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Day One:

Arrival in London.

Meet with the person who will accompany your group and then proceed by private coach to

your hotel. On the route - see London’s signature sights from your bus and enjoy views of top

London attractions including the Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral (photo stop) and

Westminster Abbey. Luggage drop.

We transfer to Westminster to

enjoy a private walking tour. (3

hours)

It’s astounding that this small

area of Westminster is home to

many of London’s most iconic

structures, milestones in the

history of the city and testament

to the might and majesty of

British royalty, military, and

democracy. And you are going to

see each and every one!

The agenda includes: St. James’s Palace, Buckingham Palace, the Changing of the Guard

(subject to time and day) - watch this centuries-old ceremony as the soldiers of the Queen’s

Guard, dressed in red tunics and bearskin

hats, exchange places with the new guard

to military music - the Houses of

Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster

Abbey (inside visit, time permitting), 10

Downing St., Churchill War Rooms,

(all outside visits if not otherwise

mentioned).

Just a short walk from the Thames, Westminster Abbey is a must-see and a significant structure

in British history. This beautiful gothic church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and 700-year-

old building as well as the coronation church of England.

Complete with paintings, stained glass windows and other religious artefacts, Westminster is the

final resting place of monarchs and their consorts, nobility, greats from literary history,

composers, and scientists who contributed to the history and culture of England. Poets’ Corner is a

place of pilgrimage for literature lovers. Here, over 100 poets and writers are buried or have

memorials. Many like William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, the Bronte sisters and Charles Dickens

are famous worldwide. We take a tour (guided or with audio guides)

Proceed to the embankment.

Hop on one of the most famous

attractions in the world, the

London Eye Observation

Wheel, and enjoy 360-degree

panoramic views of London.

Located in the heart of London,

along the River Thames, the

London Eye is situated across

the river from the Houses of

Parliament and Big Ben.

Do not miss the 4D Cinema Experience, a

revolutionary 4D film that brings a new

dimension to the visitor experience,

providing a completely new vision of the

city that is both emotional and entertaining.

The film is approximately 4 minutes long

making it the perfect prelude to an

experience on the iconic London Eye. It is

located inside the ticket office and is

included for free with all London Eye

tickets. The London Eye 4D Cinema

Experience is the first live action, 4D

attraction film ever produced in the UK

and contains the first ever 3D aerial

photography over London.

Your gradual rotation journey will take

approximately 30 minutes as you rise

135 meters above the ground in one of

32 high-tech glass capsules, each equipped with six interactive touchscreen displays to help you

explore and identify London’s landmarks. During

your ride, you will be able to see all the top city

sights.

Located just

below the

London Eye,

our award-

winning

circular sightseeing cruise features educational live

commentary presented by expert guides. This 40-minute

cruise includes St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge, Tower of London and Shakespeare’s Globe

and much more.

Dinner close to your hotel

Overnight in London

Day Two:

Breakfast

Depart for visit of the the greatest theatre in the world, the Royal National Theatre which is also

one of London's most iconic landmarks and perhaps this country's foremost example of brutalist

architecture. We explore the backstage life of the National Theatre.

While it's been

more than 50

years since the

brilliant Laurence

Olivier was its

first director, and

40 years since it

moved to the

South Bank,

any

directing or performing continues to thrive and prove more

popular than ever. The National Theatre creates over 20 new

productions every year. See preparation for the shows, including

set-building and props-making. The guide will lead you in the

footsteps of the greatest actors and directors of the last 35 years,

and they will reveal the secrets that bring the productions to the

stage.

Our next visit will be the

the Royal Opera

House. The words

‘Covent Garden’ have

long been used as a

synonym for British

opera thanks to this

beautiful and deeply

historic venue which is

home to two world-famous companies - The Royal Opera

and The Royal Ballet. Originally built in 1858, the current Royal Opera House is the third

incarnation of this high culture hub, and legends including Maria Callas, Margot Fonteyn,

Luciano Pavarotti and Rudolf Nureyev have graced its stage. A major reconstruction in the 1990s

resulted in the creation of a series of beautiful,

modern public spaces to complement the

historic grandeur of Covent Garden’s main

arena and further improvements are being

planned.

