Your exciting trip begins as you depart the United States on your international flight to England.

Upon arrival in the vibrant city of Manchester, you'll be greeted by your EO representative. If time permits, enjoy time exploring the city. As the sun sets, you will experience the festive spirit by strolling through the enchanting Christmas market, adorned with twinkling lights and offering an array of artisanal crafts, delectable treats, and seasonal delights. Check into your hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Manchester.

This morning, we will visit the old walled city of York, which has ancient walls and a history dating back 2000 years.  We will see York Minster, the second-largest Gothic cathedral in northern Europe.  Enjoy a visit to York's incredible market. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight. (B)

Departing from Manchester, travel to the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon, renowned as the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Upon arrival, immerse yourself in the timeless charm of this quintessential English town, where the legacy of the world's greatest playwright comes to life. Today's visits will begin at Anne Hathaway's Cottage. Travel into town to visit Shakespeare's Birthplace, a beautifully preserved timber-framed house where the Bard spent his childhood years. Enjoy free time for a leisurely lunch and stroll in the charming villages of the Cotswolds. Dinner and overnight will be in Swindon tonight. (B, D)

In the ancient port city of Bristol, you’ll have a lecture in one of Wesley’s early centers of ministry, the “New Room.” This oldest Methodist building in the world is unusually attractive in its basic simplicity. Then visit the home of Charles Wesley, the famous hymn writer. Drive for a stop at the Port of Pill, where Francis Asbury and Thomas Coke sailed to America.  Travel to Bath, a spa town of Roman origin, deserves its name. Since the first century, the warm waters have refreshed and healed. You’ll see the unique Roman baths and enjoy this beautiful Christmas Market. Return back to your hotel for dinner and overnight. (B, D)

John Wesley left his mark on the town of London. You’ll have a lecture at City Road Chapel, the site of Wesley’s home and grave. Susanna Wesley is buried across the street in Bunhill Fields Cemetery along with other famous personages such as John Bunyan and Daniel Defoe. You’ll walk on Aldersgate Street, where on May 24, 1738, John Wesley had his “Warming of the Heart” experience. You’ll walk past the entrance of “Little Britain,” where Charles Wesley had his conversion experience just three days earlier. Drive by the major city sites such as Marble Arch, Speakers Corner of Hyde Park, Trafalgar Square, and much more. Your first view will be of Westminster Abbey, where royalty is christened, married, and buried. You will visit St. Paul’s Cathedral, where John Wesley often worshiped. On the day of his conversion, Wesley came here for an afternoon service and was deeply moved by the choir’s anthem, “Out of the Deep Have I Called Unto Thee, O Lord.” Dinner is on your own in London. (D)