Shore Excursion Details

Winchesters Wonders (Ending At Heathrow Airport)

London (Southampton), United Kingdom

Winchesters Wonders (Ending At Heathrow Airport)

DETAILS

  • 41/2
    hrs Estimate Duration
  • Accessibility
  • Debark

OVERVIEW

Enjoy an enlightening walk through the historical city of Winchester as you stand before the Winchester Cathedral, the guide will describe its architectural and historical significance. One of Europe’s largest and lengthiest cathedrals, it sits on a sacred site that once held a church from the 7th century. Inside lie the graves of Danish King Canute who ruled England from Winchester in the early 11th century and that of beloved novelist Jane Austen, who lived in nearby Chawton (Winchester Cathedral entrance is not included in the tour).

HIGHLIGHTS

• Behold magnificent Winchester Cathedral, the longest Gothic cathedral in Europe.
• Stroll through Winchester’s historic streets with an expert guide.
• Discover Winchester’s royal history and Jane Austen connections.
• Arrive at Heathrow Airport in plenty of time for your flight.


HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Need to Know:

Note: Recommended for guests with flights departing approximately three hours after the tour concludes. For guests utilizing our air program, flights are assigned at ticketing, typically about 50 days prior to sailing. Because of this timing, your confirmed flight schedule may overlap with this shore excursion’s scheduled end time. If that happens, the shore excursion may need to be canceled. To make the most of your experience, we recommend booking this shore excursion once your flights have been finalized, so everything flows seamlessly from start to finish. Guests must collect their luggage from the terminal prior to joining the tour. This tour ends at Heathrow International Airport T2. A free train is available to take you to your desired terminal. Participants are responsible for ensuring this tour is compatible with their flight departure times. Please allow extra time in case of unforeseen delays and note that the tour will still run in its entirety. This tour includes a moderate amount of walking mainly at the guest's discretion. It is available to guests who utilize a collapsible wheelchair, can both make their way on and off the coach and have a companion to assist them. Those guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina. Visits to the cathedral will only be from the outside. There is a steep uphill walk to visit the Great Hall and cobblestones around Winchester to negotiate. Entrance is not included in the tour to the Cathedral.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Scenic & City Tours

Activity Level:

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    Challenging
Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.
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