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Typical 3-day London Bethel Trip

Saturday: Early morning local pick-up. Stops on the way at Service Area; there are usually facilities for tea & coffee, cold drinks and emergency toilets on the coach. Bring a packed lunch if you wish, for the journey.

Arrive at British Museum. Inclusive faith-building Bible Tour in British Museum. (Choice of up to 3 tours at same time between your group: maybe different tours to your last trip). Group photo in the Grand Court or on the front steps, with free large colour print posted to local coordinator a few days after the trip. Leave Museum.

Arrive at high quality Hotel, usually with swimming pool & gym and quiet lounge facilities. Pre-dinner drinks before inclusive 4-Course Dinner. Prayers usually said individually or by each family party; staff tips at your discretion, on the table (for waitresses) or in your room (for housekeepers). Guests from Bethel sometimes join us.

Sunday: Full English [Buffet] Breakfast in the hotel Dining Room, included in tour price.

Visit to St James Park & Buckingham Palace and Covent Garden (excellent live street entertainment, international arts & crafts market and fine shops). Guided coach tour through centre of London city, with relevant commentary.

Arrive Tower Pier for River Thames Cruise with Cockney commentary. Free time at Natural History Museum and/or Science Museum and V&A, all in the same street, OR Harrods and other Knightsbridge shops.

A Watchtower Study summary is conducted on the coach, in addition to daily text & prayer each day.

Arrive Hotel. 4-Course Dinner (included). Swimming & gym or leisure time in quiet hotel bar lounge is usually possible.

Monday: Full English [Buffet] Breakfast included as above, leave hotel 9am.

London Bethel for tour of incredible new press and administration facility at IBSA House, with 3 seated video shows and leisure time in literature room and garden. Please dress as for meeting. Group congregation photograph at Bethel reception.

Leave London 12.30pm. Arrive at starting point approx 7pm or so.

Who can come

Any publishers and their friends, from any congregation, including approved unbaptised persons.

Cancellation & Deposits

All places can be immediately secured with a deposit (£15 minimum), and must be fully paid for by at least 5 weeks prior to trip. Please phone me if an emergency arises; if we are able to re-allocate your seat, you will get a refund less any costs if applicable.

Insurance

The coach company and the venues will have cover for their liabilities, but do take out insurance if you wish. Please remember to guard all valuables at all times. Any complaints should be made to our guide in the first instance rather than direct to any other provider of services. Parents are reminded to strictly constrain the behaviour and noise of their party, especially while in the hotel and on the coach. Please keep noise on the coach to a minimum. Wheelchairs by advance request, for all venues (donation basis). Some detail or timing may alter if circumstances require it.

Cost

  • The trip typically costs around £159 per person
  • Up to 6 Regular Pioneers usually at £99 subject to trip cost
    (check with local coordinator)
  • Children using bed-settee (sharing with 2 adults in room) usually now only £39
  • Under 2yrs old, free (no seat on coach)
  • Single supplement usually £70

This is a non-commercial top-quality trip at excellent discounted multiple-group rates.