First we take a back stage tour, followed by

a lunchtime performance. Experience an

exciting programme of music in the opulent

setting of the historic Royal Opera House

Crush Room. These regular lunchtime

performances

feature artists

from The

Royal Opera, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Jette Parker

Young Artists and a range of guest artists in performances inspired

by the heritage of the Royal Opera House, its operas and music.

Free time for lunch and own exploring in Covent

Garden

Set in London’s West End, Covent Garden is a major

draw for visitors and Londoners who enjoy its many

attractions, including shopping, theatre, restaurants,

bars, history and culture.

Covent Garden is on the eastern edge of the

West End. It’s located between St. Martin’s

Lane and Drury Lane. Areas nearby include

Holborn and Leicester Square. It’s very

centrally located and within walking

distance to many famous London

attractions, including Trafalgar Square, St.

Martin’s in the Fields and Piccadilly

Circus.

After the lunch break we visit the London

Film Museum.

The London Film Museum, tucked away in a

quiet part of Covent Garden, was founded and

created by Jonathan Sands in 2008 following the

success of Star Wars, the Exhibition. It is entirely

dedicated to the British film industry and hosts

regular, big-ticket film-themed exhibitions

featuring original props, costumes and sets of all

kinds. Past exhibitions include Bond in Motion,

Charlie Chaplin - The

Great Londoner and

Ray Harryhausen, Myths & Legends. The museum features a

permanent exhibition (50 percent of which is from Sands’ personal

collection) which contains cinema artefacts, photography, films and

multimedia tools, taking visitors on a journey through the history of the

seventh art, the democratization of its techniques and the story behind

today’s blockbusters. It also has the largest official collection

of original James Bond Cars 'Bond in Motion’.

We continue walking through the West End and see the famous theatres.

Next you can explore Piccadilly Circus, Bond Street, Regent Street, Carnaby Street and do some

shopping on Oxford Street, before we sit down for dinner.

Dinner in the area

Musical performance after dinner (see offer at the end of the program)

Overnight in London

Day Three:

Breakfast

Wake up, rise and shine…today is the Magical Day

Grab your Nimbus 2000 and take a magical

tour. Today is the Day – all dedicated to Harry

Potter and his World.

Transfer to Euston train station from which we

take a direct train to Watford. (20 minutes ride).

In Watford board the studio shuttle double-

decker bus for a short ride to the attraction. (15

minutes ride)

The first tour is usually from 10:00, but you

should be there 20 minutes before. The self-

guided experience takes about three and half

hours, but there is not a strict time limitation

and you are welcomed to stay as long as you

like. We are sure that you will be thrilled about

the studio themed shops which offer a range of

specially selected collectible items, replica

wands, confectionery, apparel and much more.

If you are hungry you can sit down and eat

something in one of the cafeteria restaurants.

Food is served until 8pm during holidays and

weekends and until 5pm at all other times. Menu options include freshly prepared hot and cold

meals such as soups, jacket potatoes, salads and sandwiches/baguettes as well as cakes and

desserts.

Enter the world of Harry Potter at the Warner

Bros. Studio, London, and see the making of the

magical movies, including film sets, props, costumes

and special effects. Stand in the Great Hall, walk

along Diagon Alley, see Dumbledore’s office, the

original Hogwarts Express steam engine and much

more.

Learn about the special effects and makeup that brought spells and beloved characters like Dobby

to the screen, and see costumes and props used by the actors. Photo-ops abound, so don’t forget to

charge your camera! Your experience ends at Platform 9 ¾ , where you can pose with a luggage

cart as it disappears into the wall and enjoy an up-close view of the original Hogwarts Express

train, whose 78-year-old engine billows steam.

