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Directly from your cruise ship, be whisked away to see the wonders of Dorset, Wiltshire and beyond. Our professional tour guide will enhance your experience and bring the history and legends of the region to life.
This tour includes visits to Stonehenge, Salisbury and it's Historic Cathedral, which houses the Magna Carta, The Cerne Giant and a whistlestop tour of Weymouth Esplanade and Harbour, and finishes at the top of the Isle of Portland with some fantastic views.
We will make this fantastic tour though our part of the country, one that you will never forget!
This tour includes capacity for 4 up to 7 passengers, plus a Driver and a Professional Tour Guide.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We normally start the tour from the meeting point in Liberty rd, Portland. Please board the complimentary shuttle bus at the dock and get off at the first stop, which is Portland Castle. The tour vehicles will be waiting to pick you up.
Please board the complimentary shuttle bus at the dock and get off at the first stop, which is Portland Castle. The tour vehicles will be waiting to pick you up.
Itinerary
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1Stonehenge
We'll start the day with a relaxed drive through the quintessential English countryside. As the huge stone circle appears on the horizon, your guide will reveal fascinating stories about it's construction and theories around it's meaning. Was it an astronomical calendar, a burial ground, a place of healing or worship? Marvel at the shear size of the Sarcen stones, some weighing over 30 tonnes and the precision with which they are arranged.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
2Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta
After enjoying the time to wander around the mysterious monoliths of Stonehenge, you will have the option of stopping for a classic English pub lunch before making your way to Medieval Salisbury, where your guide will lead you through 800 years of history in Salisbury Cathedral, pointing out it's incredible hand carved columns, the tallest spire in Britain and it's best preserved copy of the historic Magna Carta.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
3
On the way back from Salisbury, you will have the option to visit the legendary Cerne Giant. Britains largest and most recognisable chalk hill figure. Many have wondered of the heritage of the club wielding figure drawn on the hillside. Was he an ancient god, a fertility symbol, or the figure of an ancient giant slain by the locals? This brief stop is an excellent photo opportunity for all.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
When arriving back in the vacinity of the cruise ship, you will have the chance of a slow cruise through Weymouth's Seafront and its harbour, with lifting Victorian bridge. Weymouth was one of the first seaside resorts in the UK, made famous and trendy by King George III for his habit of visiting for sea bathing and enjoyment of the scenic area. Today the area is a popular tourist resort, with a working harbour full of yachts and fishing vessels. You will have the option to be dropped off here if time allows, in order to enjoy your last few hours in the town before making your way to the ship.
Admission ticket free -
4
Our last stop on the tour is at the top of Portland to get one of the best coastal views of the Jurassic Coast. With a friendly guide full of local secrets and historical information and tales, this private tour encapsulates the best of the regional history, culture and scenery. You will return to your ship full of fascinating stories from one of Englands most characteristic regions.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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