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Windsor Castle Tour from London to Southampton Cruise Terminal
Our Windsor Castle tour from London to Southampton Cruise Terminal picks up from hotels in the city centre and Heathrow Airport. Visit Windsor Castle, one of the official homes of the Queen and the oldest continuously inhabited castle in the world. Discover the State Rooms with extraordinary furnishings and admire the grand reception room. See St George’s Chapel where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle got married and take in the breathtaking architecture.
Following the visit, enjoy a hassle-free drive to Southampton Cruise Terminal. Our transfer service is carefully coordinated with your ships departure time. It is available on all dates (April to November) when Royal Caribbean, Oceania, NCL, Celebrity, Azamara, Cunard & Princess cruise ships are visiting Southampton.
This is the best way to combine a transfer to Southampton Cruise Terminal with a visit to Windsor Castle along the way!
Itinerary:
Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle:
Welcome to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world! The original castle dates back to the 11th Century, as has undergone many additions and transformations since. Today, it is one of the official homes of Queen Elizabeth II. Her Royal Highness spends most of her private weekends at Windsor, as well as for a whole month during Easter.
Our Windsor Castle tour from London to Southampton Cruise Terminal includes a visit to the State Apartments and St George’s Chapel. Audioguides include an introduction by the Prince of Wales and full commentary throughout the tour.
Many of the State Apartment rooms have been restored following a devastating fire in 1992. You’ll find beautiful artwork on the walls, including pieces by Rembrandt and Rubens. Highlights include The King’s Drawing Room, The Queen’s Ballroom and The Lantern Lobby. All the rooms are decorated with lavish furnishings and extraordinary items ranging from a suit of Henry VIII’s armour to elaborate parquet flooring. The Drawings Gallery includes pieces by Michelangelo and Raphael.
St George’s Chapel
Our Windsor Castle tour to Southampton Cruise Terminal also includes a visit to St George’s Chapel. It’s an enormous structure the size of a cathedral and is considered a masterpiece of gothic architecture. This is where the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took place. It is the spiritual home of the Order of the Knights of the Garter and is the burial location of several British monarchs including Henry VIII.
Please note that this is a working Chapel, and is closed to visitors on Sunday.
Schedule:
- 07:00-08:15: Pickup at Central London hotels, air BnB and guest accommodation
- 09:00-09:45: Pickup at Heathrow Airport hotels
- 10:15: Arrival at Windsor Castle
- 13:30-14:00: Arrival at Southampton Cruise Terminal
*All times are approximate and depend on traffic conditions
Pickup from London
We pick up from all hotels within London’s city centre. You can see a list of hotels as well as pick up times on our booking page. Your driver will meet you in the hotel lobby and assist with your luggage.
We can also collect from vacation rental properties, Airbnb and apartments.
Pickup From Heathrow:
We pick up from hotels at Heathrow Airport, and you can see a full list of hotels on our booking page.
If your flight is arriving on the morning of the transfer, please allow for at least 2 hours. This will allow you to comfortably get through passport control, collect your luggage, and travel to one of the nearby hotels for a 09:00 am pickup.
Please head to the following hotels:
- Arriving at Terminal 1, 2 or 3: Park Inn Heathrow,
- Arriving at Terminal 4: Hilton Heathrow Terminal 4
- Arriving at Terminal 5: Sofitel Heathrow Terminal 5
Arriving in Southampton
On arrival at Southampton Cruise Terminal, we will drop you directly at the check-in desk. Porters will take your luggage directly to the cabin.
More details:
Pickup:
- Each person is allowed a maximum of 2 items of hold luggage (23kg each) and two items of carry-on baggage (10kg each)
- If you are bringing a wheelchair or walker, please contact us before making a booking with details of the dimensions and weight.
- If you are delayed, there is an emergency number to contact. However, since this is a shared transfer, if you miss the pickup time, we cannot wait or offer a refund.
Visiting Windsor Castle
- Entrance tickets to Windsor Castle are included
- The tour of Windsor Castle is self-guided since tour guides are not allowed inside the Castle
- There is a 15-minute walk from the coach park to Windsor Castle. Part of the walk is up a hill, and might not be suitable for passengers with mobility issues
Arrival at Southampton Cruise Terminal:
- Our itinerary is carefully planned to arrive at Southampton Cruise Terminal between 13:30-14:00
- In the unlikely event that there are unforeseeable delays such as traffic problems, we will be in contact directly with the ships ground handling team. We will liaise, update them on progress and expected arrival time
We offer a free cancellation policy up to 42 days before travel.
