Welcome Fall 2010 Syracuse London students!!
Mark your calendars for the Fall 2010 TRAVEL SEMINAR the evening of Tuesday 7 September. The Travel Seminar is an orientation session on all of the Syracuse London travel offered over the semester. Do make an effort to attend as you will learn loads about what we have planned and some field trip sign-ups begin on this night. Bring £10 notes as a refundable deposit to secure your place on the Friday field trips (and £5 notes as a refundable deposit on the walking tours).
Optional course-related and all school overnight field trip prices will be announced in London at the Travel Seminar. These trip fees are payable by Mastercard or Visa only.
Fall 2010 Field Trips
Tour of London to Greenwich
Sunday 5 September 2010 / This is an ALL SCHOOL field trip/ departs Faraday House at 10:30 am /SIGN-UP BEGINS WEDNESDAY 1 September at the Housing Desk at Faraday House / There is a £10 refundable deposit due when you sign up for this trip.
To welcome you to London we have organized this bus tour of our most famous historical and tourist attractions, ending at world-famous Greenwich. Home to the Meridian Line, the Royal Observatory and the outstandingly beautiful Baroque architecture of the Royal Naval College, overlooking the Thames. Greenwich has become extremely fashionable in recent years – so take the chance to lunch and shop for crafts, food clothes (and even antiques!) at the trendy and lively Old Covered Market.
Stonehenge and Salisbury
Friday 10 September 2010 / This is an ALL SCHOOL field trip/ departs Faraday House at 8:30 am / SIGN-UP BEGINS WEDNESDAY 1 September at the Housing Desk at Faraday House / There is a £10 refundable deposit due when you sign up for this trip.
Stonehenge is Britain’s most famous ancient monument and one of the world’s most astonishing engineering feats, built probably for ceremonial and religious purposes.
Salisbury is a preserved medieval city and home to the beautiful Salisbury Cathedral which dates from 1075. Its spire was built in 1330 and is the tallest in Great Britain! King John sealed the Magna Carta here in 1215.
The Curran Walks / East End Markets and the Brick Lane Festival
Sunday 12 September 2010 / This is an ALL SCHOOL field trip/ Meet at the McDonald's at Liverpool Street Station at 9:45 am / SIGN-UP BEGINS WEDNESDAY 1 September at the Housing Desk at Faraday House. There is a £5 refundable deposit due when you sign up for this trip.
Discover the rich colour and texture of a fascinating district not normally seen by visitors - be the one who knows where to find London’s only 24 bagel shop! We begin the day with a guided tour of this culturally rich and vibrant area which still echoes the 19th Century when it was the established Jewish quarter and Jack the Ripper prowled its alleys.
The East End has always changed with the times. As new shops, bars and Art Galleries spring up, it’s edgier than ever! Irish, Jews, Maltese, Somali, Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities have all influenced these kitsch markets. Eat ethnic, eat organic, taste the real London - soak up the current East End buzz while you can!
Woburn Abbey and Safari Park
Friday 24 September / This is an ALL SCHOOL field trip / departs Faraday House at 9:30 am / Sign-ups begin at the Travel Seminar on 7 September / There is a £10 refundable deposit due at sign-up time.
Woburn Abbey is the grand and extravagant home of the 15th Duke of Bedford and houses a deer park. Décor includes a dining room that boasts a ceiling painted by Cipriani in 1770 and paintings including Venetian views by Canaletto. Your day includes paid entrance to the wonderful Woburn Safari Park. Make sure you sign up and pay your £10 refundable deposit early! Places on this amazing day out are limited and likely to go quickly!
The Curran Walks / Winston Churchill's Wartime London
Saturday 25 September 2010 / This is an ALL SCHOOL field trip / We meet outside the Embankment tube station at 2pm / You must sign-up with Charine in the Student Life Office when announced. / A £5 refundable deposit is required.
Winston Churchill was recently voted the ‘greatest ever Briton.’ Although history tells us that he was not exactly top of the class in his school days, his legendary charisma and leadership got Britain through the World War 2 – earning him the enduring respect of Londoners along the way, particularly for his courage in refusing to leave the city during the Blitz. This walking tour expertly recaptures the mood of wartime London and brings to life arguably the greatest – though somewhat eccentric! – British Prime Minister of all time.
Istanbul, Turkey
Thursday 30 September - Sunday 3 October 2010 / This is an ALL SCHOOL field trip/ The price for this trip will be announced in London / PARTICIPANTS FOR THIS TRIP WILL BE SELECTED BY LOTTERY. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR FORM INTO CHARINE JOHN IN THE STUDENT LIFE OFFICE NO LATER THAN NOON ON Monday 13 September TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE LOTTERY. This process will be further detailed at the Travel Seminar.
Explore the magic of Byzantium and Constantinople!
The fee for this trip includes your round-trip flights from Heathrow with British Airways, three nights at the Ottoman-era Aya Sofya hotel, in the historic heart of Old Istanbul. Explore the magic of Byzantium and Constantinople – we will stay within walking distance of the bazaar, the Hippodrome and the amazing Topkapi Palace – all close to the beautiful Bosphorous sea, PLUS visits to all the major historic sites and tourist attractions of Istanbul. All guide fees, entrance fees, tours, transfers within Istanbul are included in the price of this trip.
