Excursion Winchester & wolvesey castle (tour and heathrow airport transfer) tour at Southampton

Discover the history of Winchester and its legendary sights during this panoramic, half-day sightseeing excursion.

Southampton, Central Winchester

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30 minutes' drive to central Winchester. Upon arrival, take a short, guided stroll to the entrance of Winchester Cathedral and proceed for a guided walking tour. Learn about the history of Winchester and King Alfred the Great, who united the Kingdom of Wessex and made Winchester its capital in the late-9th-century, and ordered the building of Winchester Cathedral and Wolvesey Castle.

Wolvesey Castle

Visit Winchester's medieval Wolvesey Castle, which despite its name was in fact a luxurious palace. The ruins stand in the south-east corner of the walled area of the city, close to the cathedral and the remaining wing of a baroque house dating from the 1680s, that is still the private home of the bishop of Winchester.

Winchester Cathedral

Continue with the exterior visit of the beautiful Winchester Cathedral, dating back to the VII century, when a Christian church was first built on the site, it has since played a fundamental part in the life of this ancient city and a key role in English history

At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the drive to Heathrow airport.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Central Winchester, Winchester Cathedral, Wolvesey Castle.

Note

Please Note: This tour is offered to guests disembarking the ship with flights from London Heathrow International Airport at 3:00pm or later and will end at the airport at approximately 12noon. It requires a moderate amount of walking of approximately 1km at times over uneven ground. Those utilising a wheelchair must be able to embark and disembark the coach via steps. Due to local average temperatures, not all coaches are equipped with air-conditioning.