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PROPOSAL: DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY

Route Map:

Tentative Flight Schedule:

Our proposal is based on the flights listed below. We are currently holding space with the airline. Group airfare is based on a minimum of 18 people traveling on the same flights. Please be advised that any changes to the below flight schedule might result in an increase to the airfare.

May 15 Houston / London Heathrow BA 196

(May 16)

Depart: 8:25 PM

Arrive: 11:45 AM

May 16 London Heathrow / Edinburgh BA 1446 Depart: 1:15 PM

Arrive: 2:40 PM

May 28 London Heathrow / Houston BA 195 Depart: 9:55 AM

Arrive: 2:20 PM

BA = British Airways

Map Key:

A. Edinburgh B. Liverpool C. London

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Tentative Itinerary:

Depart Houston

Monday, May 15 Day 1

This afternoon depart Houston for Edinburgh via London on

British Airways. Sit back and enjoy dinner and entertainment

onboard. Bon Voyage!

Arrive Edinburgh

Tuesday, May 16 Day 2 Arrive Edinburgh International airport at 2:40 PM

Edinburgh

English-speaking assistant to meet/greet group at airport and

transfer by private motor coach to hotel.

Group check-in at the Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge (3-

star) or similar – Hotel Website

Remainder of the day free for independent activities.

Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant (3-course meal).

Overnight at the Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge or similar

Full-Day Cultural Visits

Wednesday, May 17 Day 3 Full Scottish breakfast in hotel

Edinburgh

Morning walk to the Edinburgh Castle (entrance included) Dominating the Edinburgh skyline from its perch on Castle Rock,

the Edinburgh Castle is one of the most important strongholds in

Scotland and has been involved in many historical conflicts from

the Wars of Scottish Independence in the 14th century to the

Jacobite Rising of 1745. Recent research has identified 26 sieges

over the course of the castle’s 1,100-year history, giving it a claim

to being the most besieged castle in Great Britain and one of the

most attacked castles in the entire world. Time to explore Edinburgh Castle on your own

Time for lunch on own

Walk to the National Museum of Scotland (free entry) Embark on a journey of discovery that will take you through the

history of Scotland and the world, including the wonders of

nature, the beauty of art, design, and fashion, and the

advancements of science and technology. Time to explore the National Museum of Scotland on your own Reminder of evening free

Overnight at the Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge or similar

Full-Day Cultural Excursion

Thursday, May 18 Day 4 Full Scottish breakfast in hotel

Edinburgh Full-day private motor coach to remain with the group

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Edinburgh Morning drive from Edinburgh to Roslin ~ 8 miles ~ 0.50 hrs

Roslin

Visit to Rosslyn Chapel (entrance included) Built in 1446 as a place of worship, Rosslyn Chapel continues to

hold services on a weekly basis. The beauty of this intricately

carved chapel has been drawing visitors for generations and was

featured in Dan Brown’s novel, The Da Vinci Code and the

subsequent film. Time to explore Rosslyn Chapel on own

Time for lunch on own

Afternoon drive from Roslin to Melrose ~ 35 miles ~ 1.25 hrs

Melrose

Visit to Melrose Abbey (entrance included) A magnificent ruin on a grand scale with lavishly decorated

masonry, Melrose Abbey might be the most famous ruin in

Scotland. Founded in 1136 by David I for the Cistercian Order, it

was mostly destroyed by Richard II’s English army in 1385. The

exterior of the abbey is decorated with unusual sculptures

including hobgoblins, cooks with ladles, and a bagpipe playing

pig. In addition, the abbey is thought to be the burial place of

Robert the Bruce’s heart, which is marked with a commemorative

plaque within the grounds. Time to explore Melrose Abbey on own Drive from Melrose to Edinburgh ~ 40 miles ~ 1.25 hrs

Edinburgh Remainder of evening free

Overnight at the Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge or similar

Free Day (Class A), Cultural Visits (Class B & C)

Friday, May 19 Day 5 Full Scottish breakfast in hotel

Edinburgh Classes Split for Separate Activities

Edinburgh Class A Free day to explore this beautiful city on your own

Edinburgh

Class B

Morning walk to Holyrood Palace (entrance included) The Palace of Holyroodhouse, Her Majesty the Queen’s official

residence in Scotland, stands at the end of the historic Royal

Mile. Visitors can explore 14 historic and State apartments, the

ruins of the 12th century Holyrood Abbey, and the royal gardens.

