AHI Journeys + Cal Discoveries Travel 2021-2022 Catalog

Page 24

LAND

JOURNEY

London

DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY Day 1 | In Transit

featuring the African American Experience

Depart your gateway city for London, England .

Day 2 | London, England

Arrive in London. Transfer and check in to the Radisson Blu Edwardian, Vanderbilt.

Discovery: Welcome to London! Join your Travel Director for a walk through the area around your hotel. The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is home to some of London’s most popular restaurants and fashionable shops.

Inspiring Moments > Learn

about valuable contributions and achievements of figures within London’s African American community.

Kick off your adventure tonight at a Welcome Reception and Welcome Dinner.

Day 3 | London

> Uncover

2,000 years of Black history in London’s oldest areas.

> Cruise

the River Thames, viewing London’s famous landmarks.

> Tour

the National Gallery, witnessing works of art illustrating the Black presence.

> Discuss

the activities, social struggles and political events within the Black British and U.S. Civil Rights Movements.

> Learn

how individuals of African and African-Caribbean descent helped shape London’s culture.

> Gain

insight into Black luminaries, such as Frederick Douglass, Paul Robeson, Phillis Wheatley and more.

Trace the history of London’s Black communities, learning how these communities helped shape the city’s fascinating culture and way of life. Experience London from the Black perspective, and uncover significant Black history in London’s oldest areas and amid famed landmarks. Along the way, discover the valuable contributions and achievements of key figures in London’s African American community.

ACTIVE TRAVEL Excursions on this program require: > walking distances of up to 3-5 miles > walking on cobblestones, unpaved paths and/or

uneven surfaces

> getting on/off motor coaches, boats and/or trains

Enrichment: Black British Civil Rights. Watch a poignant film screening that reveals the struggles against racism in the U.K., followed by a discussion comparing the Black British Civil Rights Movement to the U.S. Civil Rights Movement.

Discovery: London’s Black History. Uncover 2,000 years of history during a panoramic tour. Pass by famous attractions, including the Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus and other iconic sites. Along the way, your guide’s commentary allows you to view the famed landmarks through the African-Caribbean perspective. Also, see spaces integral to London’s Black communities, and learn about prominent historical figures who made significant contributions to London’s culture. Free Time: Spend the remainder of the day at leisure, exploring London’s many highlights. Gather with your group for a delicious dinner.

24

visit us at alumni.berkeley.edu/caldiscoveries

Above: Parliament on the River Thames, London


Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook

Articles inside

Wonders of Cambodia, Laos & Vietnam

19min
pages 78-88

Grand Danube Passage

6min
pages 70-71

Journey along the Elbe

6min
pages 74-75

Romance of the Douro River

7min
pages 76-77

Grand Seine River & Normandy Passage

6min
pages 72-73

Dutch Waterways

6min
pages 68-69

Cruise the Heart of Europe

12min
pages 64-67

Middle East

6min
pages 62-63

Journey to Brazil | Rio de Janeiro, Pantanal Safari & Iguassu Falls

6min
pages 60-61

Cuba & its People | Havana

6min
pages 58-59

Swiss Alps and the Italian Lakes

6min
pages 52-53

Switzerland, Germany and Austria

6min
pages 54-55

Switzerland

6min
pages 50-51

Latin America

6min
pages 56-57

Russia

5min
pages 46-47

Scandinavia

6min
pages 48-49

Montenegro

6min
pages 44-45

Ireland

7min
pages 34-35

Apulia | Undiscovered Italy

6min
pages 38-39

Tuscany | Lucca, Carrara & the Cinque Terre

6min
pages 42-43

Italy

6min
pages 36-37

Hungary

6min
pages 32-33

Germany

6min
pages 28-29

Greece

6min
pages 30-31

England

12min
pages 24-27

Croatia

6min
pages 22-23

Africa

7min
pages 18-19

Accommodations

2min
pages 14-15

Our Commitment to You

3min
pages 12-13

Cal Discoveries Enrichment Lecturers

11min
pages 8-11

Meet Some of Our Experts

5min
pages 6-7

Travel Expertise

2min
page 5

Asia

6min
pages 20-21

Personalized Group Travel

1min
page 4
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.