Your holiday summary
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United Kingdom |
| Travel type |
Make your own way |
| Price range | From £379 |
| Travel partner | Travel Editions |
| Duration | 2 nights |
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The Story of Oxford's Colleges
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Discover Oxford's famous colleges and dine in the Hall at Trinity College
Special 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, the University Museums - the Ashmolean, Oxford University Museum of Natural History and the Pitt Rivers 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 Alistair Lack, member of the Oxford Guild of Guides and former Secretary of the Oxford University Society to explore the 'city of dreaming spires'.
Special 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, the University Museums - the Ashmolean, Oxford University Museum of Natural History and the Pitt Rivers 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 Alistair Lack, member of the Oxford Guild of Guides and former Secretary of the Oxford University Society to explore the 'city of dreaming spires'.
Included
- Two nights' accommodation with full breakfast at the 4-star Barcelo Oxford
- Welcome reception
- Wednesday private three-course dinner with wine
- Thursday gala dinner at Trinity College
- All talks, guided tours, admissions and coach transfers
- Tour manager throughout
Not included
- Single room supplement
- Extra nights
- Holiday insurance
- Meals other than those stated
- Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls etc
- Porterage and gratuities
Wednesday 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.
Thursday
A short journey to the centre of Oxford for a tour of Christ Church and its cathedral. Christ Church is one of the grandest of all the Oxford Colleges where many Prime Ministers have been educated and where scenes from the Harry Potter films were shot. We then visit The Ashmolean, the celebrated university art museum, with its wide collection of outstanding paintings, porcelain, silver and archaeological finds. 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 to see the work of the Pre-Raphaelites. Thursday 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.
Friday
The day begins with a visit to the Oxford University Museum of National History built in the mid-nineteenth century and the first science building of the university, and the Pitt Rivers Museum of anthropology and world archaeology. Both museums are full of fascinating exhibits from the dodo to objects of witchcraft. After lunch (not included) there is a guided visit to New College, one of Oxford's oldest and most prestigious colleges, having been founded in 1379 and was the first to be built around a main quadrangle. The cloisters and the chapel are beautiful. You will also visit the Oxford University Union. Return to the hotel for approximately 4.30pm.
NB: Exact order of itinerary may vary according to local conditions and tour manager's discretion
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.
Thursday
A short journey to the centre of Oxford for a tour of Christ Church and its cathedral. Christ Church is one of the grandest of all the Oxford Colleges where many Prime Ministers have been educated and where scenes from the Harry Potter films were shot. We then visit The Ashmolean, the celebrated university art museum, with its wide collection of outstanding paintings, porcelain, silver and archaeological finds. 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 to see the work of the Pre-Raphaelites. Thursday 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.
Friday
The day begins with a visit to the Oxford University Museum of National History built in the mid-nineteenth century and the first science building of the university, and the Pitt Rivers Museum of anthropology and world archaeology. Both museums are full of fascinating exhibits from the dodo to objects of witchcraft. After lunch (not included) there is a guided visit to New College, one of Oxford's oldest and most prestigious colleges, having been founded in 1379 and was the first to be built around a main quadrangle. The cloisters and the chapel are beautiful. You will also visit the Oxford University Union. Return to the hotel for approximately 4.30pm.
NB: Exact order of itinerary may vary according to local conditions and tour manager's discretion
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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