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Cultural Based Programmes

Sample Programme: Arts and cultural experiences can be created for half or full days. The following itinerary is for a 3 day programme.

European Capital of Culture 2008, World Heritage site, world capital of pop, home to the Beatles and Liverpool FC, more national museums and galleries than any other UK city outside of London, Liverpool makes a fascinating case study for all those interested in cultural regeneration.

The Liverpool 08 Cultural Study Tour provides a unique opportunity to experience the city and hear the stories behind its regeneration from those in the know. Special interest speakers, private viewings, civic welcome, behind the scenes tours, expert guides (including other language speakers) and Q&A's with local community/cultural partners can all be arranged according to your group's particular interest. All tours are bespoke but here's a suggested sample itinerary.

12 noon - Transfer to hotel of your choice to check-in. Afternoon - Welcome to the region by a City Representative at either the Liverpool Town Hall or St George's Hall, one of the finest neo-classical buildings in Europe and a personal favourite of Prince Charles. Afterwards, just short stroll away, a visit to the World Museum Liverpool and/or Walker Art Gallery is not to be missed.

Evening - Dinner in hotel (Options include: services of a guide, behind the scenes tours, meetings with cultural representatives at dinner)

Morning - Breakfast in hotel, then meet your guide for a close up guided walking tour of the City Sights taking in the Cavern Quarter, the Ropewalks and the Albert Dock. Visit the Merseyside Maritime Museum and International Slavery Museum.

Lunch in one of the Albert Dock's tempting eateries such as Pan American, Blue or Est Est Est.

Afternoon - After an opportunity to leisurely enjoy all that the Albert Dock has to offer experience Tate Liverpool, the home of the National Collection of Modern Art in the North.

Finish off the day with a trip on the Mersey Ferry, a tour around one of our famous football clubs, or a fun yet informative journey on the Liverpool Yellow Duckmarine (optional).

Evening - Pre-arranged dinner at a city centre restaurant

Morning: Visit to Paul McCartney's Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, or behind the Scenes tour of the Liverpool Empire Theatre, or a visit to The Foundation for Art and Creative Technology (FACT). FACT is the UK's leading organisation for the commissioning and presentation of film, video and new media art forms.

Afternoon :Visit to Liverpool's two cathedrals, or City Explorer bus tour, or Beatles Magical Mystery Tour, or
visit to Port Sunlight and Lady Lever Art Gallery on Wirral, or visit to World of Glass in St.Helens, or visit to Anthony Gormley's Another Place on Crosby beach and Southport - classic resort.

- 3 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- Dinner on 2 nights
- Lunch on day 2
- Civic welcome
- Services of a guide for 2 half days
- Guided tour of the Tate
- Coach transport to and from airport

Final prices will depend on date, availability and exact programme:

- Based on minimum 40 people - £127 per day/per person - £380 per person for 3 days

- Based on minimum 20 people - £140 per day/per person - £420 per person for 3 days.