Literature & Culture in England

Overview

Adventure back in time as you immerse yourself in the worlds of literature’s most notable authors on the Literary & Culture in England tour. Visit the infamous Eagle & Child pub where Lewis and Tolkien wrote, tour Shakespeare’s beginnings at his childhood home, walk the streets of Dickens’ neighborhood that inspired Oliver Twist, and much more! Breathe new life into some of literature’s classic tales by studying some of England’s greatest authors.

*Note – UK/ETA & EU/ETIAS application & fees not included.

STAY LONGER?

Add 2-3 days and visit Cambridge or the beautiful Lake District retreats of Coleridge and Wordsworth!

**This trip qualifies for educator CEUs.

Day 1 - Travel Day

Day 2 - London

Day 3 - Westminster Abbey / Buckingham Palace / Tower of London

Day 4 - Borough Market / Shakespeare's Globe Theater

Day 5 - Bath

Day 6 - Stratford-Upon-Avon / Oxford

Day 7 - Oxford

Day 8 - Travel Day

Itinerary

Day 1 - Travel Day

Your group will board an overnight flight to London.

Day 2 - London

After meeting your JE Tour Director at the airport, you will transfer by coach to your hotel.
Introductory London bus tour with a guide to enjoy many of the sites that have inspired British wordsmiths over the years.
Dinner near Trafalgar Square
Tonight, ride the famous London Eye!

Day 3 - Westminster Abbey / Buckingham Palace / Tower of London

Breakfast
Westminster Abbey guided tour, learning about Chaucer, Tennyson, Dickens, and Kipling, followed by an exterior visit to Buckingham Palace!
Lunch
Afternoon visit to the Tower of London
Dinner
Evening view of Piccadilly Circus

Day 4 - Borough Market / Shakespeare's Globe Theater

Breakfast
Attend a local church service
Lunch at Borough Market
Tour of Shakespeare’s Globe Theater
An educational walking tour inspired by Charles Dickens, including the neighborhood where Dickens lived while writing Oliver Twist and The Pickwick Papers.
Dinner

Day 5 - Bath

Breakfast
Depart for Bath via train
Mid-morning visit to the Roman Baths
Lunch
Afternoon visit to Jane Austen’s house
Late afternoon time to shop and explore Bath
Return to London via train
Dinner

Day 6 - Stratford-Upon-Avon / Oxford

Breakfast
Depart for Stratford-upon-Avon
Tour Stratford-upon-Avon
Lunch
Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace
Have some free before departing for Oxford
Dinner

Day 7 - Oxford

Breakfast
Tour Oxford (Visit Christ Church College, Eagle and Child Pub, St. Mary’s Cathedral, etc.) and learn about C.S. Lewis, the Inklings, J.R.R. Tolkien, John Wesley, and Lewis Carroll.
Break for lunch and free time for souvenirs
Dinner
Return to hotel

Day 8 - Travel Day

Depart from London after an incredible literary journey!

Why Travel with JE?

CEU Accreditation

Joshua Expeditions is an approved CEU provider for ACSI, offering CEU credits to teachers on select trips.

Safety

At JE, safety is paramount. Our Guides go through a variety of trainings to help prepare them for any issue that may arise.

You Help Us Give Back

Your JE trip helps us build homes for hurting families, provide food for hungry children, and impact low-income communities.

Online Process

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Affordability

We know the economy can affect travel plans. Our staff works to help you create a budget while still providing the best for every traveler.

JE Travel Experience

High quality, Christ-centered travel engaging the local world through a Biblical worldview for personal transformation.

High Quality

Every JE tour offers high quality local meals and hotel accommodations to provide the best possible travel experience.

Curriculum-Focused Travel

Our experienced JE Staff will work with you to create a travel experience that integrates with your teaching curriculum.

Interested in This Tour?

Contact one of our Travel Specialists to begin planning your JE tour.

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