Windsor Castle
Over 900 years of royal history are waiting for you in Windsor Castle, which is perched high above the River Thames just outside of London. From William the Conqueror through to the current Queen of England, successive monarchs have lived here and left their mark on what is now the largest continuously occupied castle in the world. Your ticket allows entrance to the castle, so you can see for yourself the splendor of St. Georges chapel and the sumptuous state apartments. Windsor itself is a pretty town full of traditional shops and historic pubs. Shakespeare is said to have written his play The Merry Wives of Windsor in one of them! After a visit to Windsor, drive through Runnymede, where King John signed the Magna Carta.
Stonehenge
The most famous prehistoric monument in the world, and now a world heritage site, Stonehenge stands alone in the vast empty tract of Salisbury plain. Its origins date back nearly 5,000 years and it has been home to pagan religion and spiritual worship, not to be mention public debate ever since. What was this vast collection of stones intended for? Who were the people who carried and carved these 40 ton rocks? Come and unlock the secrets for yourself and marvel at this remarkable and mysterious feat of ancient engineering and design. Lunch is taken in the Salisbury plains in a delightful Inn with a thatched roof and that offers a range of traditional English food and ales.
Avebury
Journey through the very heart of the plains passing Silbury Hill, the largest man made earthern mound in Europe constructed using primitive spades around 2,600 BC before stopping for photos at Avebury, the largest of the regions stone circles (dating from a similar time period to Stonehenge and noticeably larger).
Oxford
The final part of the day is spent exploring Oxford, revered as one of the world's greatest academic institutions, with char |
