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National Society Magna Charta
Dames and Barons
June 2005 Educational Tour
Program for the National Society of Magna Charta Dames & Barons
Educational
Tour June 9 - June 19, 2005
Thursday June 9th 2005
Departure from the U.S.A. for England. Your overnight flight includes dinner, continental breakfast and in-flight entertainment for your journey. World Travel Consultants can arrange your flight from your nearest home city. (Note: Airfare is not included in the basic tour cost).
Friday June 10th 2005
Arrive in London this morning. For those arriving at Heathrow Airport by 9:00 am, transportation will be provided to the hotel by bus with a 'Blue Badge' guide. Prior to check-in enjoy a three hour panoramic tour of London. The guide will remain with the group until check-in.
Lunch and afternoon at leisure.
Welcome drinks party at the hotel.
Overnight at Thistle Westminster Hotel, London. Drinks Party.
Saturday June 11th 2005
This morning stroll across Green Park
to watch the TROOPING
THE COLOUR. The hotel is
within walking distance of Buckingham Palace. If possible
seats will be obtained to watch the ceremony at additional cost. HM
The Queen and members of the Royal Family attend this ceremony, which
commemorates
the official birthday of Her Majesty The Queen.
This is an amazing spectacle, showing the best of British pomp and ceremony!
Lunch and afternoon at leisure.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight at Thistle Westminster Hotel, London. Full English Breakfast.
Sunday June 12th 2005
Day at leisure.
A special optional activity may be offered at additional cost.
Overnight at the Thistle Westminster Hotel, London. Full English Breakfast.
Monday June 13th 2005
A private coach will pick up the group at the Hotel.
A guide accompanies the group for a visit to RUNNYMEDE, the site of the sealing of the Magna Charta.
A three course pub lunch has been arranged in Windsor.
The GARTER DAY is traditionally held at Windsor Castle on the Monday following the Trooping of the Colour. This annual ceremony of the Most Noble Order of the Garter consists of the Garter Procession of the Sovereign, Companions and Officers of the Order and the Garter Service of Thanksgiving. Members of The Friends of St George’s may apply individually for a ticket expressing a preference to sit in the Chapel and attend the Service, to sit in the Stand and view the Procession or stand on the Lawn and view the Procession; also for a Badge to attend the Garter Tea afterwards in the Vicars’ Hall – all subject to availability. (The Service is broadcast outside.)
Those seeking membership of The Society should apply as soon as possible to The Honorary Secretary, The Friends of St George’s Chapel, I The Cloisters, Windsor Castle, SL4 1NJ, United Kingdom
Those not viewing the procession may tour Eton College for a modest additional charge.
Return to London for dinner at leisure.
Overnight at the Thistle Westminster Hotel, London. Full English Breakfast.
Tuesday June 14th 2005 - Friday June 17th 2005 (4 days)
Drive to Lincoln for four days when we will have the services of a guide and bus.
We will travel by bus to spend one day at York for Royal Ascot, one day by bus to Chatsworth House and two days in Lincoln. The specific days will depend on the activities scheduled for Lincoln. The Ascot Race Meeting is scheduled from Tuesday through to Saturday.
Royal Ascot Vouchers must be individually arranged with contact information available. Lunch and dinner on the day of Ascot is not included. Presently, the cost of the entrance to Chatsworth is included in the cost of the tour with lunch at leisure. The cost of an evening reception at the home of the Dean of Lincoln, a dinner in Lincoln and tours in Lincoln are included in the cost of the Tour. Breakfast is included each day.
Additional descriptions of the activities:
ROYAL
You are driven from the hotel by bus to the Races at York, dressed of course, in top hat and tails for the gentlemen and wonderful hats for the ladies.
You will
be able to experience the rich pageantry and excitement of the ROYAL
Following the races we are planning for dinner at leisure in York.
CHATSWORTH HOUSE is the home of the Duchess of Devonshire
The two additional days in Lincoln include a
ground tour of the Cathedral, a roof tour of the Cathedral, a visit to the Magna
Charta in the Castle and a tour of the library with a lecture from the librarian,
Dr. Nicholas Bennett, on Magna Carta in
Saturday June 18th 2005
This morning return to London.
Lunch and dinner at leisure.
Overnight at the Thistle Westminster Hotel, London. Full English Breakfast.
Sunday June 19th 2005
Departure Day! Full English Breakfast. Transfer to Heathrow Airport for your return flight home. Bon Voyage!
Please contact the Society at 215-836-5022 for further information The full itinerary plus the price and terms and conditions, prepared by World Travel Consultants, will be sent to you by the Society. Once you have decided to participate, you will be referred to World Travel Consultants for reservations and payment. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change. The Tour Operator and Seller of Travel for this Tour is World Travel Consultants.
It is not necessary to be a member of the Society to participate.
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