Salisbury - Stonehenge - Bath from London or Port Southampton

Salisbury has been an important provincial city for more than a thousand years. Its streets form an architectural timeline ranging from medieval walls and half-timbered Tudor townhouses, to Georgian mansions, Victorian villas, and of course a majestic cathedral topped by the tallest spire in England. Welcome to Salisbury!

The Salisbury Cathedral is the finest 13th century cathedral in Britain. It is an international symbol of Christianity, an important heritage attraction, and a beautiful and historic building. It is an active place of worship that welcomes half a million people from all over the world annually. For me, this is one of the best Cathedrals of the world!

The jewel of English Heritage: Stonehenge has been a source of fascination for thousands of years. Many people, both past and present, have devoted their lives attempting to unravel the mysteries of this extraordinary place. This is why we are all here today… right? Today we will try to find some answers about the cremation cemetery, and how the sarsen stones were added and aligned to mark the mid-summer (June 21 @ 16:54) and mid-winter (December 22 @ 04:19) solstices. Hear the story from a scientist!

Parade Gardens is one of the best examples of a Victorian Public Garden. The gardens overlook the Pulteney Bridge and Pulteney Weir on the banks of the Avon River. The flower bedding screens are some of the best in Britain. But, hang on! Bath is routinely banned from the "Britain in Bloom" Contest. Why? Keep following me, please :)

No visit to Bath would be complete without at least a short insight into the beautiful Bath Abbey. A Church from wool? It sounds very "Cotswolds style" Bath Abbey is the last medieval Church built in Britain 500 years ago. It's a brand new one :) Also lets hear why people call the Abbey as "The lantern of the West". Please, follow me!

Here is the reason to be in this lovely town. Bath is famous for its hot springs. It was a popular spa town for the ancient Romans. The terrace was completed in 1897 and it's the date the Roman Baths reopened to the public but the history of Bath goes back to 860 BC when the Celtic King Bladud discovered the curative effect of the mud & spa. The story begins then.

It is time to sample the regional and fresh tastes of Bath. You will find delicious fudge consisting of butter, milk and sugar, which is now considered a traditionally British recipe. The best of all is prepared right before your eyes. Do you want to give it a try? It is not the same that you have in the States, and I am sure you will enjoy the difference!

The impressive Royal Theater, which was built in 1805, is labeled as one of Bath's West End's most well-preserved Georgian theater architecture. The first performance was Shakespeare's Richard III and today it hosts London's favorite musicals and shows for art lovers and visitors. I would be pleased to show you this building today!

The three entrance Circus is a typical Georgian Square by architect John Wood the Elder, built between the years of 1754 and 1768. The Jane Austen Centre is just a walking distance away. I houses a permanent exhibition of film costumes and books that tell the story of the author's time in Bath.

Most of the buildings in Bath, from 18th Century local architects, were totally inspired by the Italian style. The Royal Crescent goes back to 1770's and is considered the very first Georgian condos. There is an optical illusion in here that is related to the posh address, which is "Number one, Royal Crescent". You will be surprised when I reveal it.

#1 Royal Crescent gives an intimate glimpse into the Georgian age's lavish lifestyle. You will experience the fascinating details of this building's posh lifestyle. This is a total timeline-journey that presents you with the daily life of the 17th century. The house boasts The Parlour, The Gentleman's Retreat, The Cabinet of Curiosities, The Retreat Room, The Lady's Bedroom, The Housekeeper's Room, The Servants' Hall, The Courtyard, The Kitchen Passage, The Kitchen, and The Scullery. Oh, you will love this