Southampton to Bath via Stonehenge
Southampton - 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.
Stonehenge - 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.
Bath - 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.
At the end of the tour you will be taken to your accommodation in Bath where your evening will be at leisure.
Some of the places visited during your walking tour are listed below.
Pulteney Bridge - Built in the 1700s Pulteney Bridge is a famous landmark in Bath. You will discover what makes this bridge so famous.
Bath Abbey - You will hear about the fascinating history behind the Bath Abbey.
Thermae Bath Spa - You will be shown the location of the city’s hot springs and Bath’s modern spa. Should you wish to visit the Thermae Bath Spa during your stay your guide will give you some useful tips.
The Jane Austen Centre - During the tour you will hear about the connection between Bath and a famous English author: Jane Austen. Your guide will point out the Jane Austen Centre which fans of Jane Austen may like to visit during their stay.
The Circus - You will visit the beautiful Circus which has had a number of interesting residents and has an interesting connection to Stonehenge.
Royal Crescent - You will also visit the magnificent Royal Crescent.
Roman Baths and transfer to your next destination
The Roman Baths - In the morning your guide will escort you to 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. Today the museum is Bath’s most popular attraction.
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.
Bath - After visiting the Roman Baths your guide will drive you to your next holiday destination (if you would like more time in Bath before leaving please just let your guide know).
All destinations within 3 hours drive of Bath are included in the price of this tour e.g. London, Heathrow Airport, Southampton, Cotswolds. Please contact Bath Insider Tours for destinations beyond 3 hours.
- Private transfer within 3-hour drive from Bath
- Local guide for personal tour
- Cruise ship or hotel pick-up in Southampton
- Breakfast included
- Boutique guest house accommodation in Bath
- Air-conditioned private transport
- All admission fees included (Stonehenge, Roman Baths)
- Meals and refreshments (except breakfast at the hotel)
- Gratuities
Embark on a 2-day private excursion to the enchanting UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath. This package includes private guided tours of Bath and Stonehenge. Your stay for the night, pick-up service from Southampton, and private drop-off to the next location on the following day are all part of the package.
• Enjoy a private tour led by a local guide who was born and raised in Bath
• Discover 2 renowned UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Bath and Stonehenge
• Gain insights from the guidance of a local expert
• Benefit from personalized service and round-trip transfers of a private tour
• All expenses are covered except for meals and mementos
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- There is luggage space for a maximum of 4 large suitcases and 4 carry-on bags.
- Accommodation facilities: Bath has a number of charming boutique guest-houses. Due to their size these guest-houses do not have the same facilities as large hotels i.e. there is no on-site restaurant for lunch/evening meals, no gym and receptions are not manned 24/7. If these facilities are important to you please state at the time of booking.
- Accommodation stairs: A number of the boutique guest-houses are located in historical buildings which do not have a lift and thus may require a number of steps to reach your room and the breakfast room. If you prefer your room to be located on a lower floor, please request at the time of booking.
- Accommodation rooms: Rooms are based upon the size of your group (1 person: 1 single room, 2 people: 1 double room, 3 people: 1 double room and 1 single room, 4 people: 2 x double rooms). All rooms are en-suite. Please advise at the time of booking if you have any additional room requirements e.g. twin bed format.
- Accommodation: If you prefer to make your own accommodation arrangements please notify Bath Insider Tours in advance of booking.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
