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DAY
ONE - SATURDAY
Departing London, we
drive through England's oldest county, Wiltshire, across the
amazing Salisbury Plain where you'll see the great
prehistoric temple of Stonehenge and a landscape simply
littered with ancient burial sites. You'll also see
the evidence of Iron Age hill forts, possible sites of where
the great Celtic king, Arthur and his Round Table knights
took on the Saxon invaders. Then to Winchester to see the
great Round table in the mediaeval hall. Then, we'll
take time to explore Cadbury Castle, perhaps the site of
Camelot, and some lovely surrounding thatched villages
before arriving at our accommodation base.
DAY
TWO - SUNDAY
Today, we explore the
lovely, timeless country of Dorsetshire.This is real
back-roads country where you'll believe time has stood still
amidst the villages and harbours of the region. Jane
Austen's Lyme Regis is one of the highlights of our day, as
will be Thomas Hardy's cottage and monument. We'll introduce
you to a few matyrs (such as the trade unionists of
Tolpuddle, and those who died at the 'bloody Judge'
Jefferies hand). You'll also see the famed Chesil beach and
the quaint town of Dorchester. And there'll be time for
shopping in the lace and antique town of Honiton. Dependent
on time and group interests we might find time to include
Lawrence of Arabia's home, a carved giant and England's
smallest pub!
DAY
THREE - MONDAY
Today is a day packed with a range of memorable sights
and experiences. You'll cross the beautiful and
awesome landscape of the Dartmoor National Park, en route to
the north Cornwall coast. Here, you'll visit Tintagel
castle, the reputed birthplace of King Arthur. The
castle sits on top of the wild cliffs accessible only by
walking. Later, we'll visit a selection of the quaint
fishing villages of the north Cornwall and Devon coasts.
This is a day where photographers need to ensure a plentiful
supply of film! Finally, our day in Cornwall would
not be complete if we didn't stop for a famed Cornish
'pastie' somewhere on route, perhaps in a thatched-roofed
country pub?
DAY
FOUR - TUESDAY
On today's itinerary is Cheddar Gorge and the mystic town
of Glastonbury, site of Arthur's burial and 'New Age'
capital of England. Here you'll see the ancient abbey
and the mysterious 'Tor'. Next, we'll visit Wells and
its famed Norman 12th century cathedral before travelling
the short distance to the stunning city of Bath. You'll have time to explore this elegant Georgian city and
its Roman remains before we drive back to London partially
by the old coaching road.
Includes four days touring, three night's accommodation with breakfasts and dinners, all entrance fees and services of driver/guide and companion.
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