Private Archaeologist–Led Stonehenge Salisbury and Avebury Tour

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A once-in-a-lifetime experience. Imagine visiting the best art gallery in the world with your own curator, the British Museum with a historian, or perhaps Shakespeare’s Globe with a literary scholar . . . Well, why not visit Stonehenge with your very own expert archaeologist.

Study the ‘Heart of Neolithic Britain’, the UNESCO World Heritage landscapes of Stonehenge and Avebury.
Visit the Stonehenge ‘builder’s village’ at Durrington Walls and Woodhenge, before enjoying a leisurely stroll around Stonehenge with our passionate, expert archaeologists.

Enjoy plenty of time to explore picturesque Salisbury and it’s cathedral, one of the most uplifting experiences in English architecture.

Visit the largest man-made tumuli in Prehistoric Europe – Silbury Hill
Enter the 5500-year-old Neolithic tomb at West Kennet
We finish by visiting the world’s largest stone circle at Avebury, with its beautiful medieval village situated inside.

Woodhenge is a prehistoric monument that was built during the Late Neolithic period. The monument consists of a series of six concentric rings of wooden posts, consisting of 168 posts in total. The posts are arranged in a symmetrical pattern and were possibly connected by lintels. Woodhenge is thought to have been used as a ceremonial site, and it may have been aligned with the movements of the sun and moon. The site was excavated in the 1920s, and the wood posts were found to have been made from oak trees. 1h 30m drive from London to Woodhenge.

Visit the Stonehenge ‘builder’s village’ Durrington Walls, a large henge situated in the beautiful Wiltshire landscape. The site consists of a large circular earthwork with a diameter of over 500m. Within the earthwork are two large timber circles, thought to have been used for ceremonial purposes. Durrington Walls is one of the largest and most famous henge monuments in the world. The site is believed to have been constructed around 2600 BC, making it one of the earliest known examples of this type of monument. It is thought that Durrington Walls was used as a ceremonial centre for the local population. Durrington Walls is an important archaeological site that provides insight into the lives of our prehistoric ancestors. 10m drive from Durrington Walls to Stonehenge

The power of Stonehenge lies in its inspired evocation of our shared past. A fusion of imagination and history.

Although many theories and ideas have been put forwards over the centuries to answer the enigma of ‘what is Stonehenge?’, perhaps of more significance is why this monument evokes the need in people to travel vast distances to walk amongst these stones and throughout this landscape. The answer to this may be beyond our current understanding, but what we do know is this ‘force’ on visitors is not new. Archaeological evidence indicates Neolithic and Bronze Age peoples travelling (perhaps over weeks and months) the length and breadth of the British Isles and continental Europe to stand in the midst of this testament to human ingenuity. Like these ancient travellers, you too should pilgrimage to Stonehenge along paths well-worn and truly experience this iconic symbol of Britain and our shared past humanity.

Enjoy plenty of time to explore picturesque Salisbury and it’s unique Gothic cathedral. Discover the history and legacy of one of the world’s most celebrated documents – the Magna Carta. What did the document say, and how was it interpreted over the next 800 years? Why is it still important today, and how does it affect our culture, laws and rights? 30m drive from Stonehenge to Salisbury.

White horse engraving on Milk Hill

Visit the largest man-made tumuli in Prehistoric Europe – Silbury Hill. Silbury Hill is a man-made mound in Wiltshire, England. It is the tallest prehistoric artificial hill in Europe and one of the largest in the world. The hill stands at a height of 37 meters (130 feet) and has a base diameter of 160 meters (520 feet). It is made from chalk and clay and was built using a technique known as terrazzo (or ‘pounded earth’). This technique involved mixing water with dry chalk and clay and then pounding it into place with wooden beams or stone hammers. The resulting mixture was extremely strong and durable and allowed the builders to create a huge mound without the use of modern construction techniques or materials. Silbury Hill is an astonishing feat of engineering, and its size and scale are testimony to the skill and dedication of its Ancient builders. 1 hour drive to West Kennet and Silbury hill

Enter the 5500-year-old Neolithic tomb at West Kennet long barrow, a Neolithic monument located in Avebury, Wiltshire, England. The barrow consists of a burial chamber with an attached passageway and side chambers. It is roofed with large slabs of stone, and the entrance is flanked by two massive upright stones. The West Kennet long barrow was built around 3750 BC, and it is one of the largest and best-preserved examples of its type in the country. In recent years, the barrow has been the subject of archaeological excavations, and it is now open to the public. 5m drive to Avebury

We finish by visiting the world’s largest stone circle at Avebury, with its beautiful medieval village situated inside. As John Aubrey in the 1600’s notes [Avebury]…’does as much exceed in greatness the so renowned Stonehenge as a Cathedral doeth a parish church.’

Avebury is a small village in Wiltshire, England, best known for its extraordinary stone circles. The Avebury Stone Circles are among the largest and most impressive megalithic monuments in the world, and they have been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The site consists of three stone circles: the outer circle, which is the largest, two smaller circles (northern and southern), and the avenue. The stones are thought to have been erected between 2600 and 2400 BC, and they may have been used for astronomical purposes or for ritual ceremonies. We will explore the stone circles, walk along the avenue, and finish the day with a drink at the Red Lion pub. 1h 45m drive back to London

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• A moderate amount of walking is involved, and across some uneven surfaces
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• No large items of luggage are permitted, luggage compartment is limited
• Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
• Please note visits to the West Kennet long barrow occur between March 1st–October 31st

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• A seperate professional driver (so our guides can concentrate on the client and not the road)
• Transport by air-conditioned luxury vehicle (Mercedes E–Class, V–Class or Sprinter)
• Expert-led Archaeologist guide

• Food and drinks
• Stonehenge admission (from £12.70)
• Salisbury Cathedral admission (from £5.50)

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