Oxford, Cambridge and Royal Windsor
Oxford, Cambridge and Royal Windsor
Oxford, Cambridge and Royal Windsor
5 Days Starting and ending in United Kingdom
Visiting: St Albans, Oxford, Cambridge, Windsor, Windsor Castle
Tour operator:
Tour code:
uk5ocw
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
8-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Join us on this tour to celebrate all things quintessentially English! From our base near St. Albans, we’ll visit Oxford, an ancient university city where every limestone brick is bursting with history and the River Thames meanders past traditional pubs and college buildings. Our next excursion is Cambridge, another beautiful university city boasting stunning architecture and a delightful position on the banks of the River Cam. With a visit to Winsor Castle – the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world – and time to discover the charms of Windsor, a fantastic holiday is guaranteed.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Start From St. Albans
Location: St Albans
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The 3-star Aubrey Park Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to the St. Albans area for four nights.
Day 2 : Oxford
Location: Oxford
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The 3-star Aubrey Park Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a visit to beautiful Oxford, a city with history soaked into every limestone brick. Leading politicians and scientists, world-class actors, and literary greats have all studied in Oxford's ancient limestone halls and enjoyed a pint in its traditional pubs. Walk in their footsteps and explore some of the city's landmarks such as the 15th-century Bodleian Library, Christ Church, and Ashmolean – Britain’s oldest public museum. If you'd rather hit the shops, the Covered Market is a must-visit with its independent eateries and unique stores.
Day 3 : Cambridge
Location: Cambridge
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The 3-star Aubrey Park Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Discover the magnificent city of Cambridge. With its ancient colleges, cobbled streets and picturesque River Cam, Cambridge’s city centre is the perfect place to explore. Learn more about the city's famous alumni such as Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin and Professor Stephen Hawking, or grab a pint at the Eagle Pub where DNA was discovered! The city is also packed with independent restaurants, proper British pubs and a thriving market.
Day 4 : Windsor And Windsor Castle
Location: Windsor, Windsor Castle
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The 3-star Aubrey Park Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a visit to Windsor Castle. Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world; founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, it has since been the home of 39 monarchs. It is said to have been much-loved by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who spent much of her time at the castle. Highlights of our visit included the richly decorated State Apartments and St. George’s Chapel – the setting of many royal weddings and the burial place of many monarchs.
We spend the afternoon in Windsor. Aside from its Royal connections, Windsor is a lively town in a glorious riverside location, with fantastic shopping opportunities, delightful restaurants and beautiful architecture.
Day 5 : Return Home
Location: St Albans
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
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Porterage at Hotels
What's Not Included
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Aubrey Park Hotel near St. Albans
Check out our Q&As
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full. Hand luggage should be stored in the overhead racks aboard the coach.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
You can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expert-trained coach crews, who will be on hand to assist and escort you along the way
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 6 years or above
Book with Confidence
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Low Deposit
Shearings requires a minimum deposit of 75 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of shearings charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.