Elon Alumni Travel: Sacred Spaces of London
Do you wish you could study abroad again? Did you miss your chance and are ready to travel and learn?
Join fellow Elon alumni and friends on one of Elon’s most popular student study abroad experiences – but designed for you! Accompanied by Professor Emeritus LD Russell, this singular 6-day small group journey (no more than 30) through London and the surrounding area will redefine for you the essence of what makes a space sacred while also giving you a taste of modern London. And travel confidently with our student experiences company, Insider’s Travel, which will provide an on-site Tour Manager throughout the journey.
6 DAY LAND ONLY PACKAGE
$4,200 double occupancy / $5,100 single occupancy
+ Optional Travel Insurance available
*International airfare not included.
TRIP INCLUDES
- 5 nights at the 4-star Novotel London Tower Bridge hotel (5 minute walk to the Tower of London)
- Full-time tour manager
- All site visits, tours and guides + private ground transportation for tours
- Audio headsets for group listening
- Oyster Cards for public transit
- Tickets to a West End musical performance
- Breakfast daily, one group lunch, three group dinners
- Medical and Emergency Insurance
- Virtual learning sessions before departure with LD
ITINERARY
DAY 1: Arrival & Westminster
Afternoon
Tea & Cakes Meet and Greet at the Novotel London Tower Bridge.
Afternoon Walking Tour of Westminster, including Westminster Abbey.
Evening
Welcome Dinner with the group.
DAY 2: Sacred Spaces Walking Tour & St. Paul's
Morning
Secret City & Sacred Spaces walking tour, including Christchurch Greyfriars ruins, St Bartholomew the Great, Postman’s Park, Guildhall, The Bank of England, Tiny Alleys, Leadenhall Market, the Mithraeum, and the Sacred Thames.
Lunch with the group.
Afternoon
St. Paul’s Cathedral, enjoy the church independently until 4.30pm and stay on for the Evening Choral song.
Independent Evening
DAY 3: Buddhapadipa Temple & Hampton Court
Morning
Travel by private coach to Hampton Court Palace for a tour.
Afternoon
Continue by coach to Wimbledon for a guided visit to Buddhapadipa Temple.
Independent Evening
DAY 4: Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir & Theatre
Morning
Travel by private coach to Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir for a tour.
Independent Afternoon
Evening
Early light dinner together before the show then travel with the group to a West End production.
DAY 5: West London Synagogue & London Central Mosque
Morning
Take public transport together for a visit to the West London Synagogue.
Continue by public transport to the London Central Mosque.
Independent Afternoon
Evening
Finale dinner together – chance to reflect on the trip and cement friendships.
DAY 6: Departure
Depart at your leisure.
*Itinerary subject to change.
SECURE YOUR SPOT WITH NO OBLIGATION
Joining the Interest List will give you first option at confirming your spot when the trip officially opens for reservations on March 1, 2025. When you join the list, we will let you know if you secured one of the 30 spots or if you are on the waitlist.
QUESTIONS
If you have questions about any of the sites, tours, registration or payments , please contact Kendra Haskins, Senior Director of Alumni Engagement.