Luxury London Itinerary

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Day 1
9.00: Breakfast at Fortnum and Masons 
The legendary London institution opened its doors in 1707, and is still found in the same site on Piccadilly, one of London's most famous and historic streets.  There are a total of five floors, offering the finest in luxury foods, gifts, home goods and eateries. 

181 Piccadilly, St. James's, London W1A 1ER (Green Park / Piccadilly Circus underground)
www.fortnumandmason.com
Press contact: info@gemmabellandcompany.com

13.00: Spa treatment at the May Fair Spa
The May Fair Spa Experience....Guests are encouraged to arrive up to one hour prior to appointment as all treatments include use of the herbal sauna, aromatic steam room and relaxation room. This indulgent heat sequence will let you unwind in the elements that make May Fair Spa so unique and enable you to get the most from your treatment.

Before all facial treatments, therapists will carry out an advanced UV analysis to understand the unique makeup of your skin, and will prescribe accordingly.

Stratton Street, London, W1A 2AN (Green Park underground)
www.themayfairhotel.co.uk 
Press contact: Sunita.Lamba@edwardian.com 

13.00: Afternoon tea at The Landmark 
Created by winners of Bake Off: The Professionals 2023, this afternoon tea is served in the most luxurious of settings, beneath the palm trees of The Landmark's stunning atrium. The hotel has been refining its afternoon tea for over a century, with the menu offering a quintessentially British experience. 

222 Marylebone Road London NW1 6JQ (Marylebone underground)
www.landmarklondon.co.uk 
Press contact: +44 (0) 207 871 6734 | hospitality@palm-pr.com 

18.00: Indulge in a London Dinner Cruise on the Thames
This three hour cruise invites guests to experience the sights of London from a new vantage point. Spot some of the city's most legendary sights from the River Thames itself, including the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge and the Shard. The evening will include a sumptuous four-course menu, as well as an accompaniment of live music. Gently gliding down the Thames as the sun sets, this peaceful evening on the water is sure to provide unforgettable memories. 

Departs from Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, SW1A 2JH (Westminster underground)
www.cityexperiences.com
Press contact: cityexperiences@finnpartners.com

20.00: Cocktails and dinner at the Rosewood Hotel
One of London's most upmarket British eateries, the Rosewood's Holborn Dining Room specialises in seasonal, locally sourced British cuisine, with a modern twist. Diners can also venture next door to Scarfe's Bar, one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2023. An homage to classic gentleman's clubs, the space boasts a roaring fire, velvet armchairs and over a thousand antique books. Whilst sipping a exquisitely crafted cocktail, you can also admire the decorated walls, covered in original caricatures by Gerald Scarfe himself. 

252 High Holborn, London WC1V 7EN (Holborn station)
www.rosewoodhotels.com 
Press contact: jessie.firmstone@purplepr.com 

Day 2
10.00: Explore Selfridges
Selfridges is one of the world's finest department stores and dominates the west end of Oxford Street. The shop has six floors offering 10 acres of shopping space, 11 places to eat, two exhibition halls and countless services. From high fashion to hi-fi, wardrobe coordination to wedding lists, it's every shop you'll ever need. Take a look around Selfridges' famous Wonder Room. Here you'll find high-end pieces from around the world and many unique items, from diamond-encrusted iPods to fine wine.

400 Oxford Street London W1H 6HB (Bond Street underground)
www.selfridges.com 

Press contact: +44 (0)203 092 0557 / press.office@selfridges.co.uk 

12.00: Lunch at Benares
This One Michelin-Star restaurant is a showcase of pan-Indian cuisines, from Executive Chef Sameer Taneja. Combining the finest British ingredients with contemporary Indian recipes, the Mayfair-based restaurant aims to challenge the conceptions visitors have around Indian cuisine. Named after the ancient spiritual capital of India, Benares has been one of London's top Indian restaurants for two decades. 

12a Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London W1J 6BS (Green Park underground)
www.benaresrestaurant.com 

Press contact: +44 (0) 20 7629 8886 / benares@saucecommunications.com  

14.00: Visit Leighton House
The former studio-house of the great Victorian artist Frederic, Lord Leighton. Contains extraordinary period interiors including the Arab Hall. Also houses a permanent exhibition of Victorian paintings, drawings and sculpture, including works by Leighton, Burne-Jones, Millais, Stevens, Alma-Tadema and the Cecil French Bequest. The rooms are furnished in period style and the Arab Hall is the most unusual feature of the house. Also changing contemporary exhibitions.

