The Bader International Study Centre
Queen's University
Sample Itineraries
We have included three Optional Excursion itineraries: a day trip to Windsor, the location of one of the Queen's official residences; a weekend trip to Wales; and a weekend trip to Cornwall.
Windsor
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 0700 | Breakfast and prepare packed lunches |
| 0800 | Coaches depart Castle reception |
| 1030 | Arrive Windsor Coach Park; all students meet for a guided tour of Windsor Castle |
| 1300 | All students free time |
| 1515 | Board coaches at Windsor Coach Park |
| 1530 | Coaches depart |
| 1800 | Coaches arrive at Castle for dinner |
Wales
Friday
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 0700 | Breakfast and make up packed lunches |
| 0800 | Motor coach departs Castle |
| 1000 | Arrive in Windsor — check out the Castle, Eton, and the shops |
| 1230 | Depart Windsor, video on route is "Touching the Void", an amazing docu-drama retelling the adventures and narrow escapes of two experienced hikers and friends |
| 1700 | Arrive in Chester town centre for dinner break |
| 2200 | Arrive in Wales |
Saturday
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 0800 |
Breakfast and packed lunches available |
| 0900 | Briefing session in lounge — please make sure you are dressed and ready to go, keeping in mind it will be at least 10 degrees colder at the top of the mountain |
| 0930 - 1630 | Scrambling day trip up Snowdonia mountains |
| 1800 | Dinner and free time |
Sunday
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 0730 |
Breakfast and packed lunches available |
| 0915 | Drop off rock-climbing students in Barmouth, and arrive at Pensarn Harbour for gorge walking, kayaking, and rock climbing |
| 1245 | Pick up rock-climbing students at Barmouth |
| 1300 | Depart for Castle, with rest stop on the way |
| 2200 | Arrive at Castle — snacks available |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 0530 |
Breakfast and packed lunches available |
| 0600 | Motor coach departs Castle |
| 0930 | Arrive at Stonehenge for a guided tour |
| 1430 | Arrive at Tintagel Castle |
| 1700 | Arrive at Outdoor Adventure, unload coach |
| 1800 | Optional dinner service |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 0830 | Breakfast |
| 0930 | Coasteering and surfing activities |
| 1230 | Lunch |
| 1330 | More coasteering and surfing activities |
| 1800 | Optional dinner service |
Sunday
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 0700 |
Breakfast |
| 0800 | Start the trip home |
| 1200 | Arrive in Salisbury for guided city and cathedral tour |
| 1500 | Depart Salisbury |
| 1800 | Arrive at Castle for normal evening meal |