We start the day making our way across the chalk downs of Hampshire to Winchester, a delightful city that basks in an atmosphere of beauty, antiquity and tranquility! You'll see the mighty 11th Century Winchester Cathedral, the site of the burial of generations of Wessex Kings, their stories lost in the midsts of time and overshadowed by the Norman Conquest of 1066. Next we make our way through the rolling Wessex landscape to Stonehenge, a collection of stones dragged 5000 years ago to this lonely windy plain near Salisbury. Our final stop for the day is Bath, the jewel of the West Country and a City famous for its elegant Georgian architecture and greenery.
Tour Includes
Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath Spa – Tour Start Point
The Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath Spa Tour departs from gates 1-5, Victoria Coach Station at 8.45am. However, there is a comprehensive pick-up service from or near many Central London hotels.
Windsor Castle*
Windsor Castle, official residence of Her Majesty the Queen, has been home to England's royalty for over 900 years. Enjoy a tour of the opulent State Apartments, magnificent 14th century St. Georges Chapel,** beautiful Windsor Castle gardens and when available see the Changing of the Guard!
Stonehenge
Leaving Windsor Castle, enjoy the comfortable journey to the ancient stone circle at Stonehenge. Stonehenge, shrouded in mystery to this day, is not only the most important prehistoric site in England, but also a place of spiritual significance. As in centuries past, thousands of druid and pagan worshippers flock to Stonehenge at midsummer solstice each year.
Bath Spa
The final stop on the Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath Spa Tour is the beautiful Georgian city of Bath Spa. Enjoy a panoramic tour of some of the architectural delights for which Bath Spa renowned the world over.
These include Bath Abbey, Bath Assembly Rooms, Royal Crescent, Bath Pump Rooms and the famous Roman Baths, built around the natural thermal springs which drew Roman settlers to first visit Bath over 2000 years ago.
The Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath Spa Tour then returns to Victoria Coach Station, arriving at approximately 7.30pm.
