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Oxford, Royal Windsor Cruise and Maritime England for Solo Travellers

Join us for an action-packed short break designed exclusively for solo travellers, visiting some of England's finest heritage cities. We spend a day in Oxford, known for its famous university and often referred to as 'The City of Dreaming Spires'. We also include a leisurely cruise on the River Thames in Windsor, seeing some of the major sights from the river including Windsor Castle and enjoying free time to explore Windsor at your own pace. Finally, we head to the coast and visit Portsmouth, a compact maritime city. Choose to discover the Mary Rose, take a trip up the Spinnaker Tower for unrivalled views, or visit Gunwharf Quays – there is plenty to keep you entertained here!

Places you'll make memories

  • Oxford
  • Portsmouth
  • Royal Windsor Cruise
  • Windsor

5 days from £619pp £1,238 for 2 people No Single Room Supplement

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Your Tour Includes

  • 4 nights comfy hotel with English breakfast
  • 4 evening meals
  • Local departure points
  • No lugging your luggage

Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to Basingstoke for a four-night stay.

Following breakfast, we head off to the 'City of Dreaming Spires', Oxford. Home to Britain's oldest university, this city is a fascinating place to explore, including museums, libraries and gardens. TV fans will see familiar sights as Oxford has often featured in films and dramas over the years, including Inspector Morse and Harry Potter. You can even hop onto a relaxing punt down the River Cherwell and discover the inspiration behind Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland.

Oxford
Oxford

Included Memory Makers

  • Oxford

Today, we travel to the coast and the compact maritime city of Portsmouth. This historic place is home to world-class attractions and is the UK's only island city. Attractions around the city are generally close together and its flatness makes for easy walking. The highlights include Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, The Mary Rose, Gunwharf Quays and the unbelievable views from the top of Spinnaker Tower.

Portsmouth
Portsmouth

Included Memory Makers

  • Portsmouth

Another fabulous day awaits as we visit the Royal Borough of Windsor. We have included a splendid leisurely cruise with French Brothers on the River Thames taking in some fabulous sights from the river including the famous Castle, the final resting place of Queen Elizabeth II. You will have plenty of time to explore at your own pace and enjoy the Royal heritage of this fascinating town.

Royal Windsor Cruise
Royal Windsor Cruise

Included Memory Makers

  • Windsor
  • Royal Windsor Cruise

Return home.

You will stay for four nights at the 4-star Apollo Hotel, Basingstoke.

Apollo Hotel

Location: Aldermaston Roundabout, , Basingstoke, RG24 9NU

The Apollo Hotel is a friendly, independent four-star hotel ideally situated in the Hampshire town of Basingstoke. Relax in your well-appointed bedroom following an exciting day sightseeing or unwind in the hotel's super leisure facilities including indoor pool, spa pool, sauna and steam room. When it comes to eating and drinking then head to the Brasserie Restaurant, Library Bar and Lounge area. All bedrooms feature all the facilities you would expect from a four-star property, including bath with power shower, desk, armchair, hair dryer & luggage stand and of course a hospitality tray.

Hotel Facilities

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Room
  • TV
  • Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Telephone
  • Free Wifi
General
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Indoor Swimming Pool
  • Lift
Service
  • 24 Hour Front Desk
Hotel
  • Swimming Pool
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Lift
  • WiFi Available

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