Thursday 7 July 2011

Stonehenge Small Group Tour

Enter Stonehenge Circle, Private Access Small Group Tour from London
As Per request full details of the small group tour for Stonehenge this has a maximum of 35 People. Provided by Premium Tours. 


Highlights:

  • Be amongst the first people to enter Windsor Castle
  • Small group tour - maximum 35 people
  • Lunch included in picturesque Lacock
  • Entrance to Windsor Castle and  Stonehenge
  • See Runnymede where the Magna Carta was signed in 1215
  • Entrance to the delightful Georgian Pump Room
  • Walking and driving tour of Bath

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 Queen, successive monarchs have lived here and left their mark on what is now the largest continuously occupied castle in the world. We shall be amongst the first people to enter Windsor Castle, so you can see for yourself the splendor of St. Georges 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. 

LacockLacock is an old National trust village located in the heart of the West Country. So picturesque are the tiny cobbled streets, ancient cottages and meandering rivers, that the village has been the setting for numerous period dramas and movies including, most recently, Harry Potter. We enjoy a short walk in the village before heading to the George, a 14th Century pub, where we enjoy a delicious lunch, included in the price.
Bath
Our final stop is Bath, another world heritage site. Bath 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. Alternatively why not visit the magnificent Roman Baths - our guide will be happy to help you purchase a fast track ticket.
Returns to London at approximately 8.30pm
*Please note: On occasion the State Apartments are closed and as an alternative we shall visit Queens Mary's Doll's House and St Georges Chapel. On Sunday St Georges Chapel is closed, there will be extra time to explore castle precincts.  


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