Post on 11-Sep-2020
ENGLANDLondon
Burford
Windsor
Blenheim Palace
Highclere Castle
BLadon
oxford
Winchester
Bampton
camBridge
chaWton
River Thames
River Evenlode
River Windrush
English Channel
cirencester
BroadWay
stratford -upon-avon
BiBury
UNITED KINGDOM
Air Routing
UNESCOWorld Heritage Site
JuLy 6 to 14, 2016 itinerary
Day Destination
1 Depart the U.S.
2 London, England/Cotswolds/Broadway
3 Cotswolds/Stow-on-the-Wold/ Chipping Campden/Stratford-upon-Avon
4 Cotswolds/Cirencester/Bibury/Burford
5 Cotswolds/Blenheim/Bladon/Oxford
6 Oxford/“Downton Abbey” (Highclere Castle)/Bampton
7 Oxford
8 Oxford
9 Oxford/London/Return to the U.S.
Experience the splendor of Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Affectionately named the “city of dreaming spires” by adoring poets, Oxford is home to Britain’s most venerated university.
TFEATURING BLENHEIM PALACE AND “DOWNTON ABBEY” (HIGHCLERE CASTLE)
AND GUEST SPEAKER LORD CHARLES SPENCER-CHURCHILL
OXFORD ♦ ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE ♦ COTSWOLDS
D I S T I N C T I V E T R A V E L F O R M O R E T H A N 3 0 Y E A R S
E S T A B L I S H E D 1 9 8 4
camBridge PRE-PROgRAM OPTION
London POST-PROgRAM OPTION
Village of Broadway in the Cotswolds
Landmark building in the center of Oxford
◆ Cotswolds: Quintessentially English
◆ Welcoming guests since the 16th century
◆ Traditional, comfortable accommodations
◆ Modern conveniences
◆ Carefully selected for location
◆ Oxford: Historic landmark building
◆ Award-winning, fresh, seasonal cuisine
◆ Five-Star elegance and charm
◆ Modern amenities
◆ Beautiful architecture
◆ Located in the heart of this university city
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Highclere Castle featured in PBS Masterpiece’s Downton Abbey
The twilight glow of an English summer evening sweeps over Chipping Campden, a serene Cotswold village with a deep-rooted history in the wool trade.
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meet Lord charLes spencer-churchiLL, noted speaker and host of his ancestraL home, BLenheim paLace.
in BroadWay, engLand, united kingdom ◆ Three nights in the charming LYgON ARMS HOTEL. ◆ Private Welcome Reception. ◆ Breakfast each day and one dinner in the hotel.
in oxford ◆ Four nights in the historic, Five-Star MACDONALD RANDOLPH HOTEL. ◆ Breakfast each day in the hotel.
excursions Led By accredited LocaL expert guides ◆ Walking tour of the legendary university town of Oxford. ◆ Tour of the typical and charming Cotswold villages of Broadway,
Stow-on-the-Wold, Chipping Campden, Cirencester, Bibury and Burford.
◆ Excursion to Stratford-upon-Avon to see William Shakespeare’s birthplace and visit Anne Hathaway’s cottage.
◆ Exclusive guided tour of Sir Winston Churchill’s birthplace, Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site and its magnificent “Capability” Brown-designed gardens.
◆ Visit to Sir Winston Churchill’s grave in Bladon.
excLusive cuLturaL enrichments ◆ Exclusive meeting in Blenheim Palace with Lord Charles
Spencer-Churchill, who offers a unique perspective on his ancestral home and the life of Sir Winston Churchill.
◆ Specially arranged private luncheon in Blenheim Palace’s Marlborough Room.
◆ Exclusive and private Farewell Dinner in one of Oxford University’s storied colleges.
◆ Specially arranged toWn & country Life forum® with local residents who will share their stories and discuss contemporary life in the Cotswolds.
◆ Unique look at the English countryside’s architecture, cultural traditions and timeless way of life during visits to historic Cotswold and Oxfordshire villages.
INCLuDED FEATuRES
◆ Specially arranged visit to authentic Highclere Castle, also known as “Downton Abbey,” and the village of Bampton featured in PBS Masterpiece’s Downton Abbey.
◆ Expert lecture on Oxford’s colleges and student life with time to explore the Ashmolean Museum.
enhanced traveL services ◆ Transfers and luggage handling abroad for participants whose
arrival(s)/departure(s)coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s).
◆ All excursions and visits, as outlined above, led by accredited, local expert guides.
◆ Gratuities to local guides and drivers on included excursions and transfers.
◆ Hospitality desk in the hotels. ◆ The services of an experienced Gohagan & Company
Program Director throughout the program. ◆ Complimentary use of a state-of-the-art headset for each
participant during guided excursions. ◆ Travel document wallet, name badge and pre-departure information. ◆ Automatic $250,000 flight insurance policy for each participant
ticketed on flights by Gohagan & Company.
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Provence to Normandy: Cruise the Waterways of France o$600 per person o
From $4695 per person, double occupancy (land/cruise only) Dates: May 19 to 30, 2016 Tour No. 138-05/19/16-155
Town & Country Life® in Oxford u English Countryside u Cotswolds o$600 per person o
From $3995 per person, double occupancy (approximate land only) Dates: July 6 to 14, 2016 Tour No. 125-07/06/16-155
Alaska’s Glaciers and the Inside Passage o$600 per person o
From $3995 per person, double occupancy (approximate land/cruise only) Dates: July 9 to 16, 2016 Tour No. 001-07/09/16-155
Island Life® Ancient Greece and Turkey o$600 per person o
From $4095 per person, double occupancy (approximate land only) Dates: September 26 to October 4, 2016 Tour No. 063-09/26/16-155
Ancient Kingdoms of China and Tibet o$800 per person o From $4595 per person, double occupancy (approximate land/cruise only) Dates: October 23 to November 5, 2016 Tour No. 051-10/23/16-155
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