3 Day West Country Private Tour
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About This Tour in Southampton
Why Visit Southampton?
Southampton, England offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Southampton provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Southampton
You can reach Southampton, England by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Private transfer to your next destination (within 3 hours drive of Bath)
- Cruise ship/hotel pick up from Southampton
- Private 3 day tour with local guide
- All admission prices (Stonehenge, Roman Baths, Wells Cathedral)
- Private transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
- 2 nights accommodation in Bath
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Accommodation: Bath has a wide range of hotels and small boutique guest-houses. Please contact Bath Insider Tours if you would like recommendations or assistance finding accommodation.
- This tour includes a number of walking tours and so may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties. Please contact Bath Insider Tours if you are unsure.
- There is luggage space in the vehicle for a maximum of 4 large suitcases and 4 carry-on bags.
- Fly a Hawk Option: Availability will be checked at the time of your booking and confirmed back to you. The hawk flying is subject to favorable weather conditions. In the event of poor weather you will have the option to fly owls indoors instead. There is a minimum age requirement of 8 for the hawk flying.
- Onward transfer: a private transfer on the 3rd day is included for all destinations within 3 hours drive of Bath e.g. London, Heathrow, Cotswolds, Southampton. A surcharge will apply for destinations over 3 hours.
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Southampton to Bath via Stonehenge
Your private guide will meet you at your... 1 hour
Your private guide will meet you at your cruise ship/hotel in Southampton and will drive you to Stonehenge - one of Britain's most famous monuments. The journey will take approximately 1 hour.
Your guide will take you around the Stonehenge... 1 hour 30 minutes
Your guide will take you around the Stonehenge Visitor Centre and the ancient stone circle and will bring the stones to life with interesting stories about its construction and history. Your guide has attended talks by some of the leading archaeologists at Stonehenge and will share with you their latest discoveries. After exploring Stonehenge you will be driven to the beautiful city of Bath. There will be a stop on route at a historic English pub for lunch.
Your guide was born and grew up in... 2 hours
Your guide was born and grew up in Bath giving you the chance to be shown around the city by a local. You will be taken to your guide's favourite viewpoint over Bath to give you a great perspective of the city. You will then have a private walking tour of Bath where your guide will show you all of the city's famous buildings and landmarks and will tell you interesting stories about these and the city.
During your tour you will have an unaccompanied... 1 hour
During your tour you will have an unaccompanied visit inside Bath's most famous tourist attraction, the Roman Baths museum. The museum contains one of the best-preserved remains of a Roman spa which was built thousands of years ago over the city's hot springs. Guides are not allowed to guide inside the museum so this will be an unaccompanied visit where you will have use of the museum's excellent audio guides. After the tour your guide will take you to your accommodation in Bath where you will have the evening at leisure.
Tour of Wells and Cheddar
Your guide will collect you at 8:30am and... 3 hours
Your guide will collect you at 8:30am and drive you through the English countryside to the cathedral city of Wells, England's smallest city. You will be taken on a private walking tour of Wells' historic centre. Some of the places visited are listed below.
The market place is the hub of the city 20 minutes
The market place is the hub of the city. If you are visiting on a Wednesday or Sunday you will be able to experience the local market that takes place here every week. Fans of the cult film "Hot Fuzz" may recognise their surroundings as the market place featured a number of times in this film.
You will visit the magnificent 13th Century Wells Cathedral 1 hour
You will visit the magnificent 13th Century Wells Cathedral. Its beautiful interior has a number of unique features including the world's second oldest working clock.
The picturesque Vicar's Close in Wells is the... 10 minutes
The picturesque Vicar's Close in Wells is the oldest residential street in Europe.
After lunch at an English pub you will... 1 hour
After lunch at an English pub you will be driven to Cheddar, the birth-place of the famous Cheddar cheese.
Today there is only one small cheese factory... 30 minutes
Today there is only one small cheese factory in the Cheddar area that produces traditional Cheddar cheese. You will visit this to get a great insight into how Cheddar cheese is made. If you are lucky you may even see the cheese being made whilst you are there. At the end of the visit you will have the chance to taste different varieties of the cheese they produce, including a cheese which is matured in the local caves. Should you wish there will be an opportunity to purchase cheese as souvenirs or to enjoy on the rest of your holiday.
The spectacular Cheddar Gorge is England's largest gorge 1 hour
The spectacular Cheddar Gorge is England's largest gorge. Driving through the gorge you will have the opportunity to stop and walk up to your guide's favourite viewpoint on the gorge. You will be rewarded with fantastic panoramic views over the gorge and the surrounding area. This walk does involve a steep 15 minute ascent on an uneven path which can get muddy when there has been rain so this stop is optional as it may not be suitable for everyone. At the end of the tour you will be driven back to your accommodation in Bath where your evening will be at leisure.
Morning tour and transfer to your next destination
In the morning your guide will take you... 3 hours
In the morning your guide will take you on a walking tour of a charming village on the outskirts of Bath which the local tour buses have yet to discover. Your guide will give you an insight into English village life and show you the village's fascinating historical features. You will also have a walk through the surrounding countryside where you will be shown an ancient historical site. ALTERNATIVE OPTION: Instead of visiting the village you can visit a small non-for profit falconry where you will be introduced to their birds and have the unique experience of flying a hawk in the English countryside. If you would like to do this activity, please select this option at the time of booking. After lunch at a village pub you will be driven to your next holiday destination.
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