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England 2019

This is both an educational and entertainment based trip to England to discover the sights and sounds that are true to England! Over the course of 10 days, we will gain a deeper understanding of the fascinating geographical, political, and social history by exploring these renowned cities: Lake District, Yorkshire, Stratford, Bath, and London. Visit the homes and hometowns that inspired some of the English language's most influential works. Step inside William Wordsworth's former residence at Rydal Mount and explore the quaint cobblestone streets of Haworth, where the Bronte sisters penned "Jane Erye" and Wuthering Heights." Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace to enjoy a theater performance and workshop, and sight-see the famous "hot spots" of downtown London!
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This trip will take place June 17, 2019- June 26, 2019 

Your Experience Includes

Airfare and Transportation
Hotel Accommodations
Overnight Security
Meals as Specified
All Gratuities
Guided Tours and Activities
Full-time Tour Director
Flexible Payment Options
24-Hour Emergency Support
Illness and Accident Coverage
$15 Million Liability Policy

Authors To Consider Reading

William Wordsworth
Brontë sisters 
William Shakespeare
Lord Byron
Percy Shelly
Mary Shelly
​Joseph Conrad
John Milton
Virginia Woolf
George Orwell 

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Medication Form

Itinerary Acknowledgement and Permissions

Contact Info, Trip Outline, Checklists, Rules and Expectations

Global Travel Protection Plans

EF's Booking  Conditions

General Itinerary 

Day 1: Fly overnight to England

Day 2: Manchester | Lake District
– Meet your Tour Director at the airport
– Travel to the Lake District, Britain’s largest national park and home to many literary
greats. During your stay you’ll visit William Wordsworth’s former residence at Rydal
Mount. Step inside Wordsworth’s ivy-covered house and see the hundreds of daffodils the
poet planted as a memorial site for his
daughter. Travel the quaint cobblestone
streets of Haworth, where the Brontë
sisters— Charlotte, Emily and Anne—penned their classics, including “Jane Eyre” and “Wuthering Heights”. At The Brontë
Parsonage Museum, see the home of one of English literature’s most talented families.
Many of the girls’ pictures, manuscripts and personal treasures remain on display in the family kitchen.

Day 3-4: Lake District
– Take a tour of the Lake District – Visit Rydal Mount Day 4: Yorkshire – Take a tour of
Haworth – Visit the Brontë Museum – Continue to Yorkshire – Take an expertly guided tour of York – Visit York Minster – Visit Clifford’s Tower

Day 5: Yorkshire | Stratford
– Travel to Stratford and step back into the Elizabethan age. Here, you’ll tour the half timbered house where William
Shakespeare was born. The playwright had
an unmistakable influence on his hometown. Today, Stratford is home to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and a premier
destination for theater lovers worldwide.
You’ll also visit Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, a picturesque farmhouse where the Bard’s
wife spent her childhood. The Cottage is renowned for its beautiful grounds, which include a classic English garden boasting a
wide variety of flowers in a rainbow of colors.
– Take an expertly guided tour of Stratford
– Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace
– Visit the gardens at Anne Hathaway’s Cottage

Day 6: Oxford | Bath region
– Travel to Oxford
– Take a walking tour of Oxford
– Visit New College
– Travel to the Bath region

Day 7: Bath region | London
– Take an expertly guided tour of Bath: Georgian squares
– Visit the Roman Baths
– Travel to London, a city of 8 million people that has become one of the world’s great melting pots while maintaining a distinct character that’s all its own. From the London Bridge to the Houses of Parliament, Great Britain’s royal tradition and rich history greet you at every turn. Admire architectural marvels like the Baroque domes and spires of St. Paul’s Cathedral, the 17th-century church designed by Sir Christopher Wren. Check out the lively five-way intersection at Piccadilly Circus as well as Hyde Park’s urban greenery. You may even get a chance to witness the ceremonial Changing of the Guard. And don’t forget to snap
a picture of Big Ben from the banks of the River Thames.

Day 8: London
– Take an expertly guided tour of London: Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament; Piccadilly Circus; St. Paul’s Cathedral; Westminster Abbey; Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
– Visit the Globe Theatre
– Attend an evening theater performance
Day 9: London
– Participate in a theater workshop
– Visit Windsor Castle
– Enjoy an authentic fish and chips dinner

Day 10: Depart for home

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I love to go a  wondering along the mountain path, and as I go I love to sing, a nap-sack on my back! Feldera! 

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