Southampton Shore Excursion: Magna Carta, Salisbury, Bath and Stonehenge
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Things To Know
- Private tour with local guide
- Private transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
- All admission fees included (Salisbury Cathedral donation, Stonehenge)
- Lunch and refreshments are not included
- Gratuities
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- For groups of 4 or less there is space in the car for a fold-up pram/stroller
What's included in the package
Itinerary
Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta
You will be collected from Southampton and driven, by private vehicle, to Salisbury Cathedral, approximately 1 hour away. The cathedral was the inspiration behind Ken Follett's "Pillars of the Earth" novel and has a number of unique and unusual features. Your guide will take you on a private walking tour of the cathedral to show you these features - including the world's oldest working clock and one of the 4 remaining copies of the 1215 Magna Carta.
Admission Ticket IncludedBath
After visiting Salisbury Cathedral you will be driven to the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath, approximately 1 hour away. Your guide was born in Bath and will take you on a private walking tour of this charming city which is famous for its hot springs, architecture and past residents such as Jane Austen. You will be shown the city's famous buildings and landmarks, including the ones listed below.
Pulteney Bridge
Built in the 1700s Pulteney Bridge is a famous landmark in Bath. You will discover what makes this bridge so famous.
Bath Abbey
You will hear about the fascinating history behind the Bath Abbey.
Thermae Bath Spa
You will be shown the location of the city's hot springs and Bath's modern spa. We do not go inside the modern spa.
The Circus
You will visit the beautiful Circus which has had a number of interesting residents and has an interesting connection to Stonehenge.
No. 1 Royal Crescent
You will also visit the magnificent Royal Crescent.
Stonehenge
After lunch at a historic location in Bath you will be driven to one of Britain's most famous monuments - Stonehenge. Your guide will take you around the Stonehenge Visitor Centre and the ancient stone circle and will bring the stones to life with interesting stories about its construction and history. Your guide has attended talks by some of the leading archaeologists at Stonehenge and will share with you their latest discoveries. There will be plenty of opportunities for photos before you are driven back to Southampton.
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Additional Information
This tour is based upon a pick-up and drop-off at the Southampton Docks for cruise ship passengers. Guests can also be collected/dropped-off at a hotel in Southampton. The pick-up time is 9 am but this can be adapted for cruise ship passengers to fit in with earlier or slightly later disembarkment times. Please provide details of your disembarkment time when booking the tour.
Ticket Redemption
Direct access, no redemption is required
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Search Availability
Things to know
- Private tour with local guide
- Private transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
- All admission fees included (Salisbury Cathedral donation, Stonehenge)
- Lunch and refreshments are not included
- Gratuities
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- For groups of 4 or less there is space in the car for a fold-up pram/stroller