General information
Location
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London, England
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Student age
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8 +
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No. of students
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5 +
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Minimum course
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1 week
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Accommodation
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hostel
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Excursion program
The fascinating walk through the historical center of London (4 hours) with the Russian speaking guide will be an excellent start of your acquaintance with this amazing city. Also students will go to the excursion on famous double-decker bus Hop-off-Hop-on, during which you will be able to see the main attractions of the megalopolis and to listen to the fascinating story about the history and architecture of the city.
During the excursion tour you will feel like a magician, trying to pass through the wall on the famous platform 9 and ¾ at the station "Kings Cross", you will plunge into the world of childhood in the largest toy store Hamleys Toy Store or chocolate kingdom of M&M's World, where you can create a unique set of rainbow candies M&Ms in your own design. The tour programme includes a visit the National History Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum, the world's largest museum of decorative art and design.
Walking through the Camden Town and Camden Lock will introduce you to the island of alternative culture, colorful graffiti, famous flea market and street musicians. You will visit the cafe molecular cuisine The Chin Chin Labs, where you can taste the ice cream from almost any ingredients. All visitors are offered to observe the cooking process, select additives and fillers and even try to make their own ice cream (surcharge).
The acquaintance with the beauty of nature and architecture of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens will take all your day. In the heart of London, you can have a picnic on the grass, watching funny squirrels and wild birds on the shore of the picturesque lake and enjoy the spectacular views of the palaces and sculptures. Also the participants of the programme will visit the Madam Tussauds Museum and will look at London and its surroundings bird's-eye view, riding on the London Eye.
Accommodation
The participants of the excursion tour are accommodated in the YHA London St. Pancras Hostel, which is located in the immediate vicinity of the King's Cross station. The hostel has a cafeteria, lounge, laundry and free access to the Internet. It offers students comfortable rooms for 2 persons and two meals a day (breakfast and dinner). Everyone is given a ticket for 7 days on the public transport (zones 1-3).