Winchester Christmas Market & Windsor
Winchester Christmas Market & Windsor
Winchester Christmas Market & Windsor
3 Days
Visiting: Basingstoke, Winchester, Salisbury, Windsor
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Tour code:
9510
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
The cathedral in England’s ancient capital of Winchester provides an elegant backdrop for the annual Christmas market, renowned as one of the best in Europe. Join us on this three-day getaway to delight in the beautiful city’s merry atmosphere where we can get our Christmas shopping started early from a range of traditional stalls offering a selection of hand-made wares. We also enjoy a visit to the historical city of Windsor to complete a delightful few days away soaking up the spirit of the Christmas season.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Basingstoke
Location: Basingstoke
After joining the coach, we make our way to our hotel in Basingstoke and check in in time for an evening meal.
Day 2 – Salisbury & Winchester Christmas Market
Location: Winchester, Salisbury
We start our day in the quintessentially English setting of Salisbury. This stunning city has hundreds of historically listed buildings including the medieval cathedral which boasts the tallest spire in Britain. Explore the patchwork of streets which boast a charming jumble of architectural styles, ranging from medieval walls and half-timbered Tudor townhouses to Georgian mansions and Victorian villas.Next, we travel to Winchester, situated on the edge of the South Downs National Park. Here we enjoy the spectacle of the annual Christmas market on the grounds of the elegant cathedral, complete with wooden chalets, carol singers and even an ice rink. Take your pick of the fabulously festive wares on display from the many stallholders before we return to the hotel in the late afternoon.
Day 3 – Windsor
Location: Windsor
After checking out of our hotel we travel to Windsor, situated on the River Thames and crowned by the stunning Windsor Castle, the oldest inhabited castle in the world. This ancient royal town has a rich heritage dating back over a thousand years with many beautiful buildings and cobbled streets. Here we enjoy some free time at leisure to discover the impressive sights before we rejoin the coach for our journey home.
What's Included
- Return coach travel
- 2 nights at the 3-star Basingstoke Country Hotel & Spa with dinner & breakfast
- Excursion to Salisbury & Winchester Christmas Market
- En-route visit to Windsor
Accommodation
Basingstoke Country Hotel
The Basingstoke Country Hotel is set in Basingstoke’s peaceful countryside, surrounded by beautiful scenery. The hotel features a bar and restaurant, plus elegant en-suite rooms with tea and coffee-making facilities and a flat-screen TV. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, steam room and gym. Meals are buffet style.
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