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South West England
Stonehenge & Avebury Full-Day Tour from Glastonbury
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Overview
The Full-Day Stonehenge and Avebury Tour from Glastonbury offers a unique journey through time. With Tor as the guide, participants will experience visions of the ancient world. It's like stepping into a dream, witnessing the creation of Stonehenge and its alignment with the solstices and equinoxes.
The tour includes a visit to a special site, rarely seen by tourists, where one can walk among 5,000 years of history. Imagine the motivations behind these amazing sites. After a British pub lunch, the tour heads to Avebury, the world's largest stone circle. Here, one can sit in the place of the ancient Arch Druids and learn about the stars as they did.
This unforgettable day is filled with Tor’s magical vision, creating a delightful journey through time. The tour includes a local, professional, and driver/guide. Lunch and accommodation are not included. Key stops are the Avebury Stone Circle & Silbury Hill, and Stonehenge & Hidden Ancient Site (Tor's Tour). 
Highlights
Step Back in Time: See Stonehenge and Avebury through the eyes of ancient people.
Visit Hidden Gems: Explore a special ancient site that most tourists never see.
Expert Local Guide: Learn from a knowledgeable guide who brings history to life.
Small Group Experience: Enjoy a personal and intimate tour with a small group.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally rave about this tour, praising the guide's expertise and the unique historical insights. The tour is considered a very special and memorable experience.
Customers loved the knowledgeable and passionate guide, Tor.
Many reviewers highlighted the unique, almost spiritual experience.
Visitors appreciated the tour's focus on lesser-known historical sites.
The small group size allowed for a more personalized and immersive experience.
Some customers found the lunch break too short.
A few reviewers mentioned that the tour could be physically demanding for those with mobility issues.
The Journey
Avebury Stone Circle & Silbury Hill
Step into Avebury, the world's largest stone circle, a place where the veil between worlds feels thin. Imagine yourself as an ancient Arch Druid, attuned to the celestial rhythms and the powerful Michael ley line coursing through the serpent-like stone avenue. Discover how the ancients balanced the sacred masculine and feminine energies within these circles, aligning the stones to the stars. Explore a Saxon-era church, a testament to 1000 years of continuous worship, and marvel at the iconic dragon font. Finally, ascend Silbury Hill, a mysterious man-made mound believed to be an ancient pyramid, and ponder its purpose amidst the vast landscape.
Stonehenge & Hidden Ancient Site (Tor's Tour)
Experience Stonehenge through the eyes of a visionary guide. Witness the construction of this iconic monument as if transported to the dawn of time, seeing the ancients magically erecting the stones and aligning them with the solstices and equinoxes. Then, venture beyond the typical tourist trail to a rarely-visited ancient site, where you can walk amidst 5000 years of history. Feel the echoes of the past and contemplate the profound motivations that drove our ancestors to create such extraordinary places. This is more than just a tour; it's a journey into the heart of ancient Britain.
Know Before You Go
This full-day tour includes a local guide, a professional guide, and a driver/guide to enhance the experience. Please note that lunch and accommodation are not included. The meeting point for the tour is in Glastonbury, and it concludes back in Glastonbury at the end of the day.
Hot Tip
Many reviewers suggest bringing snacks and water, as lunch is not included and can be limited in options. Wearing comfortable shoes is a must, as there will be a good amount of walking on uneven ground. Also, layering clothing is recommended due to unpredictable weather.
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