Midwinter Break in London with Ms. Dolan and Ms. Turner “Insider’s London” through ACIS
Trip Overview February 13-21, 2016 (Midwinter Break) Through ACIS educational tour company Open to Ingraham students (9 th – 12 th grade)
Feb 13 – Overnight Flight to London 9-10 hour flight (if non-stop… which it might not be) Sleep on the plane!!
Feb 14 – Arrive and Explore Relax and unpack Venture out in small groups to explore the city – Visit neighborhoods near our centrally located hotel – Ride the Tube! – Many museums in London are FREE!
Feb 15 – City Tour, Theater Morning Sight-seeing tour – Parliament, Big Ben – Trafalgar Square – St. Paul’s Cathedral Free Afternoon to explore West End theater – Workshop – Performance
Feb 16 – The Monarchy Start at Kensington Palace, bicycle tour around Hyde Park Visit to Windsor Castle – built by Normans and currently the official residence of the Queen
Feb 17 – London through the ages Tower of London opening ceremonies Tour of the reconstructed Globe Theater Fish and Chips lunch at Tate Modern Free Afternoon Jack the Ripper Tour
Feb 18 – Stonehenge and Bath Venture beyond London to The ancient, mysterious Stonehenge Lovely and historic Bath Tour the Roman baths Have tea like Jane Austen!
Feb 19 – Oxford, Stratford, Royal Shakespeare Company Guided tour of Oxford – Free time for Lunch and Shopping Visit Shakespeare’s hometown, Stratford-upon-Avon See a theater performance at the Royal Shakespeare Company (if an RSC show is not available, an alternative performance in London will be substituted).
Feb 20 – Explore the city! On your own (in groups of 3+) or in small groups with Ms. Turner/Ms. Dolan
Feb 21 – Depart for home
Program Fee $3,651 Includes: -Round Trip Flights, surface transportation -ACIS Tour Manager – with us all the time -3 or 4 star hotel accommodations, centrally located -excursions, tours, cultural activities (all entrance fees, tickets) -daily breakfast and dinner with authentic cuisine -Basic trip protection plan and insurance coverage This includes a $300 discount when you enroll by August 1 st, 2015! Total due by Nov 16, 2015.
Additional Costs NECESSARY: Spending money for lunches Tip for the tour manager Passport fees (good for 5-10 years!) – Students with US Citizenship will not need a visa. OPTIONAL: Free time expenses (transportation, souvenirs, extra entry fees, snacks)
How To Register Take a registration booklet, OR Register online at Turner # Use the name on your passport/birth certificate! $200 due at registration
Register by 8/1/15 to ensure $3,651 Price increases by $300 after August 1. First five registrants receive an additional $100 off! Full payment details in the registration booklet.
Paying for it? Hire yourself out for babysitting/yard work over the summer Summer Job Ask people directly – send letters/ s to friends/family/former teachers, use an online platform (see ACIS website for ideas) Group fundraisers?
Laura Turner Betsy Dolan QUESTIONS?