Oxford & Blenheim Palace - Port to Call Southampton

Begin your private journey from Southampton, combining the dreaming spires of Oxford with the grandeur of Blenheim Palace in one unforgettable day.

  • Private Tour
  • Day Of Tour
  • Sample Itinerary

Step into centuries of history and elegance on this luxury private excursion. Explore Oxford, one of the world’s most prestigious university cities, where cobbled lanes and medieval colleges have inspired royals, scholars, and writers for over 800 years. Then, continue to the baroque masterpiece of Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of Winston Churchill.

With the freedom of private travel, this seamless journey blends academic prestige with aristocratic splendour, offering a truly memorable experience.

Tour Highlights

  • Private Experience – Your own driver and vehicle, with complete flexibility

  • Oxford – Wander at your own pace through one of the world’s oldest university cities

  • Dreaming Spires – Admire Oxford’s historic colleges, libraries, and towers

  • Literary Oxford – Explore the city that inspired Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Lewis Carroll

  • Christ Church College – Optional visit to the hall that inspired Hogwarts in Harry Potter

  • Blenheim Palace – Discover a UNESCO-listed stately home and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill

  • Luxury Travel – Modern, air-conditioned vehicle with round-trip from Southampton

  • Full-Day Tour – Around 8 hours to enjoy both destinations at a relaxed pace

  • Flexible Return – Drop-off at Southampton Cruise Terminal or your hotel

Your adventure begins at Southampton Cruise Terminal at 8:00am, where your professional driver will greet you. Relax as you travel north through the scenic English countryside in the comfort of your private, air-conditioned vehicle.

Oxford – The City of Dreaming Spires
Your first destination is Oxford, a university city steeped in over 800 years of academic tradition. At your own pace, wander the cobbled streets, admire the historic colleges, and see iconic landmarks such as the Radcliffe Camera, Bodleian Library, and Sheldonian Theatre.

Oxford has long been a hub of creativity, nurturing great writers like J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Lewis Carroll. You may also choose to visit Christ Church College, one of the most famous Oxford colleges, whose grand hall inspired Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films.

Blenheim Palace – A Ducal Masterpiece
Your journey continues to Blenheim Palace, one of England’s most celebrated stately homes. Built in the early 1700s, it has been the ancestral seat of the Dukes of Marlborough for over 300 years and remains a symbol of baroque grandeur.

Inside, explore lavish state rooms filled with priceless art and history, while outside you’ll find 2,000 acres of landscaped parkland and formal gardens designed by the legendary Capability Brown. From its connection to Winston Churchill to its architectural beauty, Blenheim offers an unforgettable glimpse into England’s aristocratic heritage.

At the end of your day, your driver will return you to Southampton, arriving in plenty of time for your cruise departure, or to your local hotel if preferred. You’ll return with memories of Oxford’s dreaming spires and Blenheim’s grandeur—an experience to treasure forever.

TimeActivity
08:00Depart Southampton Cruise Terminal
10:30Arrive in Oxford – explore historic colleges & landmarks
12:30Free time for lunch in Oxford (not included)
13:30Travel to Blenheim Palace
14:00Explore Blenheim Palace & gardens
16:30Depart for Southampton
18:30Arrive back at Southampton

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