During your visit, make sure to pick up a

complimentary Activity Passport which

includes a fun Golden Snitch hunt, puzzles

and trivia to enhance your tour. The passport

also includes space for souvenir stamps that

can be collected at key points throughout the

tour such as Platform 9 ¾ and Gringotts Bank.

Passports can be collected from a staff

member at any point during the Studio Tour.

You will have the rest of

the day at leisure (two-

three hours).

Dinner and overnight in

London

Day Four:

Breakfast

Depart for the visit of the Victorian family home of Charles Dickens in

London

This is

where the

author wrote

Oliver

Twist,

Pickwick

Papers and

Nicholas Nickleby. It’s where he first achieved international fame as one

of the world’s greatest storytellers.

We will uncover the private world behind the author’s public image. Explore his study, the family

bedchambers, and the servants’ quarters below stairs. See treasures including Dickens’s desk,

handwritten drafts from the novels he wrote here, and his young wife’s engagement ring. Walk

through rooms dressed with their furniture, table ware, portraits, marble busts, china ornaments

and paintings.

Dickens and his wife Catherine

moved here to 48 Doughty St,

London, a few months before

Queen Victoria began her reign in

1837. The couple raised the

eldest three of their ten children

in the house. They also hosted

many of the period’s leading

figures with dinners and parties.

At the centre of the house is the author’s study. In this book-lined room he wrote an extraordinary

number of newspaper articles, journal essays, short stories and novels – always with a quill pen

and often by candlelight. He was frequently inspired by the busy household of family, servants

and guests around him.

We tr ansfer to 221B Baker Street, the London

home of Sherlock Holmes. According to the

stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle,

Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr Watson

lived at this exact address.

Take a step back to Victorian times and visit

Holmes’ apartment. The museum hosts an

exhibition featuring life-size waxworks from

Sherlock Holmes’ most famous adventures,

and a shop full of quirky objects and souvenirs.

Sherlock Holmes, fictional character created

by the Scottish writer Arthur Conan Doyle.

The prototype for the modern mastermind

detective, Holmes first appeared in Conan

Doyle’s A Study in Scarlet, published in

Beeton’s Christmas Annual of 1887. As the

world’s first and only “consulting detective,”

he pursued criminals throughout Victorian and Edwardian London, the south of England, and

continental Europe. Although the fictional detective had been anticipated by Edgar Allan Poe’s C.

Auguste Dupin and Émile Gaboriau’s Monsieur Lecoq, Holmes made a

singular impact upon the popular imagination and has been the most

enduring character of the detective story.

Holmes remained a popular figure into the 21st century.

Arthur Conan Doyle was born on May 22, 1859 in Edinburgh,

Scotland as Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle. He was a writer and

producer, known for Sherlock Holmes (2009), Sherlock (2010) and The

Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1984). He was married to Jean Leckie

and Louisa Hawkins. He died on July 7, 1930 in Crowborough, Sussex

[now East Sussex], England.

Free time for lunch

We continue our agenda and visit the famous Royal Albert Hall

One of the most famous concert venues in the

entire world, the Royal Albert Hall sits in the

west of London, on Kensington Gore in South

Kensington. Opened to the public in 1871, the

Hall quickly became one of the most high-

profile musical venues in the country, hosting

more than 350 events every year. Having

played host to some of the biggest names in

music through its’ 150-year career, the Royal

Albert Hall is a must-visit for music lovers

coming to London.

Tours are led by highly-skilled guides who take visitors throughout the building including into the

auditorium, the Queen’s private suites and the galleries. Tours last around an hour. From Ed

Sheeran and Adele, to Harry Potter book launches; from world premieres of Bond movies and

blockbusters with live orchestra soundtrack, to fully staged musicals and operas… Have you ever

wondered how the Royal Albert Hall does it all?!

A Day in The Life, suitable for ages 11-18, shows the insider perspective on how we run one of

London’s most iconic and versatile venues over the course of an hour. With plenty of opportunity

for questions and interaction, visitors will leave ready to start planning their own show to bring to

the Hall – or at the very least with the knowledge of how it’s done!

