Duration:
8 Hours
Location:
Southampton
Price:
From £695
Avoid a long wait at the taxi rank or the stress of navigating public transport with this chauffeur driver private transfer from Southampton cruise terminal to Heathrow Airport via Oxford and Blenheim Palace. Book this private transfer and your driver will collect you from Southampton cruise terminal or nearby accommodation and transfer you to London Heathrow via Oxford and Blenheim Palace. The transfer includes a private guided tour around Oxford and includes pre-booked admission into Blenheim Palace giving you fast-track entrance.
Highlights
- Admire the city of Oxford, known as The City of Dreaming Spires
- Explore UNESCO-listed Blenheim Palace
- Port pickup and hotel drop-off in a comfortable minibus
- Private tour ensures personal attention from your local guide
Description
Meet your professional driver guide on arrival at Southampton Cruise Terminal and relax in the comfort of an air-conditional vehicle. We will drive you to Oxford (approx. 1.5 hours away) and enjoy a walking tour of this fascinating University City. This beautiful city has been the home to scholars and royals for over 800 years. Your guide will lead you on a walk through the historic city centre where you will learn about Oxford’s history, the University of Oxford, famous people who have graced the city, and interesting old traditions.
Our next stop is the UNESCO-listed Blenheim Palace, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful palaces in the UK. With over 300 years of history and over 2000 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds. It was also the birth place of Winston Churchill. You will discover wonderful paintings and tapestries as well as stunning examples of baroque architecture. If that wasn’t enough then perhaps just to gaze out over the enchanting lakes towards the surrounding forests, or why not try your hand at escaping the maze!
After your tour of Blenheim Palace we will depart for the direct journey to Heathrow Airport.
We can drop of in central London for an additional fee of £100.
Tour Details
This tour is available seven days a week, subject to availability.
We have a tier pricing policy for this tour and below are the prices per person:
£695 for 1 person
£375 per person for 2 people
£275 per person for 3 people
£225 per person for 4 people
£210 per person for 5 people
£185 per person for 6 people
£165 per person for 7 people
The tour departs from either Southampton Cruise Terminal or your Southampton Hotel. We can also run this tour in reverse to make it a London Heathrow to Southampton tour via Oxford and Blenheim Palace.
Included in this tour
- One-way private transport in a modern comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- Southampton port pick up and drop off at Heathrow Airport
- Entrance tickets to Blenheim Palace
- Professional local guide/driver
- We are proud to support ‘One Tree Planted’. So with every booking made, we will donate to allow one tree to be planted
Not included in this tour
- Entrance fees to other attractions
- Food or refreshments
- Gratuities
The start time for this tour is flexible depending on when your cruise disembarks. Your guide will be waiting for you in the cruise terminal at a pre-agreed time.
If running the tour in reverse to make it a London Heathrow to Southampton tour via Oxford and Blenheim Palace we would recommend starting at 9am.
How much does this tour cost?
We have a tier pricing policy for this tour and below are the prices per person:
£695 for 1 person
£375 per person for 2 people
£275 per person for 3 people
£225 per person for 4 people
£210 per person for 5 people
£185 per person for 6 people
£165 per person for 7 people
When can I take this tour?
This tour is available 7 days a week depending on availability.
What is the minimum/maximum number of people on the tours?
The minimum is 1 person and the maximum is 7 people. For larger groups please send us an email to discuss availability and pricing.
Does this tour include entrance into Blenheim Palace?
Yes your entrance tickets are included in the price.
Can I be picked up from London?
Yes this tour can be run in reverse if you would like to start at London Heathrow and finish in Southampton making it a London to Southampton tour via Oxford and Blenheim Palace. If you would like to start from central London then there will be an additional fee of £100.
What are the payment arrangement for the tour?
We require full payment at the time of booking.
Do you have a cancellation policy?
Our cancellation policy is 100% of the cost charged for cancellations within 48 hours prior the tour. 50 % of the cost is charged for cancellations 3 – 7 days before the tour. For cancellations given 8 days and greater before the tour then we charge a 5% cancellation fee.
