Admire the city of Oxford, known as The City of Dreaming Spires and home to England’s oldest and most prestigious university. Enjoy a walking tour of this fascinating University City, including Christ Church the largest college in the university, with it’s famous Cathedral. Then finish off your day by exploring the UNESCO-listed Blenheim Palace, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful palaces in the UK. With over 300 years of history and over 2000 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds. It was also the birth place of Winston Churchill. You will discover wonderful paintings and tapestries as well as stunning examples of baroque architecture.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private tour
✔ Transportation in a modern comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
✔ Southampton hotel/port pickup and drop-off
✔ Entrance tickets to Christchurch and Blenheim Palace
✔ Professional local guide/driver
✖ Entrance fees to other attractions
✖ Food or refreshments
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1.
2. Marwell Hotel
3. Woodlands Lodge Hotel
4. Solent Hotel and Spa
5. Quob Park Old House Hotel & Spa
6. Ibis Budget Southampton Centre Hotel
7. Cottage Lodge Hotel
8. The Bell Inn, New Forest
9. New Park Manor
10. Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa
11. Balmer Lawn Hotel & Spa
12. The Pig
13. Forest Park Country Hotel & Inn
14. The Montagu Arms Hotel
15. Beaulieu Inn
16. The Potters Heron
17. Leonardo Hotel Southampton
18. White Rabbit Hotel
19. The Star Hotel Southampton
20. Forest Lodge
Additional Info: This is a day tour which departs from either Southampton cruise terminal or your Southampton hotel. The start time for this tour is flexible depending on when your cruise disembarks. Your guide will be waiting for you in the cruise terminal at a pre-agreed time.
Itinerary
1
Southampton
Meet your professional driver guide on arrival at Southampton Cruise Terminal and relax in the comfort of an air-conditional vehicle.
Duration: 5 minutes
2
Oxford
You’ll start the day by travelling to the famous city of Oxford. This beautiful university town has been the home to scholars and royals for over 800 years.
Your guide will lead you on a walk through the historic city centre where you will learn about Oxford’s history, the University of Oxford, famous people who have graced the city, and interesting old traditions.
Next you will visit Christ Church and its famous Cathedral. Christ Church College was used as a double for Hogwarts School in the Harry Potter movies so you may recognize some buildings.
Duration: 3 hours
3
Blenheim Palace
UNESCO-listed Blenheim Palace, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful palaces in the UK. With over 300 years of history and over 2000 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds. It was also the birth place of Winston Churchill. You will discover wonderful paintings and tapestries as well as stunning examples of baroque architecture.
Duration: 2 hours
4
Southampton
Drop off at Southampton cruise terminal or your Southampton Hotel
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
• A maximum of 8 people per booking
• Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