This tour can be tailored to suit the age and interests of your group.

We transfer to another very interesting place, the Globe Theatre.

Built in 1599 and destroyed by fire in 1613, the

original Globe Theatre was at the heart of

London’s seedy entertainment district in

William Shakespeare’s time. Here, productions

were put on by the Lord Chamberlain’s Men,

who included in their company old Bill himself.

Although the theatre was rebuilt after the fire, it

was eventually torn down in 1644, and as

London’s entertainment centre moved west, this

stretch of South Bank between Blackfriars and

London Bridge was all but forgotten for

generations. Compared to the seventeenth

century version of the theatre, the modern day

Shakespeare’s Globe only holds about half the capacity, but theatre-goers can still get a rich feel

for what it was like to be a ‘groundling’ (the standing rabble at the front of the stage) in the

circular, open-air theatre.

However, a visit here isn’t just a history lesson. The

theatre productions are among the best in London.

Each season (spring to early autumn) includes

several Shakespeare classics, performed by a

company of established and upcoming actors, while

works of other writers are also programmed.

We will have an organized special educational tour. Then we will take dinner and after

dinner we will see a performance – if on schedule – of a classical Shakespeare play.

Overnight in London

Day Five:

Breakfast

In the morning we visit the Barbican which is Europe's largest arts centre all under one roof. The

Barbican is also a base for the London

Symphony Orchestra. Located in the City of

London, the venue is owned, founded and

primarily funded by the City of London

Corporation.

The multi-purpose venue is mainly used for

classical and contemporary music, theatre,

dance, film, visual art and fashion

exhibitions. The large complex is made up

of a number of different buildings including:

a concert hall, two theatres, three

cinemas, two art galleries, a library, two trade exhibition halls, five conference rooms,

foyers, shops and a conservatory.

The Barbican is one of the most significant pieces of Brutalist architecture in not just London, but

arguably the world. Chamberlin, Powell and Bon designed the venue to completely regenerate an

area of London devastated by the Second World War. It took more than a decade to build. Queen

Elizabeth II opened it in 1982, and it is now a Grade II listed building.

Students will attend

a workshop

specially designed

for secondary

schools:

Give your students

unforgettable

learning experiences

through world-class culture. Get them to engage with innovative arts and deepen their

understanding of the creative industry. This 4-hour long creative process allows your students to

explore the art, drama, movement, music, animation and spoken word that take place at the

Barbican. The workshop allows students to experiment with each art form in small groups,

collaborate in creating new ideas and work towards an

informal sharing under the guidance of established

artists.

By working with each other and with our artists, your

students will develop skills in creativity,

communication and innovation.

During the workshop, students will:

Experience and explore many different art forms

Develop leadership and team working skills

Practice problem solving and communication

skills

Increase their use of imagination and creative

abilities

Engage with Europe’s largest arts centre

Free time for lunch

In the afternoon we we proceed to the

famous BFI IMAX for the ultimate

experience in the newly refurbished

auditorium cinema. The screen is more

than 20 meters high (that's nearly the

height of five double-decker buses!)

and 26 meters wide.

Farewell dinner in a typical London pub.

Fish & chips is one of London’s best known and most

loved dishes, and quite possibly the greatest coupling of

all time.

Day Six:

Breakfast

In the early morning we depart for Stratford-upon-Avon (2.5 hours) where William

Shakespeare, England’s greatest playwright, was born in 1564.

First, we visit Shakespeare's schoolroom and guildhall where it all began for William

Shakespeare.

The Experience

You are invited to step into Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Guildhall and immerse yourself in

fifteenth and sixteenth century Stratford, sit in the very room that William Shakespeare sat as

a pupil in the 1570s, visit the Council Chamber where his father served as Bailiff (Mayor) and

experience the space where he first witnessed performances by the country’s greatest actors of the

day. Standing where

Shakespeare’s father

served his year as Bailiff

(Mayor), you will hear

the sounds of the Court

of Record, over which

John Shakespeare

presided when Bailiff.

