2024 Mullen United Kingdom Program
| Travel Dates: | January 9, 2024 - January 18, 2024 |
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| Program Tuition: |
$3,490 USD
Airfare not included in program tuition
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| Confirmed Airfare: | $1,285 |
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There are two options for payment, including an interest-free monthly installment plan. Follow whichever option works best for your family. If we are within 90 days of travel, only the pay in full option is possible.
Program Tuition: $3,490
Pay in Full
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Pay a $500 deposit at the time of enrollment and establish an interest-free monthly payment plan. If you enroll today, your estimated* monthly payments would be:
$110.75
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All prices in United States Dollars.
United Kingdom Cultural Journey
Welcome to the United Kingdom! Comprised of four separate nations under one flag and home to nearly 70 million people, the UK boasts world-class cities and stunning country-side. Spanning two millennia of history and with a Royal Family known the world over, the kingdom has loads to offer a curious traveler. Whether you are walking along the banks of the River Thames in London, admiring rolling Scottish hillsides Scotland, or learning about the Troubles during a visit to Northern Ireland, this kingdom is sure to leave you wanting more.
Program Highlights
Check out some of the featured experiences of your program!
Have the adventure of a lifetime with your friends
Visit Stratford-upon-Avon
Admire London's world-famous sites
Visit the Houses of Parliament
Explore Windsor Castle
Cruise through the Scottish Highlands
The Itinerary
We do everything possible to abide by itineraries as originally planned, but decades of experience teaches that we must be flexible in our planning. Changes to a trip’s schedule are uncommon, but Walking Tree reserves the right to make adjustments to programming in the best interest of the group.
| Day | Location | Description | Lodging |
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| Tuesday, January 9 | USA | Board your overnight flight across the Atlantic, destination London, England. | Airplane |
| Wednesday, January 10 | USA - London | Welcome to London! Your Walking Tree Program Leader will pick you up at the airport. We will start your London walking tour once you are settled and explore The Strand, Trafalgar Square, the Benjamin Franklin House, the Houses of Parliament, and the River Thames. In the afternoon, we'll visit the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery. Opened in 1856, the Portrait Gallery was the first in the world. Of its 195,000 portraits, most famous is the Chandos portrait of William Shakespeare. | Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington |
| Thursday, January 11 | London | This morning we start with a hearty English Breakfast in the hotel to get ready for the day. Then we travel to St. Joseph’s College to meet with students and faculty from a London-area Lasallian school. Afterwards, it's lunch with the locals at Borough Market, one of the oldest markets in the world - in 2014, it celebrated its 1,000th birthday! In the afternoon, we’ll have a guided tour of the Globe Theater a world-renowned theatre, education centre, and cultural landmark associated to William Shakespeare. We will tour the theater and then focus on the Romeo and Juliet play in our practical drama workshop. | Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington |
| Friday, January 12 | London | Today we start with the iconic Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. After the changing of the guards, we will explore Tate Modern, one of the largest art museums in the world and home to the British national collection from 1900 to the present. After a well deserved lunchbreak will visit the Tower of London, entering through thick defensive walls and looking behind the imposing stony facade. Henry Vill banished two of his wives to this former prison, where Guy Fawkes also spent his final days. But the Tower's most famous occupants--the Crown Jewels--still reside here today. On the tour, we will behold this jaw-dropping collection of ornate rings, scepters, swords, and royal vestments. We will venture outside for a walk through the courtyard, where we can admire the four distinctive turrets rising out of the White Tower. Keep an eye out for the Tower's famous ravens: legend states that the kingdom will fall if any of the six resident ravens ever leaves the Tower Grounds. For dinner, we'll enjoy an authentic meal of fish and chips. | Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington |
| Saturday, January 13 | Oxford, Stafford-Upon-Avon and the Cotswolds Villages | Today, we depart London for the English countryside. We'll take a bus out to beautiful Oxford, where we'll have time to walk through the oldest university in the English-speaking world. We continue to Stratford-upon-Avon, a small market town on the River Avon, and home of Shakspeare! We'll visit his birthplace, walk through the home he grew up in, and explore town. Finally, we head to the picturesque Cotswold Villages, where we'll see the quintessential English countryside. In the evening, we return to London. | Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington |
