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Stonehenge, Salisbury & Avebury - The Mysteries of Ancient Britain - 1 day
Travelling back to a landscape that has played witness to every aspect of Britain's history, a history that has helped shaped these islands, from the Stone Age to the Romans, from the Medieval to the Victorians. On this tour we visit the stone circles of Avebury and Stonehenge, the Neolithic burial chamber at West Kennet, the mysterious Silbury Hill and the delightful city of Salisbury with its beautiful cathedral and water meadows. 
Our first stop is Old Sarum Castle where layer after layer of history is brought to life during our guided tour. This hilltop site has been settled for over 5,000 years, long before work began on the replacement city of Salisbury below. We can see evidence of Iron Age, Norman and Medieval remains before we make our way down the valley to the River Avon below. Here, within the water mills and meadows, where five rivers meet, stands the manificent Salisbury Cathedral. Our guided tour inside will reveal how quickly it was built, a construction date of 1220 - 1258, we will visit the chapter house and see an original Magna Carta of 1215, England's only major constitution then admire the height of the tower and spire, rising up to 404 feet, the tallest in the country.
After lunch and free time, we travel up the Avon Valley taking the back roads to Stonehenge, through the Woodfords, passing thatched cottages with well kept gardens. Upon arrival we enjoy priority entrance and head up to the stones where we learn of the building and rebuilding of this awe inspiring monument. Learn of the people that constructed Stonehenge and the possible 
methods they used, how far the stones were moved to get them here, the purpose of the circle and how many questions still remain unanswered.
Stonehenge isn't the only Neolithic site in the area, for on this day of discovery we also set foot inside an ancient burial chamber, West Kennet Longbarrow, built over 5,500 years ago and one of the largest in the country. We see mysterious Silbury Hill, Europe's tallest prehistoric structure and end the day at the largest stone circle in the world, the circles that surround Avebury.
Price Includes
• Fully guided lecture standard tour
• Entrance to Stonehenge
• Visit to Old Sarum Castle
• Entrance to Salisbury Cathedral - see an original Magna Carta of 1215
• Visit to Avebury Stone Circle
• Visit to Neolithic burial chamber at West Kennet
• Visit to Silbury Hill
• All travel in comfortable purpose-built minibus from Central London
Why choose this tour?
On this tour you will be travelling with no more than 15 other people - guaranteed! Our purpose-built minibuses have large windows, good air circulation and clear PA systems so that your professional guide can escort you comfortably through our wonderful country. Our itineraries are carefullly planned (with many years of experience) so that you discover as much as possible, without spending too much time on the road.
As we travel in smaller vehicles, we normally use the most scenic routes, where large coach are prohibited from travelling. Additionally, as our group sizes are smaller we are able to more time out of the vehicle. We also employ a the very best driver/guides.
Friendly and Professional Guides - Small Groups - More Scenic Routes - More Time Sightseeing- No Time Wasted Travelling around London- Great Value for Money
Departure Information
Tours - before 01 March 2009
08.00AM From ISH, 229 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5PN (MAP)
08.10AM Outside Cumberland Hotel, Marble Arch (MAP)
08.20AM Outside Harrods, Knightsbridge (MAP)
08.25AM Outside Premier Inn, Knaresborough Place, Earls Court (MAP)
Tours after 01 March 2009 - Sundays
07.30AM International Students House Car Park, 229 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5PN (MAP)
07.40AM Outside Cumberland Hotel, Marble Arch (MAP)
07.50AM Outside Harrods, (Knightsbridge tube station exit) (MAP)
08.00AM Outside Travel Inn, Knaresborough Place, Earls Court (MAP)
This tour normally ends by 7pm
If you intend to travel to our central London meeting points by public transport, you can plan your journey in advance on the Transport for London website - click hereMake the most of your time with us
We prefer to spend your valuable time touring the places you have chosen to visit and we therefore offer a choice of 4 meeting points, which are easiliy accessable by public transport from all parts of London and form our natural route to the west. Many tours spend over an hour driving around the busy congested roads of London.
Quick link to our other fully guided tours
1 Day tours with guaranteed small groups of no more than 16 people
Mondays - A Harvest of History - Royal Windsor, Roman Bath and Stonehenge
Tuesdays - Cotswolds (including Lacock), Roman Bath and Stonehenge
Wednesdays - The Mysteries of Ancient Britain - Salisbury, Stonehenge, and Avebury
Thursdays - Oxford, Cotswolds (with small village stops) and Stratford-upon-Avon
Fridays - King Arthur's Realm - Stonehenge, Glastonbury & Avebury
Fridays - The Mysteries of Ancient Britain - Salisbury, Stonehenge, and Avebury
Saturdays - A Harvest of History - Royal Windsor, Roman Bath and Stonehenge
Sundays - King Arthur's Realm - Stonehenge, Glastonbury & Avebury
2 Day overnight tours with guaranteed groups of no more than 16 people
Saturdays (every week) - Oxford, Cotswolds, Bath, Lacock and Stonehenge
Saturdays (monthly) - North Wales Coast & Mountains
Saturdays (monthly during summer) - Statford-upon-Avon, Warwick Castle, Broadway & Churchill's Blenheim Palace
3 Day guied city breaks with city centre accommodation options
All city breaks depart on Fridays and on average every 2 weeks throughout the year. Group sizes of city breaks tend to be larger (typically 15-40 people per trip). Our city break tours are all designed to offer the good quality guided sighteeing at an affordable price.
Fridays - Edinburgh, Loch Ness and Scottish Highlands (travel to Scotland is by high speed train)
Fridays - Paris and Versailles (travel between London and Paris is by executive coach)
Fridays - Amsterdam and Bruges (travel between London and Paris is by executive coach
2 Day activity and sightseeing tours
Combine a day's horse riding in the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park in South Wales with a guided tour of the beautiful Wye Valley.
Selected Saturdays - Horse riding in Wild Wales
Christmas and New Year tours
Friday 12 December - Brussels & Aachen Christmas Markets 3 Days
Saturday 21 December - Bruges Christmas Markets 1 Day
Wednesday 24 December - Christmas in Paris 4 Days
Tuesday 30 December - Edinburgh and Scottish Highlands New Year Hogmanay 4 Days
Viaje de volta a um cenário que tem desempenhado e testemunhado cada aspecto da história da Grã-Bretanha, uma história que tem ajudado a formar estas ilhas, à partir da Idade da Pedra aos Romanos, do medieval aos victorianos. Nesta excursão visitaremos os círculos de pedras Avebury e Stonehenge, o Neolítico ponto no West Kennet, o misterioso Silbury Hill e a delíciosa cidade de Salisbury com a sua bela catedral e suas águas. 