3 Day West Country Private Tour
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3 Day West Country Private Tour
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18 Dec
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19 Dec
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5 Jan
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Visit English Village
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On Day 3, before transferring to your next destination, visit a charming village on the outskirts of Bath to learn about English village life and explore its fascinating historical features.
Pickup included
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NZD 4,929
Fly a hawk
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On Day 3, before transferring to your next destination, visit a local falconry and fly a hawk in the English countryside.
Pickup included
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NZD 5,125
Highlights
This 3 day private tour gives a fantastic experience of the attractions in the West of England whilst spending 2 nights in the beautiful city of Bath. The tour starts with your pick-up from the port/hotel at Southampton and includes a drop-off at the end of the tour for your next destination.
Places visited include: Stonehenge, the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath, the Roman Baths, Wells - England's smallest city, the birth-place of the Cheddar Cheese and stunning countryside & villages.
Accommodation is not included. Please contact Bath Insider Tours if you would like recommendations or assistance with your accommodation.
Itinerary
Southampton to Bath via Stonehenge
Southampton
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeYour 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
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedYour 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
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeYour 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.The Roman Baths
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedDuring 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
Wells
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeYour 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.Wells Market Place
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe 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.Wells Cathedral
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedYou 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.Vicar's Close
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe picturesque Vicar's Close in Wells is the oldest residential street in Europe.Cheddar
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfter lunch at an English pub you will be driven to Cheddar, the birth-place of the famous Cheddar cheese.The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedToday 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.Cheddar Gorge
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeThe 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
Bath
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeIn 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.
What's included
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
NOT INCLUDED
2 nights accommodation in Bath
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
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.
Location
Address
Southampton, United Kingdom
Provider
Bath Insider Tours
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