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Luxury Christmas in London

8 days from £3,191 / $5,105 per person

Start your Christmas in the capital with four nights at Claridges. Famous for its innovative and inventive Christmas tree displays, there is nowhere more festive in the days leading up to Christmas. Highlights of your stay in London include The Nutcracker at the Royal Opera House, a candlelit carol ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall, a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory inspired Afternoon tea, shopping to your heart's content at London's best department stores, visiting the Reindeer Lodge at London Zoo and ice-skating at the Tower of London. Your private guide will be with you to show off London's most festive sites, in addition to some of the city's classic attactions. From central London it is less than an hour's drive to Coworth Park, a luxurious country house hotel which is the perfect backdrop to a family Christmas. On Christmas Eve there will be a special carol service at the local church before a vast Christmas breakfast the next morning. While at Coworth indulge in the award-winning spa, catch family-friendly Christmas classics in the cinema room, gorge to your heart's content on a range of festive feasts and enjoy a visit from Father Christmas on the day itself.

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Itinerary details

8 days from £3,191 / $5,105 per person

Day 1 - Claridge's - London
Arrive in London. Transfer to Claridges and take the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 2 - Claridge's - London
Morning tailor-made 'Introduction to London' sightseeing tour with your private guide. This evening watch The Nutcracker at The Royal Opera House.
Day 3 - Claridge's - London
Morning Christmas Shopping tour with your expert guide. Visit Fortnum & Mason, Selfridges, Harrod's and Hamley's. This afternoon enjoy Afternoon Tea inspired by Charlie & The Chocolate Factory at One Aldwych followed by ice-skating at the Tower of London.
Day 4 - Claridge's - London
This morning visit the Reindeer Lodge at London Zoo. After a special Christmas-themed lunch, watch the sun go down over the city from the London Eye. This evening enjoy carols by candlelight at the Royal Albert Hall.
Day 5 - Coworth Park, A Dorchester Collection Hotel - Berkshire
After breakfast transfer to Coworth Park in Berkshire (approx. 1 hour). This afternoon settle down to a festive Veuve Clicquot afternoon tea, enjoy a Christmas film in the cinema room or relax at Coworth Park's beautiful spa. This evening attend a Christmas Eve carol service at Holy Trinity Church, Sunningdale.
Day 6 - Coworth Park, A Dorchester Collection Hotel - Berkshire
Start Christmas Day with a special breakfast a visit from Santa Claus before enjoying champagne, canapes and a five course Christmas lunch in The Barn. This afternoon either watch the Queen's speech in the drawing room or take a stroll around the hotel's grounds before a Christmas buffet this evening.
Day 7 - Coworth Park, A Dorchester Collection Hotel - Berkshire
Start the day with an open house brunch in the hotel's Oak Room. Today enjoy a range of Boxing Day activities from the comfort of Coworth Park. These include chocolate masterclasses, wine tasting masterclass led by the head sommelier, a falconry display, Santa Segway Boxing Day races,use of the complimentary DVD library and board game collection, regular family film showings in the Tower House cinema room and complimentary membership to Coworth Park Kids, the hotel's dedicated kids club.
Day 8 - In Transit
Transfer to London Heathrow (approx. 30 minutes) for your flight home.

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We really enjoyed the trip and were happy that we squeezed so much into a few short days. The Burmese people were lovely and the sites were fantastic. We really enjoyed the balloon ride and would highly suggest it to others in the future. The trip went super smoothly and a good time plus learning happened for all. Yangon was nice as the Strand was quite amazing and we of course loved the giant gold temple. Many thanks for all of your help and look forward to future travel with you.
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Difficult to choose the highlight of the trip, can’t choose between… 1) Taj Mahal & Oberoi Amarvilas. 2) Ranthambore. 3) Lake Palace. We have to say a particular thank you for selecting Parmod as our driver. He is a delightful and kind man who took our holiday and our enjoyment as his responsibility. Thank you for putting together such an amazing trip for us. The balance of city and rural destinations was perfect for us and the variety of rooms and hotel types brilliant. Our driver and guides also added so much to the trip with their knowledge of India’s history and culture and their willingness to discuss it both from a professional and personal angle.
- Carruthers family, North India

Ballyfin was great - we loved it! Best things were the amount of space, it felt like you had the whole place to yourself, the history of the house, and the staff. We'd definitely recommend it. Thanks very much for all the help getting it booked!
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Difficult to articulate just how good the service from you and your team really was. We know you will continue to do well and hope we have the chance to seek your assistance again before long.
- Mr & Mrs Manson, North India

I barely know where to begin... though a sincere 'thank you' would be the best. You have organised this trip perfectly. May was an inspiring and delightful companion in Myanmar – thoroughly professional and friendly at the same time. My accommodation throughout has been superb, especially The Governor's Residence and The Mandarin Oriental. The view from the cottage at Inle Lake was beautiful and I loved every moment of being there. And here I am now on the last leg of this extended holiday at my favourite place. I could stay here for ever, the peace, silence and surroundings all amazing, plus the people and the whole aura of Vana. Thank you for much, and I look forward to speaking to you on my return.
- Ms Margulies, Burma, India & Thailand

So many highlights to choose from! The hotels were amazing but Maya Villa was a highlight… I loved just hanging out in the hammock reading my book and watching the peacocks chase the cows!
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- Mr Wyburd, Philippines

We have just returned back from a wonderful trip. Thank you very much for organising everything. The transfer was excellent – for once they had perfect car seats. The villa was lovely, just what we needed and the hotel had helpfully put us as far away as possible from everyone else. The breakfast buffet was the best I have ever seen – and I am slightly obsessive over breakfast!! There was an incredible choice, something for everyone and so beautifully presented. A real highlight of the trip. Thank you again for sorting everything - and at such short notice!
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Ampersand provided a bespoke and flexible holiday, tailored to my every whim. Their highly professional staff had only one goal which was to arrange an exceptional holiday and some unforgettable experiences in India. I have no hesitation in fully recommending them and they will be the first company I approach in the future - 10/10
- Anonymous, India

I had a very lovely time and was looked after splendidly. My first visit to India could not have been better, save for being longer! But I shall return at some point and I shall look to you to make the arrangements.
- Matthew Nicklin, North India

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- Matthew Annable, Rajasthan, India

I thought the Ampersand team was outstanding. We couldn’t have hoped for anything more.
- Mr Geoffrey Johnson, India

We had a wonderful holiday - everything was perfect. Thank you for helping us to make a thoughtful plan to enjoy and make most out of our trip. The places we visited, the guides, the transportation and driver, the hotels selected... Everything was great!
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Ampersand’s preparation, attention to detail and interaction before and during our trip show exactly why good travel agents have a role in today’s internet booking age. They were a delight to deal with!
- Mr David Wallace, North India

Luxury Christmas in London

8 days from £3,191 / $5,105 per person

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8 days from £3,191 / $5,105 per person

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