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| Location | Trans-Atlantic Crossing, England, Southampton and London, Chartwell, Blenheim, Woodstock, and Bladon |
| Dates | Travel to England on the Queen Mary 2 - Sep 4 - 13, 2007 |
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Starting at $5,995 per person double occupancy Queen Mary 2 Cruise - Winston Churchill Tour Application Form Legal & Financial Terms Cabin Deck Rates / Information |
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Queen Mary 2 - The Queen Mary 2 is the first transatlantic luxury liner built in thirty-five years! A feat of graceful elegance and innovative technology, her sweeping staircases, well-appointed accommodations and grand ballrooms are updated with a fascinating planetarium, rejuvenating treatments provided by the world-renowned Canyon Ranch SpaClub�?�®, and signature gourmet restaurants. The Chesterfield is an elegant town house hotel in the heart of fashionable Mayfair. The hotel is centrally located close to Bond Street and Piccadilly, and convenient to the West End theatres. Guestrooms are individually and stylishly decorated and feature marble bathrooms as well as a friendly and welcoming staff. |
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Guest lecturer James Muller is Professor of Political Science at the University of Alaska, Anchorage, and Academic Chairman of the Churchill Centre in Washington, D.C. He received his Ph.D. and undergraduate education from Harvard University, and is the author and editor of books and articles on Churchill, among other subjects. Scott Gerloff, Director of National Trust Tours, will be the organization�¢??s host for this trip. Scott has been working in historic preservation for 33 years. He was one of the founders as well as the Executive Director of the Trust�¢??s successful Main Street Program. He also developed and launched the Trust�¢??s Historic Hotels of America program and served as its first director. He has been instrumental in the development of the heritage tourism movement in the U.S. |
QUEEN MARY 2 CRUISE - CHURCHILL'S ENGLAND TOUR
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"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty. " - Winston Churchill
Please join me aboard the majestic Queen Mary 2 for a once-in-a-lifetime trans-Atlantic crossing that harkens back to another era as we explore the distinguished public and private life of Winston Churchill. The lavish ballrooms and soaring banquet halls of Queen Mary 2 recall the mid-twentieth-century, when ocean liners represented the height of glamour and elegance. As you stroll her decks, it is easy to imagine society men and women discussing the startling growth of Fascism in Europe or the scandal of the Prince of Wales and Mrs. Simpson, and in the evening, dancing to tunes made famous by Glen Miller, Tommy Dorsey and Count Basie.
During that age of uncertainty, Winston Churchill stepped onto the world stage as a voice of courage and statesmanship. Throughout our journey, we'll revisit a turbulent and fascinating era in English history, and delve into the life of one of its most famous sons.
One of the highlights of this journey is Queen Mary 2 herself. Take advantage of the remarkable amenities of this fabulous floating city during our six night voyage. Treat yourself to a massage at the state-of-the-art spa and fitness center, visit the planetarium, browse the library, or attend a class taught by a stellar group of Oxford tutors. In the evenings, enjoy a performance at the theatre, have a drink at the piano bar, or take a turn on the dance floor.
As we sail towards Southampton, Churchill author and political scientist Dr. James Muller will offer lively presentations on Churchill's fascinating personal and political life. Upon arrival, we'll trace the footsteps of Churchill from his place of birth at Blenheim to the Cabinet War Rooms in London to his home in the Kent countryside. We'll enjoy private tours and museum visits, and a meeting with the prime minister's granddaughter, Celia Sandys, who will offer us an intimate look at the life and work of this charismatic man.
Space for our group is limited, so please make plans to join me for what promises to be a delightful jaunt.
Sincerely,
Scott Gerloff
Director, National Trust Tours
Please Contact us for more information about this tour
Please Call 1-800-314-8602 and mention tour code NTQMCH0707
QUEEN MARY 2 CRUISE - CHURCHILL'S ENGLAND TOUR
Please Call 1-800-314-8602 and mention tour code NTQMCH0707
Queen Mary 2 Churchill Highlights
�¢?�¢ Join Celia Sandys, Churchill�¢??s granddaughter and biographer for a special visit to Chartwell, the statesman�¢??s country house.
�¢?�¢ Tour Blenheim Palace with Lord Charles Spencer-Churchill for a unique view of Vanbrugh�¢??s baroque masterpiece, the house where the future prime minister was born.
�¢?�¢ Visit the Churchill Museum in the company of the curator and experience the first museum dedicated to this great man along with the fascinating Cabinet War Rooms.
�¢?�¢ Enjoy seven days on board the Queen Mary 2, the acclaimed transatlantic ocean liner.
Tuesday, September 4: Individual arrivals in New York
Arrive at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal and embark Queen Mary 2 for an afternoon sailing. Experience the fanfare of departure, and be awed by the the passing Manhattan skyline as we sail under the Verrazano Bridge. Descend the grand staircase into the three-story Britannia Restaurant for a dining experience recalling the heyday of the great ocean liners. (D)
Wednesday - Sunday, September 5�¢??9: Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossing
Join guest lecturer Jim Muller for a series of lively presentations and countless informal discussions on:
Winston Churchill: Private Man and Public Legend.
You may also want to join some of the lectures provided by tutors on board from Oxford University through the Cunard ConneXions program. Discover the spa, stroll the deck, or relax in the library. Tour the Maritime Quest Exhibit, visit the planetarium, or participate in a wine tasting seminar. (B,L,D)
Monday, September 10: Southampton and London
Arrive in Southampton, homeport of many renowned ocean liners. Drive north to London and enjoy lunch. Visit the Cabinet War Rooms, the pristinely preserved underground rooms from where Churchill, the Cabinet, the War Cabinet, and the Intelligence Services ran the war during the Blitz. Then tour the Churchill Museum in the company of a curator to examine Churchill�¢??s life, work, and achievements, also within the premises of the wartime headquarters. Opened in 2005, this is the first national museum dedicated to the prime minister and focuses on both the private and public man. Check into the elegant Chesterfield in stylish Mayfair, in the heart of London. (B,L)
Tuesday, September 11: Chartwell
Join Celia Sandys, granddaughter of Winston Churchill, at his country house at Chartwell, where she�¢??ll share her personal reminiscences about her grandfather. The rooms are decorated exactly as they were in the statesman's lifetime, with personal belongings reflecting his interests and career. In the terraced garden, see the lakes created by Churchill, the water garden where he fondly fed the fish, and the renowned brick wall that he built amid much publicity! In the studio, admire Churchill�¢??s paintings reflecting his favorite pastimes. Enjoy lunch in a country pub before returning to London. (B,L)
Wednesday, September 12: Blenheim, Woodstock, and Bladon
Lord Charles Spencer-Churchill, son of the 10th Duke of Marlborough, greets us at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire. The family seat of the Churchills, it was designed for the first Duke of Marlborough, by architect Sir John Vanbrugh in the early 18th-century and is considered one of England�¢??s great treasure houses. See the room where Winston Churchill was born and visit an exhibit on the prime minister�¢??s life. Enjoy lunch at the 17th-century Feathers Hotel in Woodstock, and pay your respects at Churchill�¢??s grave in nearby Bladon before returning to London. Gather for a reception and gala farewell dinner at the famed Savoy Hotel, where Churchill often dined when in London. (B,L,R,D)
September 13
Depart London for the United States.
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