jeudi, 18 août 2011, 20h46 | Tracé de la route pour Stonehenge Bath et Stratford-upon-Avon | Stratford, Stonehenge, Bath & The Cotswolds Includes Champagne reception at Shakespeare's birthplace - exclusive to Premium Tours! Highlights: Entrance to Shakespeare Birthplace Museum Champagne reception served in Shakespeare's garden Visit the Cotswolds Entrance to mysterious Stonehenge Free time to shop and explore Georgian Bath The Tour: Stonehenge First we head straight for Stonehenge the most popular prehistoric monument in the world. Come and marvel at the huge 40 ton Sarsens and the volcanic blue stones that were brought from Preseli mountains over 280 miles away. Discover the mysteries that surround the slaughter stone and see the numerous earth barrows where the beaker people lie buried before heading through the Salisbury plains towards Bath. Bath and the Cotswolds Bath, a world heritage site, is a beautiful Georgian city with delightful crescents, terraces and architecture. There will be plenty of time to shop and explore before we enjoy a drive through the Cotswolds. As we head north to Stratford we drive through the heart of the Cotswolds, taking in breathtaking views of open countryside criss-crossed by dry stone walls and bustling market towns with magnificent perpendicular churches. Stratford-upon-Avon Birthplace of William Shakespeare, the greatest writer in the English language, and home to the Royal Shakespeare Company. Stratford is a charming market town set in the heart of rural England. A delightful river winds its way through the town, past the beautiful Holy Trinity church, where Shakespeare lies buried. Our tour includes an exclusive visit to Shakespeare's birthplace before we enjoy Champagne and Strawberry scones*, served in his picturesque garden. | © Marcel Walter Landry | Fichier: stonehengecarte.jpg