GR8-X. The Great Expectations Travel and Tour Company (formely Astral Travels Tours Ltd) specialising in luxury small group guided sightseeing tours of London and Britain, formely Astral Travels U.K Tours London, England

Luxury mini coach sightseeing guided tours of London and Britain. London is one of the world’s most exciting destinations, but everyone needs an occasional break from the city. The surrounding countryside is brimming with beautiful towns, ancient cathedrals and amazing museums. Explore the historic charms and wealth of English culture that lies outside the capital.

We specialise in customised day tours and extended tours for individuals, families and groups of any size. Whether you want a 3 hour tour of London between flights, a longer tour tracing your families roots, or just a day out in the countyside, we can help .All tours are carefully designed to give you the best possible experience of England, Scotland, Wales or Ireland and our knowledgeable, friendly qualified guides and driver guides will ensure that your visit is truly memorable. PERSONALISED STONES AND BONES TOURS; In addition to our daily tours we offer private sightseeing tours in luxury vehicles (1 - 16 persons) with your very own driver guide for the ultimate freedom and flexibility. Ideal for families and groups. Our door to door service will take you on the above itinerary or anywhere you want to go Go further afield and discover the delights of Shakespeare’s birthplace, Stratford Upon Avon, set back upon the banks of the weeping River Avon. Head from there to Warwick and see the countryside unfold before you like a fairytale kingdom from the towers of England’s finest medieval fortress. Soothe your aches and pains with a trip to the beautiful spa town of Bath or discover the remarkable monuments of Salisbury and mystical monoliths of Stonehenge. Let Best Value Tours U.K be your guide to the treasures of the English countryside. Escape the city in style with our coach or mini-coach guided tours. Follow the River Thames as it winds it's way through Royal Windsor and Britain’s oldest university town, Oxford. These famous destinations are suitably close to London and ideal for day trips. Full Day Mini Coach Coach Tours, A fun way to immerse yourself in Londons history, culture and sights or see other great parts of the UK.

Full Day Mini Coach Coach Tours, A fun way to immerse yourself in London’s history, culture and sights or see other great parts of the UK. We specialise in customised day tours and extended tours for individuals, families and groups of any size. Whether you want a 3 hour tour of London between flights, a longer tour tracing your families roots, or just a day out in the countyside, we can help .All tours are carefully designed to give you the best possible experience of England, Scotland, Wales or Ireland and our knowledgeable, friendly qualified guides and driver guides will ensure that your visit is truly memorable.

Mysterious Stonehenge, 5,000 years ago the huge 40 tonne stones were dragged from over 280 miles away in Wales. Who built it and why remains a mystery today. Some say that it was built as a religious temple, or an astronomical clock. Stonehenge continues to enthrall the imagination and captivate the heart of every visitor. eXpect the best from gr8 Xpectations travel company - Londons only mini coach operator. Thoe Original and still the best! Our specially designed Renaults and Mercedes Sprinters can travel anywhere a car can, reaching places the larger coach finds impossible. Luggage is generally stored under-floor and you sit high above the cars and hedgerows enjoying good all round views. Days of variety with something for all. Seeing both famous sights (when the crowds have left) and the not so familiar. Entrance fees (when with your guide) are included in the tour price. Please note that the detailed itineraries printed in these web pages should be read as guidelines, sites listed should be regarded as those possible, not that all will be seen. You will be part of determining which are seen on a daily basis as we mould the tour to suit participants Small groups mean we can change our daily schedule, take advantage of weather conditions, enjoy local events and your particular interest. Each evening the group discusses the following day's alternatives and there is scope for choice

Both of the tours we took were fantastic. I come to England 2-3 times each year and, in the past, have taken tours with other companies. However, your tour was better than any of the others. I like the size of your tours, the different and interesting place you go, and your excellent guides. Nick was particularly knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I’ll definitely try to take the Glastonbury tour again.
Thank you again for your help.
Arlene Michaud - March 2007

 

 

» The Magical Tour Full Day Tour

Highlights

  • Fully guided lecture standard tour, with Oxford/Cambridge educated guide
  • Entrance to Stonehenge
  • Fully guided tour of Glastonbury Abbey, Tor, town and Chalice Wells,
  • Avebury stone circle
  • All travel in comfortable purpose-built minibus from Central London

'Capture the Spirit of our Celtic Culture'

'Explore the elegant Georgian City of Bath, famous for its hot springs and Roman Baths and the awe-inspiring circle of Stonehenge Stone Circle'

Visit the awe - inspiring prehistoric monument of Stonehenge, the most outstanding monument in the British Isles and a World Heritage Site. Hear about the many myths, legends and mysteries of this ancient monument, over 5000 years old, and take time to reflect upon its powerful presence. See the Celtic burial mounds where this ancient civilisation buried their leaders.

