The tour then visits the most famous prehistoric
monument in the world - Stonehenge. This structure
remains one of the great unsolved unsolved mysteries
of the world. Some of the stones weigh over 50 tonnes
and transported from the Preseli Mountains in Wales.
Although the reasons behind Stonehenge remain shrouded
in mystery many experts now believe it is a monument
for astronomy. Come and marvel at this remarkable
feat of ancient enginering.
We then visits Old Sarum Castle the ruins of which
cover 56 acres and include huge ramparts and earthworks.
It was first an Iron Age hill fort , later being inhabitated
by Romans, Saxons and Normans. Old Sarum was the site
of the original castle, church and settlement of Salisbury.
Legend has it that the Bishop shot an arrow - the
place where it landed was where the new cathedral
was to be built and the town of Salisbury frew up
around the cathedral.
The tour then visits the village of Avebury which
gives its name to one of the greatest stone circles
in the United Kingdom. Mostly dating back from 2,600
- 2,500 B.C, Avebury covers approximately 28 acres
and comprises of a huge circular earthwork ditch and
banks about a quarter of a mile on diameter which
enclose an outer of standing stones.
Wells is known as England's smallest city and is
situated at the foot of the Mendip Hills. The real
treasure of the city is the twelfth century cathedral
which was the residence of the Bishop of the Diocese
of Bath and Wells. The cathedral also provides the
cities Arthurian connection - Mr William Hughes (Chancellor
of Wells Cathedral in the early 18th century) was
the last known possessor of the burial cross that
was allegedly dug up at Glastonbury Abbey in 1191.
We then proceed to Glastonbury where we will reside
for the night. This gives us the chance to explore
the Abbey which is set in 36 acres of beautiful park
land in the centre of the ancient market town of Glastonbury.
It is traditionally the first Christian Sanctuary
in Great Britain and many believe that the Holy Thorn
Tree that can be seen in the grounds originated from
the staff of Joseph of Arimathea. Others are convinced
that King Arthur was buried here alongside his wife
Queen Guinevere>
This overnight tour departs
Monday and Wednesday from Central London at 8am .Free
pick up from most Central London Hotels.
Adult Price:
£149
Child Price:
£129 (3 - 16 yrs)
(All entrace fee's included)
We offer a choice of
accommodation depending on your personal likes and
budget
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