We’re a few months away from an incredible summer of European adventures with our Ambassadors of Music groups, but that won’t stop us from daydreaming about the amazing places we’ll explore together. England is the first stop of our journey, where we’ll spend three days discovering all that modern London and ancient Windsor have to offer.
But first, a quick note before we settle into daydream mode.
It’s important to know that each group’s itinerary varies slightly, as your group’s unique goals, preferences and logistics guide our planning process. That means that this trip daydream may look a little different than your in-real-life-adventure when it comes to the order of destinations, attractions you’ll visit, etc.
Now let’s get dreaming!
Windsor
Your England adventures include two very famous cities: London (which needs little introduction) and Windsor, an historic town on the River Thames. If the name Windsor sounds familiar at all, there may be a few reasons for that:
- It’s the setting for Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor.
- Well before that treasure was written, William the Conqueror made his home here.
- It’s the official residence of His Majesty, King Charles III. If his Royal Standard flag is flying during your visit, you’ll know he’s home.
In this charming town, you’ll marvel at Windsor Castle, shop along Peascod Street and enjoy a delicious lunch. To quote The Merry Wives, “the world is your oyster” in Windsor.
London
Your time in London is action-packed! You’ll have one day that includes two performances and one that’s mostly about sightseeing.
On “sightseeing day,” you’ll hop a motorcoach for a guided city tour of London. Make sure you have your camera ready, because Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, Parliament and Big Ben will be just outside your window. You’ll also experience a bucket-list item for many – the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.
A quick break for lunch at the park is the perfect pause before your afternoon at the Tower of London where you’ll visit the Crown Jewels, the Medieval Palace, the Torture at the Tower exhibit and more.
Your first performance of the tour is a midday show at the Victoria Embankment Gardens. These stunning gardens lie on the north side of the River Thames and feature winding gravel paths lined with statues and memorials.
A second performance will follow that same afternoon in the famous St. Matthew Bayswater Church. Built in the late 1800s, this Anglican church is known for its Victorian Gothic architecture and tremendously tall spire that can be seen for miles around.
As your days in England draw to a close, you’ll be Paris-bound via the high-speed Eurostar Train that leaves London, travels beneath the English Channel at 186mph and arrives in the City of Lights just before lunch. Somehow, you’re already three days into your journey, but there’s so much more in store.
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