Literature in England
Visit the homes and hometowns that inspired some of the English language’s most influential works.
Step inside William Wordsworth’s former residence at Rydal Mount and explore the quaint cobblestone streets of Haworth, where the Brontë sisters penned “Jane Eyre” and “Wuthering Heights.” Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace and enjoy a theater performance and workshop.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to England
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Day 2: Lake District
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Travel through the Lake District
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Day 3: Lake District
Take a tour of the Lake District
Visit Rydal Mount
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Day 4: Yorkshire
Continue to Yorkshire
Take a tour of Haworth
Visit the Bronte Museum
Take a tour of York
With your tour director you will see:- Clifford’s Tower
Visit York Minster
Visit Clifford's Tower
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Day 5: Yorkshire • Stratford
Travel to Stratford
Take a guided tour of Stratford
Visit Shakespeare's birthplace
Visit the gardens at Anne Hathaway's cottage
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Day 6: Stratford • Bath region
Travel to Oxford
Take a guided tour of Oxford
Visit New College
Travel to the Bath Region
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Day 7: Bath region • London
Take a guided tour of Bath
Visit the Roman Baths
Travel to London
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Day 8: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Visit the Globe Theatre
Enjoy an evening theater performance at the Globe Theatre (Seasonal: May-October) or in the West End
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Day 9: London
Participate in "Bringing Literature to Life on Stage" workshop
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Windsor Castle
This is your invitation to the Royal Family’s retreat, Windsor Castle! Join a local guide on your half-day excursion to Windsor, built by William the Conqueror in 1070. Priceless objects are found in the State Apartments, from paintings by Rubens to Henry VIII’s sword and suit of armor. You will also see Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and St. George’s Chapel, the final resting place of many monarchs.
Enjoy an authentic fish and chips dinner
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to England
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Day 2: Lake District
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Travel through the Lake District
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Day 3: Lake District
Take a tour of the Lake District
Visit Rydal Mount
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Day 4: Yorkshire
Continue to Yorkshire
Take a tour of Haworth
Visit the Bronte Museum
Take a tour of York
With your tour director you will see:- Clifford’s Tower
Visit York Minster
Visit Clifford's Tower
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Day 5: Yorkshire • Stratford
Travel to Stratford
Take a guided tour of Stratford
Visit Shakespeare's birthplace
Visit the gardens at Anne Hathaway's cottage
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Day 6: Stratford • Bath region
Travel to Oxford
Take a guided tour of Oxford
Visit New College
Travel to the Bath Region
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Day 7: Bath region • London
Take a guided tour of Bath
Visit the Roman Baths
Travel to London
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Day 8: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Visit the Globe Theatre
Enjoy an evening theater performance at the Globe Theatre (Seasonal: May-October) or in the West End
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Day 9: London
Participate in "Bringing Literature to Life on Stage" workshop
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Windsor Castle
This is your invitation to the Royal Family’s retreat, Windsor Castle! Join a local guide on your half-day excursion to Windsor, built by William the Conqueror in 1070. Priceless objects are found in the State Apartments, from paintings by Rubens to Henry VIII’s sword and suit of armor. You will also see Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and St. George’s Chapel, the final resting place of many monarchs.
Enjoy an authentic fish and chips dinner
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip airfare on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
6 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides; 2 sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director
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Entrances
Rydal Mount; Brontë Museum; Clifford’s Tower; York Minster; Shakespeare’s Birthplace; Anne Hathaway’s Cottage; Roman Baths; New College; Globe Theatre
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
