Stimulate your mind in pursuit of knowledge as you immerse yourself in the lifestyle of Oxford University for a week. Choose a fascinating course of study, live at a historic college, sample life as a student again, and explore the charming town of Oxford.

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Oxford tutors (July 2018). Credit: Wade Jennings

Welcome reception at Merton College. Credit: Wade Jennings

The dining experience at Merton College, with High Table. Credit: Wade Jennings

Conversation over dinner. Credit: Wade Jennings

The dining experience at Merton. Credit: Wade Jennings

Introduction to Merton College. Credit: Wade Jennings

Smithsonian Journeys travelers at a lecture. Credit: Wade Jennings

The quadrangle at Merton College. Credit: Wade Jennings

The chapel at Merton College. Credit: Wade Jennings

Interior of the Merton College chapel. Credit: Wade Jennings

Smithsonian Journeys travelers at Oxford. Credit: Wade Jennings

Smithsonian Journeys travelers during a lecture break. Credit: Wade Jennings

Smithsonian Journeys traveler at Merton. Credit: Wade Jennings

Enjoying a few moments at a local pub. Credit: Wade Jennings

Smithsonian Journeys travelers during lecture break. Credit: Wade Jennings

Lecture break at Merton. Credit: Wade Jennings

Housing at Merton College. Credit: Wade Jennings

Garden walkway at Merton College. Credit: Wade Jennings

The gardens at Merton College. Credit: Wade Jennings

An evening walk near Merton. Credit: Wade Jennings

Bridge of Sighs landmark, Oxford University

Smithsonian at Oxford

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WHAT OUR TRAVELERS SAY

The Smithsonian at Oxford provides an accessible educational experience, nicely balanced with opportunities to visit nearby sites of interest. The Smithsonian at Oxford also provides an opportunity to experience true student life again.

- Christopher B.

Living and studying in a centuries old setting that famous people have lived is just...awesome!!

- Philip P.

The warm reception we received at Merton College made us feel that we really were Oxford students -- a very special sense of belonging.

- Lyn G.

I love Shakespeare; I love to study and to study Shakespeare at Oxford and to see the Royal Shakespeare Company perform is a dream come true!

- Blanche M.

The Oxford University tour was an extraordinary chance to delve into the history, architecture, and erudition of Oxford. The Merton College tutor was prepared and dedicated. Fellow travelers provided the extra inspirational touch! Amazing....

- Katherine M.

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Travel Insurance

For the convenience of our travelers, Smithsonian Journeys includes an on-tour Provided Insurance Plan through Travel Guard with the price of your tour. This travel insurance plan includes On-tour medical evacuation insurance (up to $100,000), emergency medical expense coverage (up to $25,000), dental expense coverage (up to $500), travel medical assistance and worldwide travel assistance (U.S. Residents only, not including U.S. Territories). Travel must be more than 100 miles from the Insured’s primary residence.

In addition, you may want to consider purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment from unforeseen events, such as missed flight connections, lost luggage, and cancelled plans. There are many plans you can consider. For your convenience, you may visit www.TravelGuard.com/SmithsonianJourneys or call Travel Guard at 1.800.208.6142 to learn more.