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

Astral Travels Tours - After a decade of developing the small group day tour concept using small minibuses and high quality guides, Astral Tours sadly ceased trading in October 2007. Due to public demand and the necessity to continue operating such high quality unique tours - 'Great Expectations' (an established tour operator) has teamed up with the original Astral guides, so the old favourites - Stones and Bones, Magical Tour, History and Mystery etc will continue to depart from London
Our promise:
Original 'Astral' Guides
Original 'Astral' Itineraries
Original 'Astral' Customer Service
Original ' Astral' Small Groups (16 passangers)

Original and STILL THE BEST

 

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Small group guided tours of Britain. The Astral Travels Experience. If you prefer small group tours enabling you to have better access to the guides and allowing you to visit places the large buses cannot reach, this is for you. A maximum group size of 16 and an ethos of exploring off the main highways for the real England.

 

 

Your Ticket to England's Past........

 

We are an established QUALITY tour company specialising in daily SMALL GROUP guided tours from London. Tours include major destinations such as,

 

 

 

• Stonehenge
• Bath
• Oxford
• Stratford-Upon-Avon
• Salisbury
• Glastonbury

• Avebury
• Warwick Castle
• Leeds Castle
• Canterbury
• Cotswolds and much more.....

 

 

 

ExperiencePanoramic tour of London Our day begins with a drive past many of Londons famous monuments - the Houses of Parliament with Big Ben, Downing Street, the official London residence of the British Prime Minister, Trafalgar Square with the statue of Lord Nelson, Pall Mall and much more.Westminster Abbey We will make a photo stop at this magnificent Gothic building that has been the site of every coronation since 1066 and is also the final resting place of many Kings and Queens of England, as well as famous people including Sir Laurence Olivier, Charles Dickens and Sir Isaac Newton.
We are an independant sightseeing tour company which has pioneered unique and innovative small group tours of Britain. We passionately believe in providing the highest quality, best value and exceptional service every time. Whether you are traveling independently or with friends/family, there is no better way to
see Britain than on one of our tours.

DiscoverCotswolds. Steeped in history and heritage the area of England known as the Cotswolds are a charming blend of cottages with honey-coloured walls and thatched roofs, market towns with crooked half-timbered houses lining the High Street, and ancient stone crosses, all set in the gently rolling hills ('wolds') that are so typically English in character. The Costwolds landscape has been shaped by its long history as a centre of wool production, this tour takes you through some picturesque villages: Burford, Bourton on the Water and Woodstock (for Blenheim Palace), where you'll see crooked little houses, leaning walls and gabled cottages, and surprisingly large Market squares harking back to the area's importance in the wool trade. It is here we stop for lunch in one of England's most outstanding areas of natural beauty.
We specialise in imaginative guided day tours from London, carefully balanced to enjoy favourite attractions such as Stonehenge, Bath, The Cotswolds and Warwick castle with off the beaten track 'back roads' exploration to give you an active experience of the best of Britain. Discover more by getting closer
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ExploreStonehenge. 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.
Our luxury Mercedes mini - coach explore the historic country lanes, taking you to places the big coaches can't and don't go. With no more than 16 passengers, our tours keep the experience as personal and as individual as possible.

Enjoystonehenge
Our professional, friendly guides are carefully chosen for their love of Britain`s great history, its rich culture, myths and legends. They share our passion for superb service and entertaining tours. There is no more enjoyable way to see the very best of Britain - experience the Astral difference for yourself.

 

 

 
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ALSO A full programme of extended tours, from four to fourteen days, Customised Tours (one day or extended tours), Special events, Stonehenge Inner Circle Tours, Mini-Coach Hire,Tourist Information, Photo archive, Virtual Tours, Videos & Links

     
 

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.

 
     

The Sightseeing Tour Company. Make your choice from a wide range of sightseeing tours offered by the best British tour companies. You can plan your visit to London, choosing from Half Day Tours, Full Day Tours, Evening Tours and extended Tours of Britain and Europe - most of which include entrance fees and are escorted by London Tourist Board qualified Blue Badge Guides. Tours cover all the well known attractions, both in London and further afield, and you can plan your visit around what interests you most. When you have seen the world famous sights of London, make sure you take a trip into the countryside to see Windsor Castle, Hampton Court, Stratford, Stonehenge, Salisbury, The Cotswolds, Oxford, Warwick or Leeds Castle to name just a few.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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