Literature in England
Visit the homes and hometowns that inspired some of the English language’s most influential works.
Step inside William Wordsworth’s former residence at Rydal Mount and explore the quaint cobblestone streets of Haworth, where the Brontë sisters penned “Jane Eyre” and “Wuthering Heights.” Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace and enjoy a theater performance and workshop.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to England
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Day 2: Manchester • Lake District
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Manchester
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Day 3: Lake District
Take a walking tour of the Lake District
Visit Rydal Mount
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Day 4: Lake District • Haworth • Yorkshire
Travel via Haworth to Yorkshire
Take a tour of Haworth
Visit the Brontë Parsonage Museum
Guided sightseeing of York
Visit the York Minster
Visit Clifford's TowerArrive in York
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Day 5: Yorkshire • Stratford-upon-Avon • Birmingham region
Take a guided tour of Stratford-upon-Avon
Visit Shakespeare's birthplace
Visit Anne Hathaway's cottage
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Day 6: Stratford-upon-Avon • Oxford • Bath region
Travel via Oxford to Bath
Guided sightseeing of Oxford
Visit the New College
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Day 7: Bath region • London
Take a guided tour of Bath
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Georgian squares
- Roman baths
Visit the Roman BathsTravel to London
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Day 8: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Windsor
This is your invitation to the Royal Family’s retreat, Windsor Castle! Join a local guide on your half-day excursion to Windsor, built by William the Conqueror in 1070. Priceless objects are found in the State Apartments, from paintings by Rubens to Henry VIII’s sword and suit of armor. You will also see Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and St. George’s Chapel, the final resting place of many monarchs.
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Day 9: London
Participate in a "Bringing Literature to Life on Stage" Workshop
Tour the Globe Theatre
Enjoy an evening theater performance at the Globe Theatre (Available May - October) or in the West End
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to England
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Day 2: Manchester • Lake District
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Manchester
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Day 3: Lake District
Take a walking tour of the Lake District
Visit Rydal Mount
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Day 4: Lake District • Haworth • Yorkshire
Travel via Haworth to Yorkshire
Take a tour of Haworth
Visit the Brontë Parsonage Museum
Guided sightseeing of York
Visit the York Minster
Visit Clifford's TowerArrive in York
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Day 5: Yorkshire • Stratford-upon-Avon • Birmingham region
Take a guided tour of Stratford-upon-Avon
Visit Shakespeare's birthplace
Visit Anne Hathaway's cottage
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Day 6: Stratford-upon-Avon • Oxford • Bath region
Travel via Oxford to Bath
Guided sightseeing of Oxford
Visit the New College
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Day 7: Bath region • London
Take a guided tour of Bath
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Georgian squares
- Roman baths
Visit the Roman BathsTravel to London
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Day 8: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Windsor
This is your invitation to the Royal Family’s retreat, Windsor Castle! Join a local guide on your half-day excursion to Windsor, built by William the Conqueror in 1070. Priceless objects are found in the State Apartments, from paintings by Rubens to Henry VIII’s sword and suit of armor. You will also see Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and St. George’s Chapel, the final resting place of many monarchs.
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Day 9: London
Participate in a "Bringing Literature to Life on Stage" Workshop
Tour the Globe Theatre
Enjoy an evening theater performance at the Globe Theatre (Available May - October) or in the West End
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip airfare on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
6 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides; 2 sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director
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Entrances
Rydal Mount; Brontë Museum; Clifford’s Tower; York Minster; Shakespeare’s Birthplace; Anne Hathaway’s Cottage; Roman Baths; New College; Globe Theatre
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.
