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travel SPRING 2020
travel SPRING 2020
travel scheduleTravel 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.
23-1 APR./MAY - ITALY (ROME FIRST) £920.00 30 16 FEB.
12-16 FEB. - IRELAND £440.00 30 12 JAN.
12-15 MAR. - LAKE DISTRICT £210.00 60 19 JAN.
21-23 FEB. - NORTH WALES £170.00 30 2 FEB.
25-29 MAR. - PARIS £350.00 25 16 FEB.
3-5 APR. - SCOTLAND £200.00 30 9 JAN.
28-1 FEB./MAR. - BATH & STONEHENGE £200.00 40 19 JAN.
7 MAR. - STRATFORD £75.00 12 15 FEB.
23-1 APR./MAY - ITALY (VENICE FIRST) £920.00 26 16 FEB.
London
A Harlaxton member of staff accompanies each trip to provide assistance as needed.
Join your new Harlaxton classmates in the capital city ofEngland. We provide you with a written walking guide,which you can do at your own pace, that takes you to manyof London’s famous landmarks: The British Museum;Piccadilly Circus; Trafalgar Square; National PortraitGallery; National Gallery; Westminster Abbey; Parliament;Big Ben; the Thames River; the London Eye; BuckinghamPalace and the Tower of London.Included is transport and admission to Hampton CourtPalace on Sunday. Hampton Court was home to manykings and queens, including Henry VIII, and offersfascinating exhibits and beautiful gardens to explore, alllinking to your British Studies course.
16-19 January
DETAILS
£210.00 TRANSPORT, HOTEL AND ADMISSIONTO HAMPTON COURT PALACE ROYAL NATIONAL HOTELBEDFORD WAYLONDON, WC1H BREAKFAST INCLUDED 12 JANUARY 2020
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Ireland
A Harlaxton member of staff accompanies each trip to provide assistance as needed.
Our trip to Ireland is based in Dublin where the people arelong known for hospitality and their love of music,literature and a full measure of 'craic' (fun). You can walkthe River Liffey; view the 9th century Book of Kells atTrinity College; stop in the National Museum to seeamazing gold Viking treasures. You could see a play at theAbbey Theatre; visit the trendy Temple Bar area and more.The first day tour takes you across the border to NorthernIreland with a local guide where you'll see Giant'sCauseway and stop in Belfast. The second day's tour willbe headlined by the world-famous Cliffs of Moher withstops in small picturesque villages along the way.
12-16 February
DETAILS
£440.00 TRANSPORT (COACH + AIRFARE),HOSTEL, TWO DAY TOURS AND ENTRANCE TO CLIFFS OF MOHER ABRAHAM HOUSE HOSTEL82/83 LOWER GARDINER STREETDUBLIN 1 BREAKFAST INCLUDED 12 JANUARY 2020
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North Wales
A Harlaxton member of staff accompanies each trip to provide assistance as needed.
See North Wales distinct regional identity with its miles ofseacoast, Snowdonia mountains, rushing streams andwaterfalls and secluded villages, it is one of Britain’s mostbeautiful locations. The North Wales weekend is regularlyranked by Harlaxton students as one of the top excursions.Enjoy walks along the strand (beach), down the 2,295-ftLlandudno Pier, or up to the Great Orme Park. We drivethrough the gorgeous Snowdonia National Park and stop atLlechwedd Slate Caverns where you will be taken on a tourof the mines. You will travel into the belly of Llechwedd’smountain on the steepest cable railway in Britain, and astop at the spectacular Swallow Falls.
21-23 February
DETAILS
£170.00 TRANSPORT, HOTEL (BED &BREAKFAST) AND ADMISSION TOCAERNARFON CASTLE & LLECHWEDD SLATE CAVERNS AMBASSADOR HOTELTHE GRAND PROMENADELLANDUDNO, NORTH WALES, LL30 2NR BREAKFAST INCLUDED 2 FEBRUARY 2020
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Bath &Stonehenge
A Harlaxton member of staff accompanies each trip to provide assistance as needed.
Engulf yourself in the rich city of Bath's natural hot springsthat led the Romans to build a temple to Minerva Sulis andto establish a network of mineral baths. Bath is also wellknown for its outstanding Georgian architecture, includingthe must-see Royal Crescent and The Assembly Rooms.The novelist Jane Austen lived in Bath for several yearsand set two of her novels in the city. We also stop at thevery beautiful Salisbury Cathedral, home of one of the fouroriginal copies of Magna Carta before making our way tothe iconic Stonehenge.
28-1 February/March
DETAILS
£200.00 TRANSPORT, HOSTEL AND ADMISSION TO ROMAN BATHS,WELLS CATHEDRAL, GLASTONBURYABBEY AND STONEHENGE YHA BATHBATHWICK HILLBATH, BA2 6Z BREAKFAST INCLUDED 12 JANUARY 2020
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Stratford
A Harlaxton member of staff accompanies each trip to provide assistance as needed.
