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    Magical Villages, Ancient Civilisations and a Legend

    Magical Villages, Ancient Civilisations and a Legend
    Starts from

    Brighton

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Activities

    70

    Duration

    4 days

    Length

    545 mi

    Guide details

    Starts from

    Brighton

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Duration

    4 days

    Length

    545 mi

    • History and Culture
    • Natural Attractions
    • Unusual Locations
    • Gastronomy
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    Virna de Bonis Loureiro

    Virna de Bonis Loureiro

    Travel Expert

    • Have a cream tea in the Cotswolds.
    • Get a lucky horseshoe from a real medieval blacksmith.
    • Become a knight of the round table.
    Rarely will a journey take you on so many leaps in history. From prehistoric times, ancient Rome, medieval age to the Georgian England. You will also experience first-hand the legend of King Arthur and walk the corridors of Hogwarts School of Magic.
    You'll begin a journey through the Cotswolds, where medieval villages will invite you to wander aimlessly, just enjoying the scenery. Then in Cardiff, you'll visit a living medieval open-air museum and a castle that will amaze you.
    You will visit the ancient Roman spa in Bath and Jane Austen's house. Then in Lacock you will feel like you are in a movie, as several scenes from famous films were filmed there. Salisbury will take your breath away with a cathedral full of surprises, and the great Stonehenge will reveal its mysteries. Finally, you'll see King Arthur's famous Round Table and wonder just how much of a legend the famous king was.

    Categories

    • History and Culture
    • Natural Attractions
    • Unusual Locations
    • Gastronomy
    Rarely will a journey take you on so many leaps in history. From prehistoric times, ancient Rome, medieval age to the Georgian England. You will also experience first-hand the legend of King Arthur and walk the corridors of Hogwarts School of Magic.
    You'll begin a journey through the Cotswolds, where medieval villages will invite you to wander aimlessly, just enjoying the scenery. Then in Cardiff, you'll visit a living medieval open-air museum and a castle that will amaze you.
    You will visit the ancient Roman spa in Bath and Jane Austen's house. Then in Lacock you will feel like you are in a movie, as several scenes from famous films were filmed there. Salisbury will take your breath away with a cathedral full of surprises, and the great Stonehenge will reveal its mysteries. Finally, you'll see King Arthur's famous Round Table and wonder just how much of a legend the famous king was.
    Virna de Bonis Loureiro

    Virna de Bonis Loureiro

    Travel Expert

    • Have a cream tea in the Cotswolds.
    • Get a lucky horseshoe from a real medieval blacksmith.
    • Become a knight of the round table.

    Travel itinerary

    Small Places Concealing Great Beauties
    24 Activities

    Day 1

    193 mi3 mi

    Small Places Concealing Great Beauties

    Today will be an incessant wandering through small medieval villages and towns, and some very little known ones, in the Cotswolds. You'll go from one village to another and then to another.... You'll be amazed by the ruins of an abbey that was once the 4th largest in Britain. You'll travel back in time having lunch in an ancient pub, crossing picturesque bridges, visiting churches that look like scenes from a Tolkien fairy tale, and there will be no shortage of charming little rivers to fill you with delight. So, prepare yourself for this rollercoaster full of landscapes, beautiful corners, picturesque places, time lapses... and all watered with a good country beer or a tasteful wine.
    Where Did I Park My Horse?
    17 Activities

    Day 2

    160 mi0.8 mi

    Where Did I Park My Horse?

    Today, you'll immerse yourself in the medieval world in such a way that it will feel like you've travelled back in time for real. From a setting worthy of Tolkien you'll set off on a day full of fascination, surprises and magical corners. You'll see a treasure discovered by accident in Ledbury, right at the start of the most beautiful alley you have ever set foot in. In Cardiff, you'll feel at home in perfectly preserved houses with centuries of history. You'll talk to Welsh blacksmiths in a medieval village and take refuge in the underground tunnels of one of the most beautiful Welsh castles existing. A walk along a film pier will transport you back to the 1920s in Penarth, and close to Bristol you'll watch the sunset caress a collection of fairy tale cottages.
    From Ancient Rome to Hogwarts
    15 Activities

    Day 3

    40 mi2 mi

    From Ancient Rome to Hogwarts

    That's the magic of travel, it allows you to make leaps in time and reality that seem impossible. Today, you'll find out why the city of Bath got its name by visiting an ancient Roman spa that is still in perfect condition. There, you'll take a leap forward in time to England in the 1700s and meet the famous Jane Austen. Then you'll fly to Hogwarts, sorry... You will visit Lacock Abbey and the village, beautiful locations where many famous film scenes have been shot, including Harry Potter.
    Very Round Trip, From the Stone Circle to the Round Table
    14 Activities

    Day 4

    143 mi3 mi

    Very Round Trip, From the Stone Circle to the Round Table

    From prehistoric civilizations to King Arthur's round table and cathedrals that caress the clouds with their Gothic peaks. None of the things you will do and see today will ever be forgotten. You'll start the day at Stonehenge, understanding how and why the most legendary stone circle in history was erected. Then you'll visit the beautiful city of Salisbury, whose imposing cathedral will show you curiosities you never imagined you'd find within its walls. After touring the city of Salisbury, you will go to see King Arthur's famous round table, legend or true story? Finally, after strolling through Winchester, you'll end up your trip in the beautiful town of Arundel. There, the most beautiful of castles awaits you as the destination for another journey.
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