Tour of United Kingtom and Llangollen Itinerary PDF

Bath 1, Cardiff 2, Llangollen 3, Edinburgh 3

Jul 2, 2010: Overnight Flight Departure from the United States.

Jul 3, 2010: Bath Your tour manager will meet you upon arrival in London and transfer you into southwestern England. Subject to arrival time, your first visit will be to Stonehenge, one of Europe’s oldest and most mystical sites. Afterwards, continue to the lovely city of Bath where you will check into your comfortable hotel. Your afternoon sightseeing tour will show you the highlights of this stunning city, including the Roman Baths (entrance included), Bath Abbey, Pulteney Bridge and the Royal Crescent! Dinner will be in a local restaurant before returning to your hotel for a good night’s sleep! (D)

Jul 4, 2010: Cardiff This morning, depart to the capital of Wales, Cardiff, and check in to your hotel. Today, you will meet the singers of the Mid-Powys Youth Choir (also attending Llangollen!) and give a joint concert on this special July 4th evening; venue options include Brecon Cathedral. Enjoy dinner before returning to your hotel. (B,D)

Jul 5, 2010: Cardiff Enjoy a guided city tour this morning with entrances to the Museum of Wales and Cardiff Castle. The highlight of your day will be your workshops with Lissa Gray, director of the National Children’s Choir of Great Britain! Dinner will be in a local restaurant this evening. (B,D)

Jul 6, 2010: Llangollen Depart for north Wales today and travel to the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod – a world-renowned festival of music, song and dance. Competitors from more than fifty countries come together for one week to stand side by side through music, while each evening the Pavilion plays hosts to concerts by world-class artists. Accommodation will be in local homes or dormitory-style locations; dinner arrangements to be advised. (B)

Jul 7, 2010: Llangollen Senior Children’s Choirs Competition: 18 years old and under. The Eisteddfod is held in the Royal International Pavilion which seats over 4,000 people. The stage measures 30 x 10 meters. Tiered staging for choirs is available for up to 80 singers. Further details regarding the Eisteddfod Field Outside Stage dimensions as well as additional performance opportunities may be available to accepted competitors as appropriate. Accommodation will be in local homes or dormitory-style locations; dinner arrangements to be advised. (B)

Jul 8, 2010: Llangollen Junior Children’s Choirs Competition: 13 years old and under. Youth Choirs Competition: 16-25 years old. Enjoy the festival’s multi-cultural atmosphere today! Accommodation will be in local homes or dormitory-style locations; dinner arrangements to be advised. (B)

Jul 9, 2010: Edinburgh Depart Wales after the Folk Competition and journey north to Scotland. En route, stop for lunch on your own in the Lake District town of Kendal – be sure to try the local mint cake! Continue north to Scotland’s capital and check in to your comfortable hotel on arrival. This evening, enjoy dinner together at a local restaurant. (B,D) **Today’s itinerary may need to be modified pending confirmation of Folk Festival competition timing.

Jul 10, 2010: Edinburgh After breakfast in the hotel, a local guide will take you on a sightseeing tour of Scotland’s capital, including Princes Street, Charlotte Square, Holyrood Palace, and the famous Royal Mile. At 11am, you will rehearse at St Giles Cathedral, the High Kirk of Scotland, in preparation for your 12.15pm concert. Afterwards, have lunch on your own followed by entrance to Edinburgh Castle! Enjoy the remainder of your day at leisure. This evening, you will have dinner together and an evening Ghost Walk! (B,D)

Jul 11, 2010: Edinburgh Your morning excursion will take you through the Trossachs, famous for its local legend, Rob Roy McGregor, and on to Loch Lomond for a cruise on the lake! Afterwards, continue to your final venue to meet a local children’s choir and enjoy an exchange and shared concert this evening. Enjoy dinner together this evening! (B,D)

Jul 12, 2010: Departure Transfer to the airport for return flight to the United States. (B)