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personalized learning experience; hotels with private bathrooms; breakfast anddinner daily;

Sightseeing: London; Windsor; Stratford-upon-Avon; Oxford

Entrances: Thames River Cruise; Windsor Castle; Globe Theatre tour &

workshop; Tower of London; Guided visit of the British Library Treasures

Collection; Questioning Texts Workshop at the British Library (pending

confirmation); Sherlock Holmes Museum; Sky Academy Studios Media

Workshop (pending confirmation); Harry Potter Studio Experience; Bodleian

Library (pending availability); High Tea in Oxford; Shakespeare's Birthplace andAnne Hathaway's House; evening theatre performance

Overnight stays:

London, (6)

Birmingham Region, (1)

Optional excursions; Insurance coverage; Beverages and lunches;Transportation to free-time activities; Customary gratuities (for your Tour Director,bus driver and local guide); Porterage; Adult supplement (if applicable); Weekendsupplement; Any applicable baggage-handing fee imposed by the airlines (seeeftours.ca/baggage for details); Expenses caused by airline rescheduling,cancellations or delays caused by the airlines, bad weather or other eventsbeyond EF's control; Passports, visa and reciprocity fees

Learn from your Tour Director

and expert local guides

) * + , - . - / 0 , 1 , 2Day 1: Board your overnight flight to London!

Day 2: London

Arrive in London

Ranging from the North Sea in the east to the playing fields of Eton in the

west, London covers an area of some 620 square miles and is home to

over 8 million people. Prepare to observe the stunning architecture,vibrant street life and royal majesty of this bustling metropolis.

Walking tour of London

Stroll through the heart of London on your Tour Director-led walking tour,

which begins along the banks of the River Thames. As you walk along

the ancient embankment, note that these shadowy waters gave the city

its name, which derives from Llyn-Dyn, Celtic for “city of the lake.” Walk

along the Strand and see the spot from which all distances to London

are measured. Enter Trafalgar Square, where you're sure to meet the

world's most famous pigeons, and pause at Nelson's column, a symbol

of Britain's once unrivaled naval power. Continue on to Leicester Square

and end your walk at chic Covent Garden, where street performers (or

“buskers”) amuse the lively crowds. (The exact walking route may vary,depending on your hotel location and the day's other activities.)

Thames River Cruise

See the famous sights of London from a cruise down the River Thames.

Drifting under some of the city's landmark bridges, you will pass by the

Houses of Parliament and the South Bank arts complex. As you

approach the Tower of London, enjoy spectacular views of the dome ofSt. Paul's Cathedral before getting the perfect shot of Tower Bridge.

Overnight in London

Day 3: London

Guided sightseeing of London

A local guide leads you on a panoramic tour of London. Begin in

Grosvenor Square; site of the U.S. embassy and the house where

Eisenhower once lived, this area is sometimes called “Little America.”

Continue to Hyde Park Corner, located at the southeast corner of Hyde

Park, one of London's largest parks. At bustling Piccadilly Circus, the

intersection of five busy streets, check out the bright lights and big city

displays, before heading to Trafalgar Square, site of Nelson's Column,

built to commemorate his 1805 victory in the Battle of Trafalgar. Pass

Speaker's Corner, where anyone with something to say is invited to

speak his mind. Snap a photo of the Houses of Parliament and continue

along London's South Bank for views of the famous Tower of London

and London Bridge. View St. Paul's Cathedral, the magnificent

17th-century Baroque church designed by Sir Christopher Wren. Finally,

witness a London tradition: the Changing of the Guard. (Subject toscheduling)

Guided excursion to Windsor

Constructed by William the Conqueror in 1070, Windsor castle has been

a preferred royal retreat for the last 900 years. Since a devastating fire in

1992, much of the State Apartments have been renovated. Outside the

grounds of the castle, the town of Windsor offers a bustling mixture of

both traditional and modern shops, as well as restaurants serving local

favorites like Fish & Chips and Bangers & Mash. (Note: If the Queen is in

residence, and the official apartments are closed, you will visit St.George's Chapel or Queen Mary's Dolls' House.)

Overnight in London

Day 4: London

Globe Theatre Tour & Workshop

Take a fresh approach to Shakespeare during an interactive lecture at

London's Globe Theatre. During Elizabethan times, the Thames-side

playhouse was popular with Londoners craving a little Shakespearian

diversion. Learn about the layout and social importance of the theater

and develop a keener sense of Shakespeare with a variety of hands-on

activities. (In cases where the workshop is not available, groups willinstead enjoy a special literary walking tour of London.)

Explore Borough Market

Take some time to explore historic Borough Market, one of the oldest

and most highly regarded fresh food markets in the city, with over 100

individual stalls. Allow your senses to be enticed by bubbling vats of

curry, slabs of English cheese, sizzling sausages and mouthwateringgourmet sweets and baked delights.

