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| Price range | From £389 |
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| Duration | 2 nights |
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The Story of Oxford's Colleges
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Explore Oxford's famous colleges with Alastair Lack and dine in the hall at Trinity CollegeSpecial Event highlights: Tour of Christ Church and its cathedral Cream tea at Exeter College, with access to the Morris Room Private gala dinner in the hall at Trinity College Oxford University Union, home to the renowned debating society The wonderful, newly-restored Ashmolean Museum
The University of Oxford is the oldest University in the English-speaking world, with evidence of teaching dating back to 1096. Today it is one of the world's most famous educational institutions and many tourists flock to the city to see its beautiful architecture and learn about its long history.
Join Alastair Lack, member of the Oxford Guild of Guides and former Secretary of the Oxford University Society to explore the 'city of dreaming spires'.
Please note: This tour involves a considerable amount of walking and is therefore not suitable for people with walking difficulties.
The University of Oxford is the oldest University in the English-speaking world, with evidence of teaching dating back to 1096. Today it is one of the world's most famous educational institutions and many tourists flock to the city to see its beautiful architecture and learn about its long history.
Join Alastair Lack, member of the Oxford Guild of Guides and former Secretary of the Oxford University Society to explore the 'city of dreaming spires'.
Please note: This tour involves a considerable amount of walking and is therefore not suitable for people with walking difficulties.
Included
- Two nights' accommodation with full breakfast at the 4-star Oxford Hotel
- Welcome reception
- Thursday private three-course dinner with wine
- Friday gala dinner at Trinity College
- All talks, guided tours, admissions and coach transfers
- Tour manager throughout
Not included
- Single room supplement
- Extra nights on bed & breakfast basis
- Holiday insurance
- Meals other than those stated
- Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls etc
- Porterage and gratuities
Thursday evening
Talk by Alastair Lack, "The history of the University of Oxford". Alastair is a member of the Oxford Guild of Guides and a former Secretary of the Oxford University Society. His illustrious career has also included being Head of English Programmes for the BBC World Service.
Friday
Morning visit to the stunning Ashmolean Museum, recently restored, with its wide collection of outstanding paintings, porcelain, silver and archaeological finds. The morning will also include a visit to Oxford's Union building, home to the celebrated debating society. After lunch (not included) there is a tour of Oxford buildings including entrance to an Oxford college, where your guide will explain college life and its customs. The tour will end at Exeter College for a cream tea and a visit to the Morris Room.
Friday evening
A very special evening awaits you at Trinity College. On arrival you will have a private gala dinner with wine in the college hall. Trinity College is one of the most distinguished of Oxford colleges. Its buildings are on Broad Street, between Balliol College and Blackwell's, the famous Oxford bookshop. The chapel is of particular interest as it was the first in Oxford to be designed in the neo-classical style and the architect was Henry Aldrich, Dean of Christ Church, with help and advice from Sir Christopher Wren.
Saturday
Morning visit to the University Church of St Mary the Virgin and tour of nearby Christ Church and its cathedral. Christ Church is one of the grandest of all the Oxford Colleges - many Prime Ministers have beed educated here and it has been used many time as a location for films, including Harry Potter. After lunch (not included) there is a guided visit to New College, one of Oxford's oldest and most prestigious colleges, founded in 1379 and the first to be built around a main quadrangle, notable for its beautiful cloisters and chapel. Return to the hotel for approximately 4.30pm.
Please note: Extra nights are available at a supplement, please click here or on the availability tab above to select your date of travel and extra night rates
NB: Exact order of itinerary may vary according to local conditions and tour manager's discretion.
Please note all visits in Oxford are undertaken on foot and there is a considerable amount of walking required from college to college and is therefore not suitable for people with walking difficulties.
Please note the maximum group size on this tour is 100 passengers.
Talk by Alastair Lack, "The history of the University of Oxford". Alastair is a member of the Oxford Guild of Guides and a former Secretary of the Oxford University Society. His illustrious career has also included being Head of English Programmes for the BBC World Service.
Friday
Morning visit to the stunning Ashmolean Museum, recently restored, with its wide collection of outstanding paintings, porcelain, silver and archaeological finds. The morning will also include a visit to Oxford's Union building, home to the celebrated debating society. After lunch (not included) there is a tour of Oxford buildings including entrance to an Oxford college, where your guide will explain college life and its customs. The tour will end at Exeter College for a cream tea and a visit to the Morris Room.
Friday evening
A very special evening awaits you at Trinity College. On arrival you will have a private gala dinner with wine in the college hall. Trinity College is one of the most distinguished of Oxford colleges. Its buildings are on Broad Street, between Balliol College and Blackwell's, the famous Oxford bookshop. The chapel is of particular interest as it was the first in Oxford to be designed in the neo-classical style and the architect was Henry Aldrich, Dean of Christ Church, with help and advice from Sir Christopher Wren.
Saturday
Morning visit to the University Church of St Mary the Virgin and tour of nearby Christ Church and its cathedral. Christ Church is one of the grandest of all the Oxford Colleges - many Prime Ministers have beed educated here and it has been used many time as a location for films, including Harry Potter. After lunch (not included) there is a guided visit to New College, one of Oxford's oldest and most prestigious colleges, founded in 1379 and the first to be built around a main quadrangle, notable for its beautiful cloisters and chapel. Return to the hotel for approximately 4.30pm.
Please note: Extra nights are available at a supplement, please click here or on the availability tab above to select your date of travel and extra night rates
NB: Exact order of itinerary may vary according to local conditions and tour manager's discretion.
Please note all visits in Oxford are undertaken on foot and there is a considerable amount of walking required from college to college and is therefore not suitable for people with walking difficulties.
Please note the maximum group size on this tour is 100 passengers.
The Oxford Hotel, Oxford
The 4-star Oxford Hotel, Oxford is located two miles from the city centre and offers a bar, restaurant, coffee lounge, indoor pool, fitness centre and comfortable, modern bedrooms with private bath/shower, TV, telephone, air-conditioning and hairdryer. Parking is available at the hotel with applicable charges (payable directly to the hotel).
The 4-star Oxford Hotel, Oxford is located two miles from the city centre and offers a bar, restaurant, coffee lounge, indoor pool, fitness centre and comfortable, modern bedrooms with private bath/shower, TV, telephone, air-conditioning and hairdryer. Parking is available at the hotel with applicable charges (payable directly to the hotel).
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