Theatre & Literature in England
It’s no secret that the family tree of history’s greatest writers is rooted in England.
Shakespeare, Milton, Chaucer, Dickens, whoever can be credited for Beowulf—on it goes. See why Jane Austen despised Bath, and what giants like C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien found on Oxford’s idyllic campus. In England, there’s a story everywhere, and you have the chance to write your own.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to England
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Day 2: London
Arrive in London
Take a walking tour of London
- The Strand
- Trafalgar Square
- Leicester Square
- Covent Garden
Enjoy a pub dinner
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Day 3: London
Take a guided tour of London with your Local Guide
- Big Ben
- Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if included)
Take a Dickensian Walking Tour
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Day 4: London
Take a backstage tour of the National Theatre
Participate in an acting workshop
Attend an evening theater performance
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Day 5: Oxford + Stratford
Travel to Oxford
Take a guided tour of Oxford
Visit Christ Church College
Visit Blenheim Palace
Continue to Stratford
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Day 6: Stratford
Take a guided tour of Stratford
Visit Anne Hathaway's cottage
Visit Shakespeare's birthplace
Enjoy an evening theater performance
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Day 7: Bath + London
Travel to Bath
Take a guided literary tour of Bath
Visit the Roman Baths
Return to London
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Day 8: London
Take a Shakespeare themed walking tour
Visit the Globe Theater
Attend an evening theater performance
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add more days
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Day 9: Dublin
Fly to Dublin
Take a walking tour of Dublin
- Grafton Street
- Temple Bar
Enjoy a Guinness stew dinner
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Day 10: Dublin
Take a guided tour of Dublin
- Georgian squares
- O’Connell Street
- St. Stephen’s Green
- Phoenix Park
See the Book of Kells at Trinity College
Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Add this in-depth excursion:
Irish evening
Break out your penny whistles and tune up your banjos because tonight, you’ll be celebrating with authentic Irish music makers. With a hearty Irish meal in front of you, you’ll be regaled by skilled musicians with a native passion for the traditional music and language of Éire. Here, music is so completely intertwined with the past that each lilting song carries a kind of timeless sorrow, joy and regret that brings you closer to the Celtic spirit than ever before.
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Day 11: Dublin
Take a guided literary tour of Dublin
Enjoy free time in the afternoon
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to England
-
Day 2: London
Arrive in London
Take a walking tour of London
- The Strand
- Trafalgar Square
- Leicester Square
- Covent Garden
Enjoy a pub dinner
-
Day 3: London
Take a guided tour of London with your Local Guide
- Big Ben
- Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if included)
Take a Dickensian Walking Tour
-
Day 4: London
Take a backstage tour of the National Theatre
Participate in an acting workshop
Attend an evening theater performance
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Day 5: Oxford + Stratford
Travel to Oxford
Take a guided tour of Oxford
Visit Christ Church College
Visit Blenheim Palace
Continue to Stratford
-
Day 6: Stratford
Take a guided tour of Stratford
Visit Anne Hathaway's cottage
Visit Shakespeare's birthplace
Enjoy an evening theater performance
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Day 7: Bath + London
Travel to Bath
Take a guided literary tour of Bath
Visit the Roman Baths
Return to London
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Day 8: London
Take a Shakespeare themed walking tour
Visit the Globe Theater
Attend an evening theater performance
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add more days
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Day 9: Dublin
Fly to Dublin
Take a walking tour of Dublin
- Grafton Street
- Temple Bar
Enjoy a Guinness stew dinner
-
Day 10: Dublin
Take a guided tour of Dublin
- Georgian squares
- O’Connell Street
- St. Stephen’s Green
- Phoenix Park
See the Book of Kells at Trinity College
Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Add this in-depth excursion:
Irish evening
Break out your penny whistles and tune up your banjos because tonight, you’ll be celebrating with authentic Irish music makers. With a hearty Irish meal in front of you, you’ll be regaled by skilled musicians with a native passion for the traditional music and language of Éire. Here, music is so completely intertwined with the past that each lilting song carries a kind of timeless sorrow, joy and regret that brings you closer to the Celtic spirit than ever before.
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Day 11: Dublin
Take a guided literary tour of Dublin
Enjoy free time in the afternoon
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Day 12: Depart for home
Confidence • Curiosity • Global perspective • Empathy • Adaptability • Relatability • Self-Awareness
What's Included
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Transportation
Various modes of transport are tailored to your program. While some transfers are included, others may come at additional cost.
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Accommodations
Safe, comfortable lodging will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Select meals
Enjoy a combination of included meals and the freedom to explore local cuisine on your own.
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End-to-end support
Your dedicated EF team helps secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides enrollment tools, and helps establish your program’s ongoing presence on campus.
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EF Global Learning Toolkit
We offer various tools to help educators facilitate student growth abroad and on campus, including academically enriched travel programs, industry engagement opportunities, global learning resources, and a Global Competencies Assessment tool.
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Guided exploration
Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from licensed local guides: natural historians who provide cultural insights to enhance learning moments throughout the program.
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Field Visits
Experience academics in action during engaging visits with relevant organizations, thought leaders, and partners.
