行程概述
牛津徒步之旅
追随牛津大学著名学子的足迹,从C·S·刘易斯到比尔·克林顿,漫步于这座历史悠久的大学城迷人的学院庭院和鹅卵石小巷。欣赏著名的“梦幻尖塔”,参观博德利图书馆——欧洲最古老的图书馆之一。这座自然风光秀丽的小镇,拥有保存完好的狭窄巷道和古老的广场,定会让您流连忘返。
基督教会
对于所有年龄段的影迷来说,基督教堂绝对是一场视觉盛宴!它因作为哈利·波特系列电影的主要取景地之一而广为人知!惊叹于作为霍格沃茨魔法学校场景的大礼堂的宏伟壮丽吧!
剑桥参议院
离开牛津后,您将前往美丽的剑桥市。在这里,您将参观世界闻名的剑桥大学参议院大楼。这里曾是参议院举行重要会议的场所,如今则是学生学位授予仪式的举办地。您将有机会探索这处特别的地点,了解其重要的历史,之后还将前往参观圣体钟!
语料库时钟
欢迎参观位于剑桥大学基督圣体学院泰勒图书馆外的基督圣体钟,这是一项独特的发明。它由斯蒂芬·霍金向世人展示,采用24K镀金不锈钢圆盘制成,没有数字显示时间,而是通过光线穿过狭缝来指示时间。这项不容错过的创新发明,定会让您印象深刻!
数学桥
您在停留期间还将参观剑桥的数学桥。这座桥由威廉·埃瑟里奇设计,已有近300年的历史,吸引了来自世界各地的游客。它的设计给游客带来了一个引人入胜的谜题——桥身全部采用笔直的木材,但桥拱却是由弯曲的木材构成。绝对不容错过!
国王学院礼拜堂
此次旅行的一大亮点是参观精美绝伦的国王学院礼拜堂。作为剑桥市的象征,这座礼拜堂是世界各地游客的热门景点。国王学院礼拜堂始建于1446年,由亨利六世下令建造,历时一个世纪才建成。礼拜堂拥有精美的哥特式建筑和巨大迷人的彩色玻璃窗。这里拥有世界上最大的扇形拱顶和鲁本斯的著名画作,也是国王学院礼拜堂唱诗班的驻地,值得您细细品味和探索。
预计返回伦敦的时间大约是晚上7点。
4月1日至10月31日
出发日期:星期二、星期四和星期六
入住时间:上午 8:15
出发时间:上午 8:30
返回时间(大约):晚上7:00
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出发地点:Golden Tours Victoria Visitor Centrer Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London, SW1W 9SR。此行程可能会在格洛斯特路地铁站结束,具体取决于当天的交通情况。
从维多利亚火车站前往布莱德路:从维多利亚火车站的白金汉宫路入口(位于盖特威克机场快线站台右侧)出站。左转沿白金汉宫路步行至第一个主要路口。确认安全后,在交通信号灯处过马路并左转。步行约20码(约18米)后,右转进入布莱德路。您的巴士不会从维多利亚长途汽车站出发。
Walking tour of Oxford
Follow in the footsteps of Oxford's famous students, from C.S. Lewis to Bill Clinton, as you stroll the captivating college courtyards and cobbled lanes of this historic university town. Take in the famous 'dreaming spires' and see the Bodleian Library – one of the oldest libraries in Europe – on your visit. You'll be captivated by the unspoilt narrow alleys and ancient squares of this naturally beautiful town.
Christ Church
A treat for moviegoers of all ages, Christ Church is instantly recognisable as one of the major locations for the Harry Potter films! Marvel at the magical grandeur of the Great Hall, used as the setting for Hogwarts.
Cambridge Senate House
Once you've left Oxford, you'll make your way to the beautiful city of Cambridge. It's here that you will visit Senate House at the world-famous University of Cambridge. Before used by the Council of the Senate for important meetings, it is now the chosen location for students' degree ceremonies. You'll get to explore this special location and discover its important history before venturing onto the Corpus Clock!
Corpus Clock
Visit the Corpus Clock, a unique invention outside the Taylor Library at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge University. Revealed to the world by Stephen Hawking, it is made from a 24-carat gold-plated stainless steel disc and has no numbers to tell the time. Instead, it shows the time through lights that shine through individual slits. This unmissable innovation will stay in your mind long after you've left!
Mathematical Bridge
You'll also get to see Cambridge's Mathematical Bridge during your stop. Designed by William Etheridge, it is nearly 300 years old and has attracted visitors from all across the world. The design gives visitors an intriguing conundrum – it uses only straight timbers but the bridge arches. It's an absolute must-see!
King's College Chapel
One of the main highlights of the trip is visiting the exquisite King's College Chapel. Used as a symbol representing the city of Cambridge, the Chapel is a popular tourist attraction for people across the world. Taking a century to build, starting in 1446 on Henry VI's demands, King's College Chapel displays wonderful gothic architecture and huge, enchanting stained glass windows. Featuring the world's largest fan vault and famous artwork from Rubens, there's plenty to learn and discover at the home of the King's College Chapel Choir.
Estimated arrival time back to London is around 7.00pm.
1 April to 31 October
Days of departure: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Check-in: 08:15am
Departure: 08:30am
Return (approx.): 7:00pm
what3words location: eager.play.forks
Departure point: Golden tours Victoria Visitor Centrer Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London, SW1W 9SR This tour may end at Gloucester Road Underground Station, subject to traffic on the day.
Directions from Victoria Station to Bulleid Way: Exit Victoria Station via the Buckingham Palace Road Entrance, to the right of the Gatwick Express platforms. Turn left and walk down Buckingham Palace Road until you reach the first main junction. When it's safe to do so, cross the road at the traffic lights and turn left. Walk around 20 yards, before turning right into Bulleid Way. Your coach will NOT depart from Victoria Coach Station.