See the historical Royal Home of Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is the Official Residence of Queen Elizabeth II and has been the home of the Royal Family for over 900 years. The Castle is built high above the River Thames and on arrival at the Castle you will be taken to see the beautiful State Apartments, which are still used for Royal receptions and important State occasions. You will also be given the opportunity to explore the magnificent Castle grounds including seeing the fourteenth century St Georges Chapel (please be aware that unfortunately, viewings are restricted on Sunday's due to Sunday Service). St George's Chapel is known as one of the premier and most stunning examples of medieval church architecture across England and it is the burial place of Kings and Queens, this includes the very famous Henry VIII and this third wife Jane Seymour.
Wonder the ancient stones of Stonehenge
One of the leading UK Attractions, Stonehenge is shrouded in mystery, it is an amazing feat of engineering and is defined as one of the most important pre-historic site in England. Stonehenge is not only highly significant in terms of archaeology, it is also believed to have a astronomical role and is also a place of significant spiritual importance. It will always be clouded in mystery and early legends link Stonehenge with Merlin and King Arthur, but more recently in the last hundred years the midsummer sunrise has brought with it pagan groups and followers of the Ancient Order of Druids.
Visit the stunning City of Bath
As part of this most popular of tours, you will visit the stunning Georgian City of Bath, you will be taken on a panoramic tour of Bath and see some of the finest architectural sights in Europe, this will include the magnificent Bath Abbey, the Circus, the Royal Crescent, Assembly Rooms and of course the Pulteney Bridge. You will be shown the Roman Baths which are built around thermal springs, these have been providing water for over two thousand years. Going back to Roman times, a great Temple was erected next to this sacred spring, it was believed that the water from it had healing properties and therefore it attracted visitors from all across the Roman Empire.
Your entrance fees to Windsor, Stonehenge and the Roman Baths are all included in your tour price!
Unfortunately, on very rare occasions the State Apartments might be closed,
in these rare instances, the tour guide will take you to see the Queen Mary's Dolls House and St Georges Chapel instead.
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