Located in Hampshire on the southern coast of England,
Highclere Castle is the main setting for both the hit
television series and the upcoming fi lm, and with our
Oxford & Highclere Castle cruise extension package,
you can experience an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour.
Our three-night Oxford & Highclere Castle pre- or
post-cruise extension package will see you travel
through the picturesque Hampshire countryside to the
castle, which was built in the Victorian Gothic style by
Sir Charles Barry in 1842. You will be welcomed with
a cup of tea and then given a privileged access tour of
the castle's public rooms, including the magnifi cent
main hall, dining room, drawing room and sitting
rooms. You will also get to step inside the opulent
library, which fans will recognise as Lord Grantham's
private study — complete with a secret door that leads
into the beautifully adorned music room.
One hundred years ago, Highclere Castle was the seat
of the fi fth Earl of Carnarvon who famously discovered
the tomb of Tutankhamun with his archaeological
colleague Howard Carter in 1922. As a result, the castle
is home to an impressive collection of Egyptian artefacts.
If you have ever been intrigued by the lifestyles of the
British aristocracy, this is the experience for you.
After your tour, you will have free time to explore the
castle's lush surrounding parklands.
e three-night Oxford & Highclere Castle extension
package also includes a fascinating walking tour
through Oxford University, Blenheim Palace and the
Cotswolds, and is available with the following river
cruise itineraries: Paris & the Heart of Normandy,
Cities of Light, Paris to the Swiss Alps, Rhine Getaway
and Grand European Cruise.
and Grand European Cruise.
CRUISE EXTENSION
OXFORD & HIGHCLERE CASTLE
3 NIGHTS
From $2,199 per person
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