Day+2

** Today we are going to visit the London Eye, Tower of London, and Cruise on the River Thames. Here are some links for reviews: **  **http://www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon/ **  **[|http://www.londontoolkit.com/whattodo/londoneye.htm] **  **[|http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g186338-d523725-Reviews-Thames_River-London_England.html] ** 10:30 am || 10:30 am - 12:00 am || 12:30 am - 2:00 pm ||
 * <  Table ||<  London Eye  ||<  Tower of London  ||<  Cruise on the River Thames  ||
 * <  Time || 10:00 am-
 * <  Cost U.S.A. ||<  $92.86  ||<  $89.22  ||< <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: auto;"> $64.89  ||
 * < <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: auto;"> Cost UK ||< £57.06 ||< £54.83 ||< <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: auto;"> ‍£39.87  ||

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: auto;"> The London Eye, also known as the Millennium Wheel, is a 450 foot ferris wheel located on the south bank of London's River Thames. Built in 1999, the London Eye was considered the tallest ferris wheel until 2006 when China opened the Star of Nachang, a 520 foot ferris wheel, to the public. The wheel carries 32 rotating sealed air conditioned passenger capsules which hold up to 25 visitors, great for families, providing them a panoramic view of London. On a clear day visitors can see up to 25 miles of beautiful country and landmarks such as the Windsor Castle, Palace of Westminster, and Big Ben. The wheel turns slowly, taking about 30 minutes for full rotation, allowing visitors time to spot landmarks and take photos.
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 * London Eye ||
 * [[image:http://www.londonpass.com/images_lib/265436102_toweroflondon.jpg width="290" height="285" caption="Tower of London"]] ||
 * Tower of London ||

The Tower of London, also known as Her majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress, located on the north bank of the River Thames, is a historic castle built by William the Conqueror in 1078. The tower was used as the royal home for king's such as Richard the Lionheart, his brother King John, King Henry III, and King Edward I. Through the years the tower was expanded and defenses reinforced as protection from enemy invasion. In 1100 a.d. it became a prison and received it's first prisoner Ranulf Flambard. Queen Elizabeth also spent time there when she was accused of conspiracy against her half sister Queen Mary. Eventually the tower became a place of celebration and coronations. Today tourists may come to view the Crown jewels, priceless symbols of British monarchy, and five centuries of royal armour designed for tournaments and battle. Tourists will learn of the hundreds of exotic animals that lived at the Tower including lions, polar bears, and elephants and visit Tower Green were a memorial has been erected for the executions of three queens of England that took place inside the tower walls. Tower of London is a very large part of London's history and culture.


 * [[image:http://www.londonpass.com/images_lib/1847005800_CityCruise1.jpg width="290" height="265" caption="Thames River Boat Cruise"]] ||
 * River Thames Cruise ||

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: auto;"> Rising at Thames head in Gloucestershire and flowing into the North Sea, 215 mile long River of Thames is the second largest river in the United Kingdom. Thames has provided habitation, water power, food, and drink for many years to humans and wild life. With a combination of fresh and salt water a variety of animal life can be found living in or around Thames including salmon which can live in both environments. In 2006 a bottle nose whale was spotted traveling through the river. Considered one of the most busiest waterways and aside from providing water transport for trade such as timber, wool, food, and livestock, Thames is the historic heartland of rowing in the United Kingdom. With over 200 rowing clubs, Thames hosts many rowing events including the University Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge University Boat clubs. River Thames has become a popular tourist attraction with river tours shuttling passengers to see popular landmarks such as County Hall, The Royal Festival Hall, London Eye, Tower Bridge, Big Ben, and St. Paul's Cathedral just to name a few.