Typical 3-day London Bethel Trip including British Museum bible tour
Note that our guides arrange the COACH and HOTEL and all the GUIDING all the way (usually) from your door... no stress!
Saturday: Up to 3 local pick-ups from your area. Stops on the way at Service Area; there are usually facilities for drinks and emergency toilet on the coach.
The day includes British Museum or British Library faith-building Bible Tour (choice of up to 3 tours at same time between your group: maybe different tours to your last trip; there are now dozens of bible tours to choose from, subject to availability). Free time in the British Museum and tour of London city with comprehensive sightseeing commentary. Inclusive Group photo in the British Museum Grand Court or on the museum front steps, with free large colour print posted to your local coordinator a few days after the trip.
Arrive at our 3 or 4 star Hotel, usually with heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi & gym and quiet lounge and beer garden facilities. Inclusive 4-Course Dinner. Guests from Bethel sometimes join us for dinner or drinks, as does our non-JW coach driver.
Sunday: Full English [Buffet] Breakfast in the hotel Dining Room, included in tour price.
Today includes a visit to Covent Garden (excellent live street entertainment, international arts & crafts market and fine shops), St James Park, Buckingham Palace, guided coach tour through centre of London city, with detailed commentary, River Thames Cruise with real Cockney commentary, free time at Natural History Museum, Science Museum, V&A and/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 Carvery/Hot Buffet Dinner included. Swimming & gym or leisure time in quiet hotel bar lounge is usually possible.
Monday: Full English [Buffet] Breakfast included as above.
London Bethel for tour of incredible new press and administration facility at IBSA House, with seated video shows and leisure time in literature room and garden.
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
A minimum non-refundable deposit of £15 per adult and £5 per child is required to secure each place. Final payment should be received 10 weeks prior to your trip. Before that, we can refund any payments made above the minimum deposit. After that, we cannot refund any payments. If you find a replacement, they may repay you and just take your place.
Insurance
We and our employees/sub-contractors are covered for liability up to £5m, and each of the service providers we use carry their own insurance. However, you will not be covered for accidents and losses made during free time, or which are not our fault or the fault of any service provider we use. You may wish to take out your own short break travel insurance. These booking forms help us process your requirements but, for the purpose of clarity, please note that this trip is sold as a group travel service, we do not offer consumer travel services to individual travellers as defined by law. The services we offer do not constitute a package under the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 (PTRs). The Traveller does not have a claim against Betheltours Ltd arising out of any rights related to package travel and each Travel Service Provider is solely responsible for the contractual performance of its own services. For the avoidance of doubt, these terms and conditions serve as a general agreement for the provision of corporate travel services in accordance with the PTRs.
Cost
- The trip typically costs around £158 - £170 per adult (2012) (rates vary with date and hotel choice)
- Children using bed-settee (sharing with 2 adults in room) usually now only £39 for ages 2-11yrs, and £63 if 12-16 yrs.
- Under 2yrs old, free (no seat on coach)
- Single supplement usually £70
More of your questions answered on the FAQ page
This is a non-commercial top-quality trip at excellent discounted multiple-group rates.
