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Dear »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵalumni, family, and friends,

Grab your guitar pick and drumsticks and Come Together to the birthplace of the British Invasion. Join Dr. Ryan Bañagale, Beatles fan, Professor of Music, and Director of the Crown Center for Teaching at Colorado College, as we walk in the footsteps of John, Paul, George, and Ringo from Liverpool to London.

We will see Liverpool’s iconic locations made famous by the Fab Four, including Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields. We will immerse ourselves in their lives and their incredible rise to fame. Of course, we cannot go to Liverpool without a visit to the “Cradle of British Pop Music,” the Cavern Club, where we should be ready to cheer and scream (not so loud that the music is drowned out, and let’s try to leave the fainting in the 60s) as we sing every word to every song sung by a live cover band of The Beatles.

Next, we drive to Wales for the day to re-energize ourselves before we head to London to continue our walk in the footsteps of the Four Lads From Liverpool. While in London, we will stop at Abbey Road Studios to take a photo and leave our mark on the graffiti wall, enjoy a rock ‘n’ roll music walking tour of Soho, and discover where The Beatles, Stones, Hendrix, and Bowie played and hung out (and learn some juicy scuttlebutt). Before we say farewell, we visit the Cotswolds for the day to enjoy bucolic English towns and see where The Beatles kicked off their first headlining UK tour.

This program is limited to 20 guests, so please reserve your spot right away for what is to be an incredible journey celebrating The Beatles. Contact Eos Study Tours, the specialty tour operator that has worked closely with Professor Bañagale in designing this program. Email tigertravel@studytours.org or call 800-856-8951. 

Sincerely,

Cindy Hyman ’82
Associate Vice President for Engagement

»Æ¹ÏÊÓƵFaculty Leader

Ryan Raul Bañagale is a Professor of Music and Director of the Crown Center for Teaching at Colorado College. A CC graduate, Ryan earned his Ph.D. from Harvard University and is an internationally recognized scholar of American music. His research and teaching explore how music changes meaning across time, place, and performance, blending historical insight with a deep appreciation for lived musical experiences. He is a life-long Beatles fan and regularly offers a block at CC titled “The Beatles Then and Now.” A passionate traveler and educator, Ryan has guided alumni, students, and colleagues in discovering how music both reflects and refracts the societies from which it emerges. At CC he has led innovative, interdisciplinary projects that connect the arts with cultural history, politics, and place. Ryan is the author of Arranging Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue and the Creation of an American Icon and co-editor of “We Didn’t Start the Fire”: Billy Joel and Popular Music Studies.

Tour Prices

Per Person (8 nights)
Double Occupancy (18-20 participants) $8,445
Double Occupancy (14-17 participants) $9,245
Single Supplement (limited availability) $3,135

Single room supplement will be charged when requested or required. With fewer than 14 participants, a small group surcharge may be added.

Itinerary

Wednesday, June 16, 2027: Depart home

Thursday, June 17: Arrive Manchester, ENGLAND | Transfer to Liverpool | Welcome reception

Friday, June 18: Liverpool: Beatles tour, Strawberry Field, The Beatles Story | Welcome dinner

Saturday, June 19: Liverpool: AM at leisure, British Music Experience, Cavern Club

Sunday, June 20: WALES: Conwy Castle, Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) | Liverpool, ENGLAND

Monday, June 21: High-speed train to London | London: Royal Albert Hall, PM at leisure

Tuesday, June 22: London: Beatles-themed tour, Abbey Road Studios

Wednesday, June 23: Cotswolds | London

Thursday, June 24: London: Soho Rock ‘n’ Roll music walking tour, British Library | Farewell dinner

Friday, July 25: Fly home

For the detailed itinerary, download the brochure. 

Additional Information

Sustainable Travel

Eos Study Tours is a member of Sustainable Travel International, a globally recognized organization dedicated to promoting sustainable tourism practices. This partnership highlights our commitment to responsible travel and aligns with Colorado College’s commitment to nurture an ethic of environmental sustainability.
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For questions, and to reserve your space, contact Eos Study Tours: 800-856-8951 or email tigertravel@studytours.org