Day 1: Thursday, March 10, 2022: Depart
We will leave Norfolk, VA for our overnight flights to London. (IF)

Day 2: Friday, March 11, 2022: Salisbury, Oxford
On arrival in Heathrow, we will board our bus and travel to Salisbury and visit the magnificent cathedral. After free time for lunch, we will visit St. James the Great Church in South Leigh, famous for its medieval wall paintings (maybe the inspiration for the devil Screwtape?). We will then check-in to the Eastgate Hotel in Oxford, where we will stay for the entire tour. We will wander the two mains streets of Oxford, Broad and High, and then dine in our hotel. (IF/D)

Day 3: Saturday, March 12, 2022: Stratford-upon-Avon
Today’s day trip is to Stratford-upon-Avon, home of Shakespeare. We will have tickets to the matinee of Much Ado About Nothing at the Royal Shakespeare Theater. After our theatre experience, we will indulge with a proper afternoon British Tea. Then, returning to Oxford, we will leisurely explore Oxford in the evening, with Blackwell’s Bookstore (which actually sold some of your professor’s books) or wander through Holywell Graveyard. (B/AT)

Day 4: Sunday, March 13, 2022: Oxford 
We will have the opportunity to worship in St. Ebbe’s this morning, a friendly Church of England in central Oxford. After a traditional Sunday Roast at the Royal Oak, we will explore the grounds of the Magdalene College, treading a picturesque footpath called Addison Walk. On a windy night in September 20, 1931, Lewis ambled along this path by the River Cherwell in conversation with J.R.R. Tolkien and Hugo Dyson, where they persuaded him of the reality of myth. We will tour Magdalene College and stay for Evensong. (B/L)

Day 5: Monday, March 14, 2022: Oxford
In mini-groups, we will meander around Oxford in staggered groups, visiting University Church of St. Mary (where Wesley and Lewis preached), the Botanical Gardens, the Oxford Museum of Natural History, the Bate Collection of Musical Instruments, (sneaking into the Randolph Hotel Tea Room to see the famous Zuleika paintings) and then meet at the Ashmolean Museum (founded in 1683). The world-famous collections range from Egyptian mummies to a Dodo bird to Pre-Raphaelite paintings. Then begins our pilgrimage walk of several kilometers (through Roman ruins, cow pastures, etc.) to the Trout Inn on the Thames. (B/D)

Day 6: Tuesday, March 15, 2022: Oxford
We begin our day with a tour of Christ Church College (Harry Potter’s dining room) and a full tour of the Bodleian Library. Lunch will be at the Turf Tavern. In the afternoon, we will tour C. S. Lewis’ home at the Kilns in Headington. We will also visit Holy Trinity Church nearby where the Lewis brothers worshipped for over 30 years and now sleep. Inside the church, designed by the celebrated architect Sir George Gilbert Scott, we will see the Narnia Window. (B)

Day 7: Wednesday, March 16, 2022: Oxford
Many well-known detective stories roost in Oxford, such as those involving Lord Peter Wimsey, Inspector Morse, and Inspector Lewis. We also find sites of Alice in Wonderland, Wind in the Willow, and Harry Potter. Our guide will take on a guided tour of New, Balliol, and Somerville colleges. After the Sheldonian and some punting on the river Cherwell, we will hike to the Head of the River Pub for our final meal. (B/D)
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Day 8: Thursday, March 17, 2022: Return
We will transfer to Heathrow for our return flights to Norfolk. (B)

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Our hotels are chosen for their quality, amenities and proximity to areas of interest. Whenever possible, we choose hotels in town centers, so that you are able to go off and explore in your free time. It may be necessary for us to substitute hotels for others of equal quality. You will be fully informed of any changes that affect you. Enjoy your stay!

Oxford, England
March 10-17, 2022
Eastgate Hotel
73 High Street
Oxford OX1 4BE

Group flights on American Airlines are included for this tour. Please note that the flight times may change before departure, but we will keep you updated.

What’s included in the land and air price of $3,275?

*Price based on a minimum of 20 participants. Land only $2,425.

Your Tour Includes

•   Air transportation and related taxes and fees from Norfolk, VA ($1,075 per person)
•   Ground transportation: via private, deluxe air-conditioned  motor coach
•   Accommodations (double-occupancy) in centrally located 4-star hotel
•   Meals as indicated in the itinerary
•   Local step-on guides for city tours and major attractions
•   Entrance fees included as per itinerary
•   All transfers, as a group
•   All taxes and tips

Your Tour Does Not Include

•   Meals and beverages not identified in itinerary
•   Single supplement
•   Items of a personal nature, such as passports and visas. Passports must be valid for 6 months beyond return date.
•   Optional Insurance (group insurance available)

Payment Schedule

Payments for this tour will be made through Virginia Wesleyan University.

Insurance

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Cancellations

Regardless of reason, cancellations are costly. To offset these costs the following fees will apply, plus any non-recoverable expenses to our suppliers:
From time of deposit to until 100 days before departure: $100
From 99-15 days prior to departure: $350 plus any non refundable deposits
14 days or less prior to departure: No refund– Cancellation charges also apply to additional accommodation reserved prior to and after the tour.
– Cancellations must be received in writing by 5:00 p.m. central time on the last business day of the applicable time period.
– For flight changes or cancellations, revision fees and/or airline cancellation charges will apply.
– Roommates canceling can result in a single supplement charge for the roommate. The Participant who cancels will be responsible for that charge if a substitute roommate cannot be found.
– Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance is strongly recommended.
Reformation Tours cannot assume responsibility for any additional costs or fees relating to the issuance and/or cancellation of air tickets or other arrangements not made through Reformation Tours.

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