Phoenix Children's Chorus London 2027

The itinerary is the starting point to your tour, but it’s not set in stone. Your group leader may make changes leading up to departure.

Day 1, Tuesday June 1: Overnight Flight

Departure from Pheonix airport on your direct, non-stop flight to London.

Day 2, Wednesday June 2: London

Arrive this afternoon in London and meet your Encore Tour Managers in the arrivals hall of London Heathrow. Transfer to central London via your deluxe motor coaches. Your Tour Managers will lead you on an orientation tour so you can familiarize yourself with this vibrant capital city! There is time to relax and refresh after hotel check-in. Enjoy a special arrival night dinner together at a local restaurant. (D)

Day 3, Thursday June 3: London

After breakfast at your hotel, travel to the famous college town of Oxford for a walking tour with a local guide. Today's highlight is the Phoenix Children's Chorus's first afternoon/lunch time recital at the campus' prestigious Christ Church College. Return to London later this afternoon for a bit of free time before you share dinner together at a local restaurant. (B,D)

Day 4, Friday June 4: London

After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a full-day excursion to Bath and Stonehenge. Your Tour Managers will show you the important sites of Bath including The Roman Baths. Your musical highlight today is Encore and Cadenza's lunch-time recital at the majestic Bath Abbey. Following your amazing performance, there is free time for lunch on your own before continuing to Stonehenge for a tour of this mystical site. Return to London for dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)

Day 5, Saturday June 5: London

This morning after breakfast at your hotel, begin your musically rich day with a visit to the Royal Academy of Music for a masterclass with a faculty vocal clinician. Later there is time for lunch on your own before transferring to your concert venue for rehearsal and chance to meet a local youth choir who will also sing at this joint concert. Venue possibilities include Trinity Church and Sinfonia Hall. Celebrate a fabulous musical performance with a special reception with your hosting choir! (B,D)

Day 6, Sunday June 6: London

After breakfast at your hotel, provide music for a Sunday service in London or the surrounding area. This afternoon, visit the famous Westminster Abbey followed by a cruise on the Thames from Westminster Pier to the Tower of London followed by a visit to the Tower of London. Enjoy free time later this afternoon before dinner together at a local restaurant. (B,D)

Day 7, Monday June 7: London

After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a free morning and early afternoon in London to shop for souvenirs or take in another site. Transfer later this afternoon to St. Paul's Cathedral for a visit of the Crypt and Galleries followed by your participation in Evensong. As capacity is limited to 50 singers, Encore and Cadenza can each provide separate parts of this service of song. Following evensong, enjoy an early dinner at a local restaurant followed by a performance at a West End theatre. (B,D)

Day 8, Tuesday June 8: London

In the morning after breakfast, there is free time for shopping in London (2 hours), followed by departure to Eton. Walk from Eton to Windsor with Tour Managers, followed by afternoon visit to Windsor Castle and evensong at St George’s Chapel (capacity up to a maximum of 35 choir members at a time so Cadenza and Encore can share the musical moments). Celebrate an amazing concert tour with a special Farewell dinner. (B,D)

Day 9, Wednesday June 9: Departure

After breakfast and hotel check-out, transfer to the airport for your return flight to the United States. (B)