WINDSOR CASTLE- Our tour begins with a visit to Windsor Castle, the weekend residence
of the Queen. There is over 900 years of royal history are waiting for you in Windsor Castle, which is perched high above the River Thames just to the west outside of London. From William the Conqueror all the way through to our current Queen, successive monarchs have lived here and left their mark on what is now the largest occupied castle in the world. We shall be amongst the first people to enter Windsor Castle, so you can see for yourself the splendour of St. Georges chapel and the sumptuous state apartments. Windsor itself is a pretty town full of traditional shops and historic pubs. Shakespeare is said to have written The Merry Wives of Windsor in one of them! After our visit to Windsor, we drive through Runnymede, where King John famously signed the Magna Carta.
STONEHENGE- Possibly the most famous prehistoric monument in the world, and now officially a world heritage site, Stonehenge stands alone in the vast empty tract of Salisbury plain. Its origins are said to date back nearly 5,000 years and it has been home to pagan religion and spiritual worship, not to be mention public debate ever since. What was this vast collection of stones intended for? Was it observatory of the moon, a temple to the sun, or an elaborate cemetery? Who were the people who carried and carved these 40 ton rocks? Come and unlock the secrets for yourself and marvel at this remarkable and mysterious feat of ancient engineering and design.
LACOCK- We stop for lunch is in a beautiful a 14th century pub in Lacock. Lacock is a picturesque village dating back to the Saxon era, and is also the location where Harry Potter, Pride and Prejudice and many other period dramas were filmed. The pub is famous for its home cooked food including delicious fish and chips (Lunch is included in the price)
BATH- Our final stop is the city of Bath which is another world heritage site. Bath is a beautiful Georgian city with delightful crescents, terraces and architecture. There will be plenty of time to visit Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge overlooking the river Avon cascading over the weir. And you can shop, explore and take afternoon tea in the Pump Rooms while listening to the string quartet
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