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United States/England

Revealing Royal History: A Transatlantic Voyage on Queen Mary 2

Program No. 25367RJ
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Program
At a Glance
Duration
14 days
Program Begins
London
Program Concludes
New York City
Meals
31 ( 12B, 8L, 11D )
Activity Level
From
7,199
Free Airfare From Select Cities
Royal history is rife with fascinating stories — immerse yourself in the drama and intrigue while also visiting some of London’s most historic landmarks on this engaging learning adventure! Begin your journey by exploring the Tower of London, Kensington Palace, Windsor Castle and other significant monuments in London as your expert leads you through the stories and figures associated with each location. From King Henry VIII and his wives to the modern-day monarchy, delve into royal scandals and how the British monarchy has evolved. Continue your learning adventure on a voyage fit for royalty onboard the Queen Mary 2, and enjoy onboard lectures as you journey across the Atlantic Ocean to New York City.
Best of all, you'll...
  • Explore the Tower of London and learn about those held there, including princes and queens.
  • Walk in the footsteps of royalty at Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world.
  • Learn from your dedicated expert on board Queen Mary 2 as they share their insight into the history of the British monarchy and its scandals.
All Experts
Please Note:
These experts may not be available for every date of the program
Liz Broomfield is a British group leader with many years’ experience accompanying guests on trips all over the world. She has a continuing passion for travel and for sharing new places and people and experiencing local traditions with the guests in her charge. Liz is dedicated to providing the best educational travel experience possible. She resides on the south coast of England, and her pastimes include fitness, yoga, walking, and sea swimming. She has recently taken up drawing and tai chi.
Nick Salmond has been a professional London tour guide since 2019. He previously worked for the BBC for 33 years, mainly as a TV director for BBC News. He is an accredited lecturer for the Arts Society.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking up to 2 miles per day over both paved and cobblestone streets. Standing up to 2 hour per day. The London portion of the program will require approximately 8 miles of walking over 4 days. Many theaters and historic buildings have no elevators, are not accessible, and may not have handrails available. Due to a lack of ADA room availability in accommodations, wheelchairs and scooters cannot be accommodated on this program. Must be physically capable of participating in all planned program activities.
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Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

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