We begin the day with breakfast at the iconic Battersea Power Station, once among the largest coal-fired power stations in the world in the 1930s, supplying a fifth of London’s electricity, including Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament. From there we will take a boat trip down the River Thames past iconic landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and MI6 building before docking in the enigmatic City of London - an ancient financial enclave with its own law, police force and ritual where even the monarch must seek permission to enter.

Expect an immersive exploration into the hidden architecture of global finance, as we navigate streets steeped in symbolism and secrecy. From the dragon statues guarding the city’s borders to the ruins of the Roman Mithraeum, the iconic Tower of London — once home to the Royal Mint and still guardian of the Crown Jewels — to the ancient Temple Church, headquarters of the Knights Templar and backdrop to the tense negotiations between King John and the barons that led to the sealing of Magna Carta. We'll also visit the Bank of England, Temple Bar and the Royal Exchange, revealing the foundations of modern banking and the enduring influence of hidden institutions.

In addition, you will enjoy spectacular views from the 17th century monument to the Great Fire of London, ingeniously designed to function as a zenith telescope by Sir Robert Hooke (known as England's Leonardo), descend into the subterranean gold vaults, famously featured in the 1964 "Goldfinger" and dine at historic locations frequented by some of the world’s most powerful figures.