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2 London is one of the world s greatest cities Some would even say it s at the top of the list. It s an economic and political center and a cultural capital. Long a rich repository of history and tradition as well as a contemporary trendsetter, it offers visitors more diversity than virtually anywhere else. Come and experience the many faces of London! Tour Highlights Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace Tower of London Biking tour of the city s landmarks British Museum Candlelight concert at St.-Martins-in-the-Fields Sunday worship at Westminster Abbey Windsor Castle Evening walk through haunted London Charles Dickens Museum Shakespeare s Globe Theatre Exhibition Shakespearian play at the Globe National Gallery London Eye Bowling at the All Star Lanes Street art tour and workshop Shopping on Oxford Street West End musical Tour Cost March 27 - April 3, 2015 $3,479 per person, double occupancy, from Chicago with registration by November 1, 2014 April 3 - April 10, 2015 $3,720 per person, double occupancy, from Chicago with registration by November 1, 2014 After November 1, the tour cost increases by $100 Register online at Led by: Name School Name Address City, State, Zip Phone

3 Tour Program Meals included B=breakfast D=dinner Friday Our Adventure Begins Check in at the airport for the overnight flight across the Atlantic Next stop: London! (D-in flight) Saturday Hello, London! We ve arrived at the Heathrow Airport where, following customs formalities, we ll meet our local guide and driver and transfer into the capital of England and the United Kingdom. We ll drop our luggage off at the hotel and walk via the Marble Arch and along Hyde Park to Buckingham Palace. We re here to witness the impressive and colorful Changing of the Guards. Next on our agenda is our first experience on London s famous Tube on our way to the Tower of London. Built by William the Conqueror, the Tower has served variously as a palace, treasure house and prison. After a briefing on the layout of the Tower, we ll be free to explore independently. In the late afternoon, we ll return to the hotel to check in. For dinner tonight, we ll choose from the variety of nearby restaurants. (B-In flight, D) Sunday Church, Royalty & Ghosts We ll start each day with a full English breakfast at the hotel. Then today a morning walk takes us via Piccadilly, Green Park and St. James Park to Westminster Abbey. We will attend the 10:00 a.m. Matins service in this magnificent church, coronation site of Queen Elizabeth and centuries of her predecessors, as well as final resting place of many English sovereigns and prominent citizens. After worship, we re going to take the train out to Windsor. This town, as you probably know, gave its name to the Royal Family; and Windsor Castle is the largest and oldest still-inhabited castle in the world. After time to get a snack or some lunch, we ll walk through the castle precincts and visit the beautifully-furnished state apartments, Queen Mary s Dolls House and St. George s Chapel. We ll return to our hotel, and this evening we ll enjoy a walking tour through parts of London that are reputed to be haunted. A professional actor will regale us with eerie stories from bygone days or are they?! We ll stop for dinner on our way to or from our ghost walk. (B, D) Monday Biking, Bowling & Antiquities We ll start our day off with some exercise Equipped with bicycles and helmets, we re going to pedal around London. In the company of a professional bicycle tour guide, we ll get acquainted with the city s numerous monuments and architectural masterpieces and many of its out-of-the-way corners. In the afternoon, we re going to the British Museum, stopping en route or at one of the museum s cafés for lunch. Begun in 1753, this treasure house has grown to include artifacts from all corners of the world some 8 million items in all. After a briefing on the museum s highlights and a short tour, we ll be free to look around independently. On our agenda for tonight? Bowling at the All Star Lanes! (B, D) From top: Changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Windsor Castle, Elgin Marbles - British Museum

