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Join us as we travel to the United Kingdom and visit historical wonders for 11 days! London, Oxford, the Cotswolds, Preston, and much more awaits you on a trip that will make you fall in love with the old country. Arrange your flights to arrive in London by July 7th, and to leave from Manchester on the 18th.
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Itineraries
Day 1
Date : July 7, 2025
Arrive in London
Arrive in London on Monday to begin our exploration of the old country. An optional walking tour to the Thames to catch a beautiful view of Big Ben and Parliament can be accompanied by the optional tour of Westminster Abbey.
Day 2
Date : July 8, 2025
We begin the day at the Tower of London to see the Crown Jewels, Anne Boleyn's final resting place, the White tower and much more. A lunch in a nearby pub will be our transition before hitting the world famous British Museum that holds fascinating artifacts from around the world. An optional Shakespeare play, or Musical will make this day in London complete. (I always recommend Phantom of the Opera.)
Day 3
Date : July 9, 2025
Oxford
We are off to Oxford on Wednesday. Years ago, we were in Oxford for the graduation of a student and found that it's easy fell in love with the stories and legacies of this world-famous university. From Lewis Carrol to JRR Tolkien to JK Rowling, Oxford has inspired literature for generations. It is animpressive stop. In the evening, we will see Stonehenge.
Day 4
Date : July 10, 2025
Avebury and Shakespeare
In the morning, we will go walk inside of a larger and older henge than Stonehenge. Avebury offers a hands-on experience. From there, we will go up to visit Shakespeare's birthplace, but first we stop at a pub that was built in the mid-1500s. And possibly was the source of the black plague during that century. But the food is better now, so…
Day 5
Date : July 11, 2025
Penrhyn Castle and gardens
Wales is most famous for Longshanks' Ring of Iron castles, but first we will explore the majesty of this Victorian imposter. Full of incredible architectural detail, Penrhyn shows what you can do to a castle that isn't so concerned with also being a fort. The gardens are beautiful and will offer an afternoon of planning how to improve your own yard once you get back home.
Day 6
Date : July 12, 2025
Slate mines and Beddgelert
Wales roofed the world. The famous blue slate of Wales provided roofing materials for the greatest buildings around Europe. The tour at Blaenau Ffestiniog will give you insight into how the slate miners lived in the dark. After reemerging from the deep, we will visit the valley of Beddgelert and have the option to take a light hike along Afon Glaslyn river.
Day 7
Date : July 13, 2025
On this day of rest, we will begin by attending church on the holy island of the Druids: Anglesey. After church, we have a quiet visit to Beaumaris Castle, and a stop out on the rocky shore at Penmon lighthouse.
Day 8
Date : July 14, 2025
Caernarfon
Caernarfon is the home to the entire Prince of Wales tradition. It was here that Edward Longshanks finally won over the people of Wales and the reunification of England and Wales began. A castle designed to reflect the walls of Constantinople, and fit for housing the beloved Eleanor, Caernarfon stands today as a place where royalty continues to visit. And the pub just down the street ain't too shabby neither.
Day 9
Date : July 15, 2025
Conwy
Conwy is perfection. With a perfect castle, perfect city walls, a perfect little bakery, and even the nice little Elizabethan house built by Robert Wynn, it is a charming place to continue seeing the little places of Britain. Its seaside location provides picturesque views with medieval details.
Day 10
Date : July 16, 2025
Preston
We leave Wales to see the temple at Preston. We will visit the River Ribble to see where the first members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were baptized. We will also head out to Downham to see the community that was so open to the early missionaries and conversion.
Day 11
Date : July 17, 2025
Temple Newsam
On our final day of the tour, we will visit the palace of Temple Newsam. Home of the influential Ingram family, this stately home has connection to Lord Darnley and Mary, Queen of Scots. Unfortunately, after a disagreement with his royal wife, Lord Darnley's house happened to explode and killed him before he was able to visit his friends, the Ingrams. Nevertheless, this is a site to behold.
Day 12
Date : July 18, 2025
Flying home
Fly home from Manchester, England
- Shared overnight accomodations/housing
- Transportation within the tour country. This includes to and from the airport, hotels, and all other sites
- Meals. Three meals per day will be covered, although travelers are welcome to buy extra food with their own money
- Tickets. This includes all tickets to museums, historical sites, events, and other venues
- Airfare to and from your destination.
- Insurance. Travelers are strongly encouraged to get trip and medical insurance. Previous travelers have used goreadyinsurance.com, which is part of Aegis General Insurance
- Ground transportation to and from the relevant airport in the United States
- Tips. Outbound Tours does not cover tips and gratuity for hotel staff, drivers, or local tour guides
Some of our reservation costs are non-refundable and non-transferable. Once spent, that money is non recoverable. For that reason, we do not have the option to refund some costs.
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance and checking with your healthcare provider to find out what the restrictions are regarding your health insurance. These precautions are relatively inexpensive and should be a standard of your travel. In the past, we have been happy with GoReadyInsurance.com (formerly April Travel Insurance).
The best option is to use an ATM once we arrive at our destination. It is best to reject the ATMs suggested exchange rate because your card company (Visa or MasterCard) will provide a better rate in the end. **Be sure to contact your card provider to let them add travel notes to unlock international use on your card before traveling. You can also pre-purchase foreign currency by visiting your bank and ordering an amount from them. In our experience the extra fees are more expensive than the ATM option.
Passports must be applied for well in advance of traveling. Although times vary, the standard processing time is around 8-10 weeks. Passport applications can be completed at the County Courthouse, but come with several requirements such as passport photos, birth certificates, etc. Minors must be accompanied by both parents when applying. Please contact your County Courthouse for specific details.
A tourist visa is a travel document that allows a person to enter a country for the purpose of tourism. The length of validity for tourist visas differ for each country. Starting in 2025, Britain will require online Visa applications to be completed before travel. Some countries, including Mexico, will distribute an immigration form that you must keep with your passport throughout the duration of your visit that will be required from you on the day of departure.
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