Available Excursions for ReadingView London & Reading excursions in a larger map Excursions may not be available for all programs and sessions. Bath (Spring and Year only)Bath, located in west-central England, was founded by the Romans when they discovered the only naturally occurring hot springs in England, and has since been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is surrounded by hills and is crossed by the River Avon, which contributes to the... Read More Brighton*This is an optional, one-day excursion and may not be offered during all program sessions.* Brighton is Britain's most popular seaside town, and is located on the southern coast just an hour from London by train. The city offers a diverse range of activities with an annual arts festival,... Read More BulgariaOptional for some or all sessions *This is a multi-day, optional excursion and may not be offered during all program sessions.* Traverse Europe as you explore the country of Bulgaria! Among many activities, sites on this excursion will include visits to the Largest Eastern Orthodox Cathedral on the Balkan Peninsula, a hike... Read More Canterbury Cathedral & Dover Castle (Fall, Year and Summer only)You will visit one of the most famous cities in England: Canterbury is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and has two castles, six museums and an attraction that lets you step back in time to the Middle Ages are some of what is on offer here in historic Canterbury. The Cathedral, St Augustine's... Read More Edinburgh and Loch NessOptional for some or all sessions Visit Edinburgh, Scotland's capital and second largest city. This city, led by the University of Edinburgh, was one of the major centers of the Enlightenment and earned the nickname 'Athens of the North'. While in Scotland you will visit Edinburgh's Castle and relive Edinburgh's dark past as you... Read More LondonIn London students will have the opportunity to explore all corners of the cosmopolitan mixture of history and tradition, fashion and creativity. The National Art Gallery, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace are only a few of the sites to see. Students may also enjoy the wonderful parks and... Read More Stonehenge (Spring and Year only)Dating back 5,000 years, Stonehenge is Europe's most-famous prehistoric site. Some of the stones originally came from South Wales, and upon viewing their immense size, it is unimaginable how they were transported such long distances. Aligned with the celestial bodies, visitors are sure to... Read More Stratford-upon-AvonLocated on the River Avon and surrounded by beautiful countryside, Stratford-upon-Avon is a charming town rich in culture and history, and best known for its prolific poet son, William Shakespeare. While visiting you will find many historic sites and activities to enjoy such as Shakespeare's... Read More Thames River Cruise & GreenwichCelebrate the end of your study abroad experience as you cruise down the River Thames from Tower Bridge to Greenwich. This is your chance to gain a new perspective on London while floating down one of the most famed rivers in the world, commonly known as 'Old Father Thames'. Once in Greenwich... Read More Warwick CastleThe history of Warwick Castle stretches back almost 1,100 years when William the Conquerer built a motte & bailey fort overlooking the River Avon in this English county of Warwickshire. Traditionally, this castle is associated with the earldom of Warwick, one of the oldest in England. The castle... Read More WindsorWindsor is a small town 25 miles west of London and is the location of Windsor Castle, the world's oldest inhabited castle, dating back to the time of William the Conqueror. It is said that the royal family considers its home to be Windsor Castle rather than Buckingham Palace; in fact, Queen... Read More |