b'SONG FOR A DARK QUEENScan here for the full BOUDICAS REBELLION itinerary48 July 2026 Historical Background5 days Boudica, or to give her the Victorian variant Boudicea, has long been seen as Expert Historian: a pivotal character in British history. When she raised her rebellious standard Dr John Sadler in 61 AD the Queen of the Iceni unleashed a torrent of violence that exceeded anything seen in these islands until William the Conquerors harrying of the Activity Level: 2 north. Her vast army of native tribesmen and women utterly destroyed the provincial capital at Colchester (Camulodunum), annihilated a vexillation from Legion IX Hispana, marched upon London (Londinium), which was also This 5-night and 6-day tour traces thegiven to the flames, and finally blitzed what is now St. Albans (Verulamium). dramatic events of the Boudican Revolt (60/61Very possibly it was just outside the wrecked town that her host faced a AD) when the native Celtic Iceni tribe revolteddisciplined Roman army, led by Gaius Suetonius Paulinus. This was to be the against the occupying Roman Empire underdecisive battle, though not as shed hoped. Outclassed and outfought, her their formidable queen Boudica. From thenative forces were cut to shreds and the rebellion crushed. What became of Iceni heartlands in what is modern Norfolkthe rebel queen we cannot say but her final glory was to cheat the Roman through to the fascinating Roman cities ofgeneral of his triumph. The brave Iceni leader remains lodged in our national Colchester, St Albans and London, the tourpsyche to this day. explores the remains of towns, forts, temples and an amphitheatre to illuminate these shady events. This is augmented by visits to some of the UKs best regional museums where we admire artefacts from the period to gain a clearer understanding of the background to the revolt. The tour culminates in a visit to the site of what is thought to have been the final battle between Queen Boudica and the Romans, her tragic demise cementing her place in the nations psyche as brave freedom fighter, warrior against oppression, and modern-day female icon.Day 1Meet at our London hotel midday for sandwich lunch and introductory talk Walking tour (approx 4km) of Roman London incl Guildhall amphitheatre, temple of Mithras, Embankment Boudica statue,Museum of London Hotel in LondonI night(L,D)Day 2 Drive to Peterborough, Longthorpe Vexillation Fort, Peterborough Museum, Stonea camp Hotel in Norwich - 1 night (B,D)Day 3 Venta Icenorum, Norwich Museum, drive to Colchester Castle Museum ESSENTIALS Hotel in Colchester1 night (B,D)4-star or best available hotels, meals asDay 4 Tour of Colchester Roman town incl Roman Walls Drive to St Albansindicated, drinks with dinner, all entranceand suggested site of final battle Hotel in St Albans - 1 night (B,D)fees, tour manager and expert historianDay 5 Tour of Roman St Albans Departure after lunch (B)throughout, all internal travel, optional travel from UK.18 www.theculturalexperience.com I info@theculturalexperience.com I UK0345 475 1815 I USA(toll-free) 877 209 56205926 TCE BROCHURE 2025-26_Aug25.indd 18 22/08/2025 13:35'