 Windsor Castle: Over 900 years of royal history are waiting for you in Windsor Castle, which is perched high above the River Thames just outside of London. From William the Conqueror all the way through to our current Royal Family, successive monarchs have lived here and left their mark on what is now the largest continuously occupied castle in the world. Your ticket allows entrance to the castle, so you can see for yourself the splendors of St. George's Chapel and the sumptuous state apartments. Windsor itself is a pretty town full of traditional shops and historic pubs. Shakespeare is said to have written his play The Merry Wives of Windsor in one of them! After our visit to Windsor, we drive through Runnymede, where King John signed the Magna Carta.
Stonehenge:The most famous prehistoric monument in the world, and now a world heritage site, Stonehenge stands alone in the vast empty tract of Salisbury plain. Its origins date back nearly 5,000 years and it has been home to pagan religion and spiritual worship, not to be mention public debate ever since. What was this vast collection of stones intended for? Was it observatory of the moon, a temple to the sun or an elaborate cemetery? Who were the people who carried and carved these 40 ton rocks? Come and unlock the secrets for yourself and marvel at this remarkable and mysterious feat of ancient engineering and design.
Bath: Bath, another world heritage site, is a beautiful Georgian city with delightful crescents, terraces and architecture. Following our guided tour of the city, there will be plenty of time to visit Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge overlooking the river Avon cascading over the weir. And you can shop, explore and take afternoon tea in the Pump Rooms while listening to the string quartet if you choose.
The tour is provided on a reserved basis prior to departure. Passengers must contact the local sightseeing company upon arrival to reconfirm their tour.
Duration:
Approximately 12 hours
Meeting point:
If pre-arranged, courtesy morning pickups are offered from many hotels through March 2017. Beginning April 1, 2017 hotel pickups will no longer be available so you will need to make your own way to Victoria Coach Station for this tour.
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Ending point:
Central location or a convenient tube stop
Departures:
7:45am daily except Tuesdays and Wednesdays from April to December and in March; only on Mondays, Thrusdays, Saturdays and Sunday in January and February.
Group Size:Maximum 50 people
Not Included:
Transportation to/from hotel, entrance to Roman Baths, meals, gratuities
Additional Information:
No tour January 1 or December 24-26.
Should Windsor Castle State Apartments close a substitute area will be viewed. Please note on 09 April, 10 April & 15 June Windsor Castle is closed, the tour will still operate visiting Hampton Court Palace instead. On Sunday St George's Chapel is closed, so there will be extra time to explore castle precincts. Please note that if you wish to visit the Chapel given that the late Queen Elizabeth II is buried there, please book for any day of the week except Sunday.
Please note on 14 June & 16 June The State Apartments at Windsor Castle will be closed however the tour will still operate visiting the rest of the castle & grounds.
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