Curated Journeys

Private day trips from Southampton

Handcrafted itineraries to England's greatest treasures. Every trip is private, and every one returns you to your ship on time.

Not sure which trip suits your schedule? Ask Ross — no booking required.

Stonehenge stone circle at sunrise on Salisbury Plain
01 — Wiltshire

Stonehenge & Salisbury

Full day · approx. 8 hours

The quintessential English day out. Stand before the 5,000-year-old stones of Stonehenge before the crowds, then explore medieval Salisbury.

  • — Early-entry timing at Stonehenge
  • — Salisbury Cathedral & Magna Carta
  • — Wiltshire pub lunch recommendation
  • — Scenic drive through the Woodford Valley
From £299 per vehicleEnquire about this trip
The Royal Crescent in Bath with honey-coloured Georgian architecture
02 — Somerset

Bath & the Cotswolds Edge

Full day · approx. 9 hours

Georgian elegance at its finest. Wander the Royal Crescent, visit the remarkably preserved Roman Baths, and enjoy free time in one of England's most beautiful small cities.

  • — The Roman Baths with pre-arranged entry
  • — Royal Crescent, The Circus & Pulteney Bridge
  • — Afternoon tea options at the Pump Room
  • — Cotswold-edge villages en route
From £329 per vehicleEnquire about this trip
Windsor Castle viewed from the Long Walk at golden hour
03 — Berkshire

Windsor Castle & Eton

Full day · approx. 8 hours

A thousand years of royal history at the world's oldest and largest occupied castle. Walk the State Apartments, see St George's Chapel, then explore historic Eton.

  • — Timed entry to Windsor Castle State Apartments
  • — St George's Chapel
  • — The Long Walk & Eton High Street
  • — Riverside lunch recommendation in Eton
From £299 per vehicleEnquire about this trip
Wild ponies grazing in the ancient New Forest
04 — Hampshire

New Forest, Beaulieu & Buckler's Hard

Full day · approx. 7 hours

On Southampton's doorstep yet a world away. Meet the famous wild ponies, explore the 13th-century village of Beaulieu, and visit the shipbuilding hamlet of Buckler's Hard.

  • — Wild ponies, donkeys and deer in the ancient forest
  • — Beaulieu Abbey & Palace House
  • — Buckler's Hard maritime village
  • — Cream tea in a thatched New Forest village
From £279 per vehicleEnquire about this trip
Shorter Calls

Half-day options

Perfect for shorter port calls, or paired with an airport or hotel transfer.

Winchester Cathedral & the Great Hall

Half day · approx. 4 hours

England's ancient capital: the magnificent cathedral, Jane Austen's grave, and King Arthur's Round Table.

£179

per vehicle

Southampton Titanic Trail & Old Town

Half day · approx. 3 hours

Walk the medieval walls and vaults of Southampton's Old Town and trace the story of the Titanic, which sailed from this very port.

£149

per vehicle

How It Works

The Seamless Day

i.

Quayside Greeting

Your driver-guide meets you at the terminal, luggage is handled, and the day is set from the first moment.

ii.

Tailored Rhythm

No rigid schedules. We adjust the pace to your interests, energy and ship's departure time.

iii.

Punctual Return

You arrive back at the terminal with time to spare — calm, enriched and ready to sail.

Simple, per-vehicle pricing

The price you see is the price per vehicle — never per person.

— Private vehicle and driver-guide exclusively for your party

— Up to 3 guests — larger groups quoted on request

— Collection and return to your cruise terminal, hotel or station

— Timed to your ship's schedule with guaranteed on-time return

— Attraction tickets arranged on your behalf

— A local phone with data provided on arrival

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