12 Holland Park Road, London, W14 8LZ (High Street Kensington underground)
www.leightonhouse.co.uk 

16.00: Enjoy a luxury spa treatment at the Peak Health Club & Spa, Jumeirah Carlton Tower
Located in fashionable Knightsbridge, the Peak Health Club & Spa features a fully equipped gym, golf simulator, aerobics studio, sauna, steam room, and 20m heated indoor pool.

The Peak Health Club & Spa offers a wonderful range of treatments, from a gentle head massage to a nourishing and rejuvenating body wrap. Premium products used include skin care brands SKEYNDOR, Phyto5, and HydraFacial plus polishes and nail treatments from celebrity manicurist Deborah Lippmann.

1 Cadogan Place, Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 9PY (Knightsbridge underground)
www.peakhealthclub.com 
Press contact: +44 (0) 207 630 1411 / jumeirah@thecommunicationgroup.co.uk

18.00: Early dinner at The Aubrey
Voted London’s best Japanese Restaurant & Bar, The Aubrey offers high quality favourites including Sashimi and Sushi, as well as grilled Robata dishes like Wagyu and Kobe Beef. An elevated touch on traditional Japanese cuisine, the creation of the meticulously crafted sushi is overlooked by the UK's only female Sushi Master, Miho Sato. 

66 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7LA London (Knightsbridge underground)
www.theaubreycollection.com/london
Press contact: mohg@the-mcollective.com

19.30: See a show at the Royal Albert Hall
The Royal Albert Hall is synonymous with Victorian grandeur and hosts diverse events, from opera to circus to concerts. The venue is one of the UK's most treasured and magical buildings, recognisable the world over. Since opening in 1871, the Hall has had an unparalleled history of exceptional performances by the world’s leading artists. It hosted the only gig in history where The Beatles and The Rolling Stones played on the same bill, and has also played host to such luminaries as Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, Oasis, Cream and Dame Shirley Bassey.

Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AP (South Kensington / High St Kensington underground)
www.royalalberthall.com 
Press contact: +44 (0)20 7959 3004 / press@royalalberthall.com 

Day 3
10.00: Explore Liberty London
Since 1875 Liberty has proudly stood at the heart of London renowned for its eclectic choice of unique and innovative products coupled with an unforgettable service.

From the perfect gift to the one off product you can’t find anywhere else in the world, over six floors of our mock-Tudor building, Liberty offers everything for the savvy and sophisticated shopper looking for that special something.

Regent Street, London, W1B 5AH (Oxford Circus underground)
www.libertylondon.com/ 
Press contact: +44 (0)207 573 9905 / pressoffice@liberty.co.uk 

12.00: Visit Burlington Arcade
London's Burlington Arcade was the world's first shopping arcade, opened in 1819 to great acclaim and now recognised as a historic and architectural masterpiece. The Burlington Arcade is the longest and one of the most beautiful covered shopping streets in Britain. This oasis of calm is one of London's hidden treasures packed with luxury accessories.

From the classic to contemporary a huge variety of the finest goods are on offer. Softest cashmere to sparkling antiques, vintage watches, connoisseur writing materials, fine fragrance and top quality leather goods. Shop with the World's most feted celebrities at the Burlington Arcade, a welcome retreat from the swirling bustle and noise of London's streets. www.burlington-arcade.co.uk 

51 Burlington Arcade, Piccadilly London (Piccadillly Circus / Green Park underground)
http://www.burlingtonarcade.com/ 
Press contact: trupti@burlingtonarcade.com

13.00: Lunch at 45 Jermyn Street 
This glamorous dining room is reminiscent of the golden age of glamour, with a menu that changes with the seasons to highlight local produce. Creating delicious takes on traditional meals such as Welsh Rarebit, to unexpected delights like Caviar Tacos, the global menu and beautifully decorated dining room are a guaranteed way to spend an elegant lunch. 