The highlight of your

visit will be with Master Thomas Jenkins brushing up your Latin in a Tudor-style lesson.

Enjoy unique experiences that cannot be recreated in the classroom. All visits are designed to

make the best use of your time, and provide an authentic and unforgettable learning experience.

A visit to Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall covers the following Curriculum Links:

Mathematics, English, History, Science, Geography, and Art.

Free time for lunch

Next we will visit the house where the world’s

most famous playwright was born and grew

up, ate meals in the hall and slept and

dreamt.

Shakespeare also spent the first five years of

married life in this house with his new wife,

Anne Hathaway.

For millions of Shakespeare enthusiasts

worldwide, this house is a shrine. Here you will

discover the world that shaped the man and find out what other famous writers thought when they

visited here.

There is as

well an

outstanding

garden, gift

shop and café.

Then we continue to the place of his final

resting. Built in 1210, Holy Trinity Church is

the oldest surviving building in Stratford. Both

William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway are

buried at Holy Trinity Church. A monument

to Shakespeare, including a bust of the

playwright, is mounted on the wall next to the

grave. It was made shortly after his death and

is considered to be the most authentic

portrayal of Shakespeare.

In the evening we may attend a play in one of the places of RSC. The Royal Shakespeare

Company has three theatres in Stratford. The Other Place is in town, while two share a buzzy

riverside location: the flagship Royal Shakespeare Theatre where you can catch many of the

Bard’s famous works, and the more intimate Swan Theatre that regularly stages plays by

Shakespeare’s contemporaries and later writers.

Dinner and overnight in Stratford-upon-Avon

Day Seven:

Breakfast

Free time until transfer to the airport by private coach, minimally seven or eight hours

before departure.

Musicals Shows (starts at 7:30 or 8 pm, duration around 3 hours)

Matilda The Musical

Be wowed by the Royal Shakespeare Company's

multi-award-winning production of Matilda The

Musical. Roald Dahl's celebrated story bursts into

life in this West End musical by Dennis

Kelly and Tim Minchin. Children and adults alike

will be delighted by the little girl with an

extraordinary imagination. Booking until Oct

2019

Mamma Mia

Take a trip down the aisle you'll never forget with

Mamma Mia! More than 10 million people all

around the world have fallen in love with the

characters, the story and the ABBA songs that make

it one of the ultimate feel-good musicals in

London. Booking until Sept 2019

Les Misérables

Cameron Mackintosh’s legendary production of

Boublil and Schönberg's Les Misérables is a global

stage sensation. Seen by more than 70 million people

in 44 countries and in 22 languages around the globe,

it is still breaking box office records

everywhere. Booking until Mar 2019

42nd Street.

Watch a glittering cast take to the West End’s

Theatre Royal Drury Lane in Mark Bramble’s

production of iconic musical 42nd Street. Follow

small-town girl Peggy Sawyer as she encounters fame

in New York. You'll be tapping along to the all-

singing, all-dancing show’s legendary score,

including We’re in the Money and I Only Have

Eyes for You

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical

Discover the untold story of the legendary singer

during the world premiere of TINA – The Tina

Turner Musical at the Aldwych Theatre.

See how the multi-award-winning musician rose

from humble beginnings in Tennessee, to become one

of the most famous artists of all time. Brought to the

stage by Tina Turner and the director of Mamma

Mia! this highly anticipated musical also features a

soundtrack of iconic hits.

Motown the Musical

Relive the joys of one of the most influential sounds in

music at Motown the Musical, showing at the

Shaftesbury Theatre. This hit West End show traces

how Berry Gordy founded Motown records with just

$800 borrowed from his family, launching the careers

of music greats like Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie

Wonder, Smokey Robinson and even Michael Jackson

and the Jackson 5.

Chicago

Enter a world of killer performers and crooked

lawyers in Chicago at London’s Phoenix Theatre.

