Triangle Youth Philharmonic - 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 20: Overnight Flight

Depart from the US on your flight to London!

Day 2, Sunday June 21: Bristol

Arrive at London Heathrow airport and meet your Encore Tour Managers. Take the short trip to the town of Windsor, known for its impressive castle which is still home to the British Royal Family: look out for the flag flying to indicate that His Majesty the King is at home! After a short tour of the town with your tour managers, depart west for the pretty Cotswold region, popular with wealthy London commuters and US talk-show hosts alike! Check into your hotel for dinner this evening. (D)

Day 3, Monday June 22: Bristol

This morning after breakfast journey to the ancient Roman city of Bath, now a busy city offering a wealth of mainstream and quirky independent shops. Your trip includes a visit to the restored Roman Baths themselves as well as the historic Abbey. Today you'll perform your first concert, which could be a joint concert with a local youth orchestra, followed by a chance to meet your musical hosts for dinner! (B,D)

Day 4, Tuesday June 23: Liverpool

After breakfast, check out and depart for the historic city of Stratford-upon-Avon, known prinicpally for its association with William Shakespeare. Today you'll visit the Bard's birthplace and the cottage of Anne Hathaway, Shakespeare's beloved wife, before exploring the medieval town center. Return to your hotel in time for dinner (B,D)

Day 5, Wednesday June 24: London

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and board your coaches for your transfer to London. En route make a stop in the 'dreaming spires' university city of Oxford, including a guided tour of one of the University's historic Colleges. Later continue to London and check into your final hotel of the tour. (B,D)

Day 6, Thursday June 25: London

This morning after breakfast take a guided tour of the capital city with step-on guides, including the changing of the guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament and Downing Street, the residence of the British Prime Minister. Then take a river boat down the Thames to the famous Tower Bridge before exploring the 11th Century Tower of London. You'll have some time to take in the shopping districts of Oxford Street and Leicester Square, before taking dinner together. (B,D)

Day 7, Friday June 26: London

After breakfast, take a guided tour of the Royal Albert Hall, venue for the iconic BBC Promenade Concerts and residencies by artists such as the Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton. After lunch prepare for your final concert at a central venue such as Holy Trinity Church in Kensington, before celebrating your successful concert tour with a farewell dinner! (B,D)

Day 8, Saturday June 27: Departure

Transfer to the airport for return flight to the United States. (B)