The Spirit of Oxford
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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.
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- 10 nights of accommodations
- 8 expert-led lectures
- 9 expert-led field trips
- 6 hands-on experiences
- An experienced Group Leader
- Customary gratuities throughout the program
- The Road Scholar Travel Protection Plan, 24-hour-a-day emergency assistance coverage
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Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Linton Lodge Hotel.
Lunch: In the hotel dining room for those arriving by lunchtime. A light lunch with coffee, tea and water. Other beverages are available for purchase.
Afternoon: Arrivals continue, with fr...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Linton Lodge Hotel.
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 educational adv...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Linton Lodge Hotel.
Breakfast: Full English breakfast in the hotel.
Morning: Lecture on the Oxford Don and author of the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkein.
Lunch: In the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Linton Lodge Hotel.
Breakfast: Full English breakfast in the hotel.
Morning: This morning guest lecturer Dr Anthony Richards will talk on the subject of Inspector Morse.
Lunch: In the hotel....
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Linton Lodge Hotel.
Breakfast: Full English breakfast in the hotel.
Morning: Lectures in the hotel on “Alice in Wonderland” and “The Pre-Raphaelites”.
Lunch: In the hotel.
Afternoon: ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Linton Lodge Hotel.
Breakfast: Full English breakfast in the hotel.
Morning: Field trip to Blenheim Palace. Blenheim Palace is the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and a World Heritage Site. The...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Linton Lodge Hotel.
Breakfast: Full English breakfast in the hotel.
Morning: Lecture on The Inklings, Oxford and C.S Lewis.
Lunch: In the hotel.
Afternoon: This afternoon’s field trip...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Linton Lodge Hotel.
Breakfast: Full English breakfast in the hotel.
Morning: Field trip out of Oxford into the picturesque Cotswolds countryside. The trip will include the villages of Burford and B...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Linton Lodge Hotel.
Breakfast: Full English breakfast in the hotel.
Morning: Today we have a full day to Bampton, the village location for Downton Abbey, and Kelmscott Manor – William Morris’ Thame...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Linton Lodge Hotel.
Breakfast: Full English breakfast in the hotel.
Morning: Lecture: "The Spirit of Oxford".
Lunch: Excluded to give you more free time on your last day in this great city.
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Meals: Breakfast
Breakfast: In the hotel depending on departure times. This concludes our program. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, deta...
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Linton Lodge Hotel: 10 nights Oxford.
Set in a residential area of North Oxford with a pleasant garden and croquet lawn.
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