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Old Sarum

Old Sarum is one of the most important sites in the history of southern England, and for 150 years was a major centre of both secular and ecclesiastical government. It combines a royal castle and a cathedral within an Iron Age fortification.

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Situated in a few acres of land, the Parade Gardens are a spectacular place to pass sunny afternoons, gazing at the views of Pulteney Bridge.

Durrington Walls

Located in the Stonehenge World Heritage Site in England, the Durrington Walls is the site of a large Neolithic settlement and later henge enclosure. It's made of sarsen, a kind of sandstone, the same as the largest stones in the Stonehenge stone circle.

Probably built about 2500 BC, Woodhenge is an atmospheric Neolithic site originally believed to be the remains of a burial mound. It consists of six concentric oval rings of postholes, the outermost being about 43 by 40 metres (141 by 131 ft) wide.

Avebury is a village in Wiltshire, in southwest England, home to museums, a manor house and a World Heritage neolithic site.

Salisbury Plain

Salisbury Plain is a chalk plateau in the southwestern part of England, famous for its rich archaeology, including Stonehenge, one of England's best-known landmarks.

Salisbury Cathedral houses one of the original surviving Magna Carta documents. Written in 1215 the Magna Carta is seen as an ancient charter of liberties and democracy and has helped to shape the constitutions of many countries such as the USA, Canada, Australia.

Related Tours

Salisbury, Stonehenge and Avebury Private Day Trip

Southern England holds much beauty and mystery for the intrepid traveler. Salisbury, with its fascinating history full of ghost stories, card cheats and beheadings, will enthrall. Then there’s Old Sarum, with its own unique tales to tell. Woodhenge and Stonehenge are enticingly mystical, and on this tour, you will get to know the areas surrounding them and their purpose and place in history. Finally, a stop at Avebury allows you to freely roam the site and touch the stones as your guide takes you through the journey.

During your 8-hour private tour, you will:

Be met by your guide at your hotel in Bath, then head to the first stop in Salisbury.
Tour the magnificent Salisbury Cathedral, a gorgeous Gothic relic with the tallest spire in the country, and one of the oldest clocks in existence.
Spend time in Old Sarum, which uniquely combines a royal castle and cathedral with an Iron Age fortification; once a major centre of both secular and ecclesiastical government.
Ride alongside the river Avon, through picturesque villages, and see the homes of William Pitt (after whom Pittsburgh was named), and the singer/songwriter, Sting.
Get a wonderful introduction to the purpose of Stonehenge by going to West Amesbury (Blue Henge), Durrington Walls and Woodhenge.
Visit Stonehenge, including a new new exhibition at the Stonehenge Visitor Centre. You will get a complete tour with an audio guide provided in 10 different languages.
Drive over Salisbury Plain and its famous crop circles, featuring Alton Barnes White Horse & the West Kennet Longbarrow, and the largest man-made mound from Neolithic times, Silbury Hill.
Round out the tour in Avebury; the largest stone circle in Britain, constructed during the 3rd millennium BC.

For this full-day private tour of Southern England, you will get bottled water and entertaining commentary on board your air-conditioned vehicle. Entrance fees to both Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral are included, and lunch will be at a charming local pub recommended by your guide (price not included). As this tour operates in all weather conditions and you will be spending time outdoors, please dress appropriately.

Salisbury, Woodhenge, and Stonehenge Private Day Tour

Indulge in the beauty and charm of Southern England while also exploring some of the enduring historical mysteries of the ancient island - including Stonehenge.. On your 8-hour private tour, you will:

Be met by your guide at your hotel in Bath, then whisked away in a private vehicle to the first stop in Salisbury.
Visit the magnificent Salisbury Cathedral - home to the world’s oldest clock and the oldest iconic document, the Magna Carta.
Spend time in Old Sarum, which uniquely combines a royal castle and cathedral with an Iron Age fortification. For 150 years, this was a major centre of both secular and ecclesiastical government.
Ride through picturesque villages full of thatched cottages, and see the homes of William Pitt, and the singer/songwriter, Sting. You will pass by the fields of barley that inspired his hit song, ‘Fields of Gold.’
Stop for a cozy pub lunch in one of the area's quaint towns (price not included).
Enjoy a wonderful introduction to the purpose of Stonehenge by going to West Amesbury (Blue Henge), Durrington Walls, and Woodhenge.
Visit Stonehenge and enjoy a new exhibition at the Stonehenge Visitor Centre. You will get a complete tour with an audio guide provided in 10 different languages.

Salisbury, with its fascinating history full of ghost stories, card cheats and beheadings, are sure to enthrall. Then there’s Old Sarum – here you will find some of the most historic and fascinating sites, complete with their own unique tales to tell. Woodhenge and Stonehenge are mystical places, and on this tour, you will get to know the areas surrounding them; their purpose and place in history will stay with you long after the day is done.

For this wonderful, private tour of Southern England, you will get bottled water and entertaining live commentary by your guide, on board your air-conditioned vehicle. Entrance fees to both Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral are included (any gratuities are not included). As this tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.