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Salisbury Cathedral
Stonehenge
Soaring Spires & Scented Southern Gardens
Historic Wiltshire: Gardens, Cathedrals & Ancient Stones
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Historic Wiltshire offers a step back in time for visitors keen to find out more about its most ancient landmarks including the medieval city of Salisbury with a breathtakingly beautiful Cathedral and busy Charter Market. All before enjoying a delicious sparkling wine tasting at a family-run vineyard.
Experience two of the crowning glories of southern England on this weekend tour taking in both Salisbury and Winchester.
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Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Salisbury & Salisbury Cathedral
PACKAGED ITINERARY
We spend today in the wonderful medieval city of Salisbury, with its historic streets and alleyways and half-timbered buildings. We enjoy the morning at leisure, perhaps visiting one of the fascinating museums, admiring the 18th-century Mompesson House or simply browsing the mix of high street and independent shops. This afternoon, we visit the magnificent 13th-century Salisbury Cathedral . It boasts the UK’s tallest spire, a working 14th-century clock and an original copy of the Magna Carta. Our visit includes a guided tour & a tasty cream tea. Day 3 Winchester & Sir Harold Hillier Gardens A morning free in historic Winchester provides a fabulous opportunity to explore England’s former ancient capital. Amongst the sights are majestic Winchester Cathedral & the 13th-century Great Hall, home to King Arthur’s Round Table. We can also choose to visit some of Winchester’s charming museums and shops and relax over lunch in one of its many appealing restaurants. This afternoon, we visit nearby Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, an arboretum covering 180 acres with an unparalleled collection of oaks, camelia, magnolia and rhododendron. Day 4 Departure After breakfast, we make our way home. Why not replace one of the above days with a visit to Longleat or Stonehenge? INCLUSIONS • Entrance to Salisbury Cathedral including a guided tour and cream tea • Entrance to Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Stonehenge & Bluestone Vineyard
We begin our day at Stonehenge . Over 4,500 years old, this extraordinary marvel, stands proudly in an ancient landscape and serves as a powerful testament to human ingenuity, imagination and creativity. Don’t miss the 5,500-year-old man in the exhibition and the Neolithic village. Next, we visit Bluestone Vineyard to participate in one of their tours & tasting experiences. We learn about the vineyard’s origins, the highlights of the growing season, and how they manage to produce premium grapes for sparkling wines. Day 3 National Trust Stourhead House & Salisbury This morning, we start our day at the National Trust Stourhead. Stourhead’s English landscape garden is an internationally celebrated ‘living work of art.’ The neo-Palladian house is one of the first of its kind and was built by the Hoare banking family. In the afternoon, we head to Salisbury, a medieval city with historic streets and alleyways, half-timbered buildings, and a magnificent cathedral that houses an original copy of the Magna Carta, featuring the tallest spire in the UK. Day 4 Departure After breakfast, we make our way home.
INCLUSIONS • Entrance to Stonehenge • Tour & tasting at Bluestone Vineyard • Entrance to Stourhead House
Salisbury 800 Anniversary in 2027 The main city-wide “Salisbury 800” festival will mark the city receiving its Royal Charter, a once-in-a-generation event with celebrations planned between May to November 2027.
The Stones Hotel
Nr Salisbury, Wiltshire
Situated in the Wiltshire Downs just north of Salisbury, The Stones Hotel provides a comfortable and modern base. The attractive low-rise hotel offers stylish rooms in a range of sizes, all of them finished in smart grey tones and accessorised with TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. While the hotel has no lift, it has plenty of ground-floor rooms. The contemporary decor extends to the restaurant, which offers booth and table seating and serves locally sourced and seasonal food. Guests can relax in the comfortable bar and lounge area and enjoy alfresco drinks on the pleasant terrace and patio in warm weather. • Ground-floor rooms • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge
Soaring Spires & Scented Southern Gardens 3 Nights Half Board Twin from £289pp Double for Sole Use Supplement from £104 Based on Friday arrivals
Historic Wiltshire: Gardens, Cathedrals & Ancient Stones 3 Nights Half Board Twin from £338pp Double for Sole Use Supplement from £104 Based on Friday arrivals
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