Discover the magic of Oxford—the storied “City of Dreaming Spires”—in an immersive five-day program that blends academic enrichment, cultural exploration, and unforgettable travel. Designed exclusively for OLLI@UGA members, this small-group experience offers a rare opportunity to study with Oxford scholars while living and dining on one of the world’s most iconic university campuses.

Live the Oxford Experience: Participants will stay in modern, on-campus housing at the University of Oxford, each with a private single room and bath. Enjoy daily breakfast and dinner in a classic Oxford dining hall, where evenings feature informal presentations on local history, notable Oxford writers, music, and more.

Learn from Oxford Faculty: Engage in two stimulating courses taught by distinguished Oxford faculty—one in history, the other in literature. Courses meet in the mornings (either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday), leaving afternoons free for guided excursions that bring your studies to life. Explore Britain’s Cultural Treasures: Your program fee includes tours of some of Oxford’s most extraordinary sites, including: Bodleian Library – One of the oldest libraries in Europe Ashmolean Museum – Britain’s first public museum Stratford-upon-Avon – The birthplace of William Shakespeare

Discover Georgia’s role in U.S. history on a two-day road trip to Warm Springs, Andersonville, Americus, and Plains. Highlights: Tour FDR’s Little White House in Warm Springs (where he found relief and shaped New Deal ideas), walk the powerful grounds of Andersonville National Historic Site and the National Prisoner of War Museum, overnight at the Historic Windsor Hotel in Americus, then explore the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park in Plains — Boyhood Home and Farm, campaign depot, Billy Carter’s station, and the Plains High School Visitor Center & Museum. A retired National Parks Superintendent (Andersonville & Jimmy Carter sites) will lead the site tours. Sites are ADA-compliant; expect moderate walking and some uneven surfaces but wheelchair/walker accessible.

Cost: $370 per person includes: Tour; Luxury motor coach transportation,; Lunch day 1 at the Bulloch House; Group Dinner day 1 at the Historic Windsor Hotel; Hotel breakfast voucher for Day 2 water and snacks for the road.

Not Included: Historic Windsor hotel room on 9/15 (~$185) and lunch in Plains on 9/16 (approx. $20). OLLI will send registrants a link to reserve a room in our Windsor block.