Working Itinerary: UK & London University of North Carolina Asheville June 13 24, 2016 The following itinerary is a working document and is subject to change. All business meetings (if applicable) within this itinerary are representative only. (Revised 11/2/15): June 13, 2016 Monday Depart USA / Travel Day Group departs USA en route to United Kingdom Manchester International Airport Per airline June 14, 2016 Tuesday Dinner Arrive in United Kingdom and Welcome Dinner Arrive at Manchester Airport Upon arrival, transfer via private coach with no assistance to York (bottled water provided on coach) Approx. 1.5 hour trip Sightseeing Day in York with coach and guide York City Tour: Tour the city of York, famous for its history, architecture, attractions, restaurants and shops, all combined with the beauty of Yorkshire, a region with an amazing display of natural, historical and cultural treasures. Welcome Dinner (one non alcoholic drink per person included) Overnight: York (1) Upper 3* Hotel June 15, 2016 Wednesday York and Cycle Play Morning free Performance of Cycle Play: 2:00 curtain Evening free to explore York night life Overnight: York (2) Upper 3* Hotel
June 16, 2016 Thursday York to London and Visit British Museum Check out hotel and load bags on coach Transfer via private coach to London (bottled water provided on coach) Approx.3.0 hour trip Arrive in London; proceed to British Museum, one of the most comprehensive collections of art and artifacts in the world. Highlights of our visit will include: the Rosetta Stone, whose discovery led to the deciphering of hieroglyphs; the Elgin Marbles, and from the Parthenon in Athens. (free admission, if there is a temporary exhibition and charge may apply) Continue on to hotel Distribution of One Week TravelCard Zone 1 and 2 included Overnight: London (1) Upper 3* Hotel June 17, 2016 Friday London: Shakespeare and Dickens London Sightseeing Day in London via public transportation (no guide included): Today s sightseeing will be dedicated to William Shakespeare, the world's greatest playwright, and Charles Dickens, one of the finest novelists of the 19 th century. We begin with a visit to the Shakespeare Globe Theater Museum, dedicated to the experience and international understanding of Shakespeare in performance. The museum explores the costumes, the special effects, the music, and the printing and publishing process during the Shakespearean era. We will also have the opportunity to experience a Workshop with a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company. (To be arranged later, ticket not included), stop provided Our day continues with a specialist guided Walking Tour through the London of Shakespeare and Dickens, followed by a visit to the simple abode in which Charles Dickens wrote Oliver Twist and finished The Pickwick Papers, which now houses the Dickens Museum. This evening we will attend a Performance by the Royal Shakespeare Company. Walk or take the Tube to evening performance (no guide included) Evening performance : TBD at Globe Theater (ticket cost not included, 2016 rates TBD) Overnight: London (2) Upper 3* Hotel
June 18, 2016 Saturday June 19, 2016 Sunday London: Westminster Abbey and West End Performance Sightseeing Day in London via public transportation Group to travel (without guide) on public transportation to: Visit Westminster Abbey (entrance included) Group to meet at departure pier at least 15 minutes prior to departure for Thames Cruise (approximately 20 minute cruise, one way ticket included, boats depart every 30 minutes) Disembark boat at Tower pier Visit Tower of London (entrance included) Performance of Mrs. Henderson Presents: 2:30 curtain (based on availability, tickets not included) Return to hotel via public transportation Overnight: London (3) Upper 3* Hotel members of one London: Theater District, BBC Tour Sightseeing Day in London via public transportation This morning we will take a fascinating Walking Tour of the Historic Theater District, followed by a Backstage Tour of the Royal Drury Lane Theater. British theater was born here over 300 years ago and, since its construction in 1663; the Theater Royal has triumphed over tragedy, fire, bankruptcy, and even murder! Then we will visit the Victoria and Albert Theater Museum, stop provided Our afternoon concludes with a visit to BBC Television where we will go behind the scenes of the most famous television center in the world. During our tour we will visit BBC News, play in an interactive studio, and be shown around by well informed, entertaining guides. Evening and free evening Overnight: London (4) Upper 3* Hotel
June 20, 2016 Monday Lunch London to Oxford via Stonehenge, Bath and Avebury Transfer via private coach to Oxford (bottled water provided on coach) with stop in Stonehenge, Bath and Avebury Cultural visits to Stonehenge, Bath and Avebury (includes entrances to Stonehenge Visitor Center and Roman Baths; students must show Student ID at Stonehenge) Lunch included at local restaurant during Bath tour (one non alcoholic drink per person included) After tour, continue transfer to Oxford Arrive in Oxford, proceed to hotel Evening Evening free to explore Oxford Overnight: Oxford (1) Upper 3* Hotel June 21, 2016 Tuesday Oxford: City Tour Oxford City Walking Tour: Oxford, England's oldest university, which is associated with many notable literary alumni including such diverse characters as Geoffrey Chaucer, Lewis Carroll, Oscar Wilde, C.S. Lewis and Evelyn Waugh. We will take a Walking Tour through Oxford; highlighted by St. John's College, Trinity College, the Sheldonian Theater, Bodleian Library, and Christ Church College (entrance included) which we will visit (guide to join group at Oxford University for 2 hours) Evening free to explore Oxford night life Overnight: Oxford (2) Upper 3* Hotel Wi Fi/cable internet included in rooms June 22, 2016 Wednesday Oxford to Stratford upon Avon Transfer via private coach to Stratford upon Avon (bottled water provided on coach; approximately 1.5 hrs.) Arrive at Stratford upon Avon Visit Stratford upon Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare: En route, we will stop for a visit to Anne Hathaway's Cottage. Upon our arrival in Stratford, we will begin at Shakespeare's Birthplace, which also contains a museum dedicated to the bard's life. We conclude the afternoon in Holy Trinity Church where the poet is buried. (no guide for any tours during Stratford visit.) See a performance of the Royal Shakespeare Company (7:15 curtain Dr. Faustas, tickets not included) Overnight: Stratford upon Avon (1) Upper 3* Hotel
June 23, 2016 Thursday Dinner Stratford upon Avon to Chester: Full Day Sightseeing and Farewell Dinner Transfer via private coach to Chester (bottled water provided on coach; approximately 2.5 hrs.) Arrive at Chester Free time to explore city on own. Chester: No city in Britain is richer in terms of archaeological and architectural treasures than Chester with its Walled City on the River Dee. Visit the City Walls, the Cathedral, Roman Amphitheatre and all the things to do in the city. Discover how Chester has survived and prospered through the ebb and flow of history. Visit Frodsham Street where shopaholics will find both the Mall and Grosvenor Shopping centres. The Forum Shopping Centre and Markets are also worth a visit. Discover the site of the ancient Amphitheatre where the partially excavated ruins of the largest stone built Roman military remain. To feed your appetite for history further, visit the award winning Dewa Roman Experience where you can enjoy wandering through Roman Streets, explore archaeological remains and handle ancient relics in a hands on studio. Farewell Dinner at local restaurant (one non alcoholic drink per person included) Evening free to explore Chester night life Overnight: Chester (1) Upper 3* Hotel June 24, 2016 Friday Chester: Depart for USA Check out hotel and load bags on coach Transfer via private coach to airport (approximately 1 hrs.) (bottled water provided on coach) Flight departs for USA