DAY 1 | THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2027

Arrival day, make your way to the Hotel and check in. Afternoon on your own to settle in or explore. Your home base for the next several days is right off Trafalgar Square. You are a short walk from the historical heart of London, with Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, the West End Theatre District, and historic pubs.

DAY 2 | FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 2027

Meet for breakfast for in-person introductions and orientation for the day. This day includes a tour of London, High Tea at the Corinthia Hotel, and a tour and evensong at St. Paul’s Cathedral.

DAY 3 | SUNDAY, MAY 23, 2027 | LONDON

Sung Matins and Eucharist at St. Paul’s Cathedral.

There is also a Mass at Westminster Roman Catholic Cathedral, designed by John Francis Bentley. The interior is famous for its grand nave, domed vaulting, and extensive marble use. Construction began in 1895, and the building was completed in 1903, though interior decoration continued for many years.

Evensong and Organ Recital at Westminster Abbey. The Gothic Westminster Abbey, a functioning church, remains in use as a place of daily worship. It remains the Coronation church of the nation, and there are frequent services to mark significant national events, as well as royal weddings and funerals, and for great national services.

DAY 4 | MONDAY, MAY 24, 2027 | LONDON

Meet for breakfast for in-person introductions and orientation for the day.

Morning free to explore London. This is your last full day in London for the first leg of the tour.

In the afternoon, a guided tour and Choral Evensong at Westminster Abbey. The Gothic Westminster Abbey, a functioning church, remains in use as a place of daily worship. It remains the coronation church of the nation, and there are frequent services to mark significant national events, as well as royal weddings and funerals, and for great national services.

DAY 5 | TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2027 | ST. ALBANS CATHEDRAL

LONDON – ST. ALBANS – CAMBRIDGE

Today, we travel from London to St. Albans. We will have a guided tour of the St. Albans Cathedral, attend a private organ demonstration with the Director of Music. We will then attend the choir rehearsal and Choral Evensong before departing for the hotel in Cambridge.

St. Albans Cathedral is a historic Anglican cathedral featuring Norman architecture, constructed with Roman bricks, and renowned for having the longest nave in England. It stands as a significant site of continuous Christian worship in Britain, built over the burial place of St. Alban, Britain's first Christian martyr. Originally an abbey, it became a cathedral in 1877 and continues to serve as both a pilgrimage site and a thriving parish church.

DAY 6 | WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2027 | CAMBRIDGE – KING'S COLLEGE CHAPEL

Morning on your own. Bus tour of Cambridge. Organ recital at Trinity College. Choral Evensong at King’s College Chapel.

King's College Chapel in Cambridge is a masterpiece of late English Gothic architecture, famed for its vast fan vaulting and large stained-glass windows, built over a long period from the 15th to the early 16th century by a succession of English kings. It is considered one of the finest examples of its style, featuring a world-renowned choir, the globally broadcast Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, and a prominent rood screen, making it an iconic symbol of Cambridge and a major global landmark.

DAY 6 | THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2027 | CAMBRIDGE – TRINITY COLLEGE CHAPEL

Morning on your own. Private walking tour with an expert guide of Cambridge University and King’s College Chapel. Attend the choir rehearsal and Choral Evensong at Trinity College Chapel.

Trinity College Chapel in Cambridge was built between 1555 and 1567 in the Tudor Gothic style. Although the original walls and roof are from the 16th century, much of the interior, such as the wood paneling, organ screen, and stalls, dates to the early 18th century. The chapel features a mid-18th-century marble statue of Sir Isaac Newton, sculpted by Louis-François Roubiliac. The chapel serves as a place of worship, a memorial, and a performance venue for the college choir.

DAY 7 | FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2027 | NORWICH CATHEDRAL

Today we depart for Norwich, where we will have a private tour of the Cathedral with an organ demonstration by the Master of Music. We will then attend choir rehearsal and Choral Evensong.

Norwich Anglican Cathedral is an outstanding example of Norman architecture, started in 1096 by Bishop Herbert de Losinga. Recognized for its impressive Romanesque style, the cathedral boasts the second-tallest spire in England and the largest monastic cloisters. A notable feature is the collection of more than 1,000 medieval roof bosses, elaborately carved and painted with biblical and historical scenes. The cathedral and its 44-acre close have endured centuries of English history, including riots, fires, and the Civil War, making it an important historical and architectural landmark.

DAY 8 | SATURDAY, MAY 29, 2027 | CAMBRIDGE – JESUS COLLEGE CHAPEL

Morning on your own to explore Cambridge. Organ Recital by the Director of Music. Attend the choir rehearsal and Choral Evensong.

