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UK & Ireland: History – Romans, Saxons & Vikings

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Overview
  • Duration:9 days 8 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: London, Brighton, Bath, Chester, York

Itinerary

Fly to LondonDay 1

DAY 1: HOME - LONDON

Board your transatlantic flight and fly through the night.

Arrival - Roman Londinium and British LibraryDay 2

DAY 2: LONDON

  • Welcome: Welcome to the United Kingdom! Meet your Prometour Tour Director upon arrival at the airport.
  • Panoramic Tour: Board your bus and transfer to your hotel with a panoramic tour of London - see Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, Tower Bridge, Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament.
  • British Library: Enter the British Library and partake in the Treasures Tour focusing on Anglo-Saxon texts. Learn about the Magna Carta and significant books, manuscripts, and sound recordings.
  • Roman Londinium: "Londinium" was founded by the Romans in AD 43. Discover traces of Roman Heritage such as the ancient amphitheater beneath London's Guildhall.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in London.

Battle of Hastings and BrightonDay 3

DAY 3: LONDON - BRIGHTON

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Hastings: Travel to Hastings. Visit Battle Abbey, where in 1066 the armies of King Harold and William the Conqueror clashed. Explore abbey ruins and meet the Normans and Saxons.
  • Brighton: Continue your route to Brighton. Explore the seaside town at your own pace - stop by the pier, the i360 Observation Tower, the Jubilee Clock Tower, and the Royal Pavilion.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Brighton.

Fishbourne Roman Palace and BathDay 4

DAY 4: FISHBOURNE - BATH

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at your hotel with your group.
  • Fishbourne: Visit Fishbourne Roman Palace - an important seat in Roman Britain, the largest residential Roman building in Britain, featuring spectacular mosaics.
  • Bath: Continue to Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with some of the finest architectural and historical treasures of Europe.
  • Roman Baths: Visit the Roman Baths and the Pump Room.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Bath area.

Wroxeter Roman City and ChesterDay 5

DAY 5: BATH - CHESTER

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at your hotel.
  • Wroxeter: Travel to Wroxeter. At Wroxeter Roman City, discover urban-living 2,000 years ago at Viroconium - once the fourth largest city in Roman Britain. Wander the remains of the bathhouse and explore a reconstructed town house.
  • Potteries Museum: Visit the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery - home to the largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon metalwork ever discovered.
  • Chester: Continue to Chester.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Chester.

Roman Chester with a Centurion and Travel to YorkDay 6

DAY 6: CHESTER - YORK

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Roman Chester: Enjoy a guided tour of Roman Chester - with a Roman Centurion in full regalia! Take time to explore Chester at your own pace.
  • Travel: Board your bus and travel to York.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in York.

Jorvik Viking Centre and YorkDay 7

DAY 7: YORK

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Jorvik: Visit the Jorvik Viking Centre - built on an important archaeological site, it offers an immersive Viking experience through sights, sounds, and smells.
  • Viking Walk: Tour the city of York on a unique Viking Walk - learn how the Vikings had a huge impact on the city itself.
  • Yorkshire Museum: Enter the Yorkshire Museum - exploring how York became England's second city and how its fortunes rose and fell with its ties to the Crown and the Church.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in York.

Durham Cathedral and Hadrian's WallDay 8

DAY 8: YORK

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Durham Cathedral: Enter Durham Cathedral - it boasts a wonderful exhibit of the area's ancient population, with some incredible Viking stonework.
  • Hadrian's Wall: Travel to Hadrian's Wall - a defensive fortification in the Roman Province of Britannia begun in AD 122. It is the largest Roman archaeological feature in Britain, running a total of 73 miles.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in York.

Fly Back HomeDay 9

DAY 9: YORK - HOME

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Manchester airport. Say a fond Goodbye to your Prometour Tour Director. Board your transatlantic flight from Manchester and fly back home.

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Overview
  • Duration:9 days 8 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: London, Brighton, Bath, Chester, York

Itinerary

Fly to LondonDay 1

DAY 1: HOME - LONDON

Board your transatlantic flight and fly through the night.

Arrival - Roman Londinium and British LibraryDay 2

DAY 2: LONDON

  • Welcome: Welcome to the United Kingdom! Meet your Prometour Tour Director upon arrival at the airport.
  • Panoramic Tour: Board your bus and transfer to your hotel with a panoramic tour of London - see Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, Tower Bridge, Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament.
  • British Library: Enter the British Library and partake in the Treasures Tour focusing on Anglo-Saxon texts. Learn about the Magna Carta and significant books, manuscripts, and sound recordings.
  • Roman Londinium: "Londinium" was founded by the Romans in AD 43. Discover traces of Roman Heritage such as the ancient amphitheater beneath London's Guildhall.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in London.

Battle of Hastings and BrightonDay 3

DAY 3: LONDON - BRIGHTON

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Hastings: Travel to Hastings. Visit Battle Abbey, where in 1066 the armies of King Harold and William the Conqueror clashed. Explore abbey ruins and meet the Normans and Saxons.
  • Brighton: Continue your route to Brighton. Explore the seaside town at your own pace - stop by the pier, the i360 Observation Tower, the Jubilee Clock Tower, and the Royal Pavilion.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Brighton.

Fishbourne Roman Palace and BathDay 4

DAY 4: FISHBOURNE - BATH

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at your hotel with your group.
  • Fishbourne: Visit Fishbourne Roman Palace - an important seat in Roman Britain, the largest residential Roman building in Britain, featuring spectacular mosaics.
  • Bath: Continue to Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with some of the finest architectural and historical treasures of Europe.
  • Roman Baths: Visit the Roman Baths and the Pump Room.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Bath area.

