October 9, 2018

Stonehenge Christmas and New Year Tours. Festive Sightseeing 2018 / 2019

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Stonehenge never fails to impress!  See the ancient monoliths at Stonehenge and make your Christmas or New Year a memorable one.

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Stonehenge Christmas Festive Tours

Simply Stonehenge Tour on Christmas Eve – Morning tour
Wander around the World Heritage Site and be captivated by the unique rock formation on this enchanting Christmas Eve morning! Situated on Salisbury Plain, 40 ton rocks stand alone since their arrival 5,000 years ago. An abundance of theories surround Stonehenge; from the belief it is a religious temple to an astronomical clock and even a Bronze Age burial ground! Decide for yourself whilst discovering the history behind this mysterious monument. BOOK THIS TOUR HERE!

Windsor Castle, Bath & Stonehenge Tour with Entries on Christmas Eve & Free Lunch Pack
Make unforgettable memories this festive season with a Christmas Eve at Windsor, Stonehenge and the city of Bath. This magical day trip to 3 of the UK’s most famous locations will put you in the Christmas spirit before the big day arrives! e and the city of Bath. This magical day trip to 3 of the UK’s most famous locations will put you in the Christmas spirit before the big day arrives! BOOK THIS TOUR HERE!

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Stonehenge and Bath Tour with Roman Baths Entry on Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve at Bath
Standing proudly on the slopes of the River Avon, beautiful Bath was the first city in England to be designated an UNESCO World Heritage site and it certainly brings the magic of Christmas to life. The gorgeous 15th century Bath Abbey, the stunning Georgian architecture, the romantic Pulteney Bridge, modelled on Florence’s Ponte Vecchio, are all sights to linger on in the memory of your day. Upon reaching Bath, you are given ample free time: perhaps enjoy tea at the pump rooms or visit the Jane Austen centre (entry not included).
Roman Baths and Pump Rooms
No tour of Bath would be complete without a visit to the famous Roman Baths that gave the city its name and on Christmas Eve, it’s an extra special experience. This beautifully preserved bathing complex still flows with water from Britain’s only hot spring. Marvel at the dazzling torch-lighting ceremony as dusk falls (not applicable in summer) and sip Bath’s healing waters in the Pump Room, a stunning neo-classical salon.
Mysterious Stonehenge
The true meaning of this ancient, awe-inspiring creation has been lost in the mists of time and this Christmas, you can piece together the evidence to try and work it out for yourself! Was Stonehenge a temple for sun worship, a healing centre, a burial site or perhaps a huge calendar? How did our ancestors manage to carry the mighty stones from so far away and then, using only the most primitive of tools, build this amazing structure? Surrounded by mystery, Stonehenge never fails to impress.  BOOK THIS TOUR HERE!

Stonehenge Solstice Sunset Viewing Tour – December 21st 2018
The Winter Solstice is the most important day of the year at Stonehenge and a truly magical time to be there. Experience the new English Heritage visitor centre and witness the sun setting plus Avebury Stone Circle and Salisbury Cathedral / Christmas Market. Click here

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Stonehenge Winter Solstice Sunrise Access Tour – December 22nd 2018 
The Winter Solstice is the most important day of the year at Stonehenge and a truly magical time to be there. Witness the sun rising from within the inner circle of Stonehenge at dawn. Click here

New Year’s Day in London 2019 – If you are looking for something to do in London and want to visit Stonehenge please view these scheduled tours on News Years Eve and New Years Day Click here

Visiting Britain with the family this Christmas?  It may be easier and cheaper to organise a a private custom sightseeing tour.  We will take you wherever you want to go at the time and pace to suit you. Our personalised service gives you the ultimate freedom and flexibility without the worry of driving so you can all relax and enjoy the day.  Please visit our Stonehenge private guided tours page

Visit our Stonehenge Christmas festive tour website for more exclusive sightseeing

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December 8, 2014

Call a ‘travel designer’ for ultimate in bespoke holidays

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A new breed of fixers for the itchy-footed are offering made-to-measure trips tailored to a client’s pocket, pace and passions, writes Tim Pile

On his way home from a recent Nato summit in Wales, Barack Obama made an unannounced stop at Stonehenge. The prehistoric monument closed early so that the president of the United States could soak up the atmosphere without being gawked at by day-trippers. He was given a personal tour by an English Heritage curator before continuing his helicopter journey to London. Describing the ancient stone circle as “cool”, Obama told reporters that he had “knocked it off his bucket list“.

The president’s sightseeing sortie might seem beyond the reach of ordinary mortals but his stopover was merely a high-profile example of a global tourist trend.

A growing number of tour operators specialise in putting together one-of-a-kind adventures. Like buying a tailor-made suit, discerning clients – many of whom have been there, done that, and bought the vineyard – are willing to pay for a “made-to-measure” experience. Add a whiff of one-upmanship and it’s easy to understand why this sector of the tourism industry is becoming increasingly popular.

The high-end holiday market encompasses a pigeonhole-defying range of possibilities. A customised itinerary can mean gaining entry where doors are usually closed while neatly sidestepping the tourist herds. The best companies can fix up tee times on a Ryder Cup golf course or charter you a steam train in India. They’ll arrange for a historian to accompany you around first world war battlefields or set up a meeting with the president of the Maldives to hear how climate change is affecting the low-lying archipelago.

Firms that put together special-interest programmes usually give clients the opportunity to unpick and reassemble itineraries to suit individual tastes. Perhaps you’re fed up with arriving at all the best sights at midday, leaving you with overexposed, washed-out photos. Someone a phone call away will be happy to tweak the tour so that you arrive in Vienna for sunrise and Budapest for sunset.

Read the full travel story here: http://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/article/1656313/call-travel-designer-ultimate-bespoke-holidays

Stonehenge Guided Tours arrange bespoke private guided tours of Stonehenge, including special access private viewings.

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