Day Trip to Brighton
11 September
Ah, “London English Channel , the squawking of the sea gulls, the screams from the fun pier, the smell of fried donuts, and so much more. Don’t go to Brighton expecting to find a sandy beach. Surprisingly though, on a warm, sunny day the pebbly beach will be heaving with sunbathers. A trip to Brighton is not complete without a visit to the Royal Pavilion, an outrageous, 18th century royal palace built by George, the Prince Regent whose taste in architecture leaned toward Oriental and Indian influences. In Brighton you can indulge in any retail desire you have. Skip the chain stores along Churchill Square North Laines area where you will trip over one amazingly cool store after another.
The cost of the trip includes transport, the services of a professional Blue Badge guide, guided tour of the city, and entrance to Brighton Pavilion.
£25.00 per ticket
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Scotland Skye High Tour
16-19 September
Please note: This trip leaves on a THURSDAY afternoon. You are responsible for absences from your classes. These are not excused.
Traveling by train you will arrive in Edinburgh Thursday afternoon and enjoy the night in the Scottish Capital. There is plenty to see and do, including visits to Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Hollyroodhouse - one of the Queen’s official residences, the Scottish Whisky Heritage Centre, and the Royal Mile and Princes Street - the city’s chic shopping area.
On Friday we leave Scotland's capital and head to Stirling, home to legends such as William Wallace and Robert the Bruce and the scene of many of Scotland’s most famous and bloody battles. Our route north takes us through the dramatic and inspiring Glencoe, and if weather permits we may well take one of the legendary ‘wee walks’ before heading for Fort William - in the shadow of mighty Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain. Our overnight destination is the Isle of Skye!
On Saturday we explore the magical Isle of Skye. Ruined castles, awesome scenery, Viking fortresses and home to the legendary MacLeod and MacDonald Clans. We will say on the banks of Loch Ness in Fort Augustus to discover a bit more of highland history and culture before trying to entice Nessie out of the water.
On Sunday we follow the entire length of Loch Ness, searching for a priceless glimpse of the legendary beast. We visit Inverness, capital of the Highlands, and head for brooding Culloden Moor, sight of the defeat of Bonne Prince Charlie’s, before heading back to Edinburgh to catch the train back to London.
This will be an action packed fun filled and unforgettable 3 days!
<b>The cost of the trip is £239 which includes return rail travel from London to Edinburgh, transportation on the Haggis bus with a friendly, fun and knowledgeable Scottish Tour guide and hostel accommodation.</b>
£239.00 per ticket
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Weekend in Rome
24-26 September
No other city comes close. It may no longer be caput mundi (capital of the world), but Rome is an epic city bubbling-over and harbouring lost empires. One visit and you’ll be hooked. Rome has a glorious monumentality that it wears without reverence. Its architectural heirlooms are buzzed around by car and Vespa as if they were no more than traffic islands.
The city bombards you with images: elderly ladies with dyed hair chatting in Trastevere; priests with cigars strolling the Imperial Forums; traffic jams around the Colosseum; plateloads of pasta in Piazza Navona; sinuous trees beside the Villa Borghese; barrages of pastel-coloured scooters revving up at traffic lights as if preparing for a race.
Rome is a great city to visit! This trip will allow you to see the Forum and Colosseum, Capitoline, Monument to Victor Emmanuel, and a late afternoon visit to the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. Those who wish to experience mass at the Vatican will have the opportunity to do so. There will be lots of free time to take in the Vatican museum, Catacombs and more. When in Rome...
The price of this trip is £330 and includes roundtrip British Airways flights, lodging at the centrally-located Bavaria B&B (www.bavariahostel.com) and daily breakfasts.
For a small tour fee, we are also offering a very difficult to obtain specially guided tour underneath the Vatican itself where you'll learn about the early history of the Roman Empire and the origins of the Vatican today. The trip takes about 2 hours and will occur on Saturday morning. Truly once in a lifetime experience!
£330.00 per ticket
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Paris
24-26 September
PLEASE BOOK THIS TRIP THROUGH AIFS (see contact details below)
Take a trip on the Eurostar through the Channel Tunnel to Paris, capital of France, to sample French food, life, fashion, history, art and culture. Walk down the Seine River or rent a bike to cycle along the city’s avenues and streets. During this trip you should also be able to see some of Paris’s major attractions, including the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame. The price for this trip includes:
-Services of a professional Tour Manager throughout the entire trip
-Coach transfer from Kensington (outside Med kitchen on Gloucester Road) to London St Pancras station to catch the train
-Return Eurostar train from London to Paris
-Coach transfer from Paris Gare du Nord train station to your Paris hotel
-2 night’s bed and breakfast accommodation in a central Parisian hotel
-Morning sightseeing tour of Paris in a coach by a local Parisian guide
-Return coach transfer from hotel to Gare du Nord
-Return coach transfer from St Pancras to Kensington (Gloucester Road)
This trip is run in partnership with AIFS.
Study Abroad students who want to sign up for this tour must do so through AIFS and through their Admissions Officer, Shannon Sanctuary.
