HE ALLERY OUNCIL OF THE EMORIAL RT ALLERY RESENTS T G C M A G P Art Lover’s: London - Viewed Differently October 9-17, 2021 England has the best vaccination news in all of Europe. If you are fully vaccinated join us as we explore London differently. We’ll find hidden gems not on the usual tourist track. We invite you to join us for an extraordinary opportunity to explore the cultural capital of Europe on a 7-night program to London. Led by Art Historian, Fiona Bennett, we will explore both the timeless classics and the vibrant contemporary artists who make London an epicenter for art connoisseurs. Our program will feature visits to special exhibitions and galleries as we see London through the eyes of those with a deep appreciation of art. Travel by train to Cambridge and visit the Fitzwilliam Museum, one of Britain’s earliest public museums. A special lunch has been arranged at Clare College, one of Cambridge’s oldest colleges. Another excursion takes us southeast to Kent where we visit Winston Churchill’s home, Chartwell, as well as to Penshurst Place dating to 1341 and Sissinghurst Castle gardens, two of the country’s most interesting and beautiful gardens. Our director, Jonathan Binstock, has arranged a viewing of a special private collection which will likely be a highlight of the trip. There will also be time for you to explore at your leisure. We hope you can join us!
Tour Highlights Discover the Queen’s Gallery followed by Spend a day exploring Cambridge traditional afternoon tea at Fortnum & including a special lunch at Clare College Mason. Day trip to Sissinghurst Castle & Explore the Banksy Designated Graffiti Penshurst Place gardens and area and the home of William Morris Chartwell, Churchill’s former home
Visit the studio of installation artist and Enjoy a tour of the Percival David filmmaker Isaac Julien Collection at the British Museum and the intricate interiors at Leighton House
Accommodations in London The Dixon Hotel (7 nights) Occupying an awe-inspiring building that dates from 1906, when it served as the Tower Bridge Magistrates Court, The Dixon is a hotel that captures all the culture, creativity and variety of London SE1. Named after John Dixon Butler, the historic building's original Edwardian architect, The Dixon is steeped in history but inspired by the contemporary character and culture of its vibrant neighborhood.
For more information or detailed itinerary please contact: Michelle Turner at (585) 747- 1547 or [email protected] The Memorial Art Gallery’s tour operator, Distant Horizons, is a California Seller of Travel (CST #2046776 -40) and a participant in the California Travel Restitution Fund. Information regarding the rights The Memorialof California Art residents Gallery’s to maketour operator,a claim may Distant be found Horizons, at tcrcinfo.org. is a California California Seller law of requires Travel certain (CST #2046776sellers of travel-40) andto hav a eparticipant a trust account in the or Californiabond. Distant Travel Horizons Restitution has a trust Fund. account Information. regarding the rights of California residents to make a claim may be found at tcrcinfo.org. California law requires certain sellers of travel to have a trust account or bond. Distant Horizons has a trust account. Our program begins in London with a welcome reception and dinner. the day at the home of William Morris, home to an internationally- The following morning the group departs using London’s wonderful significant collection of textiles, ceramics, paintings and furniture. underground system for the Wallace Collection, an internationally outstanding collection which contains unsurpassed masterpieces of Spend the day outside of London, traveling by train from Kings Cross paintings, sculpture, furniture, arms and armor and porcelain. It was station to Cambridge. Begin at one of the country’s earliest public built over the 18th and 19th centuries by the Marquess’ of Hertford and museums, the Fitzwilliam Museum, with a world-renowned collection of Sir Richard Wallace. Continue on to more than half a million pieces of art. Leadenhall Market with a stop en Trip Cost and Inclusions Enjoy a special lunch at Clare College, route at the original Twining’s Tea Member Price:$3,490 per person founded in 1326, before walking to the Shop which has been housed in the Non-Member price: $3,590 per person famous King’s College Chapel, a fine same shop for over 300 years. Single Room Supplement $890 example of Gothic English architecture.
Leadenhall is a covered Victorian The following day travel south of London market and one of the oldest markets The Tour Cost includes: to the exquisite Sissinghurst Castle in London, selling meat and fish as Accommodation at The Dixon based on double occupancy gardens before traveling through Kent to far back as the 14th century. After a Daily full breakfast, two lunches, one tea and three dinners Penshurst Place, built in 1341 with leisurely lunch visit the main public Sightseeing, tours, entrances and transportation gardens considered the most beautiful in art gallery of Buckingham Palace, detailed in the full itinerary available upon request England. End the day exploring the Queen’s Gallery. Enjoy afternoon 7 day London underground tickets Churchill’s home, Chartwell, where his tea at Fortum & Mason, purveyors of Our much loved Fiona Bennet will accompany the group paintings and treasures are housed. fine foods, tea and wine located at Gratuities to drivers this site since 1707. Discover the Percival David Collection at Not Included are: the British Museum with a special tour of Explore London’s East End today Airfare and travel to and from London some of the world’s finest Chinese full of galleries and street art. Begin Transfers to and from the airport ceramics. Continue on to Portobello with a stop at St. Dunstan-in-the-East Meals not listed Market, home of over 1,000 antique Church, a casualty of the London Gratuities to tour manager dealers for some free time and lunch. Blitz and now a quaint garden. Visit This afternoon, visit the former home of Porterage at hotel 18 Folgate Street where artist Dennis Victorian artist Frederic, Lord Leighton, Drinks other than a glass of wine at welcome and farewell Severs’ former home stands as a time filled with a fascinating collection of dinners capsule of the 18th century. Nearby paintings and sculptures. Tonight an Raven Row Gallery, launched in Personal insurance for health, baggage and trip cancellation optional theater performance and back 2009, follows the ethos of making art accessible to all audiences. stage visit will be offered. Continue on to the Banksy Designated Graffiti area to view his unique artwork. Enjoy a private visit to the studio of Isaac Julien, CBE, a British Our last day has been left open to allow flexibility in planning special installation artist and filmmaker recommended by our director, Jonathan events such as studio visits and the private art collection our director is Binstock. Julien’s 1989 drama-documentary, Looking for Langston, arranging for us. More details will be shared in London. After some time poetically explored Langston Hughes and the Harlem Renaissance. End at leisure, enjoy a farewell dinner.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: MEDIUM. The trip will spend considerable time in museums and will require being able to be on your feet for extended periods of time. The program will be using public transportation and trains to get around, and this sometimes involves walking for 10 minutes or more and using stairs. The trip is not suitable for those who have mobility problems.
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