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Sceptered Isle

Historic conquests & cultural gems of England, Scotland, Ireland

Explore the Sceptered Isle with your students! This tour will show the fascinating history between Scotland, Ireland and England. From fabled London, you’ll head north, touring Oxford and York on your way to Scotland and Edinburgh Castle. Then a quick flight to Dublin and County Kerry!

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LondonYorkEdinburghDublinOxford

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Your Adventure, Day by Day

Day 1 Depart from North America

Fly to England Enjoy your overnight flight across the pond.

Day 2 Land in London

Your Adventure Begins Welcome to the capital city, London. Begin your exploration!

Day 3 London

Tour the City A local guide shows you Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, Trafalgar Square with Nelson's Column, and lively Piccadilly Circus. Try to crack a smile on the stoic faces of the guards at Buckingham Palace during the colorful military ceremony of the Changing of the Guard (seasonal).

Day 4 Oxford & Stratford

Oxford A walking tour of Oxford includes Christ Church College and the Bodleian Library.
Shakespeare's Stratford Continue to Shakespeare's hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon to visit the Bard's birthplace and his wife Anne Hathaway's cottage.

Day 5 Warwick & York

Medieval Warwick Visit the imposing medieval Warwick Castle.
Travel to York

Day 6 York & Hadrian's Wall

York Explore the medieval walled city of York, land of invading Vikings and Normans, on a walking tour.
Hadrian's Wall This morning, see what remains of the 73-mile wall built by Emperor Hadrian of Rome.
LEAP Who Rules?
Add on: Ghost Walk of Edinburgh This evening, opt to take a ghost tour with a local guide.

Day 7 Edinburgh

Tour the Town This morning, a local guide shows you the Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace, and the Georgian New Town. Visit Edinburgh Castle, home of St. Margaret's Chapel and the Scottish crown jewels.
LEAP Scottish Steps

Day 8 To Dublin

Flight to Ireland Fly across the Irish Sea to Dublin.

Day 9 Explore Dublin

Guided Tour A local guide introduces the Dublin General Post Office, seized during the 1916 Easter Rising; the Dail (Irish Parliament); Phoenix Park; O'Connell Street; and Trinity College.
Add on: LEAP Failte! Optional activity.

Day 10 Return Home OR Extend your Trip

Say Goodbye to Dublin Catch your return flight home or opt to stay an extra 2 nights to explore County Kerry!

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