Travel with WSC alumni and friends to England, Scotland, and Wales in April and May 2027!
Wayne State College Alumni will be traveling to England, Scotland, and Wales in 2027.
The cost quote of $5,299 includes round-trip airfare from Omaha, land arrangements, and arrival and departure transfers in Scotland and England. Pricing will vary, however, depending on other factors.
Trip itinerary:
Day 1: Overnight Flight
Board your overnight flight to Europe. Few places have as much to offer the visitor as England, Scotland, and Wales. History, natural beauty, art, architecture and hospitality all await you in the United Kingdom.
Day 2: Arrival in Edinburgh
Arrive in Edinburgh, meet your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel for a two-night stay. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Tonight enjoy a welcome dinner with your fellow travelers. (Dinner) Overnight: Edinburgh, Scotland
Day 3: Edinburgh
Today enjoy an Edinburgh City Tour and see the Palace of Holyrood House, Princess Street and the Royal Mile. You will also visit the famous Edinburgh Castle, home of the Scottish Crown Jewels. Edinburgh’s Castle rock has been a stronghold for over 3000 years. In its dominating position overlooking the capital city, the grandeur and historical significance of the Edinburgh Castle has made it a globally famous icon of Scotland, and is also part of the Old & New Towns of Edinburgh. Then enjoy The Scotch Whiskey Experience, located on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile this interactive and fun filled tour ends with a sampling of the national drink. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this great city. (Breakfast) Overnight: Edinburgh, Scotland
Day 4: Edinburgh - York
Today head south to York, founded in A.D. 71 and rich in Roman, Saxon, and Viking history. Upon arrival meet a local guide for a York Tour. Enjoy a stroll through the medieval city and the famous Shambles, a quaint, narrow street that appears today almost as it did during the Middle Ages. Visit the magnificent 13th century York Minster, one of the finest medieval cathedrals in all of Europe. Later check into your hotel for the one-night stay. Enjoy an included dinner this evening. (Breakfast, Dinner) Overnight: York
Day 5: York - Stratford-Upon-Avon - Bristol
Continue south today through Yorkshire and arrive in Stratford-Upon-Avon. Visit Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and Shakespeare’s Birthplace, possibly the most famous and most visited literary landmark in Britain. Later arrive in historic port city of Bristol for a two-night stay. Bristol sits at the mouth of the Avon River, and the city center docks have been regenerated as a center of heritage and culture. (Breakfast) Overnight: Bristol
Day 6: Bristol - Cardiff, Wales
Today travel to Cardiff, capital city of Wales, separated from England by the Cambrian Mountains. Enjoy a Cardiff City Tour to see the National Museum and Gallery, Millennium Stadium & Cardiff Bay. Visit Cardiff Castle, whose construction is the combination of Roman fort, classic Norman fortress “Motte and Bailey“ and Gothic-Victorian restoration. (Breakfast) Overnight: Bristol
Day 7: Bristol - Stonehenge - London
Travel to nearby Bath to visit the Roman Baths Museum to see the elaborate spas fed by the only naturally occurring hot springs in the United Kingdom. Continue to Stonehenge, the best known and most studied megalithic structure in the world, yet its original purpose remains unclear. Later arrive in one of the world’s finest cities, London, capital of the United Kingdom for a two-night stay. (Breakfast) Overnight: London
Day 8: London Sightseeing
After breakfast enjoy a London City Tour to see famous landmarks such as Kensington Palace, the Tower of London, Nelson’s Column in Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament & Big Ben beside the River Thames. Also see Westminster Abbey and the Changing of the Guard* at Buckingham Palace. The afternoon is at leisure to explore London on your own. Maybe shop at famous Harrods, visit a museum or a local pub. Tonight enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your fellow travelers at a local restaurant. (Breakfast, Dinner) Overnight: London
The Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace is not held every day. If it is not available, a stop will be made at the Palace.
Day 9: London - Flight Home
This morning transfer to the airport filled with wonderful memories of your England, Scotland, and Wales tour. (B)
Tour highlights:
- Edinburgh City Tour
- London City Tour
- Buckingham Palace Changing of the Guard (The Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace is not held every day. If it is not available, a stop will be made at the Palace.)
- Edinburgh Castle
- Cardiff City Tour and Cardiff Castle
- Scotch Whiskey Experience and Tasting
- York Tour and York Minster
- Stratford-Upon-Avon
- Shakespeare’s Birthplace
- Anne Hathaway’s Cottage
- Stonehenge
- Bristol and Bath
- Roman Baths Museum
Included:
- Roundtrip Airfare OMA
- Int’l Air Departure Taxes/Fuel
- Seven Nights First Class Hotel Accommodations
- 10 Meals: Seven Breakfasts and Three Dinners
- Professional Tour Director
- Deluxe Motorcoach
- Admissions per Itinerary
- Sightseeing per Itinerary
- Baggage Handling at Hotels
- Hotel Transfers
Accomodations:
- 2 Nights - Mercure Haymarket Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott or Mount Royal Hotel, Edinburgh
- 1 Night - Hilton York Hotel or DoubleTree by Hilton or Radisson Hotel, York
- 2 Nights - Leonardo Hotel or DoubleTree by Hilton or Clayton Hotel, Bristol
- 2 Nights - Holiday Inn Kensington High Street or Mercure, London
- On some dates alternative hotels may be used
How to reserve your spot:
We’re excited to have you join us! You can reserve your spot using any of the convenient options below:
- Phone reservations: Prefer to speak with someone live? Call 1-877-953-8687 to make your reservation over the phone.
- Online booking: You can book online at http://res.premierworlddiscovery.com. When prompted, enter the trip Booking Number: 214310 (You’ll also find this number in the upper-left corner of the registration form in the trip brochure.)
- Mail-in registration: If you’d rather mail your forms, simply send your completed registration to the address listed on the registration page in the trip brochure.
Hosted by the Wayne State College Foundation and Alumni Office