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London Arts and Culture an Inside Look and Listen STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY London Arts AND Culture AN INSIDE LOOK AND LISTEN September 5 to 13, 2014 a program of the stanford alumni association From the iconic high-rise at 30 St. Mary Axe (better known by its nickname, “The Gherkin”) and the bespoke ateliers of Mayfair to a burgeoning food scene that is breaking the stereotype of British cuisine, London is today at the forefront of art, architecture, fashion and culture. Our program, which focuses on the city’s vibrant arts scene, was specially designed by the faculty leader duo of Wanda and Joe Corn for the active, intellectually curious Stanford traveler. From our base at the Waldorf Hotel in the heart of the West End, we attend theater performances, visit top art museums and galleries, dine at stylish restaurants, visit design studios, and enjoy walking tours through fascinating neighborhoods and lively local markets. Join us! BRETT S. THOMPSON, ’83, DIRECTOR, STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY Highlights APPLAUD a popular MARVEL at Old Masters, STEP inside Mayfair’s musical production at one contemporary paintings and bespoke tailor shops, of London’s best theaters in fashion installations at the ateliers and design studios the West End, and also take Tate Britain, Tate Modern, for an intimate look at in an esteemed repertory National Portrait Gallery London’s emerging company performance. and Victoria and Albert fashion and art world. Museum. LONDON The Waldorf WEST Hotel London END Bridge HYDE Tate PARK Buckingham Modern Palace Gallery Victoria and Albert Museum Tate Britain UNITED KINGDOM Tham e s River London served as a wartime bunker Mayfair for a glimpse into the Itinerary sheltering the prime minister. city’s bespoke tailor shops, Later, enjoy scones and tea fashion ateliers and design FRIDAY & SATURDAY, sandwiches at an afternoon studios. WALDORF HILTON HOTEL (B) SEPTEMBER 5 & 6 high tea. WALDORF HILTON HOTEL (B) DEPART U.S. / WEDNESDAY, LONDON, UNITED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 SEPTEMBER 10 KINGDOM LONDON LONDON Depart the U.S. on overnight This morning, Wanda Corn This morning, visit the newly flights to London. Upon arrival is our guide on our visit to Sir refurbished Tate Britain and on Saturday, transfer to our John Soane’s Museum, site of view magnificent works by hotel, centrally located in the the private home and eclectic John Singer Sargent, James heart of the city’s West End art collection of neoclassical McNeill Whistler and M.W. district. This afternoon, join an architect, John Soane. Alter- Turner, among others. optional orientation walking tour natively, join Joseph Corn for Following an afternoon of the West End and Covent an exploration of the London at leisure, attend an Garden. Gather this evening for Transport Museum and view its a welcome reception and dinner expansive collection of historic at a trendy local restaurant. buses, trains, trams and trolleys. WALDORF HILTON HOTEL (9/6: D) After an afternoon at leisure, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 regroup for a traditional pub LONDON dinner and an evening at a top After a welcome briefing and theater production in the West introductory lecture, visit the End. WALDORF HILTON HOTEL (B,D) National Portrait Gallery, the preeminent collection of famous TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 British portraits from the 16th LONDON century to the present day. A morning drive into Knights- From Elizabeth I to Catherine, bridge takes us to the Victoria Duchess of Cambridge, and and Albert Museum, where we Sir Ian McKellen, the Gallery’s enjoy a private tour of several portraits chronicle Britain’s long galleries at one of the world’s and complex history through greatest museums of art and its iconic faces. This afternoon, design. This afternoon, take in visit the Churchill War Rooms some of London’s architectural and imagine the London Blitz highlights on a driving tour, or of 1940–41 when the rooms join a guided stroll through NITED INGDOM London TATE MODERN evening performance of an THURSDAY, Borough Market to explore its esteemed British repertory SEPTEMBER 11 vast selection of domestic and company. WALDORF HILTON LONDON international foods. WALDORF HOTEL (B) Choose between two options HILTON HOTEL (B) this morning: walk along Victoria Embankment to the FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Tate Modern and view pioneer- LONDON ing modern art and the gallery’s On our last morning, visit col- large-scale Rothkos and per- lection highlights at the British formance installations; or take a Museum, including the Rosetta driving tour of London’s South- Stone, the Lewis Chessmen bank, ending with a bird’s-eye and the Lindow Man. Later, view of the Thames and the head into lush Kensington Gar- city from atop the London Eye. dens to marvel at the new Zaha Reconvene with our entire Hadid-designed Serpentine group at the renowned Sackler Gallery. Hadid’s bold design gives new life to the gal- lery’s classic original home, The Magazine, an 1805 gunpowder store. Enjoy some time this afternoon for a bit of indepen- dent exploration. This evening, toast our week of delving into London’s arts and culture at a farewell reception and dinner at a top restaurant. WALDORF HILTON HOTEL (B,D) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 LONDON / U.S. After breakfast at our hotel, transfer to the airport and board return flights to the U.S. (B) THE WEST END VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM Trip Information DATES NOT INCLUDED September 5 to 13, 2014 (9 days) International and U.S. domestic airfare Passport and visa fees Immunization SIZE costs Meals and beverages other than Limited to 36 participants those specified as included Independent COST* and private transfers Trip-cancellation/inter- $7,995 per person, double occupancy ruption and baggage insurance Excess- $9,595 per person, single occupancy baggage charges Personal items such *Association nonmembers add $200 per person as internet access, telephone and fax calls, laundry and gratuities for nongroup services INCLUDED 7 nights of deluxe accommodations at the AIR ARRANGEMENTS Waldorf Hilton Hotel 7 breakfasts and 3 International and U.S. domestic airfare is not dinners Welcome and farewell receptions included in the program cost. Round-trip, Bottled water on excursions Gratuities economy-class airfare from San Francisco to to guides and drivers for all group activities London is approximately $1,200 as of December All tours and excursions as described in the 2013 and is subject to change without notice. itinerary Transfers and baggage handling WHAT TO EXPECT on program arrival and departure days We consider this to be a moderately strenuous Minimal medical, accident and evacuation program that is at times fast-paced and busy. insurance Educational program with lecture Although we use motorcoaches on occasion, series and pre-departure materials, including most of our excursions take place on foot recommended reading list, a selected book, and involve up to three miles of walking in all map and travel information Services of weather conditions (rain or shine). In some our professional tour manager to assist you instances, we will make use of the London throughout the program Underground and the Thames River ferries. Participants must be physically fit, active and in good health. We welcome travelers 15 years of age and older on this program. Terms & Conditions Deposit & Final Payment we receive your deposit. The product the program. We cannot accept any A $1,000-per-person deposit is offered in this brochure includes responsibility for losses or additional required to hold your space on this special benefits if you postmark your expenses due to delay or changes program. Complete and return the insurance payment within a specified in air or other services, sickness, attached reservation form or sign up window: 15 days of the date listed weather, strike, war, quarantine, force online. Final payment is due 120 days on the confirmation letter for the majeure or other causes beyond our prior to departure. 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