Jesus College Chapel is the oldest college chapel in Cambridge, originating as a 12th-century Benedictine nunnery church that predates the college itself by more than three centuries. When Bishop John Alcock founded Jesus College in 1496, the grand, Norman-style church was significantly reduced in size and reconfigured in the Gothic Perpendicular style to better suit the smaller community of scholars. The chapel's most striking features are a result of a major 19th-century Gothic Revival restoration, which included installing stained glass by Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co. from designs by artists like Edward Burne-Jones. Today, the peaceful chapel is a spiritual center for the college community and is known for its excellent acoustics during concerts and choral services.

Options for anticipated Roman Catholic Mass will be provided.

DAY 9 | SUNDAY, MAY 30, 2027 | LINCOLN CATHEDRAL

Today we travel to Lincoln. We will attend Sung Eucharist, and a Choir Rehearsal followed by Choral Evensong. There will be a tour and organ demonstration by the Director of Music of Lincoln Cathedral.

Lincoln Cathedral, a Gothic architectural marvel, sits prominently on a hill in Lincoln, England, and showcases the evolution of English Gothic architecture from the Romanesque period through the Decorated and Early English styles. Originally consecrated in 1092 and rebuilt after an earthquake in 1185, it was once the world's tallest building and features important structures like the St. Hugh's Choir and the Angel Choir, showcasing intricate decorative elements and innovative architectural features such as rib vaults and flying buttresses.

There is also a Mass at St. Hugh's Catholic Church in Lincoln. It is a Roman Catholic parish built in 1892 in the late Victorian Gothic style by architect Albert Vicars. It is known for its beautiful interior, featuring Stations of the Cross in Carrara marble, an elaborate high altar, and stained-glass windows.

DAY 10 | MONDAY, MAY 31, 2027 | ELY CATHEDRAL

Today we travel to Ely, where we will have a private Cathedral and Tower Tour. There will be an organ demonstration and talk by the Director of Music of the Ely Cathedral. We will attend a Choir Rehearsal followed by Choral Evensong.

Ely Cathedral, known as the "Ship of the Fens," is a historic cathedral in Ely, Cambridgeshire, with origins dating back to a 7th-century monastery founded by St. Etheldreda. Primarily built in Romanesque and Gothic styles, it displays diverse medieval architecture, including a 12th-century Romanesque nave and the 14th-century Octagon Tower, which features its distinctive lantern — a marvel of medieval engineering. Rising prominently above the flat fens, the cathedral has been a place of worship for over 900 years and remains a significant landmark in the English landscape.

DAY 11 | TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2027 | ST. EDMUNDSBURY CATHEDRAL

Today we travel to St. Edmunds. We will have a private tour of St. Edmundsbury Cathedral. Attend a Choir Rehearsal followed by Choral Evensong. We will have a private Organ recital following Evensong.

St. Edmundsbury Cathedral, located in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, is the home of the Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich and has served as a place of Christian worship for over a thousand years. Originally a parish church for a Benedictine monastery, it was elevated to cathedral status in 1914 and has seen significant modern additions, notably its iconic Millennium Tower, completed in 2005. Today, the cathedral combines ancient history with modern design, acting as a hub for faith, heritage, and community activities in the area.

DAY 12 | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 2027 | CAMBRIDGE – LONDON

After breakfast at the hotel, we will travel back to London. We will check into the hotel and attend a Choral Evensong at St. Martin’s in the Field.

St. Martin-in-the-Fields is a historic Church of England parish church located on the northeast corner of Trafalgar Square in London, known for its notable Georgian architecture designed by James Gibbs. As an active church, it also functions as a lively cultural center, offering regular classical and lunchtime concerts, hosting exhibitions, and providing cafes within its crypt.

DAY 13 | THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2027 | LONDON

Your morning is free to explore London on your last full day of the tour. In the afternoon, tour the Handel Hendrix House, and St. George’s Church. We will then have high tea at St. Ermin’s Tea Lounge and attend Choral Evensong at Westminster Abbey.

Handel Hendrix House is a unique London museum located in two adjoining Mayfair townhouses that were once home to composer George Frideric Handel and rock legend Jimi Hendrix. The combined museum celebrates both musical giants with immersive exhibitions, live music, and talks, offering insight into their lives and enduring influence.

St. George's Church, Hanover Square is a historic Anglican church located in London's Mayfair district. It was designed by John James and completed in 1725 as part of the Queen Anne Churches project. The church's classical design, featuring a portico supported by six Corinthian columns, set a new trend in English church architecture.

DAY 14 | FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2027 | LONDON

Final breakfast at the hotel, and our tour will conclude.