Southampton (London),United Kingdom

If one place lies at the centre of English history and embodies the romantic vision of an English heartland, it is Winchester.  Here, among other monuments, we will visit the Cathedral, which dates back to the VII century.  Enjoy an independent visit to Winchester Castle and its XIII century Great Hall. 

• Winchester
• Cathedral
• Winchester Castle

• If one place lies at the centre of English history and embodies the romantic vision of an English heartland, it is Winchester. Leave the port for a coach drive to this beautiful city; here, among other monuments, we will visit the Cathedral, which dates back to the VII century when a Christian church was first built on this site. Since then it has played a fundamental part in the life of this ancient city and a key role in English history. Our tour will enable you to enjoy a unique experience of sacred architecture and art as well as providing an introduction to this important symbol of England. We will admire the choir stalls with their magnificent gabled canopies, elaborately carved flowers and plants, owls and monkeys, dragons and knights. Next we will have the opportunity to explore the centre of this ancient and royal city which still resounds to the echoes of its fabled past. 
• Enjoy an independent visit to Winchester Castle and its XIII century Great Hall. The Hall is home to one of the best-known symbols of medieval mythology, King Arthur’s Round Table, which hangs in the Great Hall of King Henry VIII. 
  

Now, a visit to one of the most spectacular castles of all time awaits you: Windsor castle! Find out all about the key role that this incredible building has played in British history, as well as a host of anecdotes about the Royal Family. God save the King!

• Visit to Windsor Castle
• Free time to explore Windsor

Your adventure begins when you hop on the bus at Southampton and drive through the English countryside, heading for Berkshire. Windsor Castle, one of the favorite residences of the much-loved Queen Elizabeth, awaits you in all its majesty. Wander through the courtyard with its English lawns (naturally!) and manicured gardens, and then explore the amazing State Apartments. Don't forget to look up: high, painted ceilings, walls covered with artworks and velvet, huge fireplaces... luxury fit for a king! Discover the ceremonial rooms where the Queen used to entertain state dignitaries, and imagine having tea with them... what an incredible history! Then, it's time to visit the magnificent St. George's Chapel, a 15th century church that took 51 years to reach completion. Finally, say goodbye to the castle and its splendor to take a more "popular" tour of Windsor's center, a picturesque place with Georgian shops straight out of a postcard, and treat yourself to lunch in any of the traditional local pubs you fancy.

• Tour not suitable for wheelchair users.
• By the entrance, you will be given an audio guide available in several languages.
• Windsor Castle may be very crowded in high season
• Guests will need to walk uphill to get to Windsor Castle, from the car park to the entrance to the castle.
• There may be queues due to the strict security procedures. Personal items will be subject to airport-style security checks.
• If the Royal family is in residence, some of the state rooms will not be available to visit.
• St George's Chapel is closed on Sundays, but guests may join the service if they wish.
• Guides are not authorized to conduct guided tours inside the castle, only in the grounds.
• It is not permitted to take photographs inside the castle or in St George's Chapel. Eating is not permitted inside the buildings.

A tour which includes a visit to Oxford with his famous Christ Church College followed by Blenheim Palace, home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough and birth place of Winston Churchill.

• Christ Church College
  
• Blenheim Palace
  

• Your tour starts with a guided drive through the english countryside to the scholastic City of Oxford. Here we visit Christ Church College founded by Cardinal Wolsey in 1524. During the English Civil War of 1642, King James 1 lived at Christ Church and held his Parliament in the Great Hall. Among the famous students of Christ Church are John Wesley, William Penn, W H Auden and Lewis Carroll author of Alice in Wonderland. Followers of Harry Potter will recognise many of the film scenes shot in Christs College. 
• Time is spent in Oxford famed for its dreaming spires before continuing onto Blenheim Palace, home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough and birth place of Winston Churchill. The House built between 1705-1722 was gifted to the Duke by Queen Anne in reward for defending Holland and Austria from invasion and features wonderful interiors and palatial Gardens.
  

Jump on the bus and dive into ancient history: welcome to Stonehenge! In the midst of a wide plain, this special site will cast a spell on you, enveloped in a magical aura that will make you want to believe in legends.

• Visit to the Stonehenge archaeological site

Climb aboard our bus and get ready to be catapulted into another era, where astronomical mysteries and fascinating ancient civilizations come together: welcome to Stonehenge, the most famous and ancient stone circle that the United Kingdom has to offer.

