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ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND:
LITERATURE AND POP CULTURE
Designed by Professor Verena Theile | 14 days | May 2016
College Study
Tours
ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND:
LITERATURE AND POP CULTURE
INCLUDED ON TOUR
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Full-time Tour Director; Air-conditioned
motorcoaches and internal transportation; Superior tourist-class hotels with
private bathrooms; Breakfast daily; Select meals with a mix of local cuisine.
Guided Sightseeing:
Edinburgh
Yorkminster
Oxford
London
Entrances:
Edinburgh Castle; Mary King's Close; Holyroodhouse; York Minster; Whitby
Abbey; Jorvik Viking Museum; Anne Hathaway's House ; Shakespeare's
Birthplace ; Holy Trinity Church, Stratford; University of Oxford Ashmolean
Museum ; Bodleian Library; Christ Church College; Brasenose College,
Oxford; Pitt Rivers Museum; Houses of Parliament; Globe Theatre Tour;
Warner Bros. Studio Harry Potter Tour; British Library; London Tube Travel
Card, days 9-13; Stratford Theater Performance; 2 Theater Performances,
London; Globe Theatre Performance
Overnight Stays:
Edinburgh (3)
York (2)
Stratford (1)
Oxford (1)
London (5)
NOT INCLUDED ON TOUR
Optional excursions; Global Travel Coverage; Beverages and lunches
(unless otherwise noted); Transportation to free-time activities;
Customary gratuities (for your Tour Director, bus driver and local guide);
Porterage; Adult supplement (if applicable); Weekend supplement; Shore
excursion on cruises; Any applicable baggage-handing fee imposed by
the airlines (see efcst.com/baggage for details); Expenses caused by
airline rescheduling, cancellations or delays caused by the airlines, bad
weather or events beyond EF’s control; Passports, visa and reciprocity
fees
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YOUR ITINERARY
Day 1: Board Your Overnight Flight to Glasgow!
Day 4: Edinburgh
Day 2: Edinburgh
Visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse
Visit The Queen's official residence in Scotland located in Edinburgh's
Royal Quarter. Here you can see the Historical Apartments, learn
“bloody” stories of Mary Queen of Scots, and perhaps venture in to
the Holyrood Park (also known as the Queen's Park), a great expanse
of greenery and forest in the middle of a modern city. (The palace is
closed during royal visits and ceremonies.)
Arrive in Glasgow and Transfer to Edinburgh
Touch down in Glasgow, Scotland's largest city. Taking its name from
the Celtic for “The dear, green place” Glasgow has a variety of
stunning 19th century architecture and monuments to match its
modern city status. Continue on to Edinburgh, capital city of
Scotland. The city is built on a series of extinct volcanoes and offers
stunning views of the scenic countryside as well as abundant
historical splendor.
Walking Tour of Edinburgh (time permitting)
Edinburgh provided the setting for Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Stroll
through Charlotte Square, pass by the homes of Alexander Graham
Bell and Robert Louis Stevenson, and view a monument to Robert
Burns, Scotland's national poet. From here, cross to the Royal Mile to
learn more about this charming city's history.
Dinner is included this evening.
Overnight in Edinburgh
Day 3: Edinburgh
Guided Sightseeing of Edinburgh
Today, enjoy a sightseeing tour that offers panoramic views of
Edinburgh's New Town, constructed in the 18th century during a time
of rapid expansion, known as the “Scottish Enlightenment.” Visit
Calton Hill, which offers splendid views of the Firth of Forth to the
Lomond Hills of Fife. Pass the Palace of Holyroodhouse, still the Royal
Family's official residence in Scotland, and the city's monument to
Lord Nelson.
Free Time in Edinburgh
Enjoy some free time this afternoon in Edinburgh. For a glimpse at
Scotland's literary history, stop in to the Writers' Museum and see
exhibits on Sir Walter Scott and Robert Burns. Or, spend some time
browsing Edinburgh's chic and eclectic shops.
Overnight in Edinburgh
Day 5: York
Transfer to York
Continue on to York- many of England's secrets lie hidden tightly
behind its gated Roman walls.
Walking Tour of York
York, in the words of King George VI, is “the history of England.”
Starting at its acclaimed Minster, your Tour Director will introduce you
to the treasures within, not the least of which is the world's largest
stained glass window that adorns the south transept. Heading into
town you can explore the fascinatingly titled Shambles and cobbled
Whip-ma-whop-ma-gate while also taking the chance to walk on
some of the best-preserved Roman walls in England. Afterwards,
treat yourself to afternoon tea at one of York's many traditional
teashops.
