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    Destination: London & CotswoldsTotal number of Nights/Days: 5 Nights / 7 daysDates of tour: 5 to 11 September 2013

    London & CotswoldsDepartures from Sept 5 to Sept 11, 2013

    7 days / 5 nights

    Join Carolyn Dever, Vanderbilt Professor of English and Dean of Arts and Science and explore the best of England including boththe city of London as well as the countryside. Scenic drives will await you while you will also have time at leisure to explore thetreasures of England on your own. You will experience rolling landscapes, ancient stone construction and also some of the finestarchitecture in Europe. Museums and theater will capture your attention and show off the richness that is England. Whether it isvisiting Oxford, the Cotswolds region or the Winston Churchill Museum, you will come away fulfilled and renewed in your passionfor England's majestic culture.

    Vanderbilt Travel Program - PMB 407735- 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7735.PHONE: 615-322-3673 FAX: 615-343-5730 [email protected] www.vanderbilt.edu/alumni/travel

    7 Days

    $2699From JFK

    For reservations and details contact:

    Cary Allyn - Vanderbilt Travel ProgramE-mail: [email protected] Telephone: (615) 322-3673

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    Day 1 Depart the USADepart New York (JFK) or Atlanta (ATL) for England.

    Day 2 London / Cotswolds:Upon arrival at Heathrow Airport, we proceed to the baggage claim area. After clearing customs, we meet our guide and driver. En route to our hotel

    we visit Blenheim Palace, located in Woodstock, Oxfordshire. Blenheim Palace was built for John Churchill, first Duke of Marlborough, as a rewardfor his victory over Louis XIVs army at the Battle of Blenheim in 1704. It is also the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, who guided Britain to victoryin WWII. Blenheim Palace was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. Afterwards we proceed to the Lygon Arms Hotel Broadwayone of Englands most celebrated 16th century coaching inns, located in the heart of the Cotswolds. The inn claims almost five centuries of history.King Charles first met with his confidants here and Cromwell actually slept at the inn. The luxurious inn is set in the center of the village of Broadwayfrom where well explore the area. After checking into our hotel, we enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Tonight includes a welcome cocktaiparty with a variety of English hors doeuvres.

    Day 3 Cotswolds / Oxford / Stratford / Cotswolds:After breakfast, we have a full-day tour of Oxford, Strat ford, and the Cotswolds. Oxford, the ci ty of dreaming spires, boasts one of the worlds oldesuniversities as well as some of the finest architecture in Europe. The colleges themselves are among the architectural highlights, their ivy clad stonewalls protecting lovely chapels, halls and libraries. Well enjoy a unique tour through the heart of this ancient university before visiting Christchurchone of the colleges, for a closer inspection. Our tour allows us to access parts of the college usually not accessible by the public. Well also linger by

    the open fire as our guide shares anecdotes about the filming here of Harry Potter and the remarkable links of Christchurch with the Alice InWonderland stories. Before visiting Christchurch, you can take tea in the shop where the real life Alice bought her sweets! Look for other surprisesduring this visit. After departing Oxford, well continue to explore the Cotswolds region. To many visitors, the Cotswolds represent an England thatseems most English, for it is an area that seems unchanged with the passage of time. Here youll find rolling landscapes, ancient stone wallssoaring church steeples and sparkling clear streams, tiny villages and hamlets of clustered limestone houses, tea shops and inns. Well enjoy anextensive tour of the Cotswolds before heading to Stratford. Stratford-Upon-Avon is the birthplace of William Shakespeare, the greatest writer in theEnglish language, and home to the theatres of the world-renowned Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford is a charming market town set in theheart of the Cotswolds. The river Avon winds through the town past the beautiful Holy Trinity Church, where Shakespeare lies buried. There aresome wonderful half wooden buildings dating back to Shakespeares time, including the famous cottage of Anne Hathaway, which well visit in theafternoon. We return to the hotel in the evening. Dinner is included this evening.(Breakfast, Dinner)

    Day 4 - Cotswolds/LondonAfter breakfast th is morning, we depart for London, enjoying another scenic drive through the English countryside. Following our arrival in Londonwell have a half-day city tour of London sites, including Buckingham Palace and a special visit to the Winston Churchill War Museum. The Winston

