Stonehenge & the Cotswolds Including Admission from Bath
Description
Be ready for an adventure that will transport you through centuries of history and into the heart of picturesque England. Wander through Castle Combe, one of the prettiest villages in England and discover the mystery behind the Avebury Neolithic Standing Stones. Brace yourself for an extraordinary journey to Stonehenge and the Cotswolds, where ancient mysteries and natural splendours await in this small-group tour (maximum 16 people)
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Itinerary
The adventure begins. Saying a temporary goodbye to beautiful Bath and heading over to your first destination of the day
The standing stones of Stonehenge are one of the grandest sites known today. Those who visit take a break from the modern world for a few moments and become transported back to a long-forgotten world, a world where spirituality, paganism, and worship defined people.
But these aren't the only stones you should marvel at. In the sweet village of Avebury, visitors come to wander amidst the largest prehistoric stone circle in the world. Mixed in among manor houses and nature, this site truly is worth a visit.
After lunch, we travel deep into rural Wiltshire to Lacock village, famous for its picturesque streets, historic buildings, and role as a television and film location. The Abbey in the heart of the village has its own woodland grounds, and a quirky country house with fascinating architectural styles.
The last stop of the day is Castle Combe, often called one of the prettiest villages in England. Fans of movies like War Horse and Neil Gaiman’s Stardust may just recognize this spot, so get your camera ready.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Admission to Stonehenge is included
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour departs
- We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding
- You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus one small bag for onboard personal items.
- In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
Reviews(215)
Friendly guide/driver. Everything worked to plan. Highly recommend Went to some Cotswold villages. Had plenty of time to stroll around
The tour was wonderful! Esther was our tour guide and she did such an amazing job of introducing the places and history behind them. My family and I had such a wonderful time. Just a note is that 2 of the village stops has less wow factor than the last stop which is Castle Combe, but nonetheless, we enjoy the tour very much.
We are so glad we went on the tour. Alan made the day fun and pointed out things we would’ve never noticed. There were bathrooms and snacks/food options available at each stop. The van was comfortable and cool on a hot day!
Lots of sites to visit, well worth the money! The tour guide was extremely friendly and approachable.
This tour was fantastic. Esther with Rabbie’s was a fabulous guide. She gave anecdotes along the way which provided us with tidbits of interest. This made the drive between stops enjoyable. The stops to Stonehenge, Avebury, Lacock and Castle Combe were perfect with the right amount of time at each. Esther was very knowledgeable of each stop, with pertinent information that was helpful for managing our time at each stop.
Tom is a fantastic guide and we thoroughly enjoyed his tour and the mix of (so much!) information about the area and its cultural history, and humour. He balanced his commentary perfectly with music that reflected the areas we were driving through. The day seemed to fly by despite the long hours and distance covered (geographical and historic!). Thanks for a great introduction to Somerset, Wiltshire/Stonehenge music and Gloucestershire Tom! We will be back for more.
Our tour guide was the best ever. Very personable. We saw the beautiful little towns and had just the right amount of time, and the breaks were timed very well. 9 hours flew by.
Tom was the perfect guide for this day trip and shared not only many interesting facts along the way, but also a delightful playlist to complement the sights. His experience working at Stonehenge, knowledge of film, and family ties to the Cotswolds provided far more depth to the tour and made it all the more memorable. This is a very adaptable and family friendly trip, but it is definitely a full day! We hope to come back again so we can spend more time in the area. One final note - make sure to try the Marshfield Farms ice cream, made at a local dairy - it's fabulous!
Great tour with Alex. Informative and funny commmetary between the sites.
Very picturesque, the places were well selected and fortunately not very crowded. Little time to eat.