Although the palace is best known as the home of Mary, Queen

of Scots, and provided the setting for many dramatic events

during her short rein, today, the State Apartments are used

regularly by The Queen for state ceremonies and official

entertaining. Time for lunch on own Remainder of afternoon and evening free

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Edinburgh Class C

Morning walk to Holyrood Palace (entrance included) The Palace of Holyroodhouse, Her Majesty the Queen’s official

residence in Scotland, stands at the end of the historic Royal

Mile. Visitors can explore 14 historic and State apartments, the

ruins of the 12th century Holyrood Abbey, and the royal gardens.

Although the palace is best known as the home of Mary, Queen

of Scots, and provided the setting for many dramatic events

during her short rein, today, the State Apartments are used

regularly by The Queen for state ceremonies and official

entertaining. Time for lunch on own Afternoon private Edinburgh Scottish Enlightenment Tour with

English-speaking guide On this tour you will have the chance to explore both Edinburgh’s

Old and New Town’s, while discovering the history of Edinburgh

enlightenment and how a few men transformed philosophy,

history, science, and literature, laid the foundation for modern

economics, and inspired great leaps for modern medicine. Remainder of evening free

Edinburgh Overnight at the Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge or similar

Free Day (Class A & B), Full-Day Excursions to Glasgow (Class C)

Saturday, May 20 Day 6 Full Scottish breakfast in hotel

Edinburgh Classes Split for Separate Activities

Edinburgh Class A Free day to explore this beautiful city on your own

Edinburgh Class B Free to explore this beautiful city on your own

Glasgow

Clarkson

Class C

Full-day excursions to Glasgow Full-day private motor coach to remain with the group Morning drive from Edinburgh to Glasgow ~ 46 miles ~ 1.25 hrs Private walking tour of Glasgow with Dr. Stephen Mullen, PhD During this tour, you will learn the history of Glasgow, while

discovering the city’s connection to slavery in the West Indies, the

18th century tobacco trade, and visiting places where Frederick

Douglass spoke. Time for lunch on own Drive from Glasgow to Clarkston ~ 11 miles ~ .50 hrs Visit to Greenbank Garden (entrance included) Greenbank Garden in an 18th century house and garden owned by

the National Trust for Scotland. Built in the 1760s by Robert

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Edinburgh

Class C

Allason, the garden provides a relaxing landscape of soaring

beeches, chattering waters, and beautiful sculptures. Time to explore Greenbank Garden on your own Drive from Clarkson to Edinburgh ~ 60 miles ~ 1.50 hrs Remainder of evening free

Edinburgh Overnight at the Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge or similar

Depart Edinburgh, Arrive Liverpool

Sunday, May 21 Day 7 Full Scottish breakfast in hotel

Edinburgh

Transfer by private motor coach from hotel to Edinburgh Waverly

station

Board train from Edinburgh Waverly to Liverpool Lime Street

station (one-way, 2nd class train tickets included)

Liverpool

Arrive Liverpool Lime Street Station

English-speaking assistant to meet/greet group at train station

and transfer by private motor coach to hotel

Group check-in at the Ibis Styles Liverpool Centre Dale Street

(3-star) or similar – Hotel Website

Time for lunch on own

Commence private Liverpool Slavery History Trail tour with

English-speaking guide During this tour you will be taken on a 300-year journey through

the controversial past of Liverpool. From the sleepy fishing village

of the 17th century, to the coasts of Africa, to the islands of the

Caribbean, to South America, and the U.S. You will experience

history through the eyes of the oppressed as you gain insight into

how the wealth of Liverpool was accrued and the great empires

were made.

Remainder of evening free

Overnight at the Ibis Styles Liverpool Centre Dale Street or

similar

Half-Day Cultural Visit

Monday, May 22 Day 8 Full English breakfast in hotel

Liverpool

Walk to the Museum of Liverpool (free entry) As the world’s first national museum to be devoted to the history

of a regional city, the Museum of Liverpool showcases popular

culture, while tackling social, historical, and contemporary issues

in an accessible and engaging manner. Exhibits include Ben

Johnson’s Liverpool Cityscape, a life-size Liverbird, the first Ford

Anglia, and Chris Boardman’s famous Lotus sport bike. Time to explore the Museum of Liverpool on your own

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Liverpool

Time for lunch on own

Remainder of afternoon and evening free

Overnight at the Ibis Styles Liverpool Centre Dale Street or similar

Full-Day Cultural Visits

Tuesday, May 23 Day 9 Full English breakfast in hotel

Liverpool

Morning half-day Beatles Walk tour with English-speaking guide On this 90-minute tour you will walk in the footsteps of the

Beatles as you wander the streets of Liverpool. Visit the Cavern

Club located at 10 Mathew Street, where the Beatles got their

start, enjoy photo opportunities at the Eleanor Rigby and John

Lennon Statues, see the Liverpool Town Hall, stop in at the

NEMS (North End Musical Store) and Rushworth’s, all while

learning about the famous band.

