Penn State University London & Chester 2025

  • TOUR

    Code: 6445 Type: Land & Air
  • DESTINATION

    United Kingdom
  • STAY

    Days: 9 days Nights: 7 nights
  • Dates

    Departure: Saturday May 17th, 2025 Return: Sunday May 25th, 2025
  • Price

    From: $3735 Deposit: $500 Final Payment Date: 04/15/2025
  • BROCHURE

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DAY 1 - Departure

Saturday May 17th, 2025

Overnight flight from Philadelphia to London, Heathrow. 

American Airlines flight AA #736 departs out of Philadephia at 7:55 pm. 

Make sure to arrive at the airport 3 hours before departure. 

DAY 2 - London

Sunday May 18th, 2025

Arrive in London at 8:05 am. 

After clearing customs and collecting your bags. 

Proceed to the exit where you will meet your assistant, who will welcome the group and take you to your driver. 

Continue to the hotel for check-in and baggage storage. (Check-in may not be available until 3 p.m.) 

An assistant will meet the group at the hotel and distribute the Oyster passes with 20 GBP. 

2:30 pm The group will use the Oyster Pass, take public transportation, and visit the Florence Nightingale Museum. 

Overnight in London.

 

 

DAY 3 - London

Monday May 19th, 2025 | B

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

Half-day guided sightseeing tour of London. 

The group will use the Oyster Pass to move around the city. 

Overnight in London

DAY 4 - Chester

Tuesday May 20th, 2025 | B

After breakfast, check out of the hotel. 

Your driver will meet you at the hotel to transfer the group to Chester. 

Relax and enjoy the 4.5-hour drive to Chester. 

Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. 

Evening activities under own arrangement. 

Overnight in Chester

 

DAY 5 - Chester

Wednesday May 21st, 2025 | B

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. 

Activities under own arrangement. 

Overnight in Chester

DAY 6 -

Thursday May 22nd, 2025 | B

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. 

Activities under own arrangement. 

Overnight in Chester

DAY 7 -

Friday May 23rd, 2025 | B

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. 

Activities under own arrangement. 

Overnight in Chester

DAY 8 - Chester

Saturday May 24th, 2025 | B

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. 

Today you will enjoy a full day guided tour of Chester with a specialized guide and a private coach bus (8 hours). . 

Overnight in Chester

DAY 9 - Return

Sunday May 25th, 2025 | B

After breakfast, check out of the hotel. 

Your assistant will meet you at the hotel lobby, and with your driver, the group will be transferred to the 

London Heathrow airport for your flight back to the USA. 

American Airlines non stop flight AA#737 departs London Heathrow at 12:30 pm and arrives in Philadelphia at 3:15 pm.

Services Included

  • Non-stop round-trip international airfare between Philadelphia and London 
  • Airfare includes one checked bag up to 50lb and a carry-on
  • 7 nights of hotel accommodations
  • Daily breakfast 
  • Visitor Oyster cards for London Public Transport with a 20 GBP value 
  • Airport assistants and private transfer, as noted in the itinerary 
  • Long-distance coach bus between London and Chester 
  • Half-day guided tour of London 
  • Full-day guided tour of Chester 
  • Liability insurance as required by Penn State University

 

Services Not Included

  • Single room supplement or upgrade to hotel accommodations and activities 
  • Optional travel insurance in case of trip cancellation 
  • Additional excursions or activities not mentioned in the itinerary or reserved in advance
  • Transportation, except where noted in the itinerary
  • Cost of personal items: phone, drinks, souvenirs, laundry, etc. 
  • Any services not listed above as “included”

 

Hotel Details

Ibis London Excel Docklands –  2 nights – Breakfast included
Check-in: May 18, 2025 Check-out: May 20
Address:  Royal Victoria Dock, 9 Western Gateway, London E16 1AB, United Kingdom
Phone:” +44 20 7055 2300

This is a 3* property with a good rating. It is approximately 30 minutes from the center of London by public transport. Most of the main points are accessible following the Elizabeth line. 

This relaxed hotel overlooks the Royal Victoria Dock and the River Thames. It is a minute’s walk from ExCel Exhibition and Conference Centre and 2.3 miles from London City Airport.

Simple, modern rooms feature free Wi-Fi, desks, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Amenities include an international restaurant and bar.

Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel  5  nights – Breakfast included
Check-in: May 20, 2025 Check-out: May 25, 2025
Address: New Blossoms Hotel, Chester CH1 1HL, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 344 879 9113

Dating from 1650, this upmarket hotel is a 10-minute walk from the University of Chester and a 12-minute walk from Chester train station.

The sophisticated, individually decorated rooms have plush furnishings, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. Room service is available.

Amenities include a modern international restaurant/bar and a refined lounge with a piano, as well as a business centre and 3 meeting rooms.

Price Info

Tour price: $3,735 sharing in a double room

Single room supplement: $465

Deposit: $500 (non-refundable)

Final payment date: April 15, 2025

AIR SCHEDULE

DateFlight #OriginDestinationDeparture timeArrival time
Saturday, May 17, 2025AA 736PhiladelphiaLondon Heathrow

7:55 pm8:05 am+1

Sunday, May 25, 2025AA 737London HeathrowPhiladelphia12:30 pm3:15 pm

Terms and Conditions

Celestial Voyagers’ terms are based on contracts with airlines, hotels and other suppliers. The terms and stipulations mentioned below are bound by these contracts and will be strictly enforced.

Payment Schedule

A non-refundable deposit of $500 is due upon registration

Final payment due: April 15, 2025

Cancellations

All changes and cancellations must be provided in writing. The following penalties apply with the number of days before departure: 

  • A deposit of $500 non-refundable is due upon registration
  • Total cancellation received by or before April  2, 2025 – No penalty 
  • Cancelations received between April 3 – 16, 2025 – 50 % tour cost 
  • 100% of the total trip cost after April 16 or in case of a no-show

Travel Insurance

We advise all travelers to purchase travel insurance in case of any unforeseen circumstances and if you are no longer able to travel. We offer the following insurance policies through Allianz Travel Insurance: Basic, Classic, and Classic with cancel anytime. Prices vary with age and amount insured.

Click on the link below for more details:

Payment Methods

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  1. Online: During your registration, you can submit your payment by e-check or by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover & American Express). There is a 3% service fee for all online payments. To avoid this fee, you can mail a check or money order.
  2. Phone: We accept credit card & e-check payments by phone. Credit card payments incur a 3% service fee but there is no service fee for e-checks.
  3. Post Mail: You could also mail a paper check or a money order. Checks should be made payable to “Celestial Voyagers” and mailed to the address in the “Contact Us” section.
  4. Payment via Zelle

 

Additional Information

Passports and Visas

Passport

Most countries require that a passport be valid for six months beyond the completion of a trip. If your passport expires before November 25, 2025, you must apply to renew your passport.

Visa

If you are not a US citizen please check with the British Consulate Office or a visa agency for the latest requirements. You will also need a re-entry permit to return to the USA

For more information talk to:

Gineth is in charge of the Operations Department, supervising ticketing and travel planning. With over twelve years of experience in the travel industry, Gineth has exceptional leadership experience, and her passion for travel has contributed to her successful career.