Visit Edinburgh Castle
Your guided tour of Edinburgh includes a visit to Edinburgh Castle.
Situated atop an extinct volcano, the castle is the enduring symbol of
Scotland's capital and home to many of the nation's storied events.
Ownership of the fortress changed hands on numerous occasions
over the centuries, from Scottish to English and back again. Mary,
Queen of Scots, gave birth in the castle to James VI of Scotland, who
would later rule England as James I. Enter the castle through the
Esplanade and see the Stone of Scone, the coronation stone that
was returned to Scotland in 1997 after 700 years of English
possession. You'll also see tiny St. Margaret's Chapel, the oldest part
of the castle, dating back to the 11th century.
Guided Visit to the York Minster
Great Britain's largest Gothic cathedral is also York's treasured
trademark. Constructed between 1220 and 1470, the Minster stands
as a testament to medieval faith. Gaze up at the vaulted ceilings and
stone pillars as you tour the cavernous interior of the cathedral. The
Minster's east window, which depicts the beginning and end of the
world in 100 individual scenes, is the largest piece of medieval glass
in the world.
Visit Mary King's Close
Travel back to the 1600's with your costumed character tour guide as
they lead you through the alleys and streets of this 400 year old
neighborhood. Once a bustling area with traders and shops, Mary
King's Close is now shrouded in ghost stories and tales of murder
and plague. During your tour, you will learn all about the myths and
facts of this intriguing must-see stop in Edinburgh.
Day 6: York | Whitby
Overnight in Edinburgh
Dinner is included this evening.
Overnight in York
Excursion to Whitby
Visit Whitby Abbey
Situated on the east coast of Yorkshire, Whitby is rich with maritime,
mineral and tourist heritage. Visit the Abbey, which is well known for
being the setting of Bram Stoker's novel, Dracula. After your visit,
enjoy free time in Whitby.
Visit the Jorvik Viking Center
Step back in time to the city of Jorvik, as the Vikings called York over
a millennium ago. Climb aboard your trusty time car and explore the
city's Viking heritage through a mix of archaeological artifacts,
recreations, and conversations with real-live Vikings.
Overnight in York
Day 7: Stratford
Day 9: Oxford | London
Transfer to Stratford
Continue onto legendary Stratford, the birthplace of William
Shakespeare.
Guided Sightseeing of Oxford
Learn more about the English academic tradition in the nation's most
renowned university town. You will see the Sheldonian theater,
designed by Christopher Wren when he was Professor of Astronomy.
From here step into the silent Old Schools Quad, courtyard of the
Bodleian library. After your walk you might wish to climb the 125-step
tower of the University church for spectacular views and end with a
visit to Brasenose College
Walking Tour of Stratford
“It is something, I thought, to have seen the dust of Shakespeare.”
Discover what inspired Washington Irving's famous words as you tour
Stratford-upon-Avon, where Shakespeare was born, raised, and
buried. Step back into the Elizabethan age as you visit the
half-timbered home in which the Bard was born, as well as the Anne
Hathaway Cottage, a picturesque thatched farmhouse where
Shakespeare's wife spent her childhood.
Theater Performance in Stratford
Stratford is home to three Shakespearean theaters-you might enjoy
the majesty of the Royal Shakespeare Theater, the traditional
in-the-round experience of the Swan Theater or the intimacy of `The
Other Place.' Wherever it might be, the play's the thing and there can
be no finer group than the Royal Shakespeare Company, whose
members have included Sir Ian McKellan, Dame Judy Dench and
Kenneth Branagh. (Note: On occasion it is necessary to substitute
Stratford performances with those in London due to seasonal
openings of theaters.)
Dinner is included this evening.
Overnight in Stratford
Day 8: Oxford
Transfer to Oxford
Continue on to Oxford, famous English university town and long-time
rival of Cambridge.
Visit Holy Trinity Church
Holy Trinity Church, located on the banks of the River Avon, is
probably England's most visited Parish Church. William Shakespeare
was buried and baptized here!
Visit the University of Oxford Ashmolean Museum
Britain's first public museum, the Ashmolean's doors have been open
to the public since 1683. Initially the collection started out as a group
of curiosities bequeathed by the wealthy academic and collector, Elias
Ashmole. Today the museum's holdings include a range of artworks
and objects that span over cultures and centuries.
