Avoid a long wait at the taxi rank or the stress of navigating public transport with this chauffeur driver private transfer from Southampton cruise terminal to Heathrow Airport via Highclere Castle, the real-life Downton Abbey and famous Downton Abbey film locations. Book this private transfer and your driver will collect you from Southampton cruise terminal or nearby accommodation and transfer you to London Heathrow via Highclere Castle and Downton Abbey film locations. The transfer includes pre-booked admission into Highclere Castle and Cogges Manor Farm giving you fast-track entrance.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Tickets to Highclere Castle and Cogges Manor Farm
✔ Professional local guide/driver
✔ Southampton port pick up and hotel drop off at Heathrow Airport
✔ One-way private transport in a modern comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
✖ Entrance fees to other attractions
✖ Food or refreshments
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
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2. Marwell Hotel
3. Woodlands Lodge Hotel
4. Solent Hotel and Spa
5. The Old House Hotel
6. Ibis Budget Southampton Centre Hotel
7. Cottage Lodge Hotel
8. The Bell Inn, New Forest
9. New Park Manor
10. Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa
11. Balmer Lawn Hotel & Spa
12. The Pig
13. Forest Park Country Hotel & Inn
14. Montagu Arms Hotel
15. Beaulieu Inn
16. The Potters Heron
17. Heathrow Airport
18. Leonardo Hotel Southampton
19. The White Rabbit
20. The Star Hotel Southampton
Additional Info: The start time for this tour is flexible depending on when your cruise disembarks. Your guide will be waiting for you in the cruise terminal at a pre-agreed time. Alternatively if you would like to reverse the itinerary we can start at Heathrow Airport and finish in Southampton.
Itinerary
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Depart from here
Duration: 5 minutes
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Highclere Castle
Explore Highclere Castle, the real-life Downton Abbey
Meet your professional driver guide on arrival at Southampton Cruise Terminal and relax in the comfort of an air-conditional vehicle. We will drive you to Highclere (approx. 45 minutes away) where you will enjoy plenty of time to explore the castle and gardens independently using a self-guide information sheet. Immerse yourself in the world of the Crawley family as you walk around, building a picture of what real life was like here more than 100 years ago, in the era of Downton Abbey.
Duration: 2 hours
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Bampton Heritage & Visitor Centre
From Highclere we travel to the Oxfordshire countryside, where much of Downton Abbey was filmed. Our first stop is Bampton, a charming Cotswolds village that was used as Downton village. You will enjoy a walking tour with your guide of the villages most recognizable film sites.
Duration: 1.5 hours
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Then, continue to Cogges Manor Farm which was used as Yew Tree Farm in the hit British TV series.
After you finish exploring Cogges Manor Farm we will depart for the direct journey to London where we will drop you off at your London hotel or Heathrow Airport.
Duration: 60 minutes
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Heathrow Airport Transfers
Drop off at Heathrow Airport
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
• A maximum of 7 people per booking
• Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
