Important
Notice About Astral Tours |
After
a decade of developing the small group day tour concept using small
minibuses and high quality guides, Astral Tours sadly ceased trading
in October 2007.
To fill the void and satisfy the demand for such tours from London,
an established company, International Friends are providing some of
Astral's most popular tour itineraries for the 2008 season using the
same small 16 seat buses that can visit the places the bigger buses
cannot go, together with high quality guides.
One of the tours operating in 2008 by International Friends is amost
identical to the Magical Tour detailed here. |
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Details Of International Friends King Arthur's Realm Tour |
Day
Tour Highlights:
King Arthur's Avalon » Glastonbury »
Stonehenge » Avebury village and stone circle.
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Stonehenge |
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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. |
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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..........
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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 earth in England".
There's also time to savour the special atmosphere of Glastonbury
village with its medieval buildings and unusual shops. |
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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. |
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We
also drive through the Warminster Triangle, a mysterious zone renowned
for crop circles (click here for more info on 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).
This
full day departs from London 8.15am - 6.45pm.
Free pick up from most Central London Hotels.
This tour operates on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
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Adult
Price: £75
Child Price: £65 (3 - 16 yrs) |
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Including
all relevant entrance fees:
Stonehenge - 5.50 pounds per person
Glastonbury Abbey - 4 pounds per person
Chalice Well Gardens - 2.85 pounds per person |
Mystical
Stonehenge & Avebury Personalised
Tour From London
Guided tour with 5 hours in field - touch the stones, track
ley lines - unbeatable price |
If you really
want to understand Stonehenge and the Neolithic culture it is a symbol of,
this tour is for you. Peter Knight is a leading speaker and author specialising
in earth mysteries, earth energies. ley lines and astronomical alignments
and lives locally from Stonehenge.
Peter is an enthusiastic guide who will immerse you in the subject,
not bombard you with a monologue of facts. You will be encouraged
to touch and feel the stones, experience natural energy forces and
ley lines and really get into the mindset of our ancestors who over
3,000 years ago were creating this astounding environment. |
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is an experience you will not forget, and astoundingly you can have a personalised
hands on tour with such an enthusiastic local authority for much less than
a standard packaged tour. Travel from London by train and be met at Salisbury
Station by Peter or if you are a group we will arrange a bus with pickup
from your hotel. |
Mystical
Sonehenge & Avebury Tour - More Details and Reservations
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