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Private: Half Day Hadrian's Wall & The Final Frontier
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The Experience
What your day looks like
A private tour experience taking you to some of the highlights along Hadrian's Wall with a knowledgeable tour guide by your side. Discover a mix of sightseeing, history & heritage as well as a short walk along Hadrian's Wall giving you the opportunity to immerse yourself into life "on the wall"... Hadrian’s Wall marks the frontier of the Roman Empire. It stretches 72 miles long from the Solway Coast to the River Tyne. The wall was built under the orders of the Roman Emperor Hadrian who was in charge of the Empire from AD117 to AD138. During this tour, you will be led by an experienced, knowledgeable guide and taken to various parts of the wall where you will get some great viewpoints, scenery and gain an insight into life in Roman Britain.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- See various parts of the wall where you will get some great viewpoints, scenery
- Gain an insight into life in Roman Britain
- Discover a mix of sightseeing, history & custom hike along Hadrian's Wall
- Visit Vindolanda Roman Fort
- Discover one of our absolute favorite places along with this UNESCO World Heritage Site
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
Today, be catapulted back in time to Ancient Rome! Begin your journey at the starting point of Hadrian's Wall at Pons Aelius (or Newcastle upon Tyne today). Your guide will give you a brief understanding of the historical connections between the city today and the Roman Empire in 122AD. Travel west into Northumberland - make a short stop on the way at Heddon-on-the-Wall. Here you be able to get a first glimpse of how the wall was constructed and how much space was really required to build this mighty structure - it is not just a wall... After only a short drive you reach the heart of the Roman Frontier within the Northumberland National Park! The landscapes & scenery are stunning! Enjoy some fantastic photo opportunities during your drive along Hadrian's Wall - you can even enjoy a short walk along this final frontier... Continue to Vindolanda Roman Fort and discover one of our absolute favorite places along this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The site extensively excavated and still, archaeologists flock here each year (with any luck we will get the chance to speak to excavators as they work). Whilst walking through the ruins, you’ll get a great insight into the lives of the people who lived here during (and after) Roman times.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
North Shields
Sightseeing at Hadrian's Wall.
Continued
North Shields
Sightseeing at Vindolanda Fort.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Private transportation A private tour guide from/to cruise port Entrance fee into Roman Vindolanda fort
Not Included
Food & Drink Gratuities
What to Bring
Extra layers of clothing/rain jacket (UK weather can do much in a day - especially on Hadrian's Wall) Comfortable shoes for a leisurely walk/walking shoes/boots if you fancy a walk along Hadrian's Wall Sunglasses Your camera!
Meeting & Pickup
Cruise Terminal - Tyne and Wear, England, NE29 6DP.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2024-06-11
5.00 / 5
One of the BEST private tours we have been on! Our tour guide was Frances, and our driver was Chris. Frances' coverage of Hadrian's Wall was amazing and really made the tour for us. Driver Chris, having worked at the shipyards, provided insight as well about the area and added even more to the tour. Excellent, Excellent, Excellent. There is so much more to see and experience in the area and we will be back. We will definitely be back in touch to take another tour with your organization. Thank you so much for a memorable trip.
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