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DAY 4 - This morning, we will depart London for Stonehenge. One of the most famous sites in the world, Stonehenge is composed of a circular setting of large standing stones set within earthworks. It is at the center of the most dense complex of Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments in England, including several hundred burial mounds. The surrounding circular earth bank and ditch, which constitute the earliest phase of the monument, have been dated to about 3100 BC. Returning to London, we will visit Westminster Abbey and see Big Ben. Westminster Abbey was initially built by Henry III in 1245 and it is one of the most important gothic buildings in England. It was at first the home of Benedictine monks, then the Royal Coronation Church and is the final resting place of 17 monarchs. It contains a treasury full of paintings, stained glass, pavements, textiles, various other artifacts and books, plus the most significant collection of monumental sculptures of the United Kingdom. We will return to our hotel for dinner.
DAY 5 - This morning, we will depart for our full day at Highclere Castle in Hampshire. This famous castle is used for exterior shots and many of the interior filming of the PBS series, Downton Abbey. However, the kitchen, servants’ quarters, working areas and several “upstairs” bedrooms were constructed and filmed at Ealing Studios in London. Highclere Castle is the actual home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon. We’ll spend the day exploring the interior, the Egyptian Exhibit and the beautiful gardens. We will return to our hotel for dinner.
DAY 6 - This morning, we’ll depart for the Village of Bampton in Oxfordshire. This village is used to film outdoor scenes of Downton Abbey. The most notable structures are St. Mary’s Church & the library, which served as the entrance to the cottage hospital. Bampton is a bustling village and claims to be one of the oldest & prettiest villages in the area, retaining much of the character of a traditional Cotswold village. We’ll continue on and visit Waddesdon Manor & the fictional Haxby Park located in Buckinghamshire. The house was built in the Neo-Renaissance style of a French château between 1874 and 1889 for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild (1839–1898). The house, set in formal gardens and an English
landscape park, was built on a barren hilltop overlooking Waddesdon 23
village. We’ll return to our hotel for dinner. DAY 7 - This morning, we will enjoy a visit
to
Buckingham Palace. Surrounded by vast parklands and gardens, this grand palace has been the Royal London residence since Queen Victoria’s time, and contains priceless works of art, fine furniture and decorations that form part of the Royal Collection. We will have entry to The State Rooms, The Queen’s Gallery and the Royal Mews. This is a self guided tour with an audio guide. Next, we will visit the Tower of London which is one of London’s most famous landmarks. It’s in this historic Tower we’ll find the Crown Jewels, prison cell of Sir Walter Raleigh known as the Bloody Tower, and the Chapel of St. John & the Royal Armories. We will return to our hotel for dinner.
DAY 8 - After our final breakfast, we will be transferred to London airport for our return flight back home.
Trip includes roundtrip air from Chicago, six
breakfasts, six dinners, six nights in the 4-star Kensington Copthorne Tara Hotel, Highclere Castle, Westminster Abbey, Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, Buckingham Palace tour, Cotswold Village of Bampton, Waddesdon Manor, and $40 in Fancy-Free Holidays travel rewards.
To register, pick up a registration form at the Senior Center or call 630-969-0992 for more information.
Home Pick-Up & Return
Tower of London Date Sat., Aug. 5 - Sat., Aug. 12 R/NR
$4,622 Double* $5,599 Single*
*$500 Deposit Option
+ Additional $491 for Trip Cancellation & Interruption Insurance
Senior Center • 630-969-0992 • 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle, IL 60532
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