England - 8 Days
Day 1
Journey to Europe. Arrive in London the next day!
Day 2
Meet your guide at the airport. After checking into your hotel, see Big Ben, the British Parliament building, #10 Downing Street, the Royal Horse Guards, and Trafalgar Square, the National Art Gallery and the historic St. Martins-in-the-Fields church. Later in the day, we will experience the excitement of Leicester Square.
Day 3
Today we will visit Westminster Abbey, one of London’s most famous landmarks. Then, go for a walk through the park and see the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace. In the afternoon we will see St. Paul’s Cathedral and Shakespeare’s Globe Theater. That evening you have the option of attending one of London’s famous Westend shows!
Day 4
We begin our day by taking a tour of the ancient Tower of London and see England’s crown jewels. After lunch we will stop by the Tate Modern Art Museum and also tour famous British Museum. That evening we will return to see the Tower Bridge lit up at night and go for a Thames River walk. There will also be time for shopping at the open market of Covent Gardens.
Day 5
Morning tour of the royal Windsor Castle. Then, travel through the beautiful countryside to the town of historic Stratford-on-Avon, where you can opt to visit Shakespeare’s birthplace and burial place. Walk along the Avon River or take some time to shop along the cobblestone streets. From Stratford we will begin to make our journey north.
Day 6
Today we travel to one the most beautiful places on the British Isles – the Lake District. You will see why famous poets like Coleridge and Wordsworth chose to live here. Go for a boat for a ride on scenic Lake Windemere (weather permitting) and then visit Rydal Mount, home of William Wordsworth.
Day 7
Spend the day in the picturesque town of York. Visit the impressive Yorkminster – the largest cathedral north of the Alps. Walk along the ancient Roman walls that surround the city and shop in the storybook-like shambles area. You also have the option to rent a small boat to cruise the river on your own. You’ll love this town!
Day 8
Depart from London or Manchester after memories that will last a lifetime!
