Britain’s Brilliant Art and Architecture: A Queen Mary 2 Voyage
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- Amid the opulent surroundings of the Queen Mary 2, delve into topics like the Georgian and Victorian periods and the influence of art-loving British monarchs.
- Discover the diverse architectural styles of Oxford, “The City of Dreaming Spires,” on expert-led walking excursions.
- Take a field trip to the National Trust's Upton Park, the home of Lord and Lady Bearsted in the 1930s.
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- 12 nights of accommodations
- 7 expert-led lectures
- 8 expert-led field trips
- An experienced Group Leader
- Customary gratuities throughout the program
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Queen Mary II: 7 nights New York
New York Marriott Downtown: 1 night New York
The only Marriott hotel centrally located in Lower Manhattan, New York City's Financial District, and within walking distance to Wall Street and NYSE.
Oxford Spires Four Pillars Hotel: 4 nights Oxford.
Nestling in 40 acres of magnificent Thames-side parkland, which is home to a horse sanctuary, the hotel has a truly idyllic setting.The historic heart of Oxford is less than half a mile away with a short riverside walk to Oxford’s colleges, museums, shops and theatres.
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