Richmond degree students who want to take this trip are welcome to do so as well. However, they need to contact Samantha Ryder (SRyder@aifs.co.uk) in order to join.
All payments for this trip (Study Abroad or Richmond degree student) must be complete by August 19; please note that there are no refunds.
£325.00 per ticket
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Weekend in Dublin
1-3 October
Friday the 1st of October
Arrive at Dublin Airport and get your private transfer into Dublin City Centre. Your home for the next couple of days is going to be Kinlay House Dublin. Once you arrive at Kinlay House you will be met by a Shamrocker Adventures representative who will give you a Dublin welcome pack that will have a Dublin map and information on the best places to visit.
Saturday the 2nd of October – Morning walking tour of Dublin
Meet your Shamrocker Adventures guide for a guided tour of Dublin city's hot spots. Hear tales from a troubled time and legends of the ancient city. Explore the cobbled streets of Temple Bar and get your photo taken with “the Tart with the Cart”, Molly Malone. Marvel at Trinity College and be amazed by the history that your guide has to share with you. After your walking tour you will have time to explore some of the sights yourself. Whether it be the Book of Kells in Trinity College, Kilmainham Gaol, The Guinness Storehouse or the Jameson Distillery you are sure to find a way to pass your free time.
Sunday the 3rd of October
If you didn’t have enough time to see and do everything you wanted to yesterday, now is your chance. Save farewell to the Emerald Isle before you get your private transfer to the airport. Don’t forget there’s always time for another pint of Guinness as it’s true what they say, “it tastes better in Ireland”!
Price includes all flights, private airport transfers in Dublin, mixed dorm hostel accommodation, half day tour of the city and tour guide for the weekend. Great value for money!
£199.00 per ticket
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Cambridge
9 October
Cambridge is the home of the famous University, carols in King's College Chapel and punting on the river Cam. Cambridge is a compact cosmopolitan city with outstanding architecture old and new. The beauty of its ancient centre is preserved with its walkable medieval streets, college courts, gardens and bridges.
*The cost of the trip includes transport by coach and a 2 hour guided tour of the city.
£25.00 per ticket
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Weekend in Istanbul
15-17 October
Istanbul is a city not to be forgotten. Once the capital of the Roman Empire and now a UNESCO world heritage site, there are many beautiful sites to see. A city tour with include the spectacular Blue Mosque, the Galata Bridge and the Grand Bazaar.
Also included are the Tokapi Palace and the world famour Haghia Sophia.
Ticket price includes return flights, airport transfer, accommodation and breakfast and a city tour.
£365.00 per ticket
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Wales Adventure Weekend
15-17 October
This trips offers a break from the city. You won’t be on the tourist trail; you’ll be enjoying Britain's only Coastal National Park on the beautiful, unspoilt Atlantic coastline of West Wales.
<b>You want Adventure?</b>
Jump from towering rocks into an ocean swell, traverse rugged sea cliffs above foaming water and kayak through sun-dappled caves! We here at Richmond have been using Preseli Venture twice a year for five years now and they have been entertaining American and overseas students for 15 years! They’ve been told they’re very good at it! Each year over 700 international students visit them for what they routinely say was their best weekend out of all the trips.
Don’t miss out!
<b>£239- Includes transport, accommodation and meals</b>
£239.00 per ticket
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Fall Break in Poland
23-29 October
Visit two of Poland’s most engaging cities, Warsaw and Krakow. Beautiful nature, historical monuments, respect for traditions, intriguing modern times and hospitality are elements that make Poland very attractive for foreign visitors. We will also be visiting Auschwitz, where we will get a private tour of one of the most notorious of the WWII concentration camps.
Includes roundtrip flights, roundtrip train travel from Warsaw to Krakow, 6 nights’ lodging, 3 breakfasts and Auschwitz visit.
£400.00 per ticket
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Day Trip to Stonehenge and Bath
13 November
Stonehenge dates back to 3000 BC and no one knows its real use. Was it a place of sun worship or sacrifice, an astronomical calculator or a royal palace? The mystical site was the home of Britain’s druids who gather there every year to worship pagan gods.
Bath is a unique city; its hot springs, Roman Baths, splendid Abbey and Georgian stone crescents have attracted visitors for centuries. Set in rolling Somerset countryside, just over 100 miles west of London, it is a beautiful and unforgettable place to visit.
<b> You will receive a discounted rate of £7 (otherwise £15) if you fill out your Student Affairs Evaluation (available on-line in late October)- Includes all travel, entry and a guided tour at Stonehenge and entry into the Roman Baths</b>
£15.00 per ticket
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Weekend in Florence
26-28 November
If you're looking for a weekend in quite possibly one of the most beautiful cities in the world, then Florence is just the place! Flying out Friday morning, we will have 3 days visiting and exploring the city. Florence's hotspots include the Ponte Vecchio, Piazzo Michelangelo, Fiesole, Santa Croce and San Lorenzo Market.
Trip includes 2 nights accommodation, flights and guided itinerary.
£325.00 per ticket
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