Seattle Children's Chorus

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, Thursday July 2: Overnight Flight

Departure from the United States.

Day 2, Friday July 3: Llangollen

Welcome to the UK! Upon arrival, meet your Encore Tour Manager and transfer to Llangollen, Wales where you will check into your festival accommodations and enjoy a group dinner together at your hotel. (D)

Day 3, Saturday July 4: Llangollen

Today enjoy a full days experience of the Eistedfodd Llangollen Music Festival! Enjoy dinner together tonight at your hotel. (B,D)

Day 4, Sunday July 5: Llangollen

Today enjoy a full days experience of the Eistedfodd Llangollen Music Festival! Enjoy dinner together tonight at your hotel. (B,D)

Day 5, Monday July 6: Glasgow

Enjoy a scenic journey north to Scotland today. Your first stop will be in the musical city of Liverpool where you'll see St George’s Hall, before continuing through the English Lake District, a long time source of inspiration for many artists, and into the lowlands of Scotland to Glasgow. Check into your next hotel and have dinner together. (B,D)

Day 6, Tuesday July 7: Highlands

A spectacular scenic journey unfolds as you follow Loch Lomond to the Vale of Glencoe and on to Oban , along the West Coast to the village of Plockton. This afternoon, participate in an afternoon exchange concert with Plockton High School Choir (pending final scheduling). Enjoy a joint fellowship dinner with your new friends this evening. (B,D)

Day 7, Wednesday July 8: Highlands

Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Isle of Skye, where dramatic landscapes and rich heritage await. Cross from mainland Scotland via the iconic Skye Bridge and step into a world of stunning scenery, charming villages, and ancient history. As you explore this enchanting island, there may even be a special opportunity to sing in one of its historic chapels(pending approval). (B,D)

Day 8, Thursday July 9: Aberdeen

A delightful, scenic journey awaits you as you traverse Scotland from west to East, taking in the spectacular scenery of heather-clad moorlands, pristine lochs and perhaps the most impressive of all – Loch Ness. Journey by way of Inverness through the Grampian Mountains to Aberdeen, the city of Granite on the eastern Scottish coast. Enjoy a cruise on the famous Loch Ness, before continuing to Aberdeen. This afternoon, perform your next exchange concert with a local school in the Aberdeen area (pending final scheduling). (B,D)

Day 9, Friday July 10: Edinburgh

The charming medievel city of Edinburgh awaits you today. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided tour seeing the Georgian New Town, Princes Street, Calton Hill, views of Arthur’s Seat and ending with a visit to the famous castle. Check into your next hotel and have dinner together.

Day 10, Saturday July 11: Edinburgh

Enjoy a musical morning local Scottish bag pipers – who will demonstrate thei musical skills and ask you to join in! This afternoon, participate in your final exchange and joint concert with a local school choir Edinburgh (pending final scheduling). Celebrate your performance tour of the UK with a special, farewell dinner together! (B,D)

Day 11, Sunday July 12: Departure

Transfer to the airport for return flight to the United States.