Afterwards, we venture into King Arthur's Avalon and explore the mystery, chivalry and romance of King Arthur. Enjoy a leisurely walk up Glastonbury Tor and enjoy breathtaking views from this fabled Isle of Avalon, rich in myth and legend. Imagine how, in distant times where history fades into legend, the Tor was an isolated island surrounded by sea..........

Visit the tranquil Chalice Well Gardens - a timeless and sacred place full of legend, symbolism and atmosphere....... a place whose history has no beginning. Drink from the magical red and white springs.

Explore Glastonbury Abbey, the final resting place of King Arthur and his queen, Guinevere and once a major centre of culture and learning. An earlier legend tells of how Joseph of Arimathea brought the Holy Grail to Glastonbury and built a simple church on the site of this great abbey - possibly the first Christian church in England, "the holiest earth in England".

There's also time to savour the special atmosphere of Glastonbury village with its medieval buildings and unusual shops.

Visit the medieval village of Avebury ringed by the world's largest stone circle. Our walking tour will bring this ancient site to life. Try your hand at the ancient art of dowsing - prepare to be amazed ! Take time to explore the pretty village with its thatched cottages, antiques and beautiful church and maybe enjoy a cream tea or a pint of ale in the Red Lion pub.
Glastonbury. The town of Glastonbury is particularly notable for the myths and legends surrounding a nearby hill, Glastonbury Tor, which rises up from the otherwise flat landscape of the Somerset Levels. These myths concern Joseph of Arimathea and the Holy Grail, and also King Arthur. Glastonbury is also said to be the centre of several ley lines.
Stonehenge. Stonehenge stands impressively as a prehistoric monument of unique importance, a World Heritage Site, surrounded by remains of ceremonial and domestic structures - some older than the monument itself. Many of these features - earthworks, burial mounds and other circular ‘henge’ monuments - are accessible by road or public footpath. Stonehenge’s orientation on the rising and setting sun has always been one of its remarkable features. Whether this was simply because the builders came from a sun-worshipping culture, or because - as some scholars believe - the circle and its banks were part of a huge astronomical calendar, remains a mystery.
Crop circles is a term used to describe patterns created by the flattening of crops such as wheat, barley, rapeseed (also called "canola"), rye, corn, linseed and soy. The term was first used by researcher Colin Andrews to describe simple circles he was researching. Since 1990 the circles evolved into complex geometries, but by then the term had stuck. Examples can be found worldwide. Various hypotheses have been offered to explain their formation, ranging from the naturalistic to the paranormal. Naturalistic explanations include man-made hoaxes or geological anomalies, while paranormal explanations include formation by UFOs. Many circles are known to be man-made,[6][7][8] such as those created by Doug Bower, Dave Chorley, and John Lundberg,[9] and a 2000 study into circle hoaxing concluded that 80 percent of UK circles were definitely man-made
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Including all relevant entrance fees:
Stonehenge - 5.50 pounds per person
Glastonbury Abbey - 4 pounds per person
Chalice Well Gardens - 2.85 pounds per person

We also drive through the Warminster Triangle, a mysterious zone renowned for crop circles (click here for more info on crop circles) and UFO sightings. Hear about the many theories explaining these strange phenomena and take a closer look at any crop circle formations en route (seasonal).


Departs every Wednesday and Friday from or near your Central London hotel. Our tours depart London at approx 08:15am and aim to return back at approx 7.00 pm.

Adult Price: £74
Child Price: £64 (3 - 16 yrs)

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PERSONALISED BESPOKE TOURS; In addition to our daily tours we offer private Luxury private tours.sightseeing tours in luxury vehicles (1 - 16 persons) with your very own driver guide for the ultimate freedom and flexibility. Ideal for families and groups. Our door to door service will take you on the above itinerary or anywhere you want to go.. Click here for more details.