On day 2 after breakfast, travel to Imperial War Museum Duxford, the former RAF fighter base where No. 19 Squadron pioneered operational Spitfires. Before the flying begins, explore the historic hangars and exhibitions, from the British-focused AirSpace collection to the dramatic American Air Museum. Encounter impeccably restored aircraft and personal stories that bring the airfield’s wartime urgency into sharp focus.

In the early afternoon, take your place for the Battle of Britain Air Show. Hear the Merlin engines build to a growl, watch precision formations, and witness evocative dogfight sequences culminating in a moving mass Spitfire flypast. This is aviation heritage experienced through sight, sound and speed—an invitation to pause for photos and reflection before departing in the late afternoon.

After your time in Cambridge on day 1, settle into your selected hotel and sit down to a hearty dinner. The evening is yours to unwind—perhaps raise a glass in the hotel bar, share stories from the day, or enjoy a quiet stroll nearby if time and location permit.

These relaxed hours create the calm cadence of a short break: a chance to enjoy a free evening and rest before the excitement of Duxford. In the morning, breakfast is included, setting you up for a full day among icons of aviation history.

Make the most of your Cambridge visit on day 1 with an optional chauffeured punting tour on the River Cam. Recline in a traditional wooden punt as your guide gently poles you past the collegiate lawns of the Backs, offering stories of scholars and traditions that shaped the university.

Glide beneath elegant bridges—the Mathematical Bridge and the picturesque Bridge of Sighs—while willows trail the water and the city’s spires rise beyond. It’s a serene way to soak in the riverside atmosphere and see the colleges from their most photogenic angle. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, subject to availability and weather conditions.

Duxford – Battle of Britain Air Show & Classic Cambridge

With a morning pickup in your local area, we travel by coach to the historic city of Cambridge, renowned for its prestigious university and stunning architecture. After spending some time exploring and taking a break here, we proceed to our overnight hotel, arriving in time for dinner.

Duxford – Battle of Britain Air Show & Classic Cambridge

After breakfast, we head to the Imperial War Museum Duxford, arriving in plenty of time to take a step back in time and immerse ourselves in Duxford’s heritage. Not only serving as the home of the No.19 Squadron, Duxford also has the honour of having the first Spitfires flown in operation serve at the base. We also have time to explore the hangars and learn the stories of the people who lived and worked on this crucial airbase before the Air Show commences in the early afternoon. Marvel at aerial acrobatics, dogfights and a mass Spitfire flypast before we depart for home in the late afternoon.

Arriving by coach on day 1, step into the scholarly hush of Cambridge, a city shaped by centuries of learning. Use your free time to stroll the cobbled lanes, wander along King’s Parade and pause by the River Cam where student life drifts past on the water. Peek into serene collegiate courtyards and browse bookshops and cafés that fuel the rhythms of term time.

Founded in 1209, Cambridge’s colleges guard treasures such as King’s College Chapel, a masterpiece of Perpendicular Gothic, and the leafy Backs that frame the city’s skyline of towers and spires. This is time to enjoy a free afternoon, capture photographs, and absorb the timeless atmosphere before continuing to your hotel for dinner.