WYO to England!

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, Saturday June 19: Overnight Flight

Departure from the United States.

Day 2, Sunday June 20: Bath

Arrive at London Heathrow Airport and meet your awaiting motorcoaches for the scenic drive through the English countryside to Bath, making a stop along the way to see the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stonehenge and its iconic prehistoric stone circle. Continue onward to Bath and check into your hotel. Gather this evening for dinner together at a local restaurant to begin your journey through England. (D)

Day 3, Monday June 21: Bath

Enjoy a full day touring Bath, England’s most perfectly preserved and beautiful Georgian city, gracefully situated along the River Avon. With your Tour Manager, explore Bath’s remarkable architecture, sweeping crescents, Roman heritage, and historic streets that reflect centuries of cultural richness. Today’s musical highlight features your first rehearsal and concert with a local choir, presented in one of the city’s inspiring venues. Dinner together concludes this memorable day, beautifully blending history, culture, and music in one of England’s most enchanting destinations. (B,D)

Day 4, Tuesday June 22: Bath

Travel to one of England’s most picturesque small cities, surrounded by rolling meadows and rich history - Wells. Explore its charming streets and landmarks, including the magnificent Wells Cathedral, known for its outstanding choral tradition. Today gather for rehearsal in preparation for your second concert performance, with plans for a collaborative concert with a local choir. Enjoy dinner together in Wells before presenting this evening’s concert in this beautiful and historic setting. (B,D)

Day 5, Wednesday June 23: Stratford-Upon-Avon

Travel through the English countryside with a visit to the beautiful village of Lacock. Stroll through the storybook streets where centuries-old stone cottages create an unforgettable setting. Continue through the picturesque Cotswolds to the delightful town of Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare. Explore its charming streets, famed for their black-and-white timbered Tudor architecture, and home to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Check into your hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon before gathering together for dinner to conclude the day. (B,D)

Day 6, Thursday June 24: Stratford-Upon-Avon

Travel by motorcoach to Worcester for a day centered around the magnificent Worcester Cathedral, one of England’s most historic and inspiring sacred spaces, where you will rehearse and present an evening concert alongside the local Worcester Youth Orchestra (UK). Enjoy exploring the Cathedral before gathering for rehearsal. Following rehearsal, enjoy dinner together with members of the UK Worcester Youth Orchestra. This evening, take the stage at Worcester Cathedral for a memorable collaborative concert before returning to Stratford-upon-Avon. (B,D)

Day 7, Friday June 25: London

Travel through the picturesque English countryside to the royal town of Windsor. With your Tour Manager, enjoy a walking tour of Windsor and Eton, including a visit to the spectacular Windsor Castle. Explore the magnificent State Apartments, with their grand interiors and remarkable collection of works of art. Afterward, enjoy some leisure time to explore Windsor at your own pace before gathering for a farewell dinner together in celebration of your tour to England! (B,D)

Day 8, Saturday June 26: Departure

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and travel into central London for a final day of sightseeing. Begin at St. Paul's Cathedral before crossing the iconic Millennium Bridge to the South Bank, where you'll stroll past landmarks such as Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre while enjoying views of the River Thames. Continue eastward through one of London's most vibrant districts, enjoy lunch and last-minute shopping. Later, visit the historic Tower of London, home to the Crown Jewels and nearly a thousand years of royal history, before transferring to London Heathrow Airport for your return flight to the United States. (B)