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UK & Ireland: Classic Tour

Overview

  • Duration:8 days 7 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: London, Bath, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon

Itinerary

Fly to EnglandDay 1

DAY 1: HOME - LONDON

Board your transatlantic flight and fly through the night.

Arrival - Panoramic LondonDay 2

DAY 2: LONDON

  • Welcome: Welcome to England! Meet your English Prometour Tour Director upon arrival.
  • Panoramic Tour: Start with a panoramic tour of London - see Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, Tower Bridge, HMS Belfast, Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, St. Paul's Cathedral, Big Ben, and the House of Parliament.
  • Hotel: Transfer to your hotel.
  • Piccadilly Circus: Discover Piccadilly Circus, the Times Square of London!
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in London.

Thames Cruise, Tower of London and Globe TheatreDay 3

DAY 3: LONDON

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Thames Cruise: Experience a boat cruise on the Thames River from Westminster to Tower Bridge.
  • Tower of London: Visit the Tower of London - an iconic symbol of London and one of the world's premier tourist attractions.
  • Borough Market: Have some leisure time in the Borough Market.
  • Globe Theatre: Visit Shakespeare's Globe Theatre - learn about this unique building and its most famous playwright.
  • Jack the Ripper: Partake in the Jack the Ripper Tour.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in London.

Buckingham Palace and West End TheatreDay 4

DAY 4: LONDON

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Buckingham Palace: Visit Buckingham Palace and the State Rooms.
  • Changing of the Guard: Attend the most famous ceremony in England - the Changing of the Guard, performed by the Royal Regiment.
  • Natural History Museum: Visit the Natural History Museum.
  • Trafalgar Square: Discover the famous Trafalgar Square - see the impressive lion statues.
  • West End: Awaken your inner thespian with a performance at a West End Theatre.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in London.

Stonehenge and BathDay 5

DAY 5: STONEHENGE - BATH

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Stonehenge: Transfer to Stonehenge, whose name means "suspended stones" - built between 2800 and 1100 BC.
  • Bath: Continue to Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Roman Baths: Enter the Roman Baths and Pump Room, see the stunning Royal Crescent.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Bath.

Oxford and Stratford-upon-AvonDay 6

DAY 6: OXFORD - STRATFORD-UPON-AVON

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at your hotel.
  • Oxford: Transfer to Oxford. Discover Oxford - see the University of Oxford, the oldest in the United Kingdom.
  • Stratford: Continue to Stratford-upon-Avon.
  • Shakespeare's Birthplace: Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace - the house where Shakespeare was born in 1564, wander through the Shakespeare Exhibition.
  • Anne Hathaway's Cottage: Enter Anne Hathaway's Cottage - a twelve-roomed farmhouse where Shakespeare's wife lived as a child.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Stratford.

Return to London - Shopping and LeisureDay 7

DAY 7: LONDON

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Return: Return to London.
  • Shopping: Enjoy some leisure time souvenir shopping - explore Oxford Street, Hamley's Toy Store, or Harrods!
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in London.

Fly Back HomeDay 8

DAY 8: LONDON - HOME

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. Board your transatlantic flight from London and fly back home.

Learning Objectives

Analyze the evolution of British history and culture through landmark visits including the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and Westminster Abbey.

Investigate the archaeological mystery of Stonehenge and the Roman legacy of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, connecting prehistoric and ancient civilizations to modern Britain.

Evaluate the influence of William Shakespeare on English language and literature through visits to his birthplace and the Globe Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Compare the architectural styles of London, Oxford, and Bath, examining how each city reflects distinct periods of British history from medieval to Georgian.

Develop cultural awareness and independent observation skills through leisure exploration of Oxford Street, Hamleys, and Oxford University – the oldest in the United Kingdom.

Tour maps

Landmark Highlights

  • London: Panoramic city tour, Tower of London, Thames River cruise, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, Jack the Ripper Tour, Buckingham Palace, Changing of the Guard, Natural History Museum, Trafalgar Square, and West End Theatre.
  • Stonehenge: Prehistoric monument built between 2800 and 1100 BC.
  • Bath: UNESCO World Heritage Site - Roman Baths, Pump Room, and Royal Crescent.
  • Oxford: University of Oxford, the oldest in the United Kingdom.
  • Stratford-upon-Avon: Shakespeare's Birthplace and Anne Hathaway's Cottage.
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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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