Small-Group Day Trip to Bath, Lacock and Stonehenge from London

Highlights

  • Following pickup from central London, travel out of the English capital and through the countryside along an ancient road that was used by the Romans some 2,000 years ago. Pass ancient burial chambers and a 4,000-year-old pyramid on Silbury Hill, as well as traditional pubs, historical monuments, and the eye-catching White Horse hill carvings. First, head to the Stone Age structure of Stonehenge and listen to commentary about the 5,000-year-old monolith. Continue on to Bath and explore its squares, terraces, and crescents. Visit, too, the famous Roman Baths and learn how in the 18th-century Georgian Era, the wealthy, upper-class arrived from London to take advantage of its supposedly healing waters. Then, enjoy free time for lunch (own expense) before traveling onward to Lacock for a taste of old-world England. Seemingly untouched by modern developments, this charming village has been featured in Cranford, 'Pride and Prejudice,' several of the Harry Potter movies and other films and television series. Follow your guide on a sightseeing tour, and then return to your vehicle for a drive through the Cotswolds hills to Avebury. See a village of thatched cottages in the middle of a huge stone circle before returning to central London.

Summary

Following pickup from central London, travel out of the English capital and through the countryside along an ancient road that was used by the Romans some 2,000 years ago. Pass ancient burial chambers and a 4,000-year-old pyramid on Silbury Hill, as well as traditional pubs, historical monuments, and the eye-catching White Horse hill carvings. First, head to the Stone Age structure of Stonehenge and listen to commentary about the 5,000-year-old monolith. Continue on to Bath and explore its squares, terraces, and crescents. Visit, too, the famous Roman Baths and learn how in the 18th-century Georgian Era, the wealthy, upper-class arrived from London to take advantage of its supposedly healing waters. Then, enjoy free time for lunch (own expense) before traveling onward to Lacock for a taste of old-world England. Seemingly untouched by modern developments, this charming village has been featured in Cranford, 'Pride and Prejudice,' several of the Harry Potter movies and other films and television series. Follow your guide on a sightseeing tour, and then return to your vehicle for a drive through the Cotswolds hills to Avebury. See a village of thatched cottages in the middle of a huge stone circle before returning to central London.

Tour info

Duration
11 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

This fantastic small-group tour lets you explore some of the most beautiful and historic sites in England. We begin the day at Stonehenge, where we'll be one of the first groups to enter, before we continue our journey to the Georgian city of Bath. In Bath, learn about the history of the famous Roman Baths and the Georgian holiday resort. Then, we'll visit the charming village of Lacock, as seen in the Harry Potter movies, before we continue to Avebury, a pretty thatched village in the middle of a huge stone circle.

What’s included?

  • Travel by executive mini-coach

  • Guided walk in Lacock

  • Guided walk in Avebury

  • Entry to Stonehenge

  • Entry to the Roman Baths

  • Entry/Admission - Stonehenge

  • Entry/Admission - The Roman Baths

  • Entry/Admission - Avebury Stone Circle

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Food and drinks

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 11h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

International Friends

About operator:

International Friends is a small group travel specialist, offering fully guided day trips from London with some of England's best guides. With a maximum of 16 people per tour, we combine the most popular sights with 'hidden gems' the large coaches cannot get to. Popular destinations include Stonehenge, Bath, Windsor, Glastonbury, Cotswolds, Downton Abbey, Oxford & Stratford-upon-Avon. We also offer a great range of coach day trips including The Warner Bros Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter and Highclere Castle, plus a fantastic program of weekend trips to Edinburgh, Paris and Amsterdam. An accredited Cruise Britain Member, we are one of the leading providers of shore excursions, transfers & sightseeing between London & Heathrow to Southampton and Dover, with a great range of options available including Stonehenge, Bath, Windsor, Salisbury, Downton Abbey filming locations and The Making of Harry Potter.

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