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Planning a cruise that includes a stop at Portland Port in the U.K? Why not book a cruise ship tour?
While cruise ship excursions can be convenient, there are several compelling reasons to consider booking an independent private guided tour for your shore excursion.
Situated along the southernmost part of the Dorset Coast site lies the fabled island of Portland. This natural harbor was used for over 500 years by the British Royal Navy, and when breakwater construction was performed between 1848 and 1905, it created one of the largest man-made harbors in the world. An important launch site during both World Wars, the harbor was used for naval exercises until 1995, after which the waters became popular for tourism and were used for the sailing events during the 2012 Olympic Games. The tiny limestone island is home to the Abbotsbury Swannery, the only place in the world where you can walk freely through colonies of nesting mute swans, and is a perfect jumping-off point to visit the stone ruins of Corfe Castle, built by William the Conqueror. Take in the nearby magnificent Salisbury Cathedral, and experience the ancient mystery of the somber plinths of Stonehenge. Just four miles long by a mile and a half wide, Portland is ruggedly beautiful, with endless vistas and wild, natural landscapes. Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral is a very popular excursion from Portland and make a wonderful sightseeing day (source Princess Cruises)
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PRIVATE GUIDED TOURS FROM PORTLAND:
This service is designed for customers who’s ship is visiting Portland as a port of call for the day, giving you the opportunity to visit Stonehenge and some of the exciting destinations the South West has to offer, before returning back to the ship in time for its evening departure.
A private tour is far more convenient and most likely more economical than joining a larger coach group and includes a ‘meet and greet’ service at Weymouth (Portland Port). Our company has special permission to park and personally meet you on the quay side as you walk off the ship saving you lots of sightseeing time.
Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset play host to some of the country’s richest historical cities and landmarks, so easily accessible from Portland’s beckoning harbour.
This private tour service is available on all cruise ships dates including: Disney Cruise, Royal Caribbean, Oceania, NCL, Celebrity, Azamara, Cunard, Norwegian Star, Carnival & Princess cruise ships visiting Portland. Service also available to passengers on other ships not listed when dates and arrival times coincide with ships listed. Please note you will need to make your own way to the ship we are servicing on that date.
Our private, Portland Port of Call tours offer:
- Exclusive use of a luxury touring vehicle and expert driver / guide
- Expert staff on hand to help plan your itinerary & ensure you make the most of your visit
- Create your own tour itinerary or take any of our regular tour routes – the choice is yours
Some tour examples and recommendations of places to visit are below – please remember this is only a small selection of popular requests. If your requirements differ from this please contact us and we will be happy to provide a quotation and suggested itinerary.
Morning or afternoon half day option(s) you will have time to visit one of these locations.
- Stonehenge – Visit one of the greatest mysteries of the prehistoric world.
- Salisbury Cathedral – See an original copy of the Magna Carta from 1215.
- Durdle Door and Corge Castle
- Weymouth & Portland
Full day option(s) you will have time to visit these locations.
- Bath & Stonehenge – Enjoy the Roman splendour of Bath followed by the mystery of Stonehenge.
- Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta
- Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove & Corfe Castle
Every tour itinerary is specified to each ship’s docking time. We will do our best to show you as much as possible depending on your requirements.
We will get you back in time for the ship’s departure time. We always allow some extra time for any unforeseen happening for our return to the cruise terminal.
PRIVATE TOUR PRICES:
1-4 Passengers From £295
4-7 Passengers from £395
8 – 16 Passengers from £695
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Wilton House, Wiltshire. This historic site helps bring Jane Austen’s novel Emma to life.
Wilton House is not new to the spotlight, having played a part in season 3 of Netflix’s The Crown as some of the interiors of Buckingham Palace and as the interior of Pemberley in Pride and Prejudice. The house returns for another Jane Austen adaptation in Emma as Donwell Abbey, also known as Mr. Knightley’s estate. Home to the Earls of Pembroke since 1544, Wilton House is known for its incredible 17th-century interiors and extensive art collection. See filming of Emma video here.
