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"Capture the Spirit of our Celtic Culture"
Highlights:
Stonehenge Stone Circle
King Arthur's Avalon
Glastonbury Tor and Abbey
Avebury Village and Stone Circle
Chalice Well Gardens and Silbury Hill
If
you would like to learn more about Stonehenge please explore
our information
resource.
Visit
the awe - inspiring prehistoric monument of Stonehenge,
the most outstanding monument in the British Isles and a World
Heritage Site. Hear about the many myths, legends and mysteries
of this ancient monument, over 5000 years old, and take time
to reflect upon its powerful presence. See the Celtic burial
mounds where this ancient civilisation buried their leaders.
Afterwards,
we venture into King Arthur's Avalon and explore
the mystery, chivalry and romance of King Arthur. Enjoy a
leisurely walk up Glastonbury Tor and enjoy
breathtaking views from this fabled Isle of Avalon, rich in
myth and legend. Imagine how, in distant times where history
fades into legend, the Tor was an isolated island surrounded
by sea..........
Visit
the tranquil Chalice Well Gardens - a timeless
and sacred place full of legend, symbolism and atmosphere.......
a place whose history has no beginning. Drink from the magical
red and white springs.
Explore
Glastonbury Abbey, the final resting place
of King Arthur and his queen, Guinevere and once a major centre
of culture and learning. An earlier legend tells of how Joseph
of Arimathea brought the Holy Grail to Glastonbury
and built a simple church on the site of this great abbey
- possibly the first Christian church in England, "the
holiest earthe in England".
There's
also time to savour the special atmosphere of Glastonbury
village with its medieval buildings and unusual shops.
Visit
the medieval village of Avebury ringed by the
world's largest stone circle. Our walking tour will bring
this ancient site to life. Try your hand at the ancient art
of dowsing - prepare to be amazed ! Take time to explore the
pretty village with its thatched cottages, antiques and beautiful
church and maybe enjoy a cream tea or a pint of ale in the
Red Lion pub.
We
also drive through the Warminster Triangle,
a mysterious zone renowned for crop circles and UFO sightings.
Hear about the many theories explaining these strange phenomena
and take a closer look at any crop circle formations en route
(seasonal).
'A
truly magical day'
We
also offer a four day King Arthur Tour - click
here
Price:
£54
including all relevant entrance fees. We also enjoy priority
entrnce into all attractions.
Discount for children, students,YHA members and groups.
Small
groups (max 16) so book early.
This
full day tour departs Weds / Thurs / Sat / Sun from Central
London. 8am - 6.30pm.
Free pick up from most Central London Hotels.
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