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Celebrate Christmas by visiting three iconic destinations in England: Windsor, Oxford and the mysterious Avebury Stone Circle. Enjoy guided tours, historic landscapes and a traditional three-course Christmas lunch in an authentic British pub.
Experience a different kind of Christmas as you discover some of England’s most representative destinations on this special full-day excursion from London.
Your first stop will be Windsor, one of the country's most charming historic towns and the traditional weekend residence of the British Royal Family. Although Windsor Castle is closed to visitors on Christmas Day, you will explore the town with a professional guide and admire its architecture, traditional streets and festive atmosphere.
You will then travel to Oxford, home to one of the world's most prestigious universities. Before exploring the city, enjoy a traditional three-course Christmas lunch served in an authentic British pub, with a vegetarian option available for the main course.
After lunch, join a guided walking tour of Oxford and discover its historic cobbled streets, impressive university buildings and some of the city's most iconic landmarks.
The final stop will be Avebury, one of the most important megalithic monuments in the United Kingdom and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This fascinating Neolithic complex, made up of several stone circles, continues to intrigue archaeologists and historians. During your visit, you will learn about the various theories surrounding its origins and purpose while exploring this extraordinary prehistoric site.
At the end of the day, return to London after enjoying a unique Christmas experience combining history, heritage, British traditions and unforgettable scenery.
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Additional Information
● Please arrive at the meeting point at least 30 minutes before the departure time
● Windsor Castle is closed to the public on Christmas Day
● The three-course Christmas lunch includes:
* Seasonal vegetable soup with roasted cauliflower, chestnut gremolata and sourdough bread
* Main course choice of traditional roast turkey served with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Brussels sprouts, pigs in blankets, sage and onion stuffing and gravy; or a vegetarian beetroot and celeriac Wellington served with parsnip purée, cavolo nero and red onion gravy
* Traditional Christmas pudding with brandy butter ice cream
● Lunch includes a glass of house wine, orange juice, cola or lemonade, as well as tea or coffee
● Vegetarian and vegan options are available for the main course
● Passengers with special dietary requirements must indicate them when confirming their booking in the “comments” section
● Special dietary requests must be submitted at least 72 hours before the travel date
● If no special meal is requested in advance, the standard menu will be served
● Menu changes cannot be requested on the day of the excursion
● It cannot be guaranteed that food is free from nuts or traces of nuts
● The excursion is suitable for users of foldable wheelchairs, provided they travel with a companion able to assist them when boarding and disembarking the coach
● The tour includes moderate walking in Windsor and Oxford
● The itinerary may be modified for operational reasons
● Presentation of the electronic ticket is mandatory to participate in the excursion
● The excursion usually ends near Gloucester Road Underground Station, although the exact drop-off point may vary between the Victoria and Kensington areas depending on traffic conditions
● This tour requires a minimum number of participants to operate. If the required minimum is not reached or due to unforeseen circumstances, the provider may cancel the activity and offer an alternative or a full refund
● The schedules indicated are approximate and may be modified due to operational reasons, traffic conditions or circumstances beyond the provider's control
● The activity may be affected by circumstances beyond the provider's control
● The provider is not responsible for any physical injury or loss of or damage to personal belongings during the experience
Inclusions
✔ Guided tour of Windsor
✔ Three-course Christmas lunch:
- Seasonal vegetable soup
- Choice of traditional roast turkey or vegetarian beetroot and celeriac Wellington
- Traditional Christmas pudding with brandy butter ice cream
- One glass of house wine, orange juice, cola or lemonade
- Tea or coffee
✔ Guided tour of Oxford
✔ Visit to Avebury Stone Circle
✔ Luxury coach transportation
✔ Professional English-speaking guide
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pick-up or drop-off
✖ Transportation to the meeting point
✖ Admission to Windsor Castle
✖ Admission tickets, meals and beverages unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other services not specified
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 120 hours before the start of the activity.
Cancellations made less than 120 hours before the activity or no-shows are non-refundable.
Meeting point
Golden Tours Bus Stop 1
Bulleid Way
Victoria
London SW1W 9SR
United Kingdom