Wilton House, home to the 18th Earl and Countess of Pembroke, provides a fascinating insight into British history.
In 1544, King Henry VIII granted Wilton House—originally a 9th-century nunnery—and its land to William Herbert, 1st Earl of Pembroke, and it’s been kept in the family ever since, for over 475 years (the 18th Earl of Pembroke and the Countess of Pembroke are the current owners of the home). A program to ensure the restoration of the Palladian-style home was started by the 17th Earl of Pembroke, and it continues to this day through funding from the Wilton House Trust. This program also includes new additions, such as the creation of several gardens on the estate, as well as the restoration of the South Front of the home, which includes the incredibly opulent state rooms.
In addition to being used as a filming location for Emma and The Crown, Wilton House can also be seen in two other Jane Austen film adaptations: Pride & Prejudice (2005) and Sense & Sensibility (1995). Click here to see the full list of shows filmed at Wilston House
Wilton House is a short drive from Stonehenge and makes a great day touritinerary with a private guided tourfrom Salibury, Southampton, Bath or London.
Picture Perfect Wiltshire
Wiltshire is a favourite with filmmakers, taking centre stage in a whole range of productions from swashbuckling adventures to Jane Austen classics. Wiltshire continues to be popular with television and film crews, making an ideal location for anything from traditional period dramas to gothic horror films featuring Hollywood stars. Find out more about some of our film and TV locations at the Visit Wiltshire website
Wilton House website
Discover the filming locations of Emma.
WILTSHIRE FILM & TV LOCATIONS
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Stonehenge and Salisbury Guided Tours
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The South West of England is an area alive with history. Our private guided trips are designed to maximize your experience of the area in whatever time you have available.
The South West of England is an area alive with history, a landscape overflowing with beauty, an expanse that beckons to all budding adventurers it is so saturated with culture! From some of Europe’s most important iron age monuments, through Medieval cities, to verdant scenery and breath-taking panoramas that could rival anywhere in the country.Stonehenge Travel is dedicated to exhibiting the best the South West has to offer; private tours to all its finest locations, in a combination that suits you.
Stonehenge and Salisbury Guided Tours
Our bespoke tours allow you to make your journey though the South West truly unique. Expert local guides can give you a private exhibition of the countryside we hold dear- illustrating the history and myths that inspire our passion in the area in which we live. Our tours aim to be consistently entertaining and enlightening – unlocking the secrets of the area that larger tour bus groups miss and creating brand new experts in the process! Our itineraries aim to strike a balance between well-trodden sites of significance and lesser known areas – original, imaginative, well-paced and carefully considered. Crucially, our itineraries are built around you – let us know where you want to go.
Our private guided trips are designed to maximize your experience of South West Britain in whatever time you have available.
We strongly believe that if you’re only doing it once, you should do It properly! In total comfort in our eight-seater tour buses, with panoramic widows to take in the delights that pass you between all our destinations, with an expert tour guide, avoiding the crowds at all the finest destinations.
Our Stonehenge and Salisbury tours for example, both of which ensure both an enlightening and relaxing experience – tailored to your timeframe.
Taking in the enigmatic 4,000-year-old monoliths of Stonehenge, and the magnificent 120m spire of Salisbury cathedral in a time period that suits you, because whatever suits you is what suits us. You can see them quickly, or we can take you on a journey through Salisbury, learning about its rich history; stopping off at one of its many pubs and we can show you the area around Stonehenge, taking in the various sites of prehistoric significance.
And for the true lovers of the prehistoric mystery of Stonehenge… Our exclusive scheduled small group Stonehenge sunset / sunrise special access tours depart throughout the year.
Once the crowds have departed you can experience the ancient stones up close and personal. Our exclusive access allows you, on these special occasions only, inside the inner ring of the stones. You can interact directly with our nations Neolithic treasures as our guides give you an in-depth insight into the strange history of the famous monoliths
Book early to avoid disappointment!
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Stonehenge and Salisbury Guided Tours
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Stonehenge and Salisbury Guided Tours 