UK Connection

Day One: Salisbury and Oxford

Arriving in London this morning, you will be met by your UK Connection Representative and transferred to your Executive Coach for the 2 hour journey west to the beautiful medieval town of Salisbury via a visit to Stonehenge, the famous prehistoric monument from the Neolithic age. On to Salisbury and Magna Carta the finest medieval cathedral in Britain. The spire of Salisbury Cathedral is the tallest in England. In the Chapter House, you will see the Magna Carta, the famous agreement made between King John and his barons at Runnymede in 1215.

On to Oxford for afternoon for a Guided Walking Tour of the city.

Dinner and overnight in the Oxford area.

Day Two: Bath and Wells Cathedral

Morning in the city of Bath. Visit the Roman Baths and spend some time shopping.

On this afternoon to the beautiful city of Wells and its magnificent 12th century Cathedral, one of Britain's most imposing and impressive buildings.

Overnight this evening and for the next 2 nights on the English Riviera in Torquay.

Day Three: The Lost Gardens of Heligan and Buckfast Abbey

After breakfast, we'll journey to the "Lost Gardens" of Heligan. Explore the exotic fruit houses, the Italian Garden and grotto, the 30-acre 'Lost Valley' and the subtropical 'Jungle' garden of this constantly evolving projects afternoon we make a visit to beautiful Buckfast Abbey before dinner and overnight in Torquay.

Day Four: The Eden Project

The highlight of our tour is today's visit to the climate-controlled sanctuary of the Eden Project. After crossing Dartmoor National Park, we'll stop at Okehampton before continuing over Bodmin Moor to the Project. Visit the majestic 'Humid Tropics' and 'Warm Temperate' biomes to explore rain forest and savannah ecosystems, unique anywhere in Europe.

Dinner and overnight in Torquay.

Day Five: Torquay to London

A leisurely drive back to London to connect with an international flight. End of tour but see also our London Tours for extensions to this programme.

Highlights:

• Stonehenge
• Salisbury Cathedral and the Magna Carta
• Oxford City Tour
• Bath
• Wells Cathedral
• The Lost Gardens of Heligan
• Buckfast Abbey
• The Eden Project

Your Programme Includes:

• 4 nights Full Board accommodation (see Accommodation Choices) with continental breakfast, packed lunch and evening meal.
• Students in multi-bedded rooms. Adults in twins.
• Excursions and entrances as set out in the Itinerary.

And what is extra?

• Single rooms. Prices vary with accommodation and will be quoted on request.
• Drinks with meals other than breakfast. NB a drink is provided in packed lunches and tap water will be provided with evening meals.
• Any excursions or entrances not included in the itinerary.
• Tips to Drivers and Guide/Couriers.
• Personal spending money.

Accommodation choices

HOSTELS AND STUDENT RESIDENCES
The cheapest option, our hostels are chosen for their safety and cleanliness and to offer simple, no-frills accommodation. They vary in design and style but basically offer multi-bedded, single gender dormitories for students almost invariably in bunk beds for between 4 and 12 students. Adults are usually accommodated in separate twins and triple rooms. Single rooms are limited and strictly subject to availability. Some hostels offer rooms with en-suite WC's and/or showers but not all. In others there are always sufficient shared single-gender communal facilities. Meals are served, usually self-service or buffet style in their own dining rooms. Packed lunches are provided every day. Most hostels have space in the evening suitable for study purposes.

HOTELS
We work with a range of Tourist Class 2 and 3 Star standard hotels in many parts of the UK and London. They invariably offer simple, clean rooms for 2-4 students, all rooms with private bathrooms and TV. Adults are accommodated in Twin Rooms with limited singles available at a supplement. All Hotels provide a continental breakfast but many do not provide evening meals, which are therefore booked in private restaurants. Packed lunches, provided by the hotel or a professional service, are collected from the hotel every morning. Study space is often limited and may only be available at a charge, quoted on request.