_IT’S KING ARTHUR’S COUNTRY. DISCOVER THE SECRETS OF MYTHICAL
GLASTONBURY. HEAR ABOUT THE LEGEND OF KING ARTHUR AND THE GLASTONBURY
THORN. EXPLORE THE TOWN OF CHEDDAR AND VISIT THE NATURAL WONDER OF
CHEDDAR GORGE._
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WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Transportation by Luxury Air-Conditioned Mini-bus or Coach
The stories and services of a Let’s Travel EXPERIENCES EXPERT
DRIVER-guide
Entrance to GLASTONBURY ABBEY
Free time in Glastonbury
WHAT’S EXCLUDED:
Meals
Personal expenses such as tips
Children under the age of 3 on the date of travel are free, but have
no reserved seat
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ITINERARY:
_GLASTONBURY
_Departing from London we head towards Glastonbury. We pass through
England's smallest Cathedral city Wells before arriving in Glastonbury
for our first stop of the day. Glastonbury is a place steeped in
legend, is this Avalon? Discover the legend and myths of King Arthur
and the famous Glastonbury Thorn. Next we visit medieval Glastonbury
Abbey, unparalleled by any other abbey in England. Since Medieval
times it has held legendary status as the earliest Christian
foundation in Britain linked to Joseph of Arimathea and the burial
place of King Arthur.
_Glastonbury Tor_
We visit Glastonbury Tor which has a mythical and varied history. An
ancient hill, which was connected to King Arthur and Guinevere. See
the ruins of St. Michaels church which sits on Glastonbury Tor. The
church was said to be destroyed by a powerful earthquake during the
dark ages. The Tor is also forever linked with King Arthur and is
legend has it that it is the mystical Isle of Avalon.
_GLASTONBURY THORN
_Glimps at the famous Glastonbury Thorn, Joseph of Arimithea is said
to have visited Glastonbury with the Holy Grail. The holy thorn has
become part of the legend of Joseph of Arimathea. According to this
story, when Joseph arrived in Glastonbury with his twelve companions
he climbed Wearyall Hill, whose name derives from his proclaiming 'we
are weary all'. He planted his staff in the ground whilst he rested.
The following morning the staff had taken root, and it grew into the
miraculous thorn tree that you see today.
_Cheddar Gorge_
We then travel through the Somerset countryside to the charming
English Town of Cheddar where there will be a stop to explore the
towns shops and the the famous gorge. Cheddar Gorge was named as the
second greatest natural wonder in Britain. Explore Britain's biggest
gorge from the dramatic cliffs rising 450ft to the stunning stalactite
caverns. This world-famous site is an area of outstanding natural
beauty. The gorge can reveal many fascinating stories of our
prehistoric ancestors, and is an international centre for caving and
rock climbing. Finally, your tour is almost at an end as we leave
onroute for London where this tour ends.
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