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Prehistoric Stonehenge, Elegant Bath, Royal Windsor including a traditional Christmas Lunch, all lined up to make your Christmas a memorable one
Highlights:
- Experience the history of England from prehistoric times to present day on CHRISTMAS DAY
- Visit Royal Windsor for a guided walking tour of the old market town
- See where William Shakespeare lived while writing the Merry Wives of Windsor
- Spectacular views of the Castle including the official Royal residence of the Queen
- Visit ancient Stonehenge for a photo stop
- Christmas lunch including Roast Turkey and Christmas Pudding
- Visit Bath for a panoramic driving tour and a walking tour of the old Roman town
The Tour:
After the morning pick-up we head off to Windsor Castle for a guided walking tour of the old market town taking in the charming cobbled streets and medieval buildings including the house that William Shakespeare lived in when he wrote the Merry Wives of Windsor. You will also see the warrant for Charles I execution signed by Oliver Cromwell and Sir Christopher Wrens intriguing Guildhall before heading to the long walk that boasts the most impressive views of Windsor Castle. Your professional guide will pause here explaining to you the dramatic history of the oldest working Castle. The walk will continue around the perimeter of the Castle before heading down across Windsor Bridge into Eton where we can see the college that Prince William and Harry attended.
Journeying south-west we pass through Runnymede where King John signed the Magna Carta in 1215 before heading to the picturesque Salisbury plains. There will be plenty of time for a photo-stop at Stonehenge the most famous prehistoric monument in the world. Step back in time 5,000 years while your guide explains the remarkable sequence of events that have surrounded these ancient monoliths.
Christmas lunch is an absolute treat. We visit a charming pub to enjoy Roasted Turkey with all the trimmings followed by delicious Christmas pudding in front of the roaring log fire!
Finally we head to the spa town of Bath for a walking and panoramic driving tour of the old Roman and Georgian town visiting the Royal Crescent, the Circus, and Pulteney Bridge boasting fine views of the River Avon cascading down over the weir.
Please note that the Roman Baths, Windsor Castle and Stonehenge will be closed but the tour still provides a comprehensive overview of each attraction and includes a delicious Christmas lunch in a historic English pub. We may visit the above attractions in a different order on the day.
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