It was in Stratford-upon-Avon that William Shakespearewas born; he was educated and married here beforemoving to London. A ticket admitting you to all the variousShakespeare properties in the town is included in this trip.In addition, Stratford is a very pretty town situated alongthe River Avon filled with historical architecture, wonderfulshops of all kinds and a wide choice of dining options. It isalso home to the world-renowned Royal ShakespeareCompany and you will attend an evening performance of aShakespeare play at the newly renovated theatre.
7 March
DETAILS
£75.00 TRANSPORT, ENTRANCE TO SHAKESPEARE'S BIRTHPLACE PROPERTIES (4 IN TOTAL) AND YOUR THEATRE TICKET TO AN RSC PERFORMANCE 12 JANUARY 2020
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Lake District
A Harlaxton member of staff accompanies each trip to provide assistance as needed.
The Lake District is one of Britain’s most popular touristdestinations and on this trip you’ll see why. Theunsurpassed natural beauty, the numerous literary and artconnections, and the opportunity to challenge yourself inoutdoor pursuits all combine for a top-ranking experience.Our hostel accommodation fronts Lake Windermere andamong one of the many things to do in the area is a boattrip across the lake from Ambleside to Bowness. Thehostel hosts a small bar and restaurant and there areseveral pubs, restaurants and shops in the nearby town.You have the option to participate in organized outdooractivities at an additional cost. You will needwarm/waterproof clothing and appropriate footwear forthis trip.
12-15 March
DETAILS
£210.00 TRANSPORT & HOSTEL AMBLESIDE YOUTH HOSTELWATERHEAD, AMBLESIDECUMBRIA LA22 0EU BREAKFAST INCLUDED + ONE PACKED MEAL AT THE HOSTEL 12 JANUARY 2020
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Paris
A Harlaxton member of staff accompanies each trip to provide assistance as needed.
Find out why Paris boasts of its beauty with a crepe,baguette or frites in hand. See the sights of the EiffelTower; Notre Dame Cathedral; Louvre Museum; Rodin;Picasso; Monet and the enticing collections of the MuseeD’Orsay; The Luxembourg Gardens; The Tuileries or take astroll along the banks of the Seine. You may wish to takeshort train journey to spend part of one day at Versailles orthe Normandy beaches are accessible on a long day tripfrom Paris. Our hostel is conveniently located very near ametro station and is a good location for all sights.
25-29 March
DETAILS
£350.00 TRANSPORT VIA EUROSTAR & HOSTEL GENERATOR HOSTEL PARIS9-11 PLACE DU COLONEL FABIEN75010 PARIS BREAKFAST INCLUDED 16 FEBRUARY 2020
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Scotland
A Harlaxton member of staff accompanies each trip to provide assistance as needed.
Explore Edinburgh where you can walk down the Mile withstops at the modern Scottish Parliament buildings, thePalace of Holyroodhouse (the Queen’s Edinburghresidence), St Giles Cathedral (home church ofPresbyterianism), or perhaps the Whisky Heritage Centre.The traditional climb up Arthur’s Seat will give youexpansive 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 outstandingcollection, and the Botanic Garden is one of the best inGreat Britain; both are free to visit. As the location whereJ.K. Rowling wrote most of the Harry Potter books, thereare plenty of Potter-themed places to explore. Don’t forgetto try haggis, buy a kilt, or source a traditional tartan scarf.
3-5 April
DETAILS
£200.00 TRANSPORT, HOSTEL AND ADMISSION TO EDINBURGH CASTLE SAFESTAY HOSTELBLACKFRIARS STREETEDINBURGH BREAKFAST INCLUDED 9 FEBRUARY 2020
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Italy
A Harlaxton member of staff accompanies each trip to provide assistance as needed.
Visit three of Italy's most glorious cities all in one trip.Rome, Florence and Venice each have their own uniquehistory and character to be explored. One trip starts inRome and makes its way through Florence beforeconcluding in Rome. The other traverses the country in theopposite direction by starting in Venice and concluding inRome. At the conclusion of this nine day trip will be yourreturn flight back home.
23-1 April/May
DETAILS
£920.00 ALL TRANSPORT (INCLUDING AIRPORT & CITY TRANSFERS), HOTELS AND CITY TOURIST TAXES HOTEL PACIFICVIALE MEDAGLIE D'ORO, 51, 00136ROME HOTEL PANORAMAVIA CAVOUR 60, 50129FLORENCE HOTEL VILLA ROSACANNAREGIO, 389, 30121VENEZIA BREAKFAST INCLUDED 9 FEBRUARY 2020
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