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Premium Tours, London Tue, 10th August 2010 - Thu, 31st March 2011 From £69.00*Highlights: * Private tour of the Roman Baths away from the crowds Entrance to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and The Roman Baths all in one day * See Runnymede where the Magna Carta was signed in 1215 * Visit the 700 year old coaching inn for lunch (food/drinks not included) * Private torch-lit tour of the Roman Baths plus Champagne reception Entrance to the delightful Georgian Pump Room * Walking and driving tour of Bath From 2010 - Free DVD for all passengers on the in-depth history of Stonehenge. The Tour: WINDSOR CASTLE Over 900 years of royal history are waiting for you in Windsor Castle, which is perched high above the River Thames just outside of London. From William the Conqueror all the way through to our current Queen, successive monarchs have lived here and left their mark on what is now the largest continuously occupied castle in the world. We shall be amongst the first people to enter Windsor Castle, so you can see for yourself the splendour of St. Georges chapel and the sumptuous state apartments. Windsor itself is a pretty town full of traditional shops AQand historic pubs. Shakespeare is said to have written his play The Merry Wives of Windsor in one of them! After our visit to Windsor, we drive through Runnymede, where King John signed the Magna Carta. STONEHENGE The most famous prehistoric monument in the world, and now a world heritage site, Stonehenge stands alone in the vast empty tract of Salisbury plain. Its origins date back nearly 5,000 years and it has been home to pagan religion and spiritual worship, not to be mention public debate ever since. What was this vast collection of stones intended for? Was it observatory of the moon, a temple to the sun, or an elaborate cemetery? Who were the people who carried and carved these 40 ton rocks? Come and unlock the secrets for yourself and marvel at this remarkable and mysterious feat of ancient engineering and design. BATH Our final stop is Bath, another world heritage site. Bath is a beautiful Georgian city with delightful crescents, terraces and architecture. Following our guided tour of the city, there will be plenty of time to visit Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge overlooking the river Avon cascading over the weir. And you can shop, explore and take afternoon tea in the Pump Rooms while listening to the string quartet. At the sun sets, the flares and torches are lit encircling the magnificent Roman Baths, where over one million litres of boiling water still burst from the hot springs everyday. As the other visitors are asked to leave, we enjoy a private viewing of this great site -- exclusive to Premium Tours. Feel free to explore the baths on your own should you wish, or just soak up the atmosphere as the pockets of mist swirl above the bubbling pools. A truly magical end to a wonderful day. Please Note: 10 & 12 April, 15th June - Tour operates, however due to Windsor closure there will be an extra walking tour of Windsor town. 21 June - Tour operates, however due to Stonehenge closure on Summer Solstice there will be a visit to the Avebury stone circles. * The State Apartments at Windsor Castle will be closed on 7 & 14 April, 13 & 14 June. However you can enjoy the extensive Castle Precincts, St George's Chapel (except on Sundays) and Queen Mary's Dolls' House. Times: Full day tour - Departs Daily at 8:15am Closed 1st January Running Time: 11 hours
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