Southampton Trip Overview
Combine your cruise transfer with this great day of sightseeing!
When your cruise ship docks at the Port of Southampton, board the coach and visit three of England’s must-see destinations – Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor. In the beautiful city of Salisbury, you’ll see the medieval Salisbury Cathedral. Then enjoy the drive to Stonehenge, where you can contemplate the various theories about this prehistoric monument, and visit the town of Windsor, home to Windsor Castle. The coach will then take you to Heathrow Airport, selected Heathrow Airport hotels, and any city centre London accommodation.
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Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Southampton, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
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Combine your cruise transfer with this great day of sightseeing!
When your cruise ship docks at the Port of Southampton, board the coach and visit three of England’s must-see destinations – Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor. In the beautiful city of Salisbury, you’ll see the medieval Salisbury Cathedral. Then enjoy the drive to Stonehenge, where you can contemplate the various theories about this prehistoric monument, and visit the town of Windsor, home to Windsor Castle. The coach will then take you to Heathrow Airport, selected Heathrow Airport hotels, and any city centre London accommodation.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta, 6 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EF England
This port transfer allows you to combine the drive from the Port of Southampton to London with visits to three world-class attractions! You will be met on arrival at the Southampton docks by your friendly guide and transferred by luxury coach to London via Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor.
The first stop on our tour is the beautiful town of Salisbury, location of one of Britain’s best examples of Gothic architecture and home to the tallest Cathedral spire in the whole of England, the world’s oldest clock and one of the four original copies of the Magna Carta. After a guided tour through the medieval town, you will have free time to explore on your own and go into the cathedral if you wish.
We plan to spend one hour in Salisbury, enough time for a photo stop and visit to the Cathedral, before hopping back in your coach and drive through the beautiful English countryside, past villages with historical churches and thatched-roof cottages. We recommend purchasing lunch for later in the day in Salisbury.
Entry to Salisbury Cathedral is not included on this tour, and entry prices are on a recommended donation basis. Please note as Salisbury Cathedral is a working Cathedral it may be subject to last minute closures.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Stonehenge, Amesbury SP4 7DE England
On the way to our second stop if the day, Stonehenge, your guide will tell you of he many myths, legends and facts behind one of the greatest mysteries of the prehistoric world. Was it a temple, a clock, a burial site? Decide for yourself as you walk around the stones.
You’ll have the chance to visit this world famous monument from 4-5,000 years ago and still have enough time for the gift shop or a quick coffee. You’ll also have the chance to explore the new visitor centre and neolithic village.
If you would like to enter Stonehenge, please select the ‘Entry included’ at the time of booking.
If you select ‘Entry not included’, you can purchase Stonehenge tickets from your guide on the day of your tour if there is availability.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Windsor Castle, Castle Hill, Windsor SL4 1PD England
Almost 1,000 years of royal history are waiting for you at Windsor Castle, perched high above the River Thames and the largest continuously occupied castle in the world. Home to British Monarchs for one thousand years and the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II, the Castle remains a working palace to this day.
See the splendour of St. George’s chapel and the sumptuous state apartments. The guide will not enter Windsor Castle with you – you will receive a personal audio guide on admission so you can take in Windsor Castle at your own pace.
If you wish to enter Windsor Castle, please select ‘Entry included’ at the time of booking. Should you choose not to enter the Castle, Windsor itself is a pretty town full of traditional shops and historic pubs.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: International Friends, 229 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5PN England
Your coach will depart Windsor at approximately 4pm for your journey to London, which is less than an hour’s drive. When you arrive in London, additional vehicles or taxis may be used (included in the price) to ensure that hotel drop-offs for all passengers are completed as quickly as possible.
Worry-free Shore Excursion:
If your ship is delayed in docking, we will wait!
Duration: 1 hour