Itinerary

Day 1: June 14th (-/-/D)

This morning we’ll arrive into London Heathrow Airport and gather up the group by 11AM. Then we’ll drive to our hotel in Salisbury (1.5 hrs). Lunch in Salisbury afternoon free to sleep and/or explore.

In the early evening we’ll gather for drinks before a welcome dinner, get to know each other a little and set our intent for the journey. Overnight at the The Red Lion Hotel.

Day 2: June 15th (B/-/-)

After a wonderful breakfast, our group will gather together for an orientation. Then we’ll have a leisurely walk to the 800 year old medieval Salisbury Cathedral; this is one of England’s most famous Gothic cathedrals, around which the city itself was built. We’ll lunch at the Cathedral’s stunning cafe followed by a guided tour of the Cathedral. There will be time to walk around Salisbury to shop and then have an early dinner before our amazing visit to Stonehenge this evening where we will have private time at this sacred site.

We have arranged for the group to have private special access into the stones of the world’s most famous sacred site. Touch the huge megaliths which have stood in magnificent isolation on the windswept Salisbury Plain for thousands of years, feel the pulse of powerful earth energy currents coursing beneath your feet. Imagine the ceremonies which have been performed by robed priests over eons of time or just sit in quiet meditation. This is a rare opportunity to truly experience a site revered by countless generations. Overnight at the The Red Lion Hotel.

Day 3: June 16th (B/-/D)

This morning we’ll drive to Cornwall (2.5 hrs) arriving at the Jamaica Inn by noon we’ll lunch at the Inn, made famous by the novel of Daphne du Maurier. After our lunch we’ll visit the enchanted Dozmary Pool. Here we come into the presence of the Lady of the Lake at her mystical and watery home. It was at this lake that the Lady bequeathed Excalibur and its enchanted scabbard to King Arthur. Understanding the importance of this gift and paying tribute to the Lady will enable us to receive a gift of our own to accompany us on this pilgrimage. After our beautiful experience we’ll drive to Tintagel. Dinner this evening is followed by a presentation from a local Arthurian expert. Overnight at the The Camelot Hotel.

Day 4: June 17th (B/-/D)

All sites in Tintagel are dominated by everything Arthurian and you’ll have the opportunity to re-live the stories of the Arthurian legend. Traveling back in time we may discover how these archetypes can help us in our world today. We’ll learn the stories of the Arthurian legend and about the lives of the fabled Knights of the Round Table. King Arthur’s Great Halls were constructed entirely of crystal-studded granite using sacred geometry in its layout.

We’ll have a leisurely lunchtime to allow time to experience the many gift shops and cafes that Tintagel High Street has to offer. Then we cross the footbridge that is now the only means of access to Tintagel Castle, the fabled birthplace of Arthur, which sits in splendid isolation on its rocky promontory. Descending the castle cliffs to the beach below, we’ll enter Merlin’s Cave accessible for a short time at low tide each day. (Order of the day may change according to the tide schedule.) Free evening. Overnight at the The Camelot Hotel.

Day 5: June 18th (B/-/-)

This morning we’ll gather to share our experiences thus far followed by a visit to the magical wooded St Nectan’s Glen with its waterfall and kieve. Walking along a quiet lane with fragrant hedgerow flowers we’ll then come beside a beautiful and energetic woodland stream and reach the waterfall at its head. St Nectan’s former hermitage cell is now a shrine where we’re free to meditate, pray or light a candle. After lunch we’ll travel to Bath for 3 nights. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight at the Frances Hotel.

Day 6: June 19th (B/-/D)

Leave for Glastonbury. We will spend the whole of this day in Glastonbury, otherwise known as the Isle of Avalon. 10AM Glastonbury Abbey, the birthplace of Christianity in England and referred to as the “holiest earth in England,” was once the largest and most powerful abbey in all of Britain. It is no coincidence that the dual energy currents of England’s most famous leyline cross at the site of the high altar.

A grave in the center of the Abbey ruins is reputed to have been the resting place of King Arthur and Guinevere. After lunch we explore Glastonbury which is full of unusual shops selling everything from candles and incense to colorful clogs, books and Goddess statues that you can peruse at your leisure. It’s also the perfect time to visit the Magdalene Chapel or the museum.

In the late afternoon we’ll see rising dramatically from the flat land of the surrounding Somerset Levels the huge natural mound of the Tor. Surmounted by St. Michael’s tower, the Tor has been a beacon of spirituality since pagan times and still acts as a magnet for people of all beliefs. You’ll hear the stories and the legends as well as experience the powerful energy and atmosphere of this sacred site. Plus the views from the top are spectacular!

We’ll conclude our day in Glastonbury under the moonlight with a private visit to the beautiful and tranquil gardens of Chalice Well, one of the true healing places in this land where you are encouraged to drink from the holy well. A local legend states that the Holy Grail is hidden within the wellhead. Arrive back to our hotel in Bath. Overnight at the Frances Hotel.

Day 7: June 20th (B/-/-)

This is a free morning to explore the delights of Wells. This splendid medieval city is one of England’s best-kept secrets! The open air market will be held in the ancient marketplace as it has been for a thousand years. The magnificent 800-year-old Wells Cathedral occupies the central position in this, England’s smallest city. You can either attend a service or visit the cathedral between services. Next to the cathedral is the Bishop’s Palace complete with its moat and drawbridge and the most complete medieval street in Europe, still used to house the young cathedral choristers.

You are free to have lunch at one of Wells many restaurants or cafes before we leave Wells to make our way to Cadbury Castle – the location of Camelot. There are no remains of any building on the hilltop, which was an Iron Age hillfort, but it’s a great place to connect with the energies. We will have a private summer solstice ceremony on the hilltop and have a circle to process our journey to Avalon, sharing our joys and revelations. Evening free. Overnight at the Frances Hotel.

Day 8: June 21st (B/-/D)

After breakfast we’ll meet with the group then drive through Cheddar Gorge, where Cheddar cheese was first made, is flanked by the highest inland cliffs in the country. We will travel along the road in the bottom of the gorge on our way to Bath and then have the rest of the day free to discover this lovely city. Bath is built around hot thermal springs which were revered in Pagan times and enclosed by the Romans into their bath-houses and temples. Personally experience the baths at Britain’s original and only natural thermal spa, the Thermae Bath Spa – included in tour price. For those who wish to book and pay for a private healing treatment there will be time blocked for our group with the spa therapists.

The city of Bath developed over the centuries and today it boasts the finest Georgian architecture in Britain including the world famous Royal Crescent that you can discover on foot or view while learning of the history of this unique city on an open-topped double-decker bus tour. There is such a diverse range of things to see and do in Bath that we let you choose. You are free to personally experience the hot mineral baths at Britain’s original and only natural thermal spa, the Thermae Bath Spa.

You may also wish to visit the Roman Baths and museum and take tea or sample the thermal waters in the historic Pump Room. Right next door is the sixteenth century Bath Abbey for you to explore and just around the corner you can shop above the river in the tiny stores on the spectacular Pulteney Bridge modeled on Venice’s Ponte di Rialto. Bath has a fantastic range of shops for those in need of retail therapy or to find the perfect gift. Literature lovers won’t want to miss the Jane Austin museum or if fabric is your thing you will want to visit the Lace museum. Drive back to Bath for our farewell dinner tonight, followed by our closing circle. Overnight at the Frances Hotel.

Day 9: June 22nd (-/-/-)

Travel from Bath to London’s Heathrow Airport (2.5 hrs) for our return flights home – our hearts filled from our beautiful journey!

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