    Churchill War Museum provides the closest possible insight into what life was really like during World War II. The Britain at War Experiencerecreates the London Blitz in all its fury with special effects highlighting the sights and sounds, the artifacts, and even the dust and smoke of an airraid at its height. The experience includes a lift to the London Underground air raid shelter where thousands spent sleepless nights, keeping up todate with wartime news in the underground cinema or the BBC radio studio, where Londoners would tune into Rome, Washington, London andBerlin for the latest messages from Churchill, Chamberlain, Roosevelt, Ed Murrow, Hitler and Lord Haw Haw. The remainder of the day is aleisure. Dinner is on your own tonight. (Breakfast)

    Day 5 - London:After a good nights rest and a full English breakfast, we head out for a guided half-day walking tour of the British Museum. The museums collectionof seven million objects represents the immense history of human culture. Its variety reflects the diversity of Londons global population. In no othermuseum can you see so clearly the history of what it means to be human. Our morning tour will be followed by a free afternoon, when you will havethe leisure to stroll the streets of London, ride the London EYE, shop at Harrods, or enjoy an optional tour that can be arranged for you by our guide.There will be a lecture today, with the time to be advised. Dinner is on your own tonight. (Breakfast)

    Day 6 - London:After breakfast the day is yours to enjoy independent excursions. Most of Londons museums and art galleries, along with a variety of shops, areopen on Sundays. This evening we will have a farewell dinner. (Breakfast, Dinner)

    Day 7 - London/USA:Depending on your return flight schedule, you can enjoy breakfast and/or leisure time on your last day in London before transferring to the airport foyour return flight home. (Breakfast)

    END OF SERVICES

    Day-By-Day Itinerary

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    The quote includes:

    - Round-trip air transportation from New York (JFK) or Atlanta (ATL). Fuel surcharges included (valid at time of printing).Virgin Atlantic from JFK (or similar)1 VS 46N 05SEP TH JFKLHR 1920. 0740.2 VS 45N 11SEP WE LHRJFK 1400. 1640.

    - Delta from Atlanta (or similar):1 DL 010T 05SEP TH ATLLHR 2245. 12h15.

    2 DL 009T 11SEP WE LHRATL 14h25. 18h50.

    -Baggage handling at the airport for your arrival and departure. (Based on one bag per person).

    - Services of a professional tour manager throughout the program.- First class hotel accommodations for five nights at the Lygon Arms Hotel Broadway (two nights) and the Copthorne Tara hotel in

    London (three nights) or similar including hotel tax and service charges.- Daily English breakfasts and two dinners.- Deluxe air-conditioned motor coach transportation for all transfers, tours and guided excursions.- Full-day guided tour of Oxford, Stratford & Cotswolds.- Half-day London city tour.- Half-day guided walking tour of British Museum.

    The quote does not include:

    -Tour Escort for the duration of the trip

    - Meals and beverage not mentioned in itinerary- Entrance fees not mentioned in itinerary- Everything not mentioned under Quote includes- Tips for guides, Assistants and Drivers.- Travel Insurance

    Price:

    Tour price is $ 2,699 per person, based on double occupancy from JFK.

    Tour price is $ 2,799 per person, based on double occupancy from ATL.

    Land-Only: $1,749 pp double occupancy / $579 single supplement

    Single supplement $ 579

    Vanderbilt Contact information:

    Vanderbilt Travel ProgramPMB 4077352301 Vanderbilt PlaceNashville, TN 37240-7735PHONE: 615-322-3673FAX: 615-343-5730

    [email protected]/alumni/travel

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    Deposit: $500 per person due at reservation to reserve your space. US$100 airline deposit per person due within 10 days. Final payment is dueto Jet Vacations by May 3rd, 2013. Reservations are based on a first come, first served basis.

    I want Trip Cancellation & Interruption InsuranceYesNo. The policy price is based on your age and the total cost of the tour,including taxes. Insurance premium can be purchased by each participant directly on www.travelexinsurance.com and by entering the followingLocation #: 30-0209. You understand that the travel insurance is provided by a third party and that all claims will have to be addressed directlywith the Travel Insurance Provider.

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