ENGLAND, WALES & SCOTLAND · Wales, and Scotland. Fly from Boston to London and begin the tour in England. See Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and the Tower of London. Visit

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Travel with the combined UNH Symphony Orchestra, UNH Youth Orchestra and Oyster River High School Orchestra to England, Wales, and Scotland.

Fly from Boston to London and begin the tour in England. See Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and the Tower of London.

Visit ancient Stonehenge en route to Wales. Stay in Cardiff and enjoy genuine Welsh hospitality.

Continue to York, a walled city with a massive Gothic Cathedral—York Minster.

Journey past Hadrian’s Wall to Jedburgh for a Ceilidh with local musicians.

Conclude in Scotland as you explore Edinburgh, Stirling, and scenic Loch Lomond.

Perform concerts and enjoy touring with fellow musicians while sharing music with local audiences.

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London

York

Edinburgh

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE YOUTH ORCHESTRA

OYSTER RIVER HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA

DR. DAVID UPHAM & ANDREA VAN OEYEN

DIRECTORS

ENGLAND, WALES & SCOTLAND

LONDON | CARDIFF | YORK | JEDBURGH | EDINBURGH

May 22-30, 2020

Estimated Tour Price: $3495.00 per person

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Stonehenge

ITINERARY Day 1 Friday, May 22, 2020 Depart from Boston Depart from UNH to Boston Logan Airport by motor coach. Fly transatlantic to London on scheduled air service. Enjoy in-flight meals, beverages and entertainment. Meals: In-flight Day 2 Saturday, May 23, 2020 Arrival | London Arrive in London. Begin with a guided sightseeing tour that shows you Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the River Thames, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben & Parliament. Check into the hotel and walk to dinner at a local restaurant. Meals: In-flight/D Day 3 Sunday, May 24, 2020 London Guided sightseeing of London continues with a visit to the infamous Tower of London, where the Beefeaters expose many of its dark secrets. Next, see the magnificent St. Paul’s Cathedral designed by Sir Christopher Wren. The afternoon is free to get lunch and enjoy Covent Garden or perhaps visit the British Museum. Enjoy dinner and perform the first concert of the tour in the greater London area. Meals: B/D Day 4 Monday, May 25, 2020 London | Cardiff Depart from London today for Wales. Make stop at Stonehenge en route to view this mysterious Druid site. Get lunch in the area and continue to Cardiff. On arrival, explore the city-center before checking into your hotel. Perform an evening concert in Cardiff at a local venue. Meals: B/D

Day 5 Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Cardiff | York Depart from Cardiff this morning making your way to medieval York, a walled city in northeast England that was founded by the ancient Romans. Its huge 13th-century Gothic cathedral, the York Minster, is remarkable. The city walls form a walkway on both sides of the River Ouse. Explore the narrow streets of York and get dinner at a local restaurant. Meals: B Day 6 Wednesday, May 27, 2020 York | Jedburgh | Edinburgh Leave York heading north past the ruins of Hadrian’s Wall, a defensive fortification in the Roman province of Britannia, begun in AD 122 during the reign of the emperor Hadrian. Pass through the Borders to make a stop in Jedburgh for a Ceilidh with local musicians. Have dinner before continuing on to Scotland and the capital city of Edinburgh. On arrival, check into the hotel and retire after a busy day of travel. Meals: B/D

Day 7 Thursday, May 28, 2020 Edinburgh Enjoy a guided tour of Edinburgh this morning. A beautifully situated city, Edinburgh rises from the wide Firth of Forth to a rocky pinnacle, crowned by the stone walls and towers of Edinburgh Castle. Make your way down the Royal Mile to see St. Giles Cathedral and Palace of Holyrood House. Visit Princes Street and Gardens. Have time to get lunch and do some exploring in small groups. Get dinner on your own and perform the final concert of the tour in the Edinburgh area. Meals: B Day 8 Friday, May 29, 2020 Stirling | Edinburgh Travel out of Edinburgh this morning to see the imposing Stirling Castle. Get lunch and continue to the scenic Trossachs. Take a cruise on beautiful Loch Lomond. Return to Edinburgh with time for final souvenir shopping. Conclude the tour with an evening farewell dinner at a Scottish restaurant with music. Meals: B/D Day 9 Saturday, May 30, 2020 Return to USA Board your morning flight to return to the USA. Clear US immigration and customs on arrival in Boston. Travel by motor coach back to UNH. Welcome home! B/In-flight

INCLUDED • Round trip airfare on scheduled air carrier to the U.K. • Airport transfers to/from Boston by deluxe motor coach • Transportation by deluxe motor coach while in the U.K. • Professional local tour manager on each coach bus • 7-nights hotel in twin occupancy at 3&4-star hotels • Breakfast daily at hotels • 5-group dinners (2-on your own) • Table-water at all included group meals • Sightseeing as listed in the itinerary • Admissions as required for sightseeing program • Guided sightseeing tour of London • Admission to the Tower of London • Guided sightseeing tour of Edinburgh • Admission to Stirling Castle • Cruise on Loch Lomond • 3-formal concerts with local promotion • Visit to Jedburgh with Ceilidh and local music • Rental and transport of cello, double bass, percussion • Gratuities to guides | drivers | local escorts • Luggage: 1-checked piece, 1-carry-on, 1-personal item • Fees for large instruments required to be checked • Online registration / Individual billing • Travel Guard Group Protection Plan Insurance • Complete set of travel documents

NOT INCLUDED • Passport with validity through November 30, 2020 • Visa if traveling on a foreign passport that requires it • (7) lunches and (2 dinners) • Bottled beverages at group dinners • Luggage: Personal luggage beyond the free allowance • Any fuel surcharges issued by the air carrier before ticketing • Personal trip cancellation insurance coverage • Souvenirs and items of a personal nature

FINANCE DEPOSIT/PAYMENT SCHEDULE: September 15, 2019 $400 November 15, 2019 $800 January 15, 2020 $800 March 15, 2020 $800 April 15, 2020 Final Balance Due All deposits/payments will be processed by UNH through their online payment portal. Dr. Upham will communicate this information at the time registration opens. Payments are not being accepted by GrandTours for participants from UNH or UNHYO. Any organizational fundraising will be credited to individual accounts once received by GrandTours.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancelled by November 15, 2019 $300 cancel fee Cancelled by January 15, 2020 $500 cancel fee Cancelled by March 15, 2020 $1,000 cancel fee Cancelled by April 15, 2020 $1,500 cancel fee Cancelled on or after April 16, 2020 No refund