Your adventure begins the moment you arrive in Oxford. After checking into your historic college residence, take time to settle in and soak up the academic charm of your surroundings. In the evening, step into the world of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis with our signature "Evening with the Inklings" event. Enjoy lively discussion, a themed meal, and stories set in the very pubs and halls where these legendary writers once gathered. It's the perfect way to begin your journey into Oxford's rich heritage.

Begin your day with "Aslan’s Breakfast Table"—a nod to Narnia served in the grandeur of your Oxford college dining hall. Enjoy a guided college tour, followed by a guided tour of the Ashmolean Museum. 

Midday brings "Lewis Lunch," honoring the legacy of C.S. Lewis and Lewis Carroll before stepping into the spiritual and architectural beauty of the University Church of St. Mary the Virgin. In the afternoon, trace the footsteps of Tolkien, Lewis, and their literary circle on the "Oxford and the Inklings Walking Tour."

Later, indulge in "The Mad Hatter’s Tea," a themed afternoon tea full of playful charm and storytelling delights. The evening is yours to enjoy at leisure, with a free dinner and time to explore Oxford’s vibrant culinary scene or relax at your college.

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You’ll begin your day with a themed breakfast, “Dawn of Ideas,” setting the stage for a journey into Oxford’s long tradition of inquiry and innovation. From there, you’ll step into the enchanting Oxford Botanic Garden, founded in 1621 as England’s first botanic garden.

After an “Evolution of Ideas” luncheon, your exploration continues at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, where groundbreaking debates and scientific milestones unfolded. This is the site of the famous 1860 Huxley–Wilberforce debate on evolution, and home to invaluable specimens including dinosaur fossils, the Oxford Dodo  Just steps away, the Pitt Rivers Museum offers an extraordinary display of global ingenuity, showcasing tools, ritual objects, and artifacts that chart the evolution of human culture, anthropology, and technological creativity across continents and centuries.

After breakfast, your journey visits the Bodleian Library, one of the oldest libraries in Europe and a guardian of over 13 million printed items, manuscripts, maps, and rare books. It was here that pivotal texts were produced, preserved, and consulted by some of history’s greatest thinkers. From medieval theologians to Enlightenment philosophers and modern Nobel laureates, the Bodleian has stood at the center of intellectual influence for centuries.

Enjoy an authentic pub lunch at the historic King’s Arms, Oxford’s oldest pub, established in 1607. 

After a free afternoon to explore Oxford at your own pace — whether wandering its cobbled lanes, browsing bookshops, or relaxing in its historic quadrangles — we will conclude the day with our closing banquet, “Timeless Oxford: A Celebration Through the Ages.” This elegant finale honors the enduring influence of Oxford’s scholars, traditions, and ideas across more than nine centuries, followed by a formal certificate ceremony to mark the culmination of your Oxford experience.

Begin your final morning in Oxford with a classic Full English Breakfast, a fitting tribute to the traditions that have welcomed scholars, travelers, and thinkers for generations. As you gather around the table for this hearty and comforting meal, take a moment to reflect on the remarkable places you've explored, the conversations shared, and the centuries of knowledge that have shaped your journey. This closing breakfast celebrates both the richness of Oxford’s heritage and the connections formed during your time here. Though our programme draws to a close, this is not goodbye — simply a pause until we meet again for the next chapter of discovery.