Istanbul, Turkey
Thursday 7 October - Sunday 10 October 2010 / This is a MANDATORY field trip for those in PHO 581/ This trip is open only to students of PHO 581.
Brighton: London by the Sea
Friday 1 October 2010/ This is an ALL SCHOOL field trip in conjuction with Faraday Pride/ Coaches depart Faraday House at 9 am / Sign up begins at the Travel Seminar on 7 September / A £10 refundable deposit is required.
Brighton is the nearest beach resort to London and many Londoners commute to this lively town for the weekend This is one of our most popular field trip. We include entrance to Brighton’s best-known landmark: the Royal Pavilion, built by Nash in 1823. It’s amazingly extravagant blend of Indian, Chinese and Islamic architecture perfectly reflects Brighton's diversity and exuberance. It is truly awesome!
The arches on Brighton’s beachfront house hip cafés, bars and clubs. Or take a walk through the Lanes, a warren of old fishermens’ cottages with specialist shops, pubs and cafés. Check out the North Lane area for vintage clothing, street fashion, records, kitsch and cafés.
Dover Castle and Secret Wartime Tunnels
Friday 8 October 2010 / This is an ALL SCHOOL field trip/ departs Faraday House at 9:00 am / Sign-ups begin at the Travel Seminar on 7 September / A £10 refundable deposit is required.
Visit Dover Castle! After the Battle of Hastings (1066) William the Conqueror strengthened this key fortification. The secret underground tunnels here date back to the middle ages and played an important role in defending England during World War 2. This trip includes a tour of these tunnels which show them just as they were in WW2. You will also be able to see the spectacular white chalk cliffs of Dover overlooking the English Channel - a proud English symbol for those arriving and departing our shores. Explore Dover town - one of Henry Vlll’s Cinque Ports - part of his ‘taxes for ships’ deal.
Rugby Match in Manchester
Overnight trip to Manchester, England for a Sale Sharks rugby match
Friday 8 October - Saturday 9 October. This is an ALL SCHOOL TRIP / The price of this trip will be announced in London / Sign ups begin at the Travel Seminar on Tuesday night 7 September. You will travel by train to Manchester for a Sale Sharks Rugby match on Friday evening. We'll have dinner in the hospitality rooms at the stadium hosted by our club contact Nathan who just happens to be an SU alum! You will also have free time to explore Manchester after the match on Friday night and on Saturday before our train home.
The Curran Walks / Rebels and Radicals
Monday 11 October 2010 / This is an ALL SCHOOL field trip/ Meet 5:30 pm at Faraday House /Sign-up begins at the Travel Seminar on 7 September / A £5 refundable deposit is required
Our neighbourhood has provided a safe haven for many of history’s rebels and radicals. Join us as we walk in the footsteps of those who refused to play by society’s rules, from William "Braveheart" Wallace who fought for Scotland's independence through Karl Marx and Lenin to Oscar Wilde, our route takes in many of London’s iconic sites, including the famous law courts at the Old Bailey rounding off at Christopher Wren’s St Paul’s cathedral.
The Curran Walks / Jack the Ripper Walking Tour
Wednesday 13 October AND Thursday 3 November 2010 / This is an ALL SCHOOL field trip/ Meet 5:00 pm at Faraday House or 6 pm at Tower Hill Station / You must sign up with Charine in the Student Life Office when announced /A £5 refundable deposit is required.
The tour will be led by the leading authority on Ripper history, author and ex-City of London policeman, Don Rumbelow. His famed walk takes you to the heart of Ripper Territory. Don Rumbelow is the man to whom Johnny Depp turned for help when researching his role in the movie ‘From Hell.’ Who better to guide you through this eerie East End excursion?
We meet for the tour at Tower Hill tube station (District/Circle Tube lines). You must be there and ready to commence the walk at 6pm sharp! If you are not sure how to get there, an escort will be departing Faraday House at 5.00 pm
Canterbury and Leeds Castle
Friday 15 October 2010 / Departs Faraday House at 9:00 am / You must sign up with Charine in the Student Life Office when announced /A £10 refundable deposit is required.
Canterbury (of Chaucer’s ‘Canterbury Tales’) still maintains the charm of its medieval splendour. Thomas a’Becket was murdered in its famous Cathedral in 1170 – Canterbury has remained a place of pilgrimage ever since. Leeds Castle is one of the most beautiful castles in England. Built on a lake and surrounded by acres of park and gardens – home to an aviary and its’ famous free-ranging peacocks! Leeds Castle is even listed in the Domesday Book which was produced in William the Conqueror’s reign in 1086!
Hampton Court Palace
Friday 5 November 2010 / This is an ALL SCHOOL field trip/ departs Faraday House at 9:30 am / A £10 refundable deposit is due at sign up / You must sign up with Charine in the Student Life Office.
If you only visit one palace, make it this one! Discover the newly-restored tudor kitchens! See the banqueting hall and great hall! Marvel at the splendours of royal antiquity!