Visit the Bodleian Library
Visit the historic research library of the University of Oxford which is
home to Duke Humfrey's Library, the Old Schools Quadrangle with its
Great Gate and Tower, the Radcliffe Camera, Britain's first circular
library, and the Clarendon Building. (pending confirmation)
Visit Brasenose College
Situated in the heart of the ancient University, the College overlooks
one of the most beautiful squares in the world. The College has a long
tradition of academic excellence and welcomes students from all
backgrounds. Brasenose takes its name from the brass door knocker
which adorned its original buildings. The main College quadrangles
date from the sixteenth, seventeenth and nineteenth centuries and
some newer rooms were built in the 1960s.
Visit Christ Church College
Christ Church is a unique institution, one of the largest colleges in the
University of Oxford and the Cathedral Church for the Diocese of
Oxford. It has a world famous Cathedral Choir and scholarly
collections of books and art. Christ Church has a fascinating history
and many distinguished people have studied here including John
Locke, Robert Hooke, John Wesley, Robert Peel, William Gladstone,
W.H. Auden, David Dimbleby, Rowan Williams, Richard Curtis and
Howard Goodall. Also, follow the footsteps of the world's favorite
wizard through Oxford's most spectacular College. Many of the
scenes in the Harry Potter feature films are shot in various locations of
the College and as you walk around the cloisters and quadrangles it is
easy to see why. The Great Hall was replicated in the film studios to
create Hogwart's Great Hall.
Visit the Pitt Rivers Museum
Visit the archaeological and anthropological collection of the University
of Oxford.
Transfer to London
Ranging from the North Sea in the east to the playing fields of Eton in
the west, London covers an area of some 620 square miles and is
home to over 8 million people. Prepare to observe the stunning
architecture, vibrant street life and royal majesty of this bustling
metropolis.
Evening Theatre
Participate in London's vibrant drama scene as you attend an evening
theater performance in the West End. London has over 80
mainstream theaters-the largest array in the world-featuring everything
from traditional classics to cutting edge works by new writers.
Overnight in London
Dinner is included this evening.
Day 10: London
Overnight in Oxford
Guided Walking Tour of London
Take an expertly guided tour of London, starting at Borough Market.
Pass by Shakespeare's Globe, a reconstruction of the Globe Theatre,
where many of Shakespeare's plays were first performed. See the
famous Tower Bridge.
Free Afternoon in London
Enjoy free time in London. You might wish to visit the original Hard
Rock Café or Madame Tussaud's Chamber of Horrors, take a cruise
down the Thames, or browse through the countless stores along
Oxford Street.
Evening Theater
Enjoy a second theatre performance in London this evening.
Overnight in London
Day 13: London
Visit the British Library
The British Library houses an impressive 150 million items in many
languages and forms. You may choose to browse their selection or
take in one of their impressive rotating special exhibits. The
undeniable highlight is of course the Library's treasured archives
which are on display to the public. The collection includes original
copies of a dizzying array of iconic English works from Shakespeare's
first folio, to the Magna Carta, to Jane Austen's greats, to Alice in
Wonderland and even hand written lyrics by the Beatles.
Day 11: London
Visit the Houses of Parliament
You will have the day to visit the most recognized symbol of London,
the Parliament Buildings. The original structure was destroyed in a fire
in 1834 and today's building and Big Ben date back to 1840.
Hearings run throughout the day and you can choose to visit any
open to the public. (Pending availability)
Guided Tour of the Globe Theatre
Built just 200 yards from its original site, London's new Globe Theatre
transports visitors to Elizabethan England. Those were the days when
rowdy groundlings hurled rotten food at the actors to express their
displeasure with a performance, and villains like Othello's Iago were
mercilessly heckled by the enthusiastic crowd.
Free Afternoon in London
Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring the city on your own.
Globe Theatre Performance
Travel back in time 400 years as you attend a Shakespearean play at
the Globe Theatre. As part of the experience, theatergoers can sit on
wooden oak benches or choose to be a `groundling,' where they can
jostle, heckle and even rest their elbows against the stage. Most
performances are staged in Elizabethan era costumes and aim to give
the viewer the same theatergoing experience as when the Bard
himself was here. (Please note: if the Globe Theatre is unavailable, this
theatre performance will be held at another venue in London).
Overnight in London
Overnight in London
Day 14: Return Home
Day 12: London
Transfer to the Airport for Your Return Flight
Your Tour Director assists with your transfer to the airport, where
you'll check in for your return flight home.
Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour
Travel to Leavesden to visit the studio where the iconic Harry Potter
films were shot. You will take a walking tour and see up-close the
actual sets used in filming, costumes, and props. You may even hear
about a secret or two about the special effects and animatronics that
were used in the films' makings. Take a seat in the Great Hall where
the characters ate their meals, find hidden treasures in Dumbledore's
office, and stroll down Diagon Alley.
Overnight in London
Itinerary is subject to change
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