When chorus girl Roxie Hart is accused of murder

and calls on the help of celebrity lawyer Billy Flynn,

he doesn’t just save her, he turns her into a star.

Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp leads the cast of

Kander and Ebb’s hit musical, featuring much-loved

songs including All That Jazz, Razzle Dazzle and

Roxie.

The Dreamgirls

Discover the revolutionary sound of 1960s America as

Dreamgirls takes over the stage at the Savoy

Theatre. The Dreamgirls cast features Asmeret

Ghebremichael as Lorrell Robinson, Brennyn

Lark as Deena Jones and Marisha Wallace, Moya

Angela and Karen Mav in the role of Effie White, as

they form the soulful R&B group, The Dreams.

The Dreams sing the same powerful songs in the West End musical that audiences loved in the

2006 Oscar-award winning film, starring Beyoncé Knowles, Jennifer Hudson, Eddie Murphy and

Jamie Foxx. Prepare to be moved by stunning renditions of And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going,

I Am Changing, Listen and One Night Only.

The Phantom of the Opera

Be enthralled by Andrew Lloyd Webber's award-winning musical, The Phantom of the Opera at

Her Majesty's Theatre. The London show tells the

story of a mysterious phantom who terrorises the Paris

Opera in an effort to make his protégé, Christine, the

leading lady of the opera house. With the help of a

mesmerising score, jaw-dropping scenery and special

effects, the Phantom of the Opera cast stun audiences as

they perform unforgettable songs including The Music

of the Night and Think of Me.

School of Rock

Prepare to rock out to the multi-award-winning School of Rock musical at the Gillian Lynne

Theatre (formerly New London Theatre).

Follow the story of hopeless wannabe rocker Dewey

Finn and his chance encounter with a class of

musically-gifted youngsters, during his daring

attempt to earn some extra cash by impersonating a

substitute teacher at a prestigious school. With plenty

of side-splitting consequences, watch as he

transforms the A-grade students into the ultimate

rock group and follow their top-secret quest to win

Battle of the Bands. Inspired by the 2003 blockbuster film, this highly-anticipated production

boasts music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics from Glenn Slater and a book written by Julian

Fellowes. Packed with lots of laughs, a super-talented cast and original tunes from the film,

School of Rock is the perfect show for all the family.

Thriller – Live

Enjoy two hours of non-stop hits including Beat It,

Billie Jean and Man in the Mirror at the Thriller –

Live London musical at the Lyric Theatre.

Tracing the King of Pop’s life through his music, the

London show is a musical tribute to Michael

Jackson’s career, from his 11-year-old debut in the

Jackson 5, to his solo success before his sudden death

in 2009.

Hamilton

Catch the record-breaking Hamilton at Victoria

Palace Theatre. Starring Christine Allado and

Rachelle Ann Go, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s smash-hit

musical is based on the story of Alexander Hamilton,

one of America’s founding fathers and the right-hand

man of General George Washington. The highly

anticipated musical has been delighting audiences

around the globe since 2015. Winning a phenomenal

11 Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize makes it one

of the most successful musicals in Broadway history.

Hear America's history told as never before with an original music score blending hip-hop, jazz,

blues, rap and R&B.

Optional trip offer to Bath (7 hours, round transfer by train)

When Jane Austen made Bath her home, from 1801 to 1806, the city was a thriving spa resort,

popular with fashionable society.

We will retrace Jane’s steps on our visit to

Bath and you will discover the same elegant

yet vibrant city which provided inspiration

for two of her six published novels,

Northanger Abbey and Persuasion.

The Jane Austen Centre offers a snapshot of

what it would be like to live in the Regency

times - the fashion, food, society -

everything that would have inspired

Austen’s timeless novels. The Centre also explores how the city of Bath impacted upon Jane

Austen’s life and writing in much-loved books such as Northanger Abbey and Persuasion.

Once you've

finished

exploring, head

upstairs to The

Regency Tea

Rooms for a

delicious

afternoon tea.