England with John Wesley and C.S. Lewis

Sep 21 Mon Depart Atlanta – Fly London

Sep 22 Tue Arrival in London – Coventry Visit (B, D)
Morning: Arrive in London. Our representative will meet you with “BEN WITHERINGTON – TUTKU” sign. Depart immediately for Hampshire (approx. 2-hour drive). Visit Highclere Castle and then Salisbury Cathedral. Evening: Stay overnight in Coventry.

Sep 23 Wed Coventry – Epworth – York (B, D)
08:00 Depart from Coventry to Epworth (approx. 2.5 hours drive)
10:30 Visit The Old Rectory, where John Wesley grew up. Explore the room where he had his first spiritual experience and learn about the daily life of the Wesley family.
11:30 Visit St. Andrew’s Church, where Samuel Wesley served as rector, and learn about Susanna Wesley’s spiritual influence on her children.
12:30 Reflection on the roots of Methodism in Epworth.
13:00 Lunch break.
14:00 Continue to York (approx. 2 hours drive).
16:00 Free time in York for orientation walk.
19:30 Arrive at hotel and overnight stay in York.

Sep 24 Thu York (B, D)
08:00 Visit the Central Methodist Church in York.
09:00 York Minster visit and historical reflection on Anglican– Methodist relations.
10:30 Walk around The Shambles, a medieval street with rich history.
11:00 Free exploration or optional museum visits (York Castle Museum).
13:00 Lunch break.
14:00 Continue exploring York at leisure.
17:30 Regroup and transfer to hotel.
19:30 Arrive at hotel and overnight stay in York. 

Sep 25 Fri York – Durham – Leeds (B, D)
08:00 Depart from York to Durham (approx. 1.5 hours drive).
09:30 Visit Durham Cathedral.
10:30 Explore the Norman Chapel inside Durham Castle.
11:15 Visit St. John’s College. 12:00 See Wesley Preaching Plaque at Market Place.
12:30 Walk to Prebends Bridge for panoramic views.
13:00 Lunch in Durham.
14:00 Visit Elvet Methodist Church.
15:00 Depart Durham for Leeds (approx. 1.5 hours drive).
16:30 Visit Leeds City Methodist Church.
19:30 Arrive at hotel and overnight stay in Leeds. 

Sep 26 Sat Leeds – Stratford-upon-Avon – Cotswolds (B, D)
08:00 Depart from Leeds to Stratford-upon-Avon (approx. 3 hours drive).
11:00 Visit Holy Trinity Church, where Shakespeare is buried.
12:00 Town walk and reflection on 18th-century cultural climate.
13:00 Lunch in Stratford. 14:00 Depart for Cotswolds (approx. 1.5 hours drive).
15:30 Explore charming villages and learn about Methodist circuit riders.
18:00 Scenic drive through Cotswolds towards Stratford.
19:30 Arrive at hotel and overnight stay in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Sep 27 Sun Stratford-upon-Avon – Oxford (B, D)
08:00 Depart for Oxford (approx. 1.5 hours drive).
09:30 Visit Wesley Memorial Church.
10:30 Explore Christ Church College and the Oxford Holy Club history.
12:00 Lunch in Oxford.
13:00 Walking tour of Oxford University sites linked to Wesley.
17:30 Free time for shopping or additional visits.
19:30 Arrive at hotel and overnight stay in Oxford.

Sep 28 Mon Oxford – Bristol – Bath (B, D)
08:00 Depart for Bristol (approx. 1.5 hours drive).
09:30 Visit The New Room, world’s first Methodist meeting house.
11:00 Learn about Wesley’s ministry in Bristol.
12:00 Lunch in Bristol.
13:00 Depart for Bath (approx. 1 hour drive).
14:00 Visit The Roman Baths and explore Georgian architecture.
15:30 Free time in Bath city centre.
18:00 Evening stroll in Bath.
19:30 Arrive at hotel and overnight stay in Bath.  

Sep 29 Tue Wesley’s London (B, D)
08:00 Depart for London (approx. 2 hours drive).
10:00 Visit Wesley’s Chapel & Museum.
11:00 Explore Wesley’s House and exhibits.
12:00 Lunch break.
13:00 Visit Marble Arch and Hyde Park.
14:00 Visit Trafalgar Square and Westminster Abbey.
15:30 Explore St. Paul’s Cathedral.
17:30 Free time in central London.
19:30 Arrive at hotel and overnight stay in London. 

Sep 30 Wed London (B, D)
08:00 Visit Methodist Central Hall.
09:30 Visit the British Museum.
12:00 Lunch.
13:00 Free time or optional walking tour.
17:30 Return to hotel area.
19:30 Arrive at hotel and overnight stay in London.

Oct 1 Thu London (B, D)
08:00 Depart to Greenwich, visit maritime history sites.
09:30 Thames River Cruise with city views.
11:00 Panoramic walk from Trafalgar Square to Buckingham Palace.
13:00 Lunch break.
14:00 Continue walk to Constitution Hill, Green Park, Hyde Park Corner.
17:00 Free time for last-minute shopping or sightseeing.
19:30 Arrive at hotel and overnight stay in London

Oct 2 Fri Departure (B)
Transfer from the hotel to the airport for your flight back to Atlanta. End of our services

- Roundtrip international air fare between ATLANTA
- LONDON
- 1 Night at HOLIDAY INN COVENTRY in Coventry or similar
- 2 Nights at HOLIDAY INN YORK in York or similar
- 1 Night at DOUBLETREE BY HILTON LEEDS CITY or similar
- 1 Night at DOUBLETREE/STRATFORD MANOR HOTELS or similar
- 1 Night at COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT OXFORD SOUTH or similar
- 1 Night at HAMPTON BY HILTON BATH CITY in Bath or similar
- 3 Nights at IBIS LONDON EXCEL DOCKLANDS in London or similar
- 10 Dinners at Hotel
- 10 Breakfasts at Hotels
- Coach service as listed in offer
- City tax
- All transfers with modern private AC Coach
- Local Tour Guide
- Tour Leader throughout the tour (Assistant)
- Driver’s Accommodation
- Tour Leader’s Accommodation(Assistant)
- Fees/admission to the Museums as in the program
- York Castle Museum admission fee
- Christ Church College admission fee
- The Roman Baths admission fee
- Thames River Cruise Tour admission fee
- Driver’s Tips

- All extra service/fees/admission that is not mentioned above
- Lunch - Guide’s Tips recommended fee is GBP 2 per person per day
- Travel and health insurances, any kind of insurance
- There may be supplements based on late/early hours of service: 20.30-7.00