Tour Darwin’s England with Dr. Nosko

Biology professor, Peter Nosko is extending an open invitation to all members of the university community to take part in a personally designed private tour of Darwin’s England.
The tour takes place in May 2012, giving you plenty of time to adapt your schedule.  It is inspired by Nosko’s presentations relating to the life and travels of British naturalist, Charles Darwin, famous for his theories on evolution.

In partnership with EF Tours, the trip encompasses a wide variety of activities appealing to both the historian and tourist.  The itinerary includes a trip to Manchester; visits to the Cambridge University Botanical Gardens, The Museum of Zoology, London’s Natural History Museum, Kew Gardens, and guided sightseeing tours of Westminster Abbey, Christ Church and the River Cam. 

The tour also stops in at Down House, Darwin’s home, where visitors can see the study where he wrote On the Origin of Species.  While there, guest can stroll through the extensive gardens that so inspired the great scientist.

The nine-day tour also stops in at Charles Darwin’s birthplace in Shrewsbury, England.  

Travelers can also enjoy free time in London, one of the world’s greatest cities offering everything from Shakespearean plays, castles and shopping to pubs, the London Eye and rock and roll.

Space is limited, so book soon.  The cost of the trip is $3,191. ($2,560. + departure fees) for students and $3,581 for adults.  The cost includes flight, transportation in the UK, all breakfasts and suppers and any admission costs.
 
For more information, please contact Dr. Peter Nosko atpetern@nipissingu.ca
 
“It is not the strongest of the species that survives.  It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.” -Charles Darwin
Itinerary of Darwin’s England TripDay 1
Board your overnight flight to Manchester, Great Britain
Day 2
Arrive in Manchester and transfer to Chester
Overnight in ChesterDay 3
Transfer to Cambridge via Shrewsbury and Malvern
Stop at Charles Darwin’s Birth Place
Visit the Shrewsbury Library, Free time in Shrewsbury, Stop at Anne Darwin’s Grave
Visit Montreal House
Arrive in Cambridge
Overnight in CambridgeDay 4
Guided sightseeing of Cambridge – Science Themed
Visit Cambridge University Botanical Gardens and enjoy free time in Cambridge
Overnight in CambridgeDay 5
Visit the Museum of Zoology
Enjoy free time at Christ College
Transfer to London
Overnight in LondonDay 6
Visit the Natural History Museum
Visit the British Museum
Free time in London
Overnight in LondonDay 7
Day Excursion to Kew Gardens
Overnight in LondonDay 8
Day Excursion to Down House
Overnight in LondonDay 9
Guided sightseeing of London
Walking tour of London
Visit Westminster Abbey
Overnight in LondonDay 10
Return flight