queenstown You will drive through the forests and valley to the Mirror lakes. Next Your path lies along a gorgeous scenic road through the valley of Hollyford to the Homer tunnel to Milford Sound. Reseeding on the ship, You can admire the wonderful panorama of mountains and rugged shores, and will see a mountain of Mitre Peak, rising straight from the ocean. Light lunch during the cruise. Return to Queenstown by bus. Wish for an extra charge can return to Queenstown by plane.
Day 8:
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Free day in Queenstown.
For an extra charge of optional excursions are offered:
- Lord Of The Rings;
Safari on the river Dart;
- wine tasting;
- helicopter rides;
- for fans of extreme driving on high-speed boats, rafting and bungee jumping.
Day 9:
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Transfer to the airport of Queenstown. Flight to Auckland. Departure from New Zealand.