Bath, Somerset & Glastonbury: Autumn/Winter Tours
Holiday Highlights
- Discover beautiful Bath on a guided walking tour
- Soak up over 2000 years of history at the Roman Baths
- Explore charming Wells and see its stunning Cathedral
- Visit the legendary musical town of Glastonbury
- See the Bishop’s Palace in Wells on a guided tour
- Experience Cheddar cheese making at a family-owned cheesemaker
- Step back in time in the village of Lacock and its Abbey
- Discover the ancient Avebury stone circle
What's Included
- The price of this holiday is per person, based on two people sharing a twin room. Single rooms are subject to availability at the relevant supplement. The price includes:
- Four nights in four-star accommodation with breakfast
- The services of our experienced and insightful tour manager throughout
Itinerary
Day 1
Make your way to the beautiful city of Bath in a way to suit you. After checking in this afternoon, make yourself at home at the centrally located hotel, just a five-minute walk from the banks of the River Avon.
Day 2
After breakfast at the hotel, we take to the ancient, cobbled streets of Bath for a guided tour. It’s unsurprising that the whole city has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status, boasting an incredible and fascinating display of Roman remains and contrasting 18th century architecture. Perfectly blending Roman and Georgian influences, the city centre is a pleasure to explore with its harmonious honey-hued buildings. It was the Romans who first discovered Bath’s potential by siting a bathhouse here, which lead to the development of a settlement in the area. So, after our guided walking tour of the city centre, we will visit one of the best-preserved Roman bathhouses in the world, taking advantage of the hot springs located here which reach temperatures of up to 46C. With plenty more to discover, enjoy a free afternoon to explore Bath. The Royal Crescent is another highlight of course, so perhaps visit the No. 1 Royal Crescent museum for a glimpse into wealthy Georgian life, behind the beautiful façade of these iconic townhouses. Then there’s Royal Victoria Park, with its botanical gardens, an inspiring place to spend a leisurely afternoon.
4* Francis Hotel in Bath
A grade I listed building, the Francis Hotel is a Regency-style townhouse hotel located in the heart of Bath. There is a restaurant serving a variety of European-inspired dishes and a lounge bar including a beautifully decorated tearoom. The rooms are also a blend of Regency features and modern comforts, whilst retaining their unique character. There is limited parking available for hotel guests, at £20 day per vehicle, with other public car parks nearby.