b'ClassicTour some of Britains most significant historic sites, from Salisburys medieval cathedral to Wiltshires great Neolithic7 DAYS from 1,499pplandmarks of Stonehenge and Avebury. 1,299 ppYOUR ITINERARY BlunsdonSwindonDay 1. Welcome to Salisbury Your holiday begins in the cathedral city of Salisbury, where you meet the Tour Manager at our Georgian hotel, a short distance from Salisburys magnificentAveburycathedral. After check-in, theres time to get to know the city, its marketplace,Devizesquirky shops and art gallery. Salisbury has plenty of green spaces around the cathedral and beside the river. This evening, we dine in the hotels restaurant.East SomersetRailway StonehengeDay 2. Avebury stone circle tourThis morning we take a guided tour of the prehistory galleries at Wiltshire6 SalisburyMuseum, viewing the largest collection of Early Bronze Age gold on public Old Wardour display in England. Here, we learn more about Stonehenge, before handlingCastlereal artefacts and looking around the museum independently. After, we drive to the World Heritage site of Avebury, the worlds largest stone circle, stoppingWHATS INCLUDED:for lunch at the famous Red Lion inside the circle before a guided tour and a talk. Theres then time to visit the museum before returning to Salisbury. 6 nights 4-Star hotel accommodationDay 3. A private Stonehenge experienceStandard Class rail travelToday starts with a private guided tour of Salisbury Cathedral. Featuring All rail and coach travel throughout Gothic architecture, exquisite stonemasonry and Britains tallest spire, the cathedral also houses an original Magna Carta from 1215. After time at leisureyour tourin Salisbury we have an early dinner, ahead of a special visit to NeolithicExpertise of a UK Tour Manager Stonehenge. Arriving just before sunset * , we have private access to thefrom start to finishmuseum, entering the inner stone circle of Stonehenge, usually roped off toBreakfast each day, 1 lunch,visitors. During this exclusive experience, with no other visitors here besides5 dinners ourselves, we are free to walk among these mystical 5,000-year-old stones and wonder at their significance. Later this evening we drive back to our hotel.All guided tours and excursions * On the 9th Sep departure we will visit Stonehenge at sunrise instead of sunset.Day 4. A full day at leisure Tour Code: WLS | per person based onThere are many options for a free day. The Salisbury Museum houses2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers from 400.impressive collections, from local archaeology and natural history to art. Alternatively, visit Old Sarum to walk on the ramparts of this iron-age hill2025 Departures: fort and look out across the Wiltshire plains. Its Norman castle was built byMAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEPWilliam the Conqueror, and Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine was imprisoned here. Salisbury has a great choice of eateries for dinner on your free evening.Day 5. Wiltshires railway heritage Everyday Traveller RatedAfter breakfast, we drive to Blunsdon to board a heritage train for a round1 2 3 4trip on the Swindon & Cricklade Railway into the Wiltshire countryside. After free time to find lunch, we head to Swindon to visit STEAM, the museum of the Great Western Railway, for a guided tour. After time to look at the iconic locomotives and wander around, we return to the hotel for dinner. Day 6. Exploring Wardour CastleOn our last full day, we visit Old Wardour Castle. Built in the 14th century as a residence and fortress, the castle survived two sieges before being destroyed during the English Civil War. From here we drive to Cranmore station for aSecure your place nowround trip on the East Somerset Railway into the rural countryside aroundwith a 300pp depositShepton Mallet. Later, we drive back to our hotel for our final dinner. Day 7. Homeward boundFor more information on After breakfast, its time to check out and you are free to head home. dates and prices,visit greatrail.com/WLSENGLAND 39'