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Classic Cambridge & Oxford's Dreaming Spires - JG Explorer
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Classic Cambridge & Oxford's Dreaming Spires - JG Explorer
5 Days
Visiting: United Kingdom, England
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Tour code:
17611
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through the historic cities of Cambridge and Oxford with the "Classic Cambridge & Oxford's Dreaming Spires - JG Explorer" tour. Experience the charm of Oxford's iconic university buildings and literary connections, while enjoying the vibrant shopping and dining scene. In Cambridge, marvel at the stunning architecture and serene River Cam, with opportunities for punting and exploring the renowned King's College Chapel. Your adventure includes four nights at the comfortable Holiday Inn in Northampton, complete with modern amenities and delicious meals. Travel in style aboard the deluxe JG Explorer coach, designed for comfort with spacious seating, on-board entertainment, and eco-friendly features. Enhance your trip with an optional excursion to Ely and Stamford for a small additional fee. This tour promises a delightful blend of culture, history, and relaxation in two of England's most prestigious university towns.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : 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.
Day 2 : Cambridge
Discover beautiful façades, exquisite views, stunning architecture and so much more in the thriving city of Cambridge, famous for its historic university. Wander down Bridge Street, the main shopping thoroughfare, discover Kings College, where the magnificent Chapel is a perfect example of late Gothic architecture, or enjoy a relaxing punt ride on the picturesque River Cam.
Day 3 : JG Explorer
JG Explorer coaches
We are pleased to introduce JG Explorer – a brand-new deluxe coach, thoughtfully designed to provide an elevated coach experience and ensure your journey is special and memorable.
Exclusive to the JG Travel Group, the design of these coaches has been meticulously thought through with your comfort in mind – with only 44 seats meaning more room on board and padded seats. There’s improved legroom and a footrest, making certain that wherever you sit, you’ll be able to relax and enjoy your journey. We know it’s the small things that make a big difference in terms of ease and added convenience, so our JG Explorer coaches feature a floor-level, rear-mounted toilet, accessible to all customers.
On-board entertainment throughout your journey is easy to find on the JG Explorer, with access to Azimut, our wireless media system, providing films and quizzes. Simply bring along your smartphone or iPad and enjoy this entertainment interruption-free, with the use of our extra reliable Wi-Fi, free to all passengers and a handy USB port at each seat.
The layout of the JG Explorer includes a floor-level, rear-mounted kitchen with a sink, an espresso machine to purchase delicious Nespresso coffee, dispensed by your driver during comfort breaks, and a fridge stocked with cold drinks and milk. Customers are welcome to help themselves to complimentary JG bottles, that can be used for refill at the built-in cold-water filter, cutting down on the need for disposable plastic bottles and doing our part for the environment.
What's Included
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Return coach travel aboard a JG Explorer coach (see JG Explorer tab for more info)
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4 nights at the Holiday Inn, Northampton (JG3 rating) with dinner & breakfast
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Excursions to Cambridge & OxfordOptional Excursion to Ely & Stamford £14pp
What's Not Included
Optional Excursion
The optional excursion to Ely and Stamford is not included and costs £14 per person.
Accommodation
Hotel
Holiday Inn, Northampton
JG3 rating
This riverside Holiday Inn is located in Northampton and offers everything we need for a comfortable stay, including a games room, lounge/bar, restaurant, tennis court, fitness centre, free Wi-Fi and en-suite bedrooms with tea and coffee-making facilities.Hotel Rating
JG3 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.Mode of Transport
Travel aboard a JG Explorer coach, designed for comfort with only 44 seats, padded seating, improved legroom, a footrest, and on-board entertainment including wireless media, Wi-Fi, and USB ports. Enjoy amenities like a rear-mounted toilet, kitchen, espresso machine, and complimentary refillable water bottles.Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes accommodation at the Holiday Inn in Northampton, which has a JG3 rating. This riverside hotel offers a comfortable stay with facilities such as a games room, lounge/bar, restaurant, tennis court, fitness centre, free Wi-Fi, and en-suite bedrooms with tea and coffee-making facilities.
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What can I expect from the JG Explorer coaches?
The JG Explorer coaches are designed to provide an elevated travel experience with only 44 seats for more room, padded seats, improved legroom, and a footrest. They feature a floor-level, rear-mounted toilet, on-board entertainment with access to Azimut wireless media system, reliable Wi-Fi, and a USB port at each seat. The coaches also have a rear-mounted kitchen with a sink, an espresso machine, and a fridge stocked with cold drinks.
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What are some highlights of the visit to Oxford?
In Oxford, you can explore historic university buildings like the Bodleian Libraries, enjoy picturesque scenes of punting on the river, and visit a variety of shops and restaurants. The city is known for its literary connections with authors like J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, and it inspired some sets in the Harry Potter films.
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What can I do in Cambridge during the tour?
In Cambridge, you can discover beautiful facades, stunning architecture, and historic university sites. You can wander down Bridge Street, visit Kings College and its magnificent Chapel, or enjoy a relaxing punt ride on the River Cam.
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Is there an optional excursion available during the tour?
Yes, there is an optional excursion to Ely and Stamford available for an additional cost of £14 per person.
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