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This template for a private day tour from London combines
Stonehenge
perhaps the single most popular destination from London on a day
tour and Salisbury,
just 30 minutes drive from Stonehenge, a great combination offering
great contrasts.
Both
can be combined at a relatively leisurely place. You'll certainly
have a lot more time than any coach tour and be able to see what
you want to see at a pace you want to go.
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Stonehenge |
Stonehenge
& Salisbury
Tour
Starting Out / Logistics
Both Stonehenge
and Salisbury are well under two hours from Central London hotels
and are only 30 minutes apart. Both are connected by the Woodford
Valley, a very nice drive through small countryside villages.
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Salisbury
Salisbury is a medieval city dominated by its magnificent cathedral
built in 1220. Inside the cathedral you can see an original Magna
Carta signed by King John in 1215. At 404 feet, it is the tallest
spire in England, and there are tours to climb up if you wish.
In the nave you can see what is probably the oldest working mechanical
clock in the world, dating to 1386. There are no hands and no clock
face; rather, it rings a chime of bells every hour. It was originally
built to call the bishops to services. The Cathedral and Close are
the largest and best preserved Cathedral Close in Britain.
The Close, essentially a walled city within the city, is ringed by
wonderful period houses. Some of them have been converted to museums
like the Salisbury Museum, which will also supplement your knowledge
about Stonehenge.
Through the city walls from the Close is the city centre, a regional
shopping centre with character. Tea Rooms, a large cobbled market
and alleyways are a far cry from the Malls you may be used too.
Stonehenge
Stonehenge is in on top of Salisbury Plain in a very remote location.
Henges, built well before the Pyramids and before the wheel was invented
are peculiar to the British Isles. Stonehenge is the most famous and
one of the best preserved and has several unique features.
Stonehenge certainly can be a mystical place. Most people take around
45 minutes to visit the monument, an audio guide is included in admission.
Our driver/guide will help you supplementing this facility with further
insights, maximising the experience. |
| Private
Tours - Price Menu & Terms |
Passenger
Capacity |
Part
Day*
Short Range
7-8 Hours |
Full
Day*
Long Range
10 Hours |
Main
Booking Conditions |
| Mini
Van With Driver/Guide |
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1-3
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£295 |
£370 |
$US
100 Deposit
Full refund up to 60 days before day.
Price not inclusive of admissions |
| Mini
Bus With Driver/Guide |
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5-8
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£350 |
£425 |
No
deposit, credit card secures day.
Pay on day.
Price not inclusive of admissions |
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16
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£425+£25
Each Passenger Over 8
(e.g. 11 passengers = £500) |
* A
short day is 7-8 hours, enough time to visit locations like Windsor or Hampton
Court relatively close to London at leisure or a visit to Stonehenge/Salisbury
or Stratford Upon Avon a couple hours travel from London.
A long day, around 10 hours enables you to visit places like Bath or Glastonbury
or combine popular destinations like Stonehenge, Cotswolds & Bath or
Oxford with Stratford Upon Avon and Warwick Castle. (See example tours for
guidance) |
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