Step inside the ancient world of Wessex as you embark on the historical journey of a lifetime. Your friendly driver/guide will pick you up directly from your hotel in the morning, keeping you entertrained as you get ahead of the big bus tours at Stonehenge. Unlock the secrets of the world's most famous stone circle with your expert guide.
In the afternoon we'll take you to the only Unesco World Heritage City in the country, having an opportunity to explore The Roman Baths Museum; dedicated to the Celtic-Romano Goddess Sulis Minerva. You'll then have time to explore this beautiful city and have lunch in the city centre, before your panoramic tour of Bath to see stunning Georgian Architecture - The Royal Crescent and The Circus.
On the way back to London, we'll drive through the English Countryside, seeing rolling hills of The Cotswolds and learning about how the medieval wool trade was the beating heart of England's economy. You can then choose to see either Castle Combe or Lacock.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Parking fees
✖ Lunch
✖ Entrance Fee to Stonehenge
✖ Entrance Fee to Roman Baths Museum
Pickup Locations
1. Treehouse Hotel London
2. 47 Prince's Gardens Guest Rooms & Apartments
3. The Langham, London
4. Claverley Court Apartments
5. Clifton Lodge Apartments
6.
7. The Franklin London - Starhotels Collezione
8. Heathrow Airport
9. The Rembrandt
10. Cheshams
11. Beaufort House
12. The Wellesley Knightsbridge, a Luxury Collection Hotel, London
13. The Egerton House Hotel
14. Sloane Square Hotel
15. The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel, London
16. Knightsbridge Hotel
17. Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill
18. Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
19. The Ampersand Hotel
20. Blair House Hotel
Additional Info: If your hotel/accomodation is in East London (E1 Postcode), we will pick you up at your accomodation at 07:15am, but we will finish the tour at Gloucester Road Underground Station. This will maximise your sightseeing time on the tour, rather than spending it driving through London. We will contact you after a booking is made to agree an earlier departure time to make sure the tour goes smoothly so that you arrive at Stonehenge on time.
Itinerary
1
Stonehenge
In the morning we travel to Stonehenge and arrive before the large tour groups so that the experience is more memorable and special.
Our guides know everything there is to know about Stonehenge and their passion will add to your overall experience.
Duration: 1.5 hours
2
The Roman Baths
In the afternoon we will visit the magnificent Roman Baths Museum; The only place in England where you can see natural thermal waters alongside a Roman Temple.
The City was once called Aqaue Sulis, and shares both Roman and Celtic origins. This magnificent museum will make your jaw drop when you see how well kept the 2000 year old floor looks today.
Aside from the temple, Bath offers magnificent shops and architecture from the 18th Century when it was entirely reinvented as a Spa Town. The Queen Square, Circus and Royal Crescent are but justs a few of the magnificent designs of John Wood. Your guide will fascinate you with stories from Roman origins to Georgian glamour and make the story of Bath come to life!
Duration: 2.5 hours
3
Castle Combe Village
On the way back to London you will be able to admire some of England's most beautiful countryside as we take a step back into 18th Century England. Your guide will enlighten you on what was once the most lucrative trade in Europe; Cotswold Wool.
Villages like Castle Combe thrived on the wool industry and has created a perfect little village with amazing weavers cottages and a church.
If you like country walks, speak to your guide and you can also go on a public footpath to get a true experience of rural England.
Duration: 30 minutes
4
Lacock
You have a choice on this tour to visit Castle Combe OR Lacock Abbey. Lacock Village is much larger than Castle Combe and perhaps not as picturesque, but it is a must see for Harry Potter Fans looking for filming locations of the epic movies!
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional info
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children under the age of 4 are not permitted to travel on this private tour