In the midst of a wide plain, this special site will cast a spell on you, enveloped in a magical aura that will make you want to believe in legends. Science suggests that the stones are around 5,000 years old, or maybe even older. Who sculpted them, transported them and then assembled them? Well, there's no official answer, but if you ask around, everyone seems to think the Druids had a hand in it.

Once you arrive, download the Stonehenge app on your smartphone and get ready to step into the mystery of the monoliths, just like a real archaeologist. Take the shuttle that will drop you off right at the site and let your guide take you on a magical and timeless experience.

• We recommend this excursion if you have minor accessibility needs and can travel short distances independently. If you are a wheelchair user, the presence of a companion (not provided by the ship) is required.

This tour includes a visit to Salisbury,home to one of England's most venerable and important cathedrals and Europe's most famous prehistoric monument: Stonehenge

• Salisbury
• Stonehenge

• This excursion begins with a trip North of Southampton to Salisbury,home to one of England's most venerable and important cathedrals, through rural scenery with small villages and isolated farm buildings. Since the 13th century this has been the inspiration for many other cathedrals and became world famous thanks to John Constable's masterpiece Salisbury Cathedral, which now hangs in London's National Gallery. Construction of the cathedral began in 1220 and took 38 years. Around the cathedral you can have a look at the English lawns and the old half-timbered houses, small shops and pubs. Salisbury became famous through its cloth trade and today remains a picturesque market town with stone gateways on Cathedral Close and the Poultry Cross with its surrounding brick buildings. 
• After a further half-hour journey through Woodford Valley you reach Europe's most famous prehistoric monument: Stonehenge. It consists of upright monoliths, mostly in groups of three, the largest of which is 7.3 m tall. Stonehenge was erected from an astronomical standpoint and even today its origins remain unclear. Giants, druids or even alien astronauts have been suggested as possible builders. After this impressive tour we return to Southampton 
  

• The tour includes a 3,5 -hour coach ride in total

Enjoy a sightseeing tour of one of the greatest cities of the world, the capital of England. This excursion will enable you to obtain an overall impression of London that welcomes you to her red buses and friendly “Bobbies”, great churches, imposing statues and elegant pubs, Passing her most important monuments such as Buckingham Palace, Westminster abbey, Big ben, St. Paul's Cathedral, Houses of Parliament and London Bridge. 

• Overall impression of London: Buckingham Palace, Westminster abbey, Big ben, St. Paul's Cathedral, Houses of Parliament and London Bridge.
• Cruise on the River Thames

• Enjoy a sightseeing tour of one of the greatest cities of the world, the capital of England. This excursion will enable you to obtain an overall impression of London that welcomes you to her red buses and friendly “Bobbies”, great churches, imposing statues and elegant pubs, Passing her most important monuments such as Buckingham Palace, Westminster abbey, Big ben, St. Paul's Cathedral, Houses of Parliament and London Bridge. 
• After the panoramic drive, embark for an enjoyable cruise on the River Thames where you can admire the splendours of London while being comfortably seated. 
• Then free time in Central London for shopping lunch. 
• Depart back to the ship for your re-embarkation.

• The tour includes a 2-hour coach ride from Southampton.
• The guide will leave the group at the end of the tour in London. The journey back to the ship in Dover will be without a guide.
• Local currency is Sterling, Euro is not accepted.

London is a magnificent city, with numerous things to do and see. You have to discover its magic at least once in your life. This tour provides the opportunity to fully visit it.

• Panoramic drive: Big Ben, Piccadilly Circus, Backhingham Palace, Parliament, Trafalgar square, St. Paul's Cathedral, London Tower Westminster Abbey

• London is a fascinating and busy city with so much to see and to do that you should pay at least one visit in your life. Comfortably sitting in our bus, and after a ride of approx 2 hours we will arrive in the City. Famous places like Big Ben, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, Parliament, Trafalgar Square and St. Paul's Cathedral, the London Tower and Westminster Abby and many other sights waiting for you. 
• You have the chance to see some of these beautiful places from the bus (route and stops depend on traffic and parking conditions). During the tour you will have as well some free time for lunch, shopping or a stop off in one of the pubs.

• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
• The tour includes a 2-hour coach ride from Southampton.
• The local currency is sterling pounds and the Euro is not accepted.
• The guide will leave the group until the end of the visit of London and will not join the bus for the journey back to Southampton. 
• The order of visits and places visited may vary depending on daily traffic conditions. It cannot be granted that all places can be seen.