Britain’s Brilliant Art and Architecture: A Queen Mary 2 Voyage

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Join Dr. Steven Parissien, director of the award-winning Compton Verney museum, visiting fellow at the University of Oxford, author and television contributor, for a voyage into the history and grandeur of England’s architecture and art. Delve into fascinating topics during your crossing on the magnificent Queen Mary 2 then spend four nights in Oxford to expe...
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Overview

Trip type
Large Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • 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.

What's this trip about?

    Join Dr. Steven Parissien, director of the award-winning Compton Verney museum, visiting fellow at the University of Oxford, author and television contributor, for a voyage into the history and grandeur of England’s architecture and art. Delve into fascinating topics during your crossing on the magnificent Queen Mary 2 then spend four nights in Oxford to experience country manors, eccentric royal residences, outstanding museums and the architecture of the “City of Dreaming Spires.”

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityNew York
End CityOxford

Travel Themes

  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

Activities

  • Educational/ Learning
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • 12 nights of accommodations
    • 7 expert-led lectures
    • 8 expert-led field trips
    • An experienced Group Leader
    • Customary gratuities throughout the program
    • The Road Scholar Travel Protection Plan, 24-hour-a-day emergency assistance coverage
    • Taxes

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrival Day, New York City

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: New York Marriott Downtown

Afternoon: Arrivals continue, with free time for those who have already arrived. At 6pm we will have an Orientation in the hotel. The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. This pr...

Day 2: The Frick Collection & The Queen Mary 2

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Queen Mary II.

Breakfast: In the hotel dining room. A breakfast buffet with a range of hot and cold items, as well as coffee, tea, water and fruit juices.

Morning: We begin our explorations of Brit...

Day 3: The Georgian Revolution

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Queen Mary II.

Breakfast: Breakfast on board in the venue of your choosing. Select one of the King’s Court dining options on Deck 7, go down to the Britannia Restaurant or relax with breakfast in your roo...

Day 4: The Golden Age of British Painting

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Queen Mary II.

Breakfast: Breakfast on board in the venue of your choosing.

Morning: Settle in with your Study Leader as we discuss Neoclassicism and the Golden Age of British Painting. Between the...

Day 5: King George IV: Patron of the Arts

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Queen Mary II.

Breakfast: Breakfast on board in the venue of your choosing.

Morning: This morning we look at the fascinating figure of George IV. George was often regarded as the finest patron of t...

Day 6: The Gothic Revival & The Pre-Raphaelites

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Queen Mary II.

Breakfast: Breakfast on board in the venue of your choosing.

Morning: Today we’ll examine a period of innovation, reflection and turbulence in early Victorian Britain as the Gothic R...

Day 7: Victoria & Albert

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Queen Mary II.

Breakfast: Breakfast on board in the venue of your choosing.

Morning: Discover just how important Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were in shaping the cultural heritage of Britain, f...

Day 8: The Country House in Modern Times

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Queen Mary II.

Breakfast: Breakfast on board in the venue of your choosing.

Morning: Your Study Leader will lead a final session as you prepare to disembark and begin learning about the art and arc...

Day 9: Disembarkation & Transfer to Oxford: Basildon Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Oxford Spires Four Pillars Hotel

Breakfast: Early breakfast on board in the venue of your choosing.

Morning: We depart the Queen Mary 2 and make our way to the motor coach for our transfer to Oxfor...

Day 10: Georgian Oxford & The Ashmolean Museum

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Oxford Spires Four Pillars Hotel

Activity note: Walking up to three hours on paved streets. Rest stops available.

Breakfast: In the hotel.

Morning: Today we explore Oxford, the “city of drea...

Day 11: Compton Verney & Upton House

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Oxford Spires Four Pillars Hotel

Breakfast: In the hotel.

Morning: This morning we board the motor coach and make our way to Compton Verney, a former Georgian mansion turned national art gallery. The build...

Day 12: Victorian Oxford

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Oxford Spires Four Pillars Hotel

Activity note: Walking up to three hours.

Breakfast: In the hotel.

Morning: Free time.

Lunch: On your own to enjoy what you like.

Afternoon: For our l...

Day 13: Program Concludes, Oxford

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast: In the hotel. Some participants may depart prior to breakfast.

Morning: Transfer to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) for onward flights. This concludes our program. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on i...

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Logistics

Accommodation

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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Meals Included

12 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches, 11 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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