Our 2-day private tour from Southampton visits Stonehenge, Bath, Cotswolds and Oxford. Departing from Southampton Cruise Terminal, spend two days seeing the best of England! Travel in a comfortable modern vehicle accompanied by an experienced driver/guide. Stay overnight in an idyllic Cotswolds village situated in the heart of the English countryside. At the end of the trip, we can drop you in London or Heathrow Airport. Our private tours from Southampton are perfect for couples, families or small groups and are available throughout the year.
2-Day Private Tour from Southampton
Day 1
We’ll collect you from Southampton Cruise Terminal and begin our 2-day private tour with a visit to Stonehenge. This prehistoric monument was built around 5,000 years ago and is one of the most popular sites in England. See the ancient stone circles and learn more about how and why they were built. Your entrance tickets also include seeing the Neolithic Village and visitor’s centre.
We continue the day with a visit to the city of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy lunch in one of the many charming pubs, cafes or restaurants in the city centre. Your guide will then lead a walking tour of the city, pointing out key locations including the Royal Crescent, Pulteney Bridge and Bath Abbey. Explore the Roman Baths which played a major part in ancient Roman culture and society.
We end the day with a drive from Bath into the Cotswolds and the pretty English countryside. The Cotswolds is one of the most beautiful parts of England, with green rolling hills and chocolate-box villages. Stay overnight in a hotel in a charming Cotswolds village.
Day 2
We begin day 2 of our Southampton private tour with a visit to Burford. This pretty town is known as the ‘Gateway to the Cotswolds’ and there are lots of independent shops, antique stores and a picturesque church to see. We continue our drive through the Windrush Valley, passing idyllic villages and pastoral countryside. Highlights include visiting Minster Lovell and seeing the ruins of its 15th Century manor house. Look out for the many thatched-roof cottages and honey-coloured stone buildings that are dotted around the area.
We will then drive to Oxford for lunch and a walking tour of the city. Oxford is renowned for its world-class university which is made up of over 30 colleges and halls spread out across the city centre. Admire the impressive buildings including Bodleian Library and learn about the history of Oxford, including the many notable people who have studied here.
At the end of the day, we will drop you at your hotel in Central London or Heathrow Airport.
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Pickup/Dropoff
- We will meet you at your cruise terminal in Southampton
- At the end of the tour, we can drop you in Central London or Heathrow Airport. Please get in touch if you would like to be dropped off in a different location
Tour includes:
- A friendly driver/guide
- Transportation in a comfortable vehicle with air-conditioning
- Entrance fees to Stonehenge & Roman Baths
Tour does not include:
- Hotel accommodation. We are happy to provide recommendations for hotels based on your budget and requirements. We suggest booking a hotel in either Bibury, Burford or Bourton-on-the-Water.
- Any additional entrance fees
- Food, drink, gratuities (optional)
This itinerary is flexible and can be customized according to your interests. We can also provide longer private tours from Southampton, including 3-day, 4-day or 5-day tours.
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