Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Afoot In Britain - small group and personal tours in Britain

16th October - 29th October 2016

30th October - 12th November 2016

5th March - 18th March 2017

19th March - 1st April 2017

Contact us for more info : email seymourtravels@europe.com

This small group (8-10 people) tour of England will start in the magnificent city of Bristol and end in the historic, maritime city of Portsmouth.

We at Afootinbritain.com have put this tour together because of the numerous requests that we have received.
It will include four of your dinners, all breakfasts and two picnic lunches. You will get the personal support of your own tour guides (there will be 2 of us), and the use of 2 vehicles. All admissions, taxes and tolls are included, but you must provide all transport to Bristol and from Portsmouth. Because we will have the use of 2 vehicles, we will have the flexibility to offer a variety of walks and treks as alternative excursions, to those listed below.






On the first day of the tour,we will meet with the group in our central Bristol hotel, in order to provide a brief orientation of the tour and the city. We will dine in one of our favourite restaurants and take in the night-time, view of the city from its world famous suspension bridge.
On day 2 we will take a lovely drive down to Hartland Point, on North Devon's portion of a staggeringly beautiful World Heritage coastline, stopping at Dunster Castle and Porlock Weir for lunch, on the way.





Upon arrival in North Devon we will go for a short walk to take in the sea air and views of the high cliffs, as well as a very peaceful churchyard, before going for dinner.
On day 3 we will drive up to Hartland Lighthouse before visiting more of the World Heritage site, the village of Clovelly. This is an ancient village that clings dramatically to the side of Dartmoor, whilst overlooking Lundy Island. We will take you on a guided tour of the village and its quayside, explaining a little about the role that such villages have played in English history. After lunch we'll visit the ancient port of Appledore and its sister village of Northam.... Sir Francis Drake and Sir Walter Raleigh knew these places well !
On day 4, we'll drive you down to Tintagel, where we will hike up to the ancient home of King Arthur. Dinner tonight will be in the seaside village of Instow.
On day 5, the group will travel down to Padstow in Cornwall. we will take an excursion to a wonderful fishing village called Port Isaac. Have you ever seen the TV series 'Doc Martin'?




Upon arrival in the beautiful fishing village of Padstow, we'll give you a brief orientation and then take you for a seafood dinner that you'll never forget..... In one of the world famous 'Rick Steins' restaurants.
On day 6. We head inland to spend the day exploring the botanic wonders of the Eden Project.




This site is a former china clay quarry, that has been turned into the world largest system of bio-domes. This is botany on a truly vast scale.
On day 7 We visit the time capsule that is Lanhydroc House.This is a National Trust property that has one of the most important Victorian interiors in the world. Its gardens are beautiful as well. It is also where the curator has recently discovered one of Henry V111s lost manuscripts. You will be on you own for dinner tonight, but we will be on hand to help with transportation and ideas (as we will throughout the tour).
On day 8 we head South and return to Devon. Plymouth is a large and very important naval city and we'll call it home for a couple of nights. Upon arrival in Plymouth, we'll provide a walking tour of Plymouth's Hoe, and explain the part that it played in forging an empire, as well as the role it played during WW2.




On day 9 we'll explore why Plymouth is important to Americans, and visit The Barbican, where we'll set you loose to explore the city, and perhaps take a boat tour of the bay.
On day 10 we will use steam as our mode of transportation, to see some of South Devon's beautiful scenery. On our way, we have arranged for you to have a wine tasting..... yes the English do make wine !. All aboard !!! Tonight you'll be free to have dinner in Plymouth on your own.
Day 11 will see the group moving into Dorset. We will take a very scenic drive along the chalk and limestone cliffs of Dorset. A beautiful walk to Durdle Door will be followed by an awe inspiring look at Maiden Castle. Here we'll have a relaxed picnic lunch whilst learning a little of the impact that the Romans had on the people of Southern England.






Upon arrival at our hotel in Portsmouth we will give you an orientation of the town.
Day 12 is when we all get chance to visit some ships. Henry VIII's flagship, The Mary Rose, met an untimely demise in the waters surrounding Portsmouth, and today there is a new, state of the art museum, that lets you discover how sailors lived aboard these warships. 50 feet from the Mary Rose, is Admiral Nelson's flagship, HMS Victory and with the aid of a water taxi we can visit the submarine museum.




On Day 13 we'll drive out of the city and visit the magnificent Winchester Cathedral, a church that was first founded in 642 AD and is where a number of Kings are buried. We will also have the opportunity to visit the Roman shore fort of Portchester. This is a massive Roman structure, originally built to protect the shores from marauding Saxons'. Tonight we will all have dinner together in Portsmouth, and reminisce about a wonderful adventure, shared.
On day 14 we will enjoy breakfast together, and we will then help you get to the airport or railway station, in a timely manner for your connections.



Cost for this tour is $5595 per person based on double occupancy. A single supplement of $725 per person can be arranged.
2 picnics will be provided, as well as 4 dinners.
Guided tours will be provided.
Your guides will be available to you 24 hrs a day, during the tour.
All admissions are included.

