Luxury Private Stonehenge & Windsor Castle Tour Archaeologist-Led

Overview

5* Award–Winning Experience - Travel with your very own expert archaeologist on a fully private luxury tour, with professional chauffeur and outstanding archaeological interpretation unavailable on standard sightseeing tours. Includes many of Europe’s finest Neolithic, Bronze Age and Iron Age monuments. Uniquely spectacular and fascinating it may be, Stonehenge is not alone. It stands amid one of the world’s greatest concentrations of Neolithic and Bronze Age constructions, burial mounds and earthwork enclosures of various shapes and sizes, a vast sacred area of exceptional potency. Enjoy plenty of time to explore the world's largest inhabited castle at Windsor. The castle is almost 1000 years old, providing the setting and burial place for England's most important historical events. We can customise this tour. Visit our website to discover more details. Recent reviews include: "Highlight of our trip" "Worth every penny" "Hands down the best tour I have ever been on"

What's included

• ✓A chauffeur (so our guides can concentrate on the client and not the road)
• ✓Luxury transport in air-conditioned vehicle (Mercedes V-Class)
• ✓Award Winning Expert-led Archaeologist guide

• ✕Windsor Castle admission (from £15.50)
• ✕Stonehenge

What you'll do

1. 1

   Woodhenge is a prehistoric monument that was built during the Late Neolithic period. The monument consists of a series of six concentric rings of wooden posts, consisting of 168 posts in total. The posts are arranged in a symmetrical pattern and were possibly connected by lintels. Woodhenge is thought to have been used as a ceremonial site, and it may have been aligned with the movements of the sun and moon. The site was excavated in the 1920s, and the wood posts were found to have been made from oak trees. 1h 30m drive from London to Woodhenge.

   ⏱ 20 min
2. 2

   Visit the Stonehenge 'builder's village' Durrington Walls, a large henge situated in the beautiful Wiltshire landscape. The site consists of a large circular earthwork with a diameter of over 500m. Within the earthwork are two large timber circles, thought to have been used for ceremonial purposes. Durrington Walls is one of the largest and most famous henge monuments in the world. The site is believed to have been constructed around 2600 BC, making it one of the earliest known examples of this type of monument. It is thought that Durrington Walls was used as a ceremonial centre for the local population. Durrington Walls is an important archaeological site that provides insight into the lives of our prehistoric ancestors. 10m drive from Durrington Walls to Stonehenge.

   ⏱ 20 min
3. 3

   The power of Stonehenge lies in its inspired evocation of our shared past. A fusion of imagination and history. Although many theories and ideas have been put forwards over the centuries to answer the enigma of ‘what is Stonehenge?’, perhaps of more significance is why this monument evokes the need in people to travel vast distances to walk amongst these stones and throughout this landscape. The answer to this may be beyond our current understanding, but what we do know is this ‘force’ on visitors is not new. Archaeological evidence indicates Neolithic and Bronze Age peoples travelling (perhaps over weeks and months) the length and breadth of the British Isles and continental Europe to stand in the midst of this testament to human ingenuity. Like these ancient travellers, you too should pilgrimage to Stonehenge along paths well-worn and truly experience this iconic symbol of Britain and our shared past humanity. The return drive to London is around 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Availability & pricing

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Good to know

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• No large items of luggage are permitted, luggage compartment is limited
• Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
• The total duration includes the travel time

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.