Time for lunch on own

Classes Split for Separate Activities

Liverpool Class A

Afternoon walk to Liverpool Cathedral (entrance included) Located on St. James’s Mount in Liverpool, the Liverpool

Cathedral (also known as the Cathedral Church of Christ in

Liverpool) is the longest cathedral in the world, boasting an

external length of 207 yards, including the Lady Chapel. Time to explore Liverpool Cathedral on own Remainder of evening free

Liverpool Class B Afternoon free to explore this beautiful city on your own

Liverpool Class C

Afternoon walk to the International Slavery Museum (entrance

included) The International Slavery Museum opened in August 2007 and in

less than three years welcomed its one-millionth visitor. This

museum explores the aspects of historical and contemporary

slavery and has become an international hub for resources on

human rights issues. Time to explore the International Slavery Museum on your own Walk to the Merseyside Maritime Museum (entrance included) Located in the Albert Dock (and in the same building as the

International Slavery Museum), the Merseyside Maritime

Museum contains a variety of objects associated with the social

and commercial history of the port of Liverpool. Highlights

include ship models, maritime paintings, colorful posters from the

golden age of liners, and some few sized vessels. Time to explore the Merseyside Maritime Museum on own

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Liverpool Class C Remainder of evening free

Liverpool

Overnight at the Ibis Styles Liverpool Centre Dale Street or

similar

Depart Liverpool, Arrive London

Wednesday, May 24 Day 10 Full English breakfast in hotel

Liverpool

Transfer by private motor coach to Liverpool Lime Street station

Board train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Euston station

(one-way, 2nd class train tickets included)

London

Arrive London Euston station

English-speaking guide to meet/greet group at train station and

transfer by private motor coach to hotel

Group check-in at the St. Giles Hotel or similar (3-star) - Hotel

Website

Issue of London Oyster Card – preloaded with GBP 40

Time for lunch on own

London Class A

Afternoon take public transport to the Tower of London (entrance

included) Private tour of the Tower of London with English-speaking guide The Tower of London is a historic castle located on the north bank

of the River Thames in central London and has a long, dark history

of mediaeval torture, grim executions, and infamous royal

prisoners. Built by William the Conqueror in 1066, the historic

castle has served as a Royal menagerie, Her Majesty's Prison, an

execution site, a royal observatory, a royal mint and a military

storehouse over the course of its long history. Today, the tower

mainly serves as a tourist attraction but still famously houses the

Crown Jewels and is guarded by members of the Royal

Bodyguards known as the Beefeaters.

London Class B Remainder of the day free

London Class C

Afternoon take public transport to the Bank of England to

commence the Quakers in the City of London Tour with English-

speaking guide Wander through the streets of London as you learn about the

history of Quakers in London and the impact they have had on the

city. You will walk along Lombard Street, Gracechurch Street,

Bishopsgate, Liverpool Street, and Moor Gate. You will pass

through the Bunhill Fields Burial Ground on your way to the

Bunhill Quaker Meeting House. Remainder of evening free

London Overnight at the St. Giles Hotel or similar

Full-Day Cultural Visits

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Thursday, May 25 Day 11 Full English breakfast in hotel

London Use of London Oyster Card – preloaded with GBP 40

Classes Split for Separate Activities

London

St. Albans

London

Class A

Morning take public transport to London St. Pancras Station Board train to St. Albans (round-trip, 2nd class train ticket

included) Just 30 minutes northwest of London, St. Alban’s is a unique

English Cathedral City. The colorful history can be seen in the

Roman remains and the beautiful medieval architecture. The town

boasts lush green parks, a buzzing metropolis, ancient history, and

a fabulous shopping district. Time to explore St. Albans on your own Time for lunch on own After lunch return to London St. Pancras Station Take public transport to the Museum of London (free entry) Located on the London Wall, the London Museum documents the

history of the capital city from prehistoric to modern times. The

museum is comprised of a series of chronological galleries which

contain artefacts, models, pictures, and diagrams. The museum

places a strong emphasis on archaeological discoveries, urban

development, and London’s social and cultural life. Time to explore Museum of London on own Walk to Guildhall (free entry) Home of the City of London Corporation, Guildhall Great Hall has

been the center of the city government since the 12th century. This

Grade 1 listed landmark, and the City’s only surviving secular

medieval building, acts as a grand setting for spectacular banquets

in honor of visiting Heads of State and other dignitaries, royal

occasions, and receptions for major historical anniversaries. Time to explore Guildhall and Guildhall Yard on own

