Glastonbury
- King Arthur Tour
Stonehenge - 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.
King
Arthur Country 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.
