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Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Buckingham Palace
Tower of London visitGet up close and personal with the Tower of London. Towers, rather. Twenty stone towers, as well as tunnels, winding staircases and narrow passageways comprise this huge fortress covering 18 acres on the banks of the Thames. A royal residence from the 11th - 16th centuries, the Tower also served as a jewel safe and a prison. The headless skeletons of Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard (Henry VIII's former wives who were executed here) are believed to be buried here. The Crown Jewels are housed here, including the largest cut diamond in the world (530-carats). Beefeaters (guards) lead tours through the Tower.
See how the Queen relaxes on this tour of the royal weekend estate (originally built as a fortress in the 11th century, when William the Conqueror ruled). Tiptoe through the tulips (and other flowers) in the East Terrace Gardens. Alternatively see the Gothic-style St. George's Chapel or peek into the rooms of Queen Mary's doll house with its gallery of pint-size perfect furniture. Get decorating tips for your own country estate (uh, dorm room, that is).
Add on: London Theatre PerformanceHead to London's famous West End to sit back and enjoy a theater performance.
Explore the ancient university city of Oxford from an American perspective, including Christ Church College, complete with portraits of American Revolutionaries, and the Bodleian Library. Discover why the college bell is still rung 101 times at 9:05 p.m.
Anne Hathaway’s Cottage visitShakespeare's birthplace visitLEAP Prime Time Shakespeare!Produce a prime time TV show for sixteenth-century England! Compare Shakespearian times to our own and see the Bard's work in a new light.
Produce a prime time TV show for 16th century England! Compare Shakespearean times to our own and see the Bard’s work in a new light.
Charming York combines medieval mysteries with modern flair. Gothic buildings and cobblestone streets lead to bustling shopping districts; ancient stones make up the now-picturesque city walls. Explore the birthplace of Guy Fawkes with your Tour Director.
Meet great Britons from history. Debate their merits and contributions to decide who is the greatest of them all!
Edinburgh Castle visit, Crown Jewels, St. Margaret's Chapel
Holyroodhouse Palace visit
Learn the art of Scottish dancing at a social gathering, or Ceilidh, (pronounced “Kay-lay”). Dance to live music as an instructor shows you some traditional steps.
Class is in session. And, by that, of course we mean the endless lessons that travel brings. So, no matter if you’re out trotting the globe or at home planning your next trip, adventure is never far! These must-read blog posts open a world of learning through inspirational travel stories, destination spotlights, classroom resources, and other buzzworthy news.
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