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WEST COUNTRY

3 DAY TOUR

STONEHENGE, BATH, 
WELLS, CHEDDAR AND THE SCENIC ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE 

"Narrow country lanes, farm produce stands, major attractions and each and everyone was delightful, well planned and very British."

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Customer Viator Testimonial

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For availability: please check that all 3 days of your tour are highlighted as green in the calendar.

WEST COUNTRY 3 DAY TOUR OVERVIEW

  • Private 3 day tour with a local guide to visit the must-see attractions in and around Bath. 
     

  • Tour includes visits to: Stonehenge, the Roman Baths museum, a walking tour of Bath, a walking tour of Wells, Wells Cathedral, a traditional Cheddar cheese factory, Cheddar Gorge and a walking tour of a local English village or the unique option to fly a hawk at a non-for-profit falconry.
     

  • Accommodation is not included. If you would like suggestions for your accommodation in Bath please let me know,
     

  • All admission tickets are included.
     

  • Pick-up on Day 1 is available from Southampton (ideal for those arriving on a cruise) or London hotel. Please contact me for alternative locations e.g. London airports.
     

  • After lunch on Day 3 you will be dropped off at the next destination on your holiday e.g. London, Southampton, Oxford, Cotswolds. All destinations within a 3 hours drive of Bath are included in the price of the tour. Please contact me for alternative destinations.
     

  • Tour price depends on the number of people and your preferred activity for the 3rd day. The price for 2 people starts from a total of £1785. Lunch, refreshments and accommodation are not included.

    To book please click on the "Book Now" button. For more information about the tour please read on ...

WEST COUNTRY 3 DAY TOUR DESCRIPTION
 

Royal Victoria Park and the Royal Crescent
Stonehenge sunset
Cheddar Gorge

Day 1:

  • In the morning you will be collected from Southampton (cruise ship or hotel) or your
    London hotel. Your pick-up time will depend upon your location.

  • Private transfer to the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath. On route you will stop to explore one of Britain's most famous monuments - the ancient and mysterious stone circle of Stonehenge. I will guide you around the stone circle to explain the stories and theories behind this fascinating site.

  • After lunch you will have a private walking tour of the city of Bath. I will show you its beautiful buildings and tell you the stories behind these and the people of Bath. We do not go inside any of the buildings/museums during this tour.

  • At the end of the tour I will take you to your accommodation in Bath where your evening will be at leisure. Overnight in Bath.

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Day 2:

  • I will collect you at 8:30am and will drive you to the cathedral-city of Wells - England's smallest city.

  • You will have a private walking tour of Wells which includes a visit to Europe's oldest residential street as well as the beautiful Wells Cathedral which dates back to the 13th century and houses the world's second oldest working clock.

  • After lunch you will be driven to the birth-place of the famous Cheddar cheese - the village of Cheddar. You will visit a small cheese factory which still makes Cheddar cheese using the traditional method. There will be the opportunity to see them making the cheese as well as to taste real authentic cheddar.

  • On our return to Bath we will drive through the scenic Cheddar Gorge, England's largest gorge. There will be the opportunity to stop and climb to a viewpoint on the gorge where you will be rewarded with fantastic panoramic views of the gorge and the surrounding area (not recommended for guests with mobility problems).

  • Overnight in Bath, evening at leisure.

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Day 3:

  • I will escort you to the Roman Baths museum - the city's most famous attraction and one of the best-preserved ruins of a Roman spa. Using the museum's audio-guides you will have an unaccompanied visit around the museum.
     

  • After visiting the museum you have the option of either:

    - A walking tour of a charming picturesque English village.
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    - Visit a small non-for-profit falconry at a charming village near Bath. Here you will have the unique opportunity to fly a hawk in the English countryside under the guidance of an expert falconer.

     

  • After lunch at a traditional English pub I will transfer you to the next destination on your holiday. e.g. London, London airports, Southampton, Oxford, Cotswolds. All destinations within 3 hours drive of Bath are included in the tour price.

TOUR PRICE

  • The price includes all entrance fees into the attractions stated above.
     

  • Accommodation, refreshments, lunch and evening meals are not included.

TOUR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Maximum size of your group: 4 people. 

  • Luggage: There is space in the vehicle for a maximum of 4 large suitcases and 4 carry-on bags. If you plan to have more luggage than this - please contact me before booking the tour. 

  • Accommodation: Bath has a great range of accommodation from international chains to boutique bed and breakfasts. If you would like some suggestions for your accommodation in Bath please let me know.

  • Mobility: This tour includes a number of walking tours which may be on uneven surfaces and thus is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair. The viewpoint at Cheddar Gorge involves a 20 minute walk up a steep uneven dirt path which can get muddy when there has been rain.

  • Fly a Hawk Option: Due to limited spaces, availability at the falconry will be checked at the time of your booking and confirmed back to you. The hawk flying is subject to favourable weather conditions on the day. If you prefer to fly owls indoors instead of a hawk please let me know in advance.

  • Dietary Requirements: Please inform me of any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking.
     

For availability: please check that all 3 days of your tour are highlighted as green in the calendar.

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