Contact us for more info : email seymourtravels@europe.com

Monday, February 24, 2014

Bath and the Prehistoric Stone’s of Avebury - 2 day Personal Guided Tour in Britain

Bath and the Prehistoric Stone’s of Avebury - 2 day Personal Guided Tour in Britain


2 full days spent exploring the marvelous Georgian city of Bath, in Southern England and the world famous prehistoric stone circles of Stonehenge and Avebury. This part of England has one of the highest concentrations of prehistoric monuments in Britain, so as well as visits to the major sites of Stonehenge and Avebury, we will also see many other burial mounds, standing stones and other ancient earthworks.
Day 1
After meeting at Bath railway station, we begin our day with a walking tour of this designated World Heritage city, with its fascinating Roman, Medieval and Georgian history.  We will visit the excavated Roman Baths, one of the best preserved in Europe, as well the Royal Crescent, the Circus and many other by-ways of the city. We will also see Bath Abbey, the Assembly Rooms and the Fashion Museum.  The late afternoon will be free for shopping and exploration.
Day 2
After breakfast, we start the day a visit to the Avebury World Heritage Landscape. We visit Silbury Hill, the largest man-made hill in prehistoric Europe and enter the 5500 year old burial chamber of West Kennet Long Barrow, entering a sacred space originally reserved only for ritual specialists and the dead. After which we visit the Neolithic henge monument of Avebury, the largest stone circle in Europe, with its beautiful medieval village situated inside. As John Aubrey, the 16thC antiquarian, noted in the 1600's…’(Avebury) does as much exceed in greatness the so renowned Stonehenge as a Cathedral doeth a parish church.’
After lunch in a local country pub, we explore the landscape surrounding Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain. We start by visiting Durrington Walls, the ‘Stonehenge builder’s village’ and Woodhenge. We will have the chance to see several burial mounds, the site of the Stonehenge Cursus and finally the Stonehenge Avenue. The day will finish with a private access visit to Stonehenge, an opportunity limited to a handful of visitors, where Roy will delve into understanding this enigmatic and ancient monument.  One of the most famous sites in the world, Stonehenge is the remains of a ring of standing stones set within a series of earthworks.
Day 3
After another splendid breakfast we run you back to the railway station, however there is the opportunity to add an extra day to visit Wells and Glastonbury.

Cost = $250 per person/day and does not include accom or meals. We will customize the itinerary to meet your wishes and needs.
Contact us for more information  afootinbritain@gmail.com

Sunday, January 5, 2014

Bath and The Prehistoric Stone’s of Avebury And Stonehenge - 2 day Personal Guided Tour in Britain

Bath and The Prehistoric Stone’s of Avebury And Stonehenge - 2 day Personal Guided Tour in Britain



2 full days spent exploring the marvelous Georgian city of Bath, in Southern England and the world famous prehistoric stone circles of Stonehenge and Avebury. This part of England has one of the highest concentrations of prehistoric monuments in Britain, so as well as visits to the major sites of Stonehenge and Avebury, we will also see many other burial mounds, standing stones and other ancient earthworks.
Day 1
After meeting at Bath railway station, we begin our day with a walking tour of this designated World Heritage city, with its fascinating Roman, Medieval and Georgian history.  We will visit the excavated Roman Baths, one of the best preserved in Europe, as well the Royal Crescent, the Circus and many other by-ways of the city. We will also see Bath Abbey, the Assembly Rooms and the Fashion Museum.  The late afternoon will be free for shopping and exploration.
Day 2
After breakfast, we start the day a visit to the Avebury World Heritage Landscape. We visit Silbury Hill, the largest man-made hill in prehistoric Europe and enter the 5500 year old burial chamber of West Kennet Long Barrow, entering a sacred space originally reserved only for ritual specialists and the dead. After which we visit the Neolithic henge monument of Avebury, the largest stone circle in Europe, with its beautiful medieval village situated inside. As John Aubrey, the 16thC antiquarian, noted in the 1600's…’(Avebury) does as much exceed in greatness the so renowned Stonehenge as a Cathedral doeth a parish church.’
After lunch in a local country pub, we explore the landscape surrounding Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain. We start by visiting Durrington Walls, the ‘Stonehenge builder’s village’ and Woodhenge. We will have the chance to see several burial mounds, the site of the Stonehenge Cursus and finally the Stonehenge Avenue. The day will finish with a private access visit to Stonehenge, an opportunity limited to a handful of visitors, where Roy will delve into understanding this enigmatic and ancient monument.  One of the most famous sites in the world, Stonehenge is the remains of a ring of standing stones set within a series of earthworks.
Day 3
After another splendid breakfast we run you back to the railway station, however there is the opportunity to add an extra day to visit Wells and Glastonbury.

Cost = $200 per person/day and does not include hotels or meals. We will customize the itinerary to meet your wishes and needs.
Contact us for more information  afootinbritain@gmail.com

Monday, December 30, 2013

AfootinBritain Guided Tour of SW Great Britain - Coasts Moors and Castles of England and a Personal Guide

AfootinBritain - Enjoy a wonderful 13 days in the scenic countryside of Great Britain !

13 Day Tour of SW Britain - Coasts, Moors, Historic Towns and Castles of England
Enjoy an amazing tour of SW Britain, where you will get to see romantic and historic towns, dramatic cliffs and pretty villages, as well as wander through the ruins of ancient strongholds.
Day 1 - Pickup