Duration: approx. 4 hours

If one place lies at the centre of English history and embodies the romantic vision of an English heartland, it is Winchester. Leave the port for a coach drive to this beautiful city; here, among other monuments, we will visit the Cathedral, which dates back to the VII century when a Christian church was first built on this site. Since then it has played a fundamental part in the life of this ancient city and a key role in English history. Our tour will enable you to enjoy a unique experience of sacred architecture and art as well as providing an introduction to this important symbol of England. We will admire the choir stalls with their magnificent gabled canopies, elaborately carved flowers and plants, owls and monkeys, dragons and knights. Next we will have the opportunity to explore the centre of this ancient and royal city which still resounds to the echoes of its fabled past. Enjoy an independent visit to Winchester Castle and its XIII century Great Hall. The Hall is home to one of the best-known symbols of medieval mythology, King Arthur’s Round Table, which hangs in the Great Hall of King Henry VIII. Return to the port.

After leaving your ship, you will board a coach for a pleasant 2.5-hour drive from Southampton to London, one of the greatest cities in the world. Your subsequent sightseeing tour covers all the main sights that London has to offer. Look forward to the city’s iconic red buses, see if you can spot one of the friendly “bobbies” and enjoy views of London’s magnificent churches and buildings. The capital city of the United Kingdom offers visitors a plethora of wonderful places to see; so much so, in fact, that a man who is tired of London is said to be tired of life. Your scenic tour of London comes to a close with your transfer to Heathrow Airport.