London's Cultural Heritage
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- Expertly led scholarly field trips to the sites of London's major historical events and eras, from the medieval city to the Victorian "Albertopolis" to Princess Diana's Kensington Palace.
- Delve into the history of legal London at Lincoln's Inn Fields and survey some of England's greatest treasures at the British Museum.
- Take an evening tour of Sherlock Holmes' London including a visit to a local pub.
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- 8 nights of accommodations
- 2 expert-led lectures
- 14 expert-led field trips
- 1 hands-on experience
- 1 performance
- An experienced Group Leader
- Customary gratuities throughout the program
- The Road Scholar Travel Protection Plan, 24-hour-a-day emergency assistance coverage
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In Flight
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt
Lunch: In the hotel dining room for those arriving by lunchtime. A light lunch with coffee, tea and water. Other beverages are available for purchase.
Afternoon: Arrivals continu...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt
Activity note: The British Museum entrance has 12 steps with handrails at each side. There are self-operable lifts on both sides of the steps, with bells for visitors to call for as...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt
Activity note: The Tower of London is an historic building with difficult stairs and passageways and cobbles in some areas. The Jewel House is completely accessible. There is...
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt
Activity note: The Globe Theatre can be accessed via a ramp, and there are elevators inside. Accessible restroom facilities are also available. Westminster Abbey has ramps for entrance and exi...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt
Activity note: Hampton Court is very large; half a mile from one side to the other. To see all the interiors and gardens you would travel over two miles. There is elevator access to ...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt
Activity note: Kensington Palace is fully accessible and has an elevator to all floors. There are many opportunities to sit down, and fully accessible restrooms. The V&A has ste...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt
Activity note: The British Library has step-free access and elevators. The Museum of London is fully accessible.
Breakfast: Full English and continental breakfast in the hote...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt
Activity note: Temple Church is fully accessible with minimal steps. Churchill War Rooms is accessible throughout, although there is limited seating and participants should be aware...
Meals: Breakfast
In Flight
Breakfast: In the hotel. Some participants may depart prior to breakfast.
Morning: Transfer to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) for onward flights. This concludes our program. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you...
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Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt: 8 nights London
The hotel was once the London residence of the Vanderbilt family. Many original features have been carefully restored to their former glory including stained glass windows, wood panelled rooms and its magnificent artistic ceiling.
8 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches and 6 Dinners
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