Jewels of Paris: History Through Architecture
Thursday 4 November - Sunday 7 November 2010 / SIGN UPS BEGIN AT THE TRAVEL SEMINAR: Tuesday evening 7 September 2010 / The price of this trip will be announced in London.
Ahhhh, Paris! A city never destroyed by enemies; perpetually renewing itself and rightly nicknamed “the city of light”. Paris has a perfect setting on the River Seine with its splendid monuments and landmarks, great museums and galleries, stately prospects and views and elegant squares and gardens. Add to this its lively café-life, fine cuisine, great department stores and fine specialty shops and you'll leave bedazzled by this city's true “joie de vivre”.
Over the weekend, you will experience more than a glimpse of Paris. This is an opportunity for a broad overview of this great city. We include many of the excitedly anticipated tourist attractions, but via both private coach and guided walking tour, you will be shown a Paris that leaves you with deeper impressions than the majority of casual visitors could hope for.
Blenheim Palace and Oxford
Friday 12 November 2010 / This is an ALL SCHOOL field trip/ departs Faraday House: 9:00 am /A £10 refundable deposit is required / You must sign up with Charine in the Student Life Office
The extravagantly opulent Blenheim Palace is one of Europe’s largest palaces. Its gardens are now a World Heritage site Afterwards, we visit the City of Oxford, to see the ‘city of dreamy spires’, home of the oldest English-speaking University in the world. Renowned for its charming shops, museums, pubs and cafes, Oxford is also the location for the ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘The Golden Compass’ films. Your visit will include a guided tour of the historic Brasenose College, founded in 1509.
Florence, Italy
Thursday 18 November - Sunday 21 November / This is an optional course-related trip for those enrolled in ETS 464. After a priority booking window for those in the class, open places on the trip will be made available to ALL SCHOOL / the price of this trip will be announced in London / the sign up procedure will be detailed at the Travel Seminar the evening of Tuesday 7 September.
Brussels, Belgium
Thursday 18 November - Sunday 21 November / This is an optional course-related trip for those enrolled in PSC 409. After a priority booking window for those in the class, open places on the trip will be made available to ALL SCHOOL / the price of this trip will be announced in London / the sign up procedure will be detailed at the Travel Seminar the evening of Tuesday 7 September.
To Brussels by Eurostar, then onto the EU action. Friday morning we go to the EU Parliament by private coach to meet with an EU Parliament member, we'll hear about the work of an assistant to an MEP and a lobbyist. After lunch in the Parliament canteen we meet off-site with a member of the US delegation to NATO. On Saturday we have a full day out in the medieval town of Bruges. Called the "Venice of the North" this splendid city is one of Belgium's crown jewels. Sunday you have the morning free before we board our train back to London.
Thaxted and Cambridge
Friday 19 November 2010 / This is an ALL SCHOOL field trip/ departs Faraday House at 9:00 am / A £10 refundable deposit is due at sign up / You must sign up with Charine in the Student Life Office.
The day begins with a visit to the small country town of Thaxted in Essex. Thaxted is not only picturesque but is full of history. Its parish church dates back to 1340 and is reputed to be one of the best examples in the country. Cambridge has so much to offer: winding streets, wonderful architecture and punting on the River Cam. Our trip to this bustling market town includes Trinity Bridge and the "Backs". Join us for lunch at the Eagle Pub - a haunt of WWII airmen, many of whose signatures are still on the ceiling of the back room.
The Curran Walks: Americans in London – A walking tour for Thanksgiving/
Thursday 25 November / This is an ALL SCHOOL field trip / We leave Faraday House at 3:30 pm / A £5 refundable deposit is required.
Want to find out the reason British people talk about "The Special Relationship" between our two nations? Then join us for "Americans in London:” a special walk for Thanksgiving. As your thoughts turn towards going home, we tell you about other Americans who – like our Syracuse students! - have also made their mark on London …Discover more about fashionable Mayfair ( it’s not just the most expensive square on the London Monopoly board) and find out where Eisenhowerplatz was. Find out what Jimi Hendrix brought to the "Swinging Sixties" and why America's London embassy is the only one worldwide which they do not fully own.
Bath, England
Friday 26 November 2010 / This is an ALL SCHOOL field trip/ You must sign up with Charine in the Student Life Office / A £10 refundable deposit is required.
The beautiful Georgian town of Bath is the only town in England to have been awarded the distinction of World Heritage Site. It is one of the most popular destinations with students on our program. Jane Austen wrote some of her novels here, and Gainsborough established himself as a portraitist and landscape painter. The city is known for its elegant Georgian crescents and buildings and plaques highlight its eminent inhabitants from its heyday as a spa resort. The Roman Baths are the city’s most famous attraction, and this day trip includes a visit to them. You can taste the waters in the Pump room! Edgar, the first king of a united England, was crowned in Bath in 973.
The Curran Walks: London - A walking tour of the world's financial powerhouse
Friday 3 December 2010
London is built on commerce and trades with the world. London gave the world modern banking, the stock exchange and insurance. It’s history and reputation are steeped in commerce and it has long been a centre of trade with with the world. This short but informative walk takes you through the heart of the City of London and explains why London retains its position as world's financial hub.
