Hello,
I've seen some great hints and suggestions when people post their itineraries here, so I thought I'd give it a go and see if I'm being realistic in my plans.
Arriving Friday 7/9 2:00 at Gatwick. Carry-ons only. Southern train to Victoria, tube to Tower. Our apartment is at St. Katherine's Dock near the Tower. Expecting arrival and check in by 4:00.
Walk across Tower Bridge and along Thames. Stop for dinner at Borough market (open until 6). Wander past Globe, Tate, etc. Cross the fun bridges (Millenial, Jubilee) and head over to London Eye. We probably won't ride as my two teenagers aren't very interested. I will leave the option open for if they feel like it. Take boat back to Tower, grab breakfast food at nearby market and in bed by 9.
Saturday: Tower at opening. Lunch nearby at Hung, Drawn, and Quartered Pub. Tube to Queensway for 3:30 Fat Tire bike tour until 6:30ish. Leceister Square to see if TKTS has any shows available. Quick bite at Covent area if we are seeing show or longer bite and wander if we don't want to see a show.
Sunday: Take HOHO boat from Tower to Greenwich. Visit Maritime Museum, Cutty Sark. Straddle the line. Have lunch at Greenwich Market or Pub. Boat back to Central London. Visit St. Paul, possibly hit evensong at Westminster if time. Free time for Churchill War Rooms Museum or just wandering. Rest of afternoon/evening free until 9:30 Ceremony of Keys at Tower (already have tickets). Next day Eurostar to Paris.
Any thoughts as to the feasibility of this? Would also be interested in traditional English roast dinner somewhere on Sunday if anyone has any suggestions. I know that the time is too short, but hopefully we will return longer next time. This Europe trip is a 'sampler platter' of several different things. A few days in London, Paris, Venice, Rome, and a cruise to the Greek Islands. Trying to get the most out of our time in each. Thanks for any tips!