45 Jermyn St. St. James's London, SW1Y 6DN (Green Park / Piccadilly Circus underground)
www.45jermynst.com 

Press contact: info@gemmabellandcompany.com

15.00: Customise your very own bespoke fragrance at Floris
Floris is an English retailer of toiletries and accessories. They were also perfumers to Queen Elizabeth II and have held 16 royal warrants.

The London store is in Jermyn Street, London in the same building Juan Floris created the business in the 18th Century. The mahogany counter still used in the store was purchased directly from the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park in 1851. Many customs still endure today, an example of which is the passing of cash change to customers on a velvet pad.

Enjoy a 2 hour appointment with a Floris perfumer and create your unique 100ml Eau de Parfum with Certificate of Provenance.

89 Jermyn Street, St. James's, London, SW1Y 6JH (Piccadilly Circus / Green Park underground)
www.florislondon.com 
Press contact: press@florislondon.com 

19.30: Dinner at 8 at the Londoner
Another of London's finest Japanese restaurants, 8 at the Londoner is found on the rooftop overlooking the iconic Leicester Square. Offering decadent izakaya cuisine, alongside innovative cocktails and fine Japanese spirits, the modern Japanese cuisine blends traditional and innovative techniques. 

38 Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7DX (Leicester Square underground)
www.thelondoner.com/restaurants-bars/8-at-the-londoner 
Press contact: press@thelondoner.com

Day 4
10.00: Visit the Courtauld Gallery
Famous for its Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces as well as outstanding earlier paintings and drawings, The Courtauld Gallery is one of the finest small museums in the world. Ranging from Botticelli, Cranach and Rubens to Monet, Gauguin, Cézanne and Van Gogh, this magnificent collection is displayed in the elegant 18th-century setting of Somerset House. World-famous paintings include Manet's Bar at the Folies-Bergère, Van Gogh's Self Portrait with Bandaged Ear and Renoir's La Loge. In addition, The Courtauld Gallery offers a highly acclaimed programme of temporary exhibitions.

Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 0RN (Charing Cross underground/rail)
www.courtauld.ac.uk/gallery 
Press contact: +44 (0)1359 271085 / info@suebond.co.uk 

12.00: Lunch at The Libertine
Located in the cavernous vaults of The Royal Exchange, where the very first royal alcohol licence in Britain was granted, The Libertine is a space is steeped in hedonism and mischief. Enjoy seasonal fare made with the finest produce, and chose from smaller snacks to dry-aged steaks, as well as a sumptuous selection of desserts. 

1a Royal Exchange, Cornhill, London, EC3V 3LL (Bank underground)
www.libertinelondon.co.uk 
Press contact: hello@libertinelondon.co.uk

14.30: The View from the Shard
The View from The Shard is the premium visitor attraction at the top of Western Europe's tallest building, and London's newest landmark, The Shard.

Designed by Master Architect Renzo Piano, the Shard redefines London’s skyline and has become a dynamic symbol of London. At a height of up to 800ft or 244m, The View from The Shard offers spectacular views over London for up to 40 miles. Twice as high as any other vantage point in the city, it is the only place where visitors can see the entire city at once.

Make the views extra special and treat yourself to London’s highest Champagne Experience. Enjoy the unparalleled panoramic views of the city below whilst sipping on a glass of Champagne Lanson from the top of Western Europe’s tallest building. You’ll experience London like never before!

Joiner Street, London, SE1 9QU (London Bridge underground)
www.theviewfromtheshard.com 
Press contact: +44 (0)20 3102 1699 / press@theviewfromtheshard.com 

18.30: Early dinner at 110 Taillevent 
Finish off your trip with a visit to 110 Taillevent. Tucked away a stone's throw from the bustle of Oxford Street, the French fine dining restaurant is a haven for wine lovers, offering 110 different wines by the glass. Enjoy classic and modern French dishes, each accompanied, for those interested, in a perfectly paired glass. 

16 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 9DD (Oxford Circus / Bond Street underground)
www.les-110-taillevent-london.com 
Press contact: les110.london@taillevent.com

20.30: Visit the National Portrait Gallery for the Late Shift
The National Portrait Gallery is open until 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays. The Portrait Restaurant and bar also stays open late, and there's live music on Friday evenings. 

St Martin's Place, London WC2H 0HE (Charing Cross underground)
www.npg.org.uk 
Press contact: press@npg.org.uk