Port
Southampton (London), England
Activity Level
Moderate
Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Starting At
$169.95
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
Duration
6 Hours
Meals Included
Meals not included
A piece of magic that never fails to cast a spell over visitors is the awe-inspiring sight of Stonehenge. Just 75 minutes by motorcoach from the ship, this mighty symbol of pre-history is a wonder of the world. The secret is both the simplicity and the powerful air of mystery that surrounds this enigmatic and ancient circle of stones set in splendid isolation on the Salisbury Plain.
Surrounded by hundreds of round barrows (burial mounds), Stonehenge is an impressive engineering feat that required commitment, time and vast amounts of manual labor.
Step inside the Visitor Center to learn more about the stones; then, hop on the shuttle, which will transport you to the stone circle itself. Stonehenge remains as compelling today as it was to the people who built the first phase more than 5,000 years ago. It commands attention, inspires awe and generates speculation.
Continue the short distance to Salisbury, whose lofty cathedral spire can be seen from many miles away. By the end of the 15th century, Salisbury had already achieved maturity as a stunning medieval city. Walk with your guide through the center to view the charming 13th-century cathedral, enshrining 700 years of English history, and the nearby streets containing black-and-white half-timbered houses.
Notes:
Travel time to Stonehenge is approximately two hours each way. Wear comfortable walking shoes. An electronic audio guide can be downloaded onto your phone; bring earphones. The Stones are seen from a distance, and there is no opportunity to touch or walk within the Stone Circle. A short shuttle bus ride from the Visitor Center takes you to the Stone Circle. Your time at the stones is unguided. Entrance to Salisbury Cathedral is included; your time in the cathedral is unguided. Lunch is not included. You will have time to purchase lunch at your own expense during the tour.