Description
Packed with historical charm and royal connections, this break is ideal for those ready to visit some majestic and postcard-perfect British landmarks. Discover Blenheim Palace, with its opulent State Rooms and tranquil gardens. We continue our journey into bygone eras, with a visit to Oxford, famous for its Gothic buildings and spire-studded skyline.
Itinerary
What's Included
- Return coach travel- 2 nights at the Holiday Inn, Aylesbury (JG3 rating) with dinner & breakfast - Excursion to Blenheim Palace- En-route visit to Oxford
Oxford
This beautiful city of dreaming spires has plenty to offer the visitor on a coach break, with many historic university buildings to see including the famous Bodleian Libraries, and picturesque scenes of students and visitors punting on the river.
Oxford also has a wide variety of shops, from high street stores to quaint individual boutiques and bookshops, intermingled with plenty of restaurants and olde world taverns. The city's literary connections include J.R.R Tolkien, C.S. Lewis and Oscar Wilde and provided inspiration for some of the sets in the Harry Potter films.
Venue Information
Selected hotel (JG3 or JG4 rating) Selected hotel (JG3 or JG4 rating)
Hotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.
Accommodation in our JG4 category is of an even higher standard, typically offering a wide range of facilities and services. Bedrooms are designed to make your stay the most comfortable possible and the staff provide a service that reflects the detail and quality. You can also expect higher standards of food and beverages.
Hotel accessibility information
Your hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotel will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.