Winchester’s Wonders (and onward to Heathrow)

Onward to Winchester — the heartland of romance and wonder encompassing the tales of storied Britain.

Enjoy one last hurrah exploring Winchester’s striking medieval castle and 7th-century cathedral before your Heathrow farewell. Let the sacred art and medieval architecture introduce you to major British symbols, choir stalls, gabled canopies, and ornately carved figures. You’ll be stunned by King Henry VIII’s Great Hall — one of the finest 13th-century aisled halls remaining — and where the greatest representation of medieval mythology is displayed: King Arthur’s Round Table.

Shore Thing Highlights

Head to Winchester, the heartland of romance and wonder encompassing the tales of storied Britain
Step foot in a 7th-century cathedral and medieval castle, where you’ll be introduced to the important symbols of England
Walk the cathedral’s halls echoing under magnificent gabled canopies and ornately carved flowers, dragons, and knights
Enter King Henry VIII’s Great Hall and find mythological scenes like King Arthur’s Round Table

Need to know

Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
This Shore Thing is only available to Sailors with flights after 6:30pm
This tour ends at Heathrow International Airport and Sailors are responsible for ensuring this tour is compatible with their departure flight times
Please be aware that international flights should depart LHR at least 3 hours after arrival at airport
Approximately 1 hour drive to Winchester
Please allow time for unforeseen delays
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
This Shore Thing is only available post-voyage

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Portsmouth

London to Portsmouth Cruise Terminal Transfer

Enjoy a smooth, direct coach transfer from London’s Victoria Coach Station to the Virgin Voyages terminal in Portsmouth — no extra stops, no stress.

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Panoramic Portsmouth: From Sea to Sky

To fully immerse yourself in Portsmouth’s storied history, view the city overland, by sea, and up in the air.

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Scenic London: End at Heathrow Airport

Complete your journey with a colossal send-off by visiting some of London’s most iconic landmarks.

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Start in Salisbury & Stonehenge — End at Heathrow

Make the most of England with a post-voyage voyage to medieval Salisbury, prehistoric Stonehenge, then onto Heathrow.

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Terminal to LGW Airport Transfer

Arrange a spot in advance on an airport shuttle that will transport you from the terminal to London Gatwick Airport.

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Terminal to LHR Airport Transfer

Arrange a spot in advance on an airport shuttle that will transport you from the terminal to Heathrow Airport.

Portsmouth

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Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled within 48 hours prior to the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel within 48 hours of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price.

If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.

If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.

If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.

Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.

Winchester’s Wonders (and onward to Heathrow)

Onward to Winchester — the heartland of romance and wonder encompassing the tales of storied Britain.

Shore Thing Highlights

Need to know

Experience shores the Virgin way