Henry VIII
Henry VIII and Tudor England
September 08 - 17, 2010
The reign of Henry VIII is one of the most memorable and anecdotal reigns of any English monarch. He was the king with six wives and the king who defied the Catholic Church in Rome. The year 2009 marks the five hundredth anniversary of Henry VIII’s coronation at Westminster Abbey. It is the ideal opportunity to recall the great moments of his reign and visit the places of most significance. From the charming country castle of Hever, where he romanced Anne Boleyn, to the Tower of London, where he had both enemies and wives placed under the executioner’s axe, this tour explores a fascinating chapter in British history. We visit the royal palaces of Hampton Court and Windsor, battlefields and cities associated with the Tudor period and investigate the lives of the most important players in the life of Henry VIII. We hope to give enthusiasts of this period an opportunity to broaden their knowledge of this quite unique monarch and to partake in an enjoyable and intellectually rewarding tour.