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SPRING 2020
travel schedule Travel is one the of the many ways to maximize your study abroad experience. College sponsored trips are available to book where the stress and strains that can come with traveling are taken care of for you. To make a booking, use your Harlaxton online account, accessible via Bookeo. TRIP PRICE PLACES DEADLINE 16-19 JAN. - LONDON £210.00 120 12 JAN. 12-16 FEB. - IRELAND £440.00 30 12 JAN. 21-23 FEB. - NORTH WALES £170.00 30 2 FEB. 28-1 FEB./MAR. - BATH & STONEHENGE £200.00 40 19 JAN. 7 MAR. - STRATFORD £75.00 12 15 FEB. 12-15 MAR. - LAKE DISTRICT £210.00 60 19 JAN. 25-29 MAR. - PARIS £350.00 25 16 FEB. 3-5 APR. - SCOTLAND £200.00 30 9 JAN. 23-1 APR./MAY - ITALY (ROME FIRST) £920.00 30 16 FEB. 23-1 APR./MAY - ITALY (VENICE FIRST) £920.00 26 16 FEB.
London
16-19 January
Join your new Harlaxton classmates in the capital city of
England. We provide you with a written walking guide,
which you can do at your own pace, that takes you to many
of London’s famous landmarks: The British Museum;
Piccadilly Circus; Trafalgar Square; National Portrait
Gallery; National Gallery; Westminster Abbey; Parliament;
Big Ben; the Thames River; the London Eye; Buckingham
Palace and the Tower of London.
Included is transport and admission to Hampton Court
Palace on Sunday. Hampton Court was home to many
kings and queens, including Henry VIII, and offers
fascinating exhibits and beautiful gardens to explore, all
linking to your British Studies course.
DETAILS
PRICE: £210.00
INCLUDES: TRANSPORT, HOTEL AND ADMISSION
TO HAMPTON COURT PALACE
HOTEL: ROYAL NATIONAL HOTEL
BEDFORD WAY
LONDON, WC1H
MEALS: BREAKFAST INCLUDED
DEADLINE: 12 JANUARY 2020
A Harlaxton member of staff accompanies each trip to provide assistance as needed.
Ireland
12-16 February
Our trip to Ireland is based in Dublin where the people are
long known for hospitality and their love of music,
literature and a full measure of 'craic' (fun). You can walk
the River Liffey; view the 9th century Book of Kells at
Trinity College; stop in the National Museum to see
amazing gold Viking treasures. You could see a play at the
Abbey Theatre; visit the trendy Temple Bar area and more.
The first day tour takes you across the border to Northern
Ireland with a local guide where you'll see Giant's
Causeway and stop in Belfast. The second day's tour will
be headlined by the world-famous Cliffs of Moher with
stops in small picturesque villages along the way.
DETAILS
PRICE: £440.00
INCLUDES: TRANSPORT (COACH + AIRFARE),
HOSTEL, TWO DAY TOURS AND
ENTRANCE TO CLIFFS OF MOHER
HOSTEL: ABRAHAM HOUSE HOSTEL
82/83 LOWER GARDINER STREET
DUBLIN 1
MEALS: BREAKFAST INCLUDED
DEADLINE: 12 JANUARY 2020
A Harlaxton member of staff accompanies each trip to provide assistance as needed.
North Wales
21-23 February
See North Wales distinct regional identity with its miles of
seacoast, Snowdonia mountains, rushing streams and
waterfalls and secluded villages, it is one of Britain’s most
beautiful locations. The North Wales weekend is regularly
ranked by Harlaxton students as one of the top excursions.
Enjoy walks along the strand (beach), down the 2,295-ft
Llandudno Pier, or up to the Great Orme Park. We drive
through the gorgeous Snowdonia National Park and stop at
Llechwedd Slate Caverns where you will be taken on a tour
of the mines. You will travel into the belly of Llechwedd’s
mountain on the steepest cable railway in Britain, and a
stop at the spectacular Swallow Falls.
DETAILS
PRICE: £170.00
INCLUDES: TRANSPORT, HOTEL (BED &
BREAKFAST) AND ADMISSION TO
CAERNARFON CASTLE & LLECHWEDD
SLATE CAVERNS
HOTEL: AMBASSADOR HOTEL
THE GRAND PROMENADE
LLANDUDNO, NORTH WALES, LL30 2NR
MEALS: BREAKFAST INCLUDED
DEADLINE: 2 FEBRUARY 2020
A Harlaxton member of staff accompanies each trip to provide assistance as needed.
Bath &
Stonehenge
28-1 February/March
Engulf yourself in the rich city of Bath's natural hot springs
that led the Romans to build a temple to Minerva Sulis and
to establish a network of mineral baths. Bath is also well
known for its outstanding Georgian architecture, including
the must-see Royal Crescent and The Assembly Rooms.
The novelist Jane Austen lived in Bath for several years
and set two of her novels in the city. We also stop at the
very beautiful Salisbury Cathedral, home of one of the four
original copies of Magna Carta before making our way to
the iconic Stonehenge.
DETAILS
PRICE: £200.00
INCLUDES: TRANSPORT, HOSTEL AND
ADMISSION TO ROMAN BATHS,
WELLS CATHEDRAL, GLASTONBURY
ABBEY AND STONEHENGE
HOSTEL: YHA BATH
BATHWICK HILL
BATH, BA2 6Z
MEALS: BREAKFAST INCLUDED
DEADLINE: 12 JANUARY 2020
A Harlaxton member of staff accompanies each trip to provide assistance as needed.
