Stonehenge
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Port
Southampton (London), England
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$139.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
4½ Hours
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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, requiring 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.
Leave the unsolved mysteries of silent Stonehenge to the mists of time as you return to Southampton with much to contemplate.
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.