4 Tuesday Literary London Today we ll meet two of the most renowned English writers of all time! Let s begin with the beloved novelist Charles Dickens who gave us Oliver Twist, Scrooge and so many other memorable characters. At the Charles Dickens Museum, located in his only surviving London home, we ll see rare manuscripts and mementos and we ll learn about his life. At midday, we ll have lunch at one of the nearby ethnic restaurants. Then we ll head for Bankside where we ll go behind the scenes at Shakespeare s Globe Theatre. We ll learn about William Shakespeare s life, the London of his day and the iconic theatre for which he wrote. After time for dinner at Pizza Express or another nearby Bankside eatery, we ll see a production at the Globe. (B, D) Wednesday Education, Art & Music Exploring on the way, we ll head for the London District Christian Secondary School this morning. We ll have a tour of the school and learn its approach to Christian education. Over lunch, we ll get better acquainted with our English contemporaries and learn more about their lives. We plan to spend part of the afternoon at the National Gallery, which houses an incredible collection of paintings representing virtually every great European school of art. An introductory tour is followed by time to browse on our own. Then we ll head to Trafalgar Square for some free time. We ll meet at St. Martin-in-the-Fields, first for dinner at one of the cafés and then for a lovely candlelight concert. (B, D) Thursday Celebrities in Wax, Shopping & Theatre It s our last full day in London and we plan to use it well! First off, we ll walk to Madame Tussaud s where we ll see a huge collection of remarkably life-like wax models famous and infamous historical figures, the Royal Family and the who s who of sports, entertainment, politics and more. Then we re off to do some shopping in and around Oxford Street, one of the world s top shopping addresses. After time to freshen up at the hotel, we ll head for the West End where we ll have dinner and attend a popular musical or dramatic production. (B, D) Friday Heading Home After an early breakfast we ll be met and transferred back to Heathrow to check in for our return flights. We hope your spring break study adventure in London has been hugely rewarding and lots of fun! (B) From top: Shakespeare s Globe Theatre, Trafalgar Square, Harrod s Department Store th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI GO WITTE groups@wittetravel.com wittetours.com

5 Offered exclusively to members of Christian Schools International, this tour is designed to deliver you and your students the best of London, while leveraging larger group pricing and providing the confidence and comfort of working with Witte. for Members of Your Trip Includes Air Transportation including all current airline taxes, security fees and fuel surcharges via a regularly scheduled air carrier. Land Transportation for the complete itinerary by deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach and public transportation. Accommodations in superior tourist- and moderate first-class hotels. The tour cost is based on two students sharing a room and single occupancy for the teacher. Breakfast and Dinner Daily. A British Tour Manager from arrival until departure, assisted by local guides. All Sightseeing and Admission Fees in accordance with the itinerary. All Tipping and Taxes on tour services, including tipping to the tour managers, motorcoach drivers and local guides, as well as all hotel, local government and airport taxes. Backpack and Study Materials prepared for your destination, including ideas for incorporating faith into your travel. Price The price in the brochure is based on a departure from Chicago. We will be pleased to provide a quotation for alternate cities or dates. Complimentary Trip Credit is calculated on a straight 10:1 ratio meaning you ll get partial credit for every student that travels! (If you only get 9 students this year, you still get 90% of your trip paid for!) Pricing is based on an exchange rate of $1.65 to Please note that airlines, land arrangements suppliers and governments may impose additional fees, fuel surcharges or taxes after the tour is advertised and participants are registered. Such changes may result in an increase in the tour cost. It may also be necessary to increase the tour cost due to exchange rate fluctuations. Before passing on an increase, Witte Travel will use its best efforts to keep the amount to a minimum; and we will discuss the options with you. Not included in the cost Passports, airline luggage fees, optional travel protection plan (including luggage and trip cancellation coverage), optional excursions, independent sightseeing, lunches, beverages with dinner, and any other items not mentioned as included.

6 Registration We will provide 50 copies of a customized brochure for you to distribute to prospective travelers, along with posters and PowerPoint materials if desired. We will also provide a.pdf version of your brochure for ing or to place on your website. All registration will be done online via a dedicated tour webpage. Travel Documents We provide a document wallet for each member of your group including the finalized tour itinerary, hotel list, passenger list, flight schedules with easy-to-follow departure instructions, and luggage tags. 24/7 Availability No matter where in the world you find yourself, and whatever travel experience may arise, a Witte Travel & Tours professional will either be standing next to you or is a simple phone call away, ready and able to get you on your way. Deposit and Payments Schedule: Deposit of $500 with application by November 1, Payment of $1500 by January 1, Balance due by February 15, Credit Cards. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Cancellation and Refunds. If individual group members need to cancel, penalties will be based on the date we receive their written notice, as follows: More than 120 days before departure... $100 Between 120 and 91 days before departure... $175 Between 90 and 61 days before departure... $325 Between 60 and 31 days before departure... $ or fewer days before departure...no refund The above penalties apply to the cost of the land arrangements. Group members who cancel after tickets are issued (45 days prior to departure) will also forfeit the total airfare th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI GO WITTE groups@wittetravel.com wittetours.com