Visit mystical Glastonbury, the sacred Chalice Well, and the mysterious Tor. Journey through the fabled King Arthur historical sites and view holy wells. Explore the English countryside as we visit the revered sites of Stonehenge, Avebury, Woodhenge, Old Sarum, Salisbury Cathedral, Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow, the White Horse at Uffington Castle, and Silbury Hill.
Personally experience Crop Circles from the air and on the ground. See and feel the effects of this phenomenon. Attend the Wilshire Crop CircleConference. Experience inspiring lectures conducted by experts on the Crop Circle phenomenon. Extend your journey and spend two nights in London touring the Tower of London, plus other key historical sites. Shop, tour museums, and cruise on the River Thames. Attend a show in London's West End. Experience the perfect mix of the magical and the mystical as we celebrate rituals, meditations and ceremony within the ancient sacred sites.
Your Itinerary: August 1st - August 10th
Day 1: Friday - Arrive at London Heathrow Airport for transfer to Marlborough, England. In the afternoon, we will enjoy a bird's eye view of crop circles (subject to activity) from a helicopter for one hour. Over the next few days, we will walk through crop circles as they appear and as weather permits during the remainder of our journey. Overnight near Marlborough.
Day 2: Saturday - Today we experience crop circles on the ground as we explore and meditate in the great temporary temples. Overnight near Marlborough.
Day 3: Sunday - TToday, we visit Avebury, home of the celebrated landscape temple. Avebury's standing stones were built in 2650 BC, and are the largest in the world encompassing 28 acres. Visit Silbury Hill, known as the Hill of the Shining Beings, built around 2750 BC. Nearby, at West Kennet Longbarrow, we will enter the tomb and sanctuary built by an ancient family of priests in 3700 BC. This tomb was originally a Goddess Temple, which later became a 'Holy of Holies’. Here priest/priestess would form a procession before walking down a stone avenue to Avebury. Overnight near Marlborough.
Day 4: Monday - View the White Horse cut out of the turf on the upper slopes of Uffington Castle near the Ridgeway. It is 374 feet long and some say that it represents a Celtic god or tribal symbol. Others, however, maintain that it is a portrait of the dragon slain by St. George on the nearby Dragon Hill. We proceed to Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow, situated on the Ridgeway not far from the Uffington White Horse. After a short walk, we will experience the Neolithic long barrow dating back 5500 years. Four huge upright stones guard the entrance to the burial chambers. Wayland's Smithy rests in a delightful grove of beech trees, a peaceful place to enjoy a fine summer day. A place to meditate and celebrate ritual.
Overnight near Marlborough.
Day 5: Tuesday - Visit Woodhenge, Old Sarum, Salisbury Cathedral and city. Experience private access and meditation at Stonehenge. Explore the stone configuration and join in the group meditation, feeling the subtle energies at this incomparable temple site. (General public is no longer permitted entry). Our group will have private access. Overnight in Glastonbury.
Day 6: Wednesday - Visit the spirited town of Glastonbury filled with history and rich traditions. A place for the Goddess and Druids, its medieval abbey was a haven for pilgrims. Walk to the top of the Tor for ritual and meditation. Gather water at the sacred Chalice Well. Meditate at the Chalice Well English gardens. Meander the grounds of Glastonbury Abbey and discover the legendary burial place of King Arthur and his Queen. Experience the mystical, magical land of "Avalon." Overnight in Glastonbury.
Day 7: Thursday - Free morning to explore Glastonbury. Revisit your favorite sites of Chalice Well, the Tor, the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey on your own. All sites are easy walking distance from the town of Glastonbury. Overnight near Marlborough.
Day 8: Friday - Option 1: Depart for London/Heathrow Airport to say "Farewell" to fellow-pilgrims returning home.
Option 2:
Today, we journey to London, England for 2 Nights. Upon arrival in London, take time to shop, visit museums and explore the city.
Attend evening performance in London's West End Theatre.
Day 9: Saturday - Experience a half day of London
* Guided tour of Tower of London
* Visit the Crown Jewels
* Panoramic drive seeing the icons of London; Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, Harrods and more.
Free afternoon to explore London. Farewell dinner.
Day 10: Sunday - Depart for the Heathrow airport on our homeward journey and bid farewell to England, grateful for all we experienced on this sacred journey.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- England Tour Fee (Excluding Airfare)
- All entrance fees to sites and helicopter ride
- All hotel accommodation
- All ground transportation
- Full breakfast and dinner each day.
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