Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for Wiltshire
Stonehenge and Steeples
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The tomb of Wiiliam Longspee , King John's half-brother and one of his advisors in the Magna Carta negotiations ©Ash Mills
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Salisbury Cathedral ©Ash Mills
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Drone image exterior Salisbury Cathedral ©Ash Mills
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The south front (predominantly 18th-century) of Mottisfont, nr Romsey, Hampshire with the parterre garden ©National Trust Images, Robert Morris
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Rose Veilchenblau on arch, in rose garden in June at Mottisfont, Hampshire ©National Trust Images, Clive Nichols
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England's Great West Way
On this classic short break tour we combine a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral with visits to Winchester Cathedral and Mottisfont Abbey, one of National Trust’s most popular properties.
As one of the most famous visitor attractions in the world, Stonehenge is an ancient site, with a history still trying to be worked out! Take a guided tour through Salisbury Cathedral, wit Britain’s tallest spire and the world’s best preserved Magna Carta, it’s a must see! Explore the medieval city of Winchester, with over 1000 years of history, and relax amongst the gardens of Mottisfont Abbey.
This holiday features part of the Great West Way®, a touring route between London and Bristol.
Dates
Dates throughout 2024 & 2025
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Travel to your hotel
Depending on time, why not stop-off on the journey. The Greatdays team will be happy to offer a few suggestions.
Day 2
Salisbury Cathedral and Stonehenge
Today we take the UNESCO World Heritage route, starting with a visit to Salisbury Cathedral, Britain’s finest 13th century Gothic cathedral. We take a private guided tour to find out more about 750 years of history, Britain’s tallest spire, some magnificent cloisters, and the world’s best preserved Magna Carta. After lunch we head to one of the most famous visitor attractions in the world, Stonehenge. Your visit starts at the new visitor centre where an exhibition sets the scene and reveals many of the secrets of the stones. You then board a bus which takes you the mile or so to the stone circle. After time at the stones, you return to the visitor centre where there’s time to buy a souvenir or two.
Day 3
Winchester Cathedral, The Great Hall and Mottisfont Abbey
This morning, we head for Mottisfont Abbey, and some calm relaxation among the gardens and ancient stones of this rural estate.
Stroll around the Gothic remains of the original 13th century Augustinian priory, visit the historic house and the glorious gardens.
After some free time for lunch, this afternoon we head to Winchester, a culturally rich medieval city with a number of world-class attractions. Visit Winchester Cathedral and discover more than 1,000 years of history, including the beautiful illuminated Winchester Bible, 12th-century wall paintings, medieval carvings, and the burial place of Jane Austen. In The Great Hall don’t miss the greatest symbol of medieval mythology, King Arthur’s Round Table.
Day 4
Return home
Greatdays offer a selection of quality hotels in Hampshire.
| Dates | 4 days / 3 nights |
| 2024 dates | From £340.00 per person |
| 2025 dates | From £366.00 per person |
Single room supplement available upon request.