Reminder of evening free

London

Class B

English-speaking, local guide to remain with the group for the day Morning take public transport to the Tower of London (entrance

included) Private tour of the Tower of London The Tower of London is a historic castle located on the north bank

of the River Thames in central London and has a long, dark history

of mediaeval torture, grim executions, and infamous royal

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London

Class B

prisoners. Built by William the Conqueror in 1066, the historic

castle has served as a Royal menagerie, Her Majesty's Prison, an

execution site, a royal observatory, a royal mint and a military

storehouse over the course of its long history. Today, the tower

mainly serves as a tourist attraction but still famously houses the

Crown Jewels and is guarded by members of the Royal

Bodyguards known as the Beefeaters. Time for lunch on own Afternoon take public transport to St. Paul’s Cathedral (entrance

included) Private tour of St. Paul’s Cathedral St Paul's, with its world-famous dome, is an iconic feature of the

London skyline. Step inside and you can enjoy the Cathedral's

awe-inspiring interior, and uncover fascinating stories about its

history. Your admission and tour includes access to all of the

cathedral floor, crypt, and the three dome galleries. Reminder of evening free

London

Class C

Morning take public transport to the British Museum (free entry) Dedicated to human history, art, and culture, the British

Museum’s permanent collection, boasting some 8 million works,

is the largest and most comprehensive in existence. Some of the

treasures housed inside the British Museum include the Rosetta

Stone, the Assyrian Lion Hunt reliefs, the Mummy of Katebet, and

the King of Ife. Time to explore the British Museum on own Afternoon take public transport to the Museum of London (free

entry) Located on the London Wall, the London Museum documents the

history of the capital city from prehistoric to modern times. The

museum is comprised of a series of chronological galleries which

contain artefacts, models, pictures, and diagrams. The museum

places a strong emphasis on archaeological discoveries, urban

development, and London’s social and cultural life. Time to explore the Museum of London on own Reminder of evening free

London Overnight at the St. Giles Hotel or similar

Full-Day Cultural Visits

Friday, May 26 Day 12 Full English breakfast in hotel

London Use of London Oyster Card – preloaded with GBP 40

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London

Morning take public transport to the British Library (entrance

included) Private tour of the British Library with English-speaking guide The national library of the United Kingdom and the largest

library in the world (based on number of catalogued items), the

British Library collection includes well over 150 million items in

most known languages. Some of the treasures that are housed in

the library are the Magna Carts, Lindisfarne Gospels, Leonardo

da Vinci’s Notebook, the Beatles manuscripts, and the recording

of Nelson Mandela’s Rivonia trial speech. On your tour you will

discover more about the history, collection, and architectures

while visiting the public areas of the Library. The tour will also

include a stop in the Viewing Gallery where you can see some of

the Reading Rooms and learn about how books are stored,

accessed, and delivered.

Time for lunch on own

Classes Split for Separate Activities

London

Class A

Afternoon take public transport to the British Museum (free entry) Dedicated to human history, art, and culture, the British Museum’s permanent collection, boasting some 8 million works, is the largest and most comprehensive in existence. Some of the treasures housed inside the British Museum include the Rosetta Stone, the Assyrian Lion Hunt reliefs, the Mummy of Katebet, and the King of Ife. Time to explore the British Museum on own Remainder of evening free

London Class B

Afternoon take public transport to the Rose Theatre Private tour of the Rose Theatre with English-speaking guide. An Elizabethan theatre built in 1587, The Rose was the first purpose-built playhouse to stage a production of any of Shakespeare’s plays and the first to be built on Bankside. The Rose’s success encouraged other theatres to be built in the area, mainly the Swan in 1595 and the Globe in 1599. Sadly, the emergence of these rivals overtook the Rose, which appears to have fallen out of use around 1603 and completely abandoned by 1606. The well-preserved remains of the theatre were discovered in 1989 during a routine exploratory excavation held in the interval between site clearance and redevelopment of an office block. The discovery became a major international news story and a campaign to “Save the Rose” and protect it from redevelopment was launched. Remainder of evening free