Visit the Tower of London

The history of London comes to life at this complex of 20 towers

surrounding Tower Green. The oldest tower, known as the White Tower,

was completed in 1097, when it was the tallest building in London. The

Tower buildings have had many uses over the years; perhaps the most

infamous was as a jail for political prisoners, not to mention two of Henry

VIII's wives. The most famous exhibits at the Tower are the British Crown

Jewels. Aside from a short interruption during WWII, these splendidbaubles have been locked behind the Tower's walls for centuries.

Attend an evening theatre performance

Participate in London's vibrant drama scene as you attend an evening

theater performance in the West End. London has over 80 mainstream

theaters-the largest array in the world-featuring everything from traditionalclassics to cutting edge works by new writers.

Overnight in London

Day 5: London

Guided tour of the British Library's Treasures Collection

The British Library houses an impressive 150 million items in many

languages and forms. The undeniable highlight is the Sir John Ritblat

Treasures of the British Library Gallery. The collection includes original

copies of a dizzying array of iconic English works from Shakespeare's

first folio, to the Magna Carta, to Jane Austen's greats, to Alice inWonderland and even hand written lyrics by the Beatles.

`Questioning Texts' Workshop at the British Library (pendingconfirmation)

Questioning Texts develops students' understanding of context and

chronology within English Literature. Engaging with selected items from

the Library's extensive collection, this workshop will challenge students

to consider the influence of context, purpose and audience on the

creation and reception of texts. Students will be guided through a variety

of activities, inspired by items on display in our Treasure Gallery, and

encouraged to examine historical and contemporary extracts in order todevelop their ability to make critical comparisons across texts.

Walking tour of Hyde Park

Public Speaking activity at Speaker's Corner

A bastion of free speech since Victorian times, Speaker's Corner in Hyde

Park is one of the best-known locations for public speaking and debate

in the world. The premise is simple: anybody can turn up and talk on any

subject they like, as long as it is lawful. Members of the public soon stop

to listen, respond and, on occasion, enter into animated debate with

speakers. Learn about the history of this place and practice a few publicspeaking techniques of your own.

Visit the Sherlock Holmes Museum

Spend some time exploring the official home of Sherlock Holmes. 221b

Baker Street is now protected by the government due to its historical

significance and much of the house is still maintained as it would have in

the Victorian Era when Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson would have

spent time together solving the mysteries of London in the famous firstfloor study.

Overnight in London

Day 6: London

Media Workshop at Sky Studios Academy (pending confirmation)

Sky Academy Studios' `FACT: News Reporting' offers a

once-in-a-lifetime learning experience for teachers and students. It's a

unique and innovative way to bring the curriculum to life, as students

work together with talented professional studio staff in a bespoke TV

studio to create their own news report. You can choose from ten

inspiring topics that fire young people's imaginations and help them

explore and express their voice on a range of relevant issues. With the

help of our expert team at Sky, students will learn about how to structurea news report and communicate their ideas to the audience.

Harry Potter Studio Experience

Travel to Leavesden to visit the studio where the iconic Harry Potter films

were shot. You will take a self-guided tour and see up-close the actual

sets used in filming, costumes, and props. You may even hear a secret

or two about the special effects and animatronics that were used in the

films' makings. Take a seat in the Great Hall where the characters ate

their meals, find hidden treasures in Dumbledore's office, and stroll downDiagon Alley. (Pending availability due to limited group reservations)

Overnight in London

Day 7: London | Oxford | Birmingham Region

Transfer to Oxford

Guided Sightseeing tour of Oxford

Learn more about the English academic tradition in the nation's most

renowned university town. You will see the Sheldonian Theatre, designed

by Christopher Wren when he was Professor of Astronomy. From herestep into the silent Old Schools Quad, courtyard of the Bodleian library.

Visit the Bodleian Library (pending availability)

Visit the historic research library of the University of Oxford which is home

to Duke Humfrey's Library, the Old Schools Quadrangle with its Great

Gate and Tower, the Radcliffe Camera, Britain's first circular library, andthe Clarendon Building.

Enjoy Afternoon Tea in Oxford

Continue to the Stratford-upon Avon area

Overnight in Birmingham Region

Day 8: Birmingham region | Stratford-upon-Avon | London

Guided sightseeing of Stratford-upon-Avon

Begin your tour by the statue of Shakespeare's jester. From here you will

enter the Shakespeare museum and birthplace to learn more about the

works of England's most famed writer. This half-timbered Tudor building

offers detailed insight into life 500 years ago. Leaving the house, you will

head towards the River Avon to see fine examples of the houseboats thatstill journey along England's intricate canal ways.

Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace and Anne Hathaway's House

The town of Stratford-upon-Avon is of course most famous as the

birthplace and home of William Shakespeare. The town is amazingly

preserved from its Tudor past and visiting both the home of the Bard

himself and the famous cottage of Shakespeare's wife before theymarried gives you an excellent idea of what life was like during their time.

Return to London

Overnight in London

Day 9: London

Transfer to the airport for your return flight

Your tour director assists with your transfer to the airport, where you willcheck in for your return flight home.

Itinerary is subject to change

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