From London: Windsor Castle, Bath, and Stonehenge Day Trip
ID: GYG18402-18402
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
11:00 hours
Description
This tour of Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath takes in some of the most popular sights in easy reach of London. You’ll visit historic Windsor town, marvel at the monolithic rocks of Stonehenge and have time to explore Bath – a World Heritage Site.
Visit Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Bath on this day trip in an air-conditioned bus from London. Explore the residence of the English monarchy at Windsor Caste and try to unlock the secrets of Stonehenge for yourself. Admire Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge in the city of Bath.
The first stop on this full-day tour is the historic town of Windsor where you’ll visit the Queen’s favorite weekend retreat — Windsor Castle.
The Castle, dating from Norman times, features a prominent turreted Round Tower. It sits atop a wooded hill on the banks of the Thames River, in the midst of lovely landscaped grounds.
Have a “through-the-keyhole” look at the Castle’s State Apartments and paintings by Rembrandt and Leonardo da Vinci that hang there. A visit to St. George’s Chapel is also on your tour. The Chapel is the final resting place of King Henry VIII and other monarchs.
Before you leave Windsor, you’ll see Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, a residence in miniature, complete with electricity, running water, working lifts, and even bottles of wine.
The iconic and ancient monument of Stonehenge is your second stop on the tour. Your first sight of Stonehenge will be of the monolithic rocks rising up from Salisbury Plain.
There have been many theories over the ages about this mysterious 5,000-year-old formation. You may end up with a theory of your own to add to the speculation.
The city of Bath lines the sloping banks of the Avon River. This was England’s first city to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Visit the 15th-century Bath Abbey and also Pulteney Bridge, which was based on the design of the Ponte Vecchio in Florence. You’ll see stunning examples of Georgian architecture and have enough free time in Bath to explore on your own.
After a full and memorable day, you will arrive in London at the end of your tour at approximately 8:00 PM.
Highlights
- Travel back to history while exploring Windsor Castle and State Apartments
- Take a walking tour of the city of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage site in England
- Enter the ancient monument of Stonehenge to witness the iconic monolithic rocks
- Marvel at the magnificent Georgian architecture while exploring the city of Bath
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Admission to Roman Baths not included
• Sunday, 16 June 24 - State Apartments closed
• Due to driver's legal working hours restrictions, this tour will finish within a 2 or 3 minute walk of Gloucester Road Underground Station. This station is in Zone 1 and is three stops Eastbound on the Circle Line or the District Line to Victoria. The Piccadilly Line also runs through Gloucester Road, and is only 5 stops to Piccadilly Circus.
Until the 11th of July, this tour departs at 8:15 AM and returns at approximately 8:00 PM. The meeting point is Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London SW1W 9SH. The closest station is Victoria - a 7-minute walk.
From the 12th of July, the meeting point will be at Stop Z6, Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0BD
The closest station is Victoria - a 5-minute walk.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