Wroxeter Roman City and ChesterDay 5

DAY 5: BATH - CHESTER

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at your hotel.
  • Wroxeter: Travel to Wroxeter. At Wroxeter Roman City, discover urban-living 2,000 years ago at Viroconium - once the fourth largest city in Roman Britain. Wander the remains of the bathhouse and explore a reconstructed town house.
  • Potteries Museum: Visit the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery - home to the largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon metalwork ever discovered.
  • Chester: Continue to Chester.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Chester.

Roman Chester with a Centurion and Travel to YorkDay 6

DAY 6: CHESTER - YORK

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Roman Chester: Enjoy a guided tour of Roman Chester - with a Roman Centurion in full regalia! Take time to explore Chester at your own pace.
  • Travel: Board your bus and travel to York.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in York.

Jorvik Viking Centre and YorkDay 7

DAY 7: YORK

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Jorvik: Visit the Jorvik Viking Centre - built on an important archaeological site, it offers an immersive Viking experience through sights, sounds, and smells.
  • Viking Walk: Tour the city of York on a unique Viking Walk - learn how the Vikings had a huge impact on the city itself.
  • Yorkshire Museum: Enter the Yorkshire Museum - exploring how York became England's second city and how its fortunes rose and fell with its ties to the Crown and the Church.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in York.

Durham Cathedral and Hadrian's WallDay 8

DAY 8: YORK

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Durham Cathedral: Enter Durham Cathedral - it boasts a wonderful exhibit of the area's ancient population, with some incredible Viking stonework.
  • Hadrian's Wall: Travel to Hadrian's Wall - a defensive fortification in the Roman Province of Britannia begun in AD 122. It is the largest Roman archaeological feature in Britain, running a total of 73 miles.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in York.

Fly Back HomeDay 9

DAY 9: YORK - HOME

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Manchester airport. Say a fond Goodbye to your Prometour Tour Director. Board your transatlantic flight from Manchester and fly back home.

Learning Objectives

Analyze the lasting impact of Roman civilization on Britain through visits to the Roman Baths at Bath, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Wroxeter Roman City, and the remains of Roman Londinium.

Investigate the significance of the Norman Conquest of 1066 by exploring Battle Abbey at the site of the Battle of Hastings and examining the clash between Saxon and Norman cultures.

Evaluate the Viking influence on British society and urban development through immersive experiences at the Jorvik Viking Centre and the Yorkshire Museum in York.

Compare the distinct eras of Roman, Anglo-Saxon, and Viking occupation of Britain, examining how each civilization left lasting marks on language, law, and landscape.

Examine the role of Hadrian’s Wall as a symbol of Roman imperial ambition and military engineering – the largest Roman archaeological feature in Britain at 73 miles long.

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Landmark Highlights

  • London: British Library Treasures Tour featuring Anglo-Saxon texts and Magna Carta, and Roman Londinium amphitheater beneath the Guildhall.
  • Hastings: Battle Abbey - site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings where Harold and William the Conqueror clashed.
  • Bath: UNESCO World Heritage Site - Roman Baths, Pump Room, and Royal Crescent.
  • Chester: Fishbourne Roman Palace with spectacular mosaics, Potteries Museum Anglo-Saxon metalwork hoard, and guided Roman Chester tour with a Centurion.
  • York: Jorvik Viking Centre, Viking Walk, Yorkshire Museum, Durham Cathedral with Viking stonework, and Hadrian's Wall.
Why Choose Prométour?
100% Risk Free Registration (no costs)
30+ years of Experience
Customizable Itineraries
Guaranteed travel dates
No Hidden Fees, No Surprises
24 x 7 Dedicated support
Learn More

Frequently asked questions

Will my group be combined with another school group?

No. Every Prométour educational tour is personalized to ensure a meaningful experience. We guarantee private tours for all groups.

Your group will have its own dedicated Tour Director and itinerary, and will not be combined with any other school or student group.

How does Prométour support teachers with planning?

We take care of everything to make trip planning easy. From organizing travel logistics and accommodations to managing registrations, payments, and documentation, our team handles all the details so you can focus on the experience.

Support starts from day one. To help launch your trip, we host a parent meeting where your dedicated Tour Consultant introduces themselves, represents Prométour, and answers any parent questions directly.

Throughout the planning process, our expert Customer Service Team is available to assist families with registration, payments, and general inquiries, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience for everyone involved.

When will our travel dates be confirmed?

Prométour trips are fully customizable, including your travel dates. You can choose the dates that best align with your school calendar, giving your group flexibility to coordinate extracurricular activities around the trip.

How does Prométour support our group during the trip?

With our own teams in locations such as Montréal, Paris, and Málaga, you get real people who are with your students and know the destination inside and out, not a call center just reading from a script.
If any issues arise while on tour, our 24/7 Emergency Line ensures that help is always just a phone call away. Your group will have access to real-time support whenever it's needed.

What are Prométour's cancellation fees?

When you register for a Prométour trip, you can do so with confidence. If you cancel before the tour is officially confirmed, you'll receive a full refund with no questions asked.

Once the tour is confirmed, standard cancellation fees apply based on your departure date. Travelers may still be eligible for insurance coverage depending on their policy.

In some regions, and for travelers with an upgraded plan, Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) insurance may be available. We recommend contacting the insurance provider directly for full details on coverage options.
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