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London Class C

Afternoon take public transport to St. Michael’s Church to meet Dr. Matthew Green for the 17th and 18th Century Coffeehouse Tour. During this one hour and 45-minute walking tour of central London, you will learn about London’s first coffeehouse proprietor, Pasqua Rosée. Your will wander past the sites of Europe’s oldest coffeehouses, and immerse yourself in the strange happenings that occurred in some of the most infamous coffeehouses in the city. Take public transport to Holy Trinity Church in Clapham Common Visit Holy Trinity Church (free entry) Opened for worship in 1776, the Holy Trinity Church is most commonly associated with William Wilberforce and his group of friends that became known as the “The Clapham Sect.” Not only did they worship at this church, but they actively campaigned for the abolition of the slave trade and the spiritual and moral reformation of the nation. Clapham Common is a large triangular urban park that covers over 200 acres in south London. Originally intended as common land for the parishes of Battersea and Clapham, the area was converted to park land in 1878 and boasts three ponds and a Victorian bandstand. Time to explore Holy Trinity Church and enjoy Clapham Common on your own Remainder of evening free

Edinburgh Overnight at the St. Giles Hotel or similar

Free Day

Saturday, May 27 Day 13 Full English breakfast in hotel

London Classes Split for Separate Activities

Wiltshire

Class A

Half-day excursion to Stonehenge (entrance included) on private

motor coach (shared with Class C) Morning drive from London to Stonehenge ~ 90 miles ~ 2.00 hrs Stonehenge is perhaps the world’s most famous prehistoric

monument. It was built in several stages: the first monument was

an early henge monument, built about 5,000 years ago, and the

unique stone circle was erected in the late Neolithic period about

2500 BC. In the early Bronze Age many burial mounds were built

nearby. Today, along with Avebury, it forms the heart of a World

Heritage Site, with a unique concentration of prehistoric

monuments. Time to explore Stonehenge on your own

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London

Class A

Afternoon drive from Stonehenge to London ~ 90 miles ~ 2.00 hrs Take public transport to the Museum Crypt of All Hallows

(entrance included) Private tour of the Museum Crypt of the All Hallows All Hallows by the Tower is the oldest church in the City of

London and was founded by the Abbey of Barking in 675AD, 300

years before the Tower of London. An arch from the Saxon

church can still be seen today. In the crypt beneath is a second

century Roman pavement, discovered in 1926, evidence of city

life on this site for nearly two thousand years.

London Class B

Morning take public transport to the Houses of Parliament

(entrance not included) The houses of Parliament, also known as the Palace of

Westminster, is the seat of the two parliamentary houses of the

United Kingdom, the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Time to view Houses of Parliament from the outside Walk or take public transport to Buckingham Palace (entrance not

included) Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of

the UK’s sovereigns since 1837 and today is the administrative

headquarters of the Monarch. Watch the Changing of the Guard from the outside Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace encompasses colorful

spectacle and British pageantry. The ceremony lasts about 45

minutes and usually takes place daily at 11:30 from April until the

end of July. During the Changing the Guard ceremony, also

known as ‘Guard Mounting’, one regiment takes over from

another. The Queen’s Guard consists of the St James’s Palace and

Buckingham Palace detachments. The New Guard, who during

the course of the ceremony become The Queen’s Guard, march to

Buckingham Palace from Wellington Barracks. Walk or take public transport to the Whitehall Banqueting House

(entrance included) The only remaining component of the Palace of Whitehall in

London, the Whitehall Banqueting House is an important part of

the history of English architecture as the first structure to the

completed in the neo-classical style, which transformed

architecture in England. Time to explore Whitehall Banqueting House on own

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Leicester Class B

Time for lunch on own Afternoon Take public transport to London St. Pancras Station Board train to Leicester (round-trip, 2nd-class train tickets

included) Time to visit the University of Leicester on own Later afternoon, return to London

Wiltshire

London

Class C

Half-day excursion to Stonehenge (entrance included) on private

motor coach (shared with Class A) Morning drive from London to Stonehenge ~ 90 miles ~ 2.00 hrs Stonehenge is perhaps the world’s most famous prehistoric

monument. It was built in several stages: the first monument was

an early henge monument, built about 5,000 years ago, and the

unique stone circle was erected in the late Neolithic period about

2500 BC. In the early Bronze Age many burial mounds were built

nearby. Today, along with Avebury, it forms the heart of a World

Heritage Site, with a unique concentration of prehistoric

monuments. Time to explore Stonehenge on your own Afternoon drive from Stonehenge to London ~ 90 miles ~ 2.00 hrs Remainder of afternoon free

London Farewell dinner at local restaurant (3-course meal)

Overnight at the St. Giles Hotel or similar

Depart London, Arrive Houston

Sunday, May 28 Day 14 Full English breakfast in the hotel

London

Transfer by private motor coach from hotel to London Heathrow

airport

9:55 AM Depart London to Houston

Houston 2:20 PM Arrive Houston International Airport. Welcome home!