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Program Number: |
20703RJ |
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| Duration: |
11 nights |
| Location: |
England, UK:England
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| Price starting at: |
$2,496.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
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Activity Level: |
t (see description) |
| Meals: |
29;
10 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches, 10 Dinners |
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| Meal
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Low Fat; Vegetarian; Low Salt; Gluten Free |
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Home to the oldest English-speaking university in the world, the city of Oxford is nothing if not a hub of scholarship and tradition. World-class writers — the likes of J.R.R. Tolkien and Lewis Carol — studied and were inspired here, while seven of England’s prime ministers were members of the local student union. With scholars and local experts, go behind the scenes of Oxford’s iconic colleges and museums and visit the homes of some of its renowned residents — then, enjoy opportunities for independent exploration and study, a key to experiencing the true spirit of Oxford.
Highlights
• Walk in the footsteps of literary legends such as J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Colin Dexter, Lewis Carroll and more.
• Admire the architecture of St. Barnabas Church, the Divinity School, and Sheldonian Theater, some of Oxford’s most notable landmarks.
• Go on behind-the-scenes explorations of Christ Church, Keble College and the Ashmolean Museum.
Activity Particulars
Moderate walking, some stairs in historic buildings.
Date Specific Information
6-17-2013, 9-9-2013, 5-26-2014, 6-16-2014, 9-8-2014
Enjoy the latest in hearing technology — listening devices — on this date.
Itinerary Summary
Arrival Oxford, 10 nights; departure.
Days 1-12: | Overnight flight from the U.S.A. | 1 night | Arrival Oxford (England) | 10 nights | Departure |
Begin your Oxford experience with a field trip to the Jericho area of the city, home to quaint shops and cafes, the Oxford University Press and the massive Church of St. Barnabas. Enjoy an excursion to the Trout Inn in Godstow, a location featured in Colin Dexter’s Inspector Morse books and television series, and marvel at the interior of the Divinity School, Convocation Church and Duke Humfrey's Library during an expert-led exploration in Oxford. Journey through the countryside to Kelmscott Manor — the home of craftsman William Morris — and spend an afternoon in Stow-on-the-Wold and Burford. At Blenheim Palace, learn about the history of Sir Winston Churchill’s birthplace and its role as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take in the grandeur of Henry VIII's Christ Church, and enjoy private explorations of the Oxford Union, Keble College and the Ashmolean Museum. Lodging: Comfortable hotel located in North Oxford.
England
It was the seat of an empire on which the sun never set. It has been Merry, Dickensian and Victorian. It has given us common law, Shakespeare, tennis, the Rolls-Royce and the Beatles. England and its people have played an outsize role in shaping world history. It is a country whose past, politics, culture and characters never cease to captivate.
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Accommodations
Comfortable hotel located in North Oxford.
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| Road Scholar Instructors | | These instructors are participating on at least one date of this program. Please note that changes may occur. | John Hudson
| | As principal of the College of International Education, John Hudson has been sharing “magical” Oxford with Road Scholar participants since 2007. A resident of Oxford since 1966, John recognizes the impact of the city on writers, thinkers, artists and architects throughout the ages. He has extensive experience in education, having been deputy head of an upper comprehensive school for many years, as well as a teacher of history, philosophy and politics at one of the UK’s top boarding schools. | | | |
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