Ancient Britain: Sacred forests, Neolithic burials and UFO sights

By Pigeon Tours

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Overview

This tour is off-the-beaten-path and covers amazing destinations not yet spoiled by tourists.

You will walk through the ancient woods and sacred stones, visit lost ruins, breathtaking castles and secluded hideaways, discover sunset hill forts and prehistoric caverns. On the first day, your mind will be blown away by the sight of the ancient Roman ruins used for esoteric purposes. Later on, you will explore a medieval castle and will stay overnight at the picturesque Marlborough.
The next day your adventure will take you to the oldest stone circle in the world, which is surprisingly not Stonehenge, and you will explore the largest and most mystical artificial mound in Europe. For the bravest explorers, there is a haunted cave on our list, followed by a picnic in the enchanting forest.

Activity location

Donnington Castle
- Castle Lane
- RG14 2LE, Newbury, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

London
- London, England, United Kingdom

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Ancient Britain: Sacred forests, Neolithic burials and UFO sights

3d
English

Accommodation not included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 10:00 am

Price details

NZ$4,353.36 x 1 TravellerNZ$4,353.36

Total

Tour with Accommodation

3d
English

3 - 4 star hotel: Accommodation is included. You will stay in a nice 3 - 4 star hotel
Duration: 3 days

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 10:00 am

Price details

NZ$4,353.36 x 1 TravellerNZ$4,353.36

Total

What's included, what's not

Recommendations on nearby supermarkets so you don’t starve along the way
Recommendations on planned breaks for food and toilet.
PDF route to sights
Recorded online video guide that tells you stories about each of the sight
Recommendations on the best restaurants with a different price range
Hotel (but can be added)

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Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Exploring a castle and ancient ruins

3 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Overnight stay at a 4-star hotel

Donnington Castle

1h

You will take a route from London through the area of outstanding beauty and arrive at the Donnington castle, an enchanting ruined castle that once belonged to the most influential knight in Britain.

Littlecote Roman Villa

1h

Later on, you will see the most memorable roman remains – a 4th-century mosaic depicting the god of Underworld and a place where esoteric rituals took place. Stay overnight in Marlborough, an adorable town of Wiltshire.

Marlborough

8h

You will stay overnight at the picturesque town

Day 2: A day in the woods and mysterious caves

4 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Overnight stay at a 4 star hotel

West Woods

3h

You will travel to the North Wessex Downs, where you will visit an ancient woodland site which is particularly magnificent in May when the bluebells cover the enchanting land with its sky-blue velvet blanket. It’s a perfect place for a picnic and a walk.

Silbury Hill

3h

Later on, you will explore the surrounding areas of the largest artificial mound in Europe, which is the same size and age as Egyptian pyramids. By afternoon, you will head out into the largest Neolithic cave used for ancient ceremonies and which has a reputation of a haunted place. Afterwards, you will visit the oldest stone circle in the world, which is even older than Stonehenge and was used for peculiar religious rituals more than 5000 years ago. At the end of the day, you will stay at Swindon.

West Kennet Long Barrow

1h

By afternoon, you will head out into the largest Neolithic cave used for ancient ceremonies and which has a reputation of a haunted place.

Avebury

1h

Afterwards, you will visit the oldest stone circle in the world, which is even older than Stonehenge and was used for peculiar religious rituals more than 5000 years ago. At the end of the day, you will stay at Swindon.

Day 3: Discover tranquil countryside and a splendid palace

3 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Uffington White Horse

3h

Take a drive to the oldest open air minimalist art in Britain – a prehistoric 3000 year old horse. Enjoy the scenery before you walk to explore the isolated Neolithic stone tomb surrounded by many mystical stories.

Wayland's Smithy

1h

Explore the isolated Neolithic stone tomb surrounded by many mystical stories.

Ashdown House

2h
Admission ticket not included

Continue to delve into tranquil countryside before you finish your day at the splendid palace in Dutch style, which was a love nest for nobles and escape from pandemic in 16th century.

Location

Activity location

Donnington Castle
- Castle Lane
- RG14 2LE, Newbury, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

London
- London, England, United Kingdom

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