Stratford
7 March
It was in Stratford-upon-Avon that William Shakespeare
was born; he was educated and married here before
moving to London. A ticket admitting you to all the various
Shakespeare properties in the town is included in this trip.
In addition, Stratford is a very pretty town situated along
the River Avon filled with historical architecture, wonderful
shops of all kinds and a wide choice of dining options. It is
also home to the world-renowned Royal Shakespeare
Company and you will attend an evening performance of a
Shakespeare play at the newly renovated theatre.
DETAILS
PRICE: £75.00
INCLUDES: TRANSPORT, ENTRANCE TO
SHAKESPEARE'S BIRTHPLACE
PROPERTIES (4 IN TOTAL)
AND YOUR THEATRE TICKET
TO AN RSC PERFORMANCE
DEADLINE: 12 JANUARY 2020
A Harlaxton member of staff accompanies each trip to provide assistance as needed.
Lake District
12-15 March
The Lake District is one of Britain’s most popular tourist
destinations and on this trip you’ll see why. The
unsurpassed natural beauty, the numerous literary and art
connections, and the opportunity to challenge yourself in
outdoor pursuits all combine for a top-ranking experience.
Our hostel accommodation fronts Lake Windermere and
among one of the many things to do in the area is a boat
trip across the lake from Ambleside to Bowness. The
hostel hosts a small bar and restaurant and there are
several pubs, restaurants and shops in the nearby town.
You have the option to participate in organized outdoor
activities at an additional cost. You will need
warm/waterproof clothing and appropriate footwear for
this trip.
DETAILS
PRICE: £210.00
INCLUDES: TRANSPORT & HOSTEL
HOSTEL: AMBLESIDE YOUTH HOSTEL
WATERHEAD, AMBLESIDE
CUMBRIA LA22 0EU
MEALS: BREAKFAST INCLUDED + ONE
PACKED MEAL AT THE HOSTEL
DEADLINE: 12 JANUARY 2020
A Harlaxton member of staff accompanies each trip to provide assistance as needed.
Paris
25-29 March
Find out why Paris boasts of its beauty with a crepe,
baguette or frites in hand. See the sights of the Eiffel
Tower; Notre Dame Cathedral; Louvre Museum; Rodin;
Picasso; Monet and the enticing collections of the Musee
D’Orsay; The Luxembourg Gardens; The Tuileries or take a
stroll along the banks of the Seine. You may wish to take
short train journey to spend part of one day at Versailles or
the Normandy beaches are accessible on a long day trip
from Paris. Our hostel is conveniently located very near a
metro station and is a good location for all sights.
DETAILS
PRICE: £350.00
INCLUDES: TRANSPORT VIA EUROSTAR
& HOSTEL
HOSTEL: GENERATOR HOSTEL PARIS
9-11 PLACE DU COLONEL FABIEN
75010 PARIS
MEALS: BREAKFAST INCLUDED
DEADLINE: 16 FEBRUARY 2020
A Harlaxton member of staff accompanies each trip to provide assistance as needed.
Scotland
3-5 April
Explore Edinburgh where you can walk down the Mile with
stops at the modern Scottish Parliament buildings, the
Palace of Holyroodhouse (the Queen’s Edinburgh
residence), St Giles Cathedral (home church of
Presbyterianism), or perhaps the Whisky Heritage Centre.
The traditional climb up Arthur’s Seat will give you
expansive views over the city and out to the Firth of Forth.
Visit the Grassmarket and New Town for shops and cafés.
The Scottish National Gallery has an outstanding
collection, and the Botanic Garden is one of the best in
Great Britain; both are free to visit. As the location where
J.K. Rowling wrote most of the Harry Potter books, there
are plenty of Potter-themed places to explore. Don’t forget
to try haggis, buy a kilt, or source a traditional tartan scarf.
DETAILS
PRICE: £200.00
INCLUDES: TRANSPORT, HOSTEL AND
ADMISSION TO EDINBURGH CASTLE
HOSTEL: SAFESTAY HOSTEL
BLACKFRIARS STREET
EDINBURGH
MEALS: BREAKFAST INCLUDED
DEADLINE: 9 FEBRUARY 2020
A Harlaxton member of staff accompanies each trip to provide assistance as needed.Italy
23-1 April/May
Visit three of Italy's most glorious cities all in one trip.
Rome, Florence and Venice each have their own unique
history and character to be explored. One trip starts in
Rome and makes its way through Florence before
concluding in Rome. The other traverses the country in the
opposite direction by starting in Venice and concluding in
Rome. At the conclusion of this nine day trip will be your
return flight back home.
DETAILS
PRICE: £920.00
INCLUDES: ALL TRANSPORT (INCLUDING
AIRPORT & CITY TRANSFERS),
HOTELS AND CITY TOURIST TAXES
HOTELS: HOTEL PACIFIC
VIALE MEDAGLIE D'ORO, 51, 00136
ROME
HOTEL PANORAMA
VIA CAVOUR 60, 50129
FLORENCE
HOTEL VILLA ROSA
CANNAREGIO, 389, 30121
VENEZIA
MEALS: BREAKFAST INCLUDED
DEADLINE: 9 FEBRUARY 2020
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