This guided minibus tour will take you to the mysterious Stonehenge, the elegant city Bath, the medieval village of Lacock and lastly the stone circle at Avebury. Enjoy the beautiful landscapes and quaint villages along the way while travelling through the Cotswolds. Tour departs from London.
Meet your driver/ guide and travel through London towards rural Wiltshire, and the highlands of ancient Wessex, home to the enigmatic Stonehenge. During the trip, your guide will explain and give facts about the various theories surrounding the ancient monument. There will also be time to visit the Stonehenge visitor centre.
The tour then continues to the charming Roman city of Bath. Learn about its fascinating history and see the hot springs with a constant temperature of 46.5 degrees Celsius. These Aqua Sulis were created by the Romans about 2,000 years ago. This city was reinvented in the 18th century when it became a fashionable place where people wanted to be seen. Enjoy the elegant, charming squares and terraces, Roman temples and historical atmosphere. Here you will have some time for lunch (not included) at one of the local tea houses or restaurants and try the famous Sally Lunn sandwich. Enjoy the Georgian architecture that emerged 250 years ago when Bath became the social centre for high society.
After Bath, the guide will take you to the medieval village of Lacock where you can enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Cotswold along the way. The village of Lacock is now owned by the National Trust as it has much historical value. Admire the picturesque cottages, narrow streets, barns and 15th-century church. The setting of this historic village has been used many times as a backdrop for many films such as Cranford, Downton Abbey, Harry Potter and Pride & Prejudice.
The next and final stop is Avebury, the charming village surrounded by a huge circle of ancient stones. Here, you will get an impressive tour of these stones and learn about their history. There will be free time to explore the village on your own. Afterwards, your guide will take you back to London where the tour ends.
Wednesdays all year
07:15 hrs outside The British Museum´s main entrance on Great Russell St, London
or
07.30 hrs the Cumberland Hotel main entrance, Marble Arch
or
07.45 hrs outside Gloucester Road tube station exit
Approximately 11 hours
English
10% discount (3 to 15 years)
Transport in a comfortable minibus & English speaking guide, admission to Stonehenge, admission to the Roman Baths, a guided walk in Lacock, a guided tour of Avebury
On the return to London your driver will drop you at Victoria Train Station in the city centre.