| Sunday, January 14 | London | After an early breakfast we will head to Westminster Abbey to celebrate mass and marvel at the interior of this World Heritage Site. After mass, we are off on a literary adventure for the ages. Among the many places we'll explore are the homes of Evelyn Waugh, William Blake, lan Fleming, George Orwell, PL. Travers, Robert Louis Stevenson, M. G. Wells, Sigmund Freud, T. S. Eliot, and more! This afternoon, we will explore the British Museum. An experience unlike any other, we will have the opportunity of see thousands of the more than 8 million objects in the collection. Most notable are the Rosetta Stone, casting stones from the original Great Pyramid of Giza, and the Parthenon marbles from the Acropolis in Athens. Time permitting, we'll also head to Charing Cross Road, where you can visit Foyles, the world's first purpose-built bookshop, which opened more than 100 years ago. | Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington |
| Monday, January 15 | London - Edinburgh | Say goodbye to England - this morning we board a national rail train in London, and by the time we get off, we're in a whole new country: Scotland! Welcome to Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. Today we'll explore the Royal Mile, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and in the afternoon, we'll head to Calton Hill and the National Monument of Scotland. From here, you can overlook all of this historic city, and out to the North Sea! | Grassmarket Hotel |
| Tuesday, January 16 | Edinburgh | This morning we are in for a treat! Have breakfast at the Elephant House, where J. K Rowling wrote the Harry Potter novels. This cafe still serves up a great meal, and you can see where she got her inspiration when you look through the windows at our next destination: Edinburgh Castle. Sitting atop a huge rock in the center of the city, Edinburgh Castle sits on land occupied since at least the Iron Age. Today, the castle and surrounding buildings date from the 12th century, and overlook the entire city to the sea. We'll see the Scottish Crown Jewels, dungeons that held American POW's from the Revolutionary War, and much more. After lunch, we will visit the National Museum of Scotland, where you'll have time to explore thousands of artifacts spanning millennia. | Grassmarket Hotel |
| Wednesday, January 17 | Stirling | Today, we are off to the Scottish countryside. We'll take a national rail train through lush green fields to the town of Stirling. Stirling is renowned for its advantageous geographical position - it sits on the River Forth at its lowest bridging point, connecting north to south. As such, it is often noted that "he who holds Stirling, holds Scotland. Since the 13th century, the castle has served as a palace for the royal family, prior to unification with England, and as a military outpost as well. The Battle of Stirling Bridge took place at the river here, famously depicted in the movie Braveheart. After exploring this ancient castle, we return to Edinburgh for our final evening in the United Kingdom. | Grassmarket Hotel |
| Thursday, January 18 | Edinburgh - USA | This morning we enjoy our final Scottish breakfast, head to the airport, and depart for home. | Your own bed! |
Accommodations
In order to provide a safe and memorable experience, we follow strict guidelines when choosing group accommodations. Walking Tree partners with hotels and guest houses which are centrally located, locally operated, clean and safe. We inspect each partner hotel to ensure they meet these standards.
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
This hotel is located within a 3-minute walk from Kensington High Street and within easy reach from the shops and restaurants of Knightsbridge and Notting Hill. Rooms here feature TVs and in-room safes. All are en-suite and feature coffee and tea making facilities. Free WiFi is available in all areas. The hotel has a restaurant, a cafe, include, a conference centre and a fitness room. Students will be grouped in their rooms according to gender.
Grassmarket Hotel
Grassmarket Hotel in Edinburgh is conveniently is in the lively and historic Grassmarket area and located nearby Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and the Royal Mile. It offers stylish rooms with plasma-screen TVs and wall-sized magnetic maps. In-suite bathrooms are fully equipped and feate a rainfall shower. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Safety and Support
EASY FUNDING & PAYMENT
24/7 GLOBAL EMERGENCY LINE
HIGHLY VETTED PARTNERS
EXPERT LEADERSHIP
PRIVATE GROUP GUARANTEE
COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM SUPPORT
DEDICATION TO CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT
ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICING
I thought all in all it was a great experience and wonderful program!! My daughter speaks about her experience daily. She had a ball!!
April
Parent of Jaylah, traveler to Costa Rica
Your Adventure Includes
Estimated Airfare
In order to give our travelers the best possible price, we break out airfare from the Program Tuition. We will still handle all booking and ticketing via our flight partner who has access to special fares not available to the general public. Once confirmed, you will be invoiced for the flight roughly 75 days prior to travel.
Program Tuition Excludes: Travel insurance, baggage fees, passport/visa fees, laundry, souvenirs, and activities not listed on itinerary.
Resource Center
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