Join
us on this historical journey during your transfer from your cruise
ship at Southampton to your London hotel or airport.
By the end of the day you'd have learnt a lot of English history through
the ages and seen much to remember.
You'll see Neolithic Stonehenge, over 4,000 years old, Iron Age hill
fort, a Norman Cathedral, the medieval city of Salisbury, seen a copy
of the Magna Carta, explored Windsor Castle, favourite residence of
the Queen of England and seen Runnymede, the site of the signing of
the Magna Carta.
Our experienced driver/guides will provide full commentary and help
you along the way. |
Windsor
Castle |
Route
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This is a private tour/transfer, so you can customise this example
tour to the personal interests of your group. We use small minibuses
varying in capacity between 8 and 16 seats. All vehicles can carry
up to 16 large cases plus small hand luggage in the passenger cabin.
An experienced driver/guide will help you get the most out of your
day, a full commentary and guiding services are provided. |
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Southampton
Cruise Terminal To Salisbury
For the majority of cruises we will be on our way by about
08:30.
The driver/guide will provide a meet and greet service as you exit
customs and efficiently lock your luggage in the hold, the last you
will see of it until your destination.
After introductions, the bus is soon on its way for the 30 minute
journey to Salisbury. The driver/guide will start to explain about
the Neolithic society that built Stonehenge. |
Soon,
we're at Salisbury - a medieval wool city with its icon, Salisbury
Cathedral, dominating the skyline on the approaches to the city.
For England, Salisbury is a new city only started in the 13th Century
when the Cathedral was built. Just at the same time as the Magna Carta
was being signed, a copy of which is on view in the Chapter House
of the Cathedral. |
Salisbury Cathedral |
The
Cathedral is worthwhile to visit, we provide self guided walking notes
that take most people around 30-45 minutes to follow around the Cathedral.
One of the mind blowing aspects of the Cathedral is that its foundations
are only 3-4 feet deep, so don't jump up and down!
The Cathedral is within a 'Close' protected by medieval walls and
you can if you wish walk through the gates into the city centre, a
regional shopping centre with many medieval buildings still in place. |
Salisbury
to Stonehenge
Its only
a 30-40 minute journey to Stonehenge from Salisbury, but a memorable
30 minutes it is. We make a brief stop at Old Sarum (Sarum is the
old English word for Salisbury) on the hill top. Originally an old
Iron Age Hill Fort inhabited not that long after the Neolithics at
Stonehenge. The Norman's built a classic castle/moat and a Cathedral
within the old Iron Age battlements, before decamping down to Salisbury
below and the Romans also were here too.
We then quickly descend into the Woodford Valley. We follow the river
past sleepy villages with limestone walls, thatched cottages, riverside
pubs, Norman churches - a taster of the English countryside, very
different to London.
All too soon, the driver has alerted you to an imminent arrival at
Stonehenge. |
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At
Stonehenge the driver/guide will escort you into Stonehenge. An informative
audio tour comes with admission to Stonehenge.
The driver/guide will be available within Stonehenge to answer questions
you may have, take a group photo or demonstrate the ley lines that
converge at Stonehenge |
Stonehenge
To Windsor
Most people will take around 45-60 minutes at Stonehenge.
Its around a 75 minute journey to Windsor, mostly along fast motorway/freeway
to Windsor. We pass Royal Ascot race course and travel through Windsor
Great Park arriving in time for perhaps a late lunch.
Windsor is full of possibilities from Starbucks and McDonald's through
to riverside pubs and restaurants.
You should have over 3 hours in Windsor. Most people take around 2
hours to go around Windsor Castle, so there is plenty of time for
lunch or explore Windsor itself which is very rewarding or perhaps
walk over the bridge across the River Thames to Eton on the other
side. |
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Windsor
Castle is one of three official residences of The Queen and has
been home to the Sovereign for over 900 years.
The Castle is the largest inhabited castle in the world and the
oldest in continuous occupation. The imposing towers and battlements
of the Castle loom large from every approach to the town, creating
one of the world's most spectacular skylines.
What strikes many people used to visiting historic ruins or attractions
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with
a 'preservation' or museum like atmosphere is that Windsor Castle
is in pristine condition and fully working. There around 150 people
for whom Windsor Castle is their home, the Queen herself is in residence
many weekends. You are truly a guest when visiting, as a visitor you
are not the sole reason for the place being open.
Further details of Windsor castle and Windsor is on our Windsor
pages. |
Windsor
to London
In Windsor, Heathrow is on your doorstep (the flight path goes directly
over the Castle) and London hotels around an hour away.
Perhaps pick up some Fish & Chips to eat on the bus for the final
leg.
On the way we'll take you through Runnymede where the Magna Carta
was signed and you'll see the memorial.
Logistics
We use small minibuses varying in capacity between 8 and 16 seats.
All vehicles can carry up to 16 large cases plus small hand luggage
in the passenger cabin.
This is a private hire tour, itinerary can be adjusted on the day
in agreement with the driver/guide. |
A
Typical Itinerary
Leaving Southampton
Depart Cruise Terminal: 08:30
Salisbury : 9:15 - 10:30
Stonehenge: 11:00-12:00
Windsor: 13:30-16:45
Destinations:
Heathrow: 17:00
Central London Hotels : 17:45
Unless you are staying in a Southampton hotel prior to your cruise
it is not practical to do this tour in reverse. |
Typical Tour Vehicle |
Prices
Standard tour is for pickup at Southampton Cruise Terminal with a
drop off at Heathrow or Central London Hotels with a tour length of
9-10 hours.
There may be additional charges for multiple drop offs in London,
depending on the location of the hotels.
Prices are inclusive of all taxes, but do not include admissions.
Price is £400 for up to eight
people, then £25 person to 16 people |
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| Most
Popular Tour Transfers Between Southampton & London/Heathrow/Gatwick |
| Tour/Transfer
Link |
Cost*
(4-16 people) |
Summary |
| Windsor
(for as long as you like) |
£60
vehicle extra
over straight transfer
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As
long as you like at Windsor then transfer to Southampton, London hotel
or Heathrow/Gatwick airports |
| Stonehenge |
£75
vehicle extra
over straight transfer |
One
hour at Stonehenge.
(£20 supplement for a driver/guide to provide guiding and accompany
you around Stonehenge). |
English
Pubs & Countryside
(with driver/guide) |
£400
to 8 people
then £25 per person |
Stopping
at Stonehenge (1 hour), 90 min lunch stop in village pub at Lacock.45
min stop at Cotswold village. 9-10 hours. |
Stonehenge
& Bath
(with driver/guide) |
£425
to 8 people
then £25 per person |
Stopping
at Stonehenge (1 hour).
Georgian Bath (3.5 hours),
Optional country lanes route. 9-10 hours. |
History
Tour
(with driver/guide) |
£400
to 8 people
then £25 per person |
Stopping
at Salisbury Cathedral (75 mins).
Stonehenge(1 hour), Windsor (3 hours)
9-10 hours. |
Neolithic
Tour + Pub Lunch
(with driver/guide) |
£400
to 8 people
then £25 per person |
Stopping
at Stonehenge (1 hour), 90 minute lunch stop in village pub at Lacock.
Avebury (90 minutes). 9-10 hours. |
*
Price includes touring bus + driver/guide inc all taxes. Admissions not
included.
(On Windsor & Stonehenge transfers, a normal driver is used, driver/guides
available at supplement) |
Southampton
Cruises - Heathrow / Gatwick Late Flight Solution
Spend an afternoon in Windsor and Leave Luggage With Us |
Most
cruises will disembark between 08:00 and 09:00.
Its about 90 minutes to Heathrow, 120 to Gatwick - so what do you do if
you have a late afternoon or evening flight.
Well why not take a normal private transfer on one of our minibuses, get
dropped off at Windsor Castle and leave your luggage on the bus. The bus
will return to transfer you to airport at a time specified by you.
Our bus depot is close to Windsor so you don't pay for the bus whilst you're
in Windsor. |
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Heathrow
up to 8 people: £240
8-12 people: £275
13-16 people: £320 |
Gatwick
up to 8 people: £275
8-12 people: £315
13-16 people: £360 |
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Southampton
- London Private Hire Fixed Price Menu
(Prices include all taxes, parking fees etc)
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Passenger
Capacity |
Luggage
Capacity |
Price
Southampton To/From |
Vehicle
Type |
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London |
Heathrow |
Gatwick |
| 5 |
4
cases |
£170 |
£170 |
£170 |
Saloon/Sedan/MPV
- 4 cases plus up to 5 hand luggage. Chrysler Voyager or similar. |
Saloon
Car/ MPV transfer enquires/quotations
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8
|
16
cases |
£215 |
£180 |
£215 |
High
Loader Bus- bus with seats taken out .
Room for 16 cases + hand luggage |
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12
|
16
cases |
£255 |
£215 |
£255 |
Standard
12 seat bus
Room for 16 cases + hand luggage |
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16
|
16
cases |
£300 |
£260 |
£300 |
Standard
16 seat bus
Room for 16 cases + hand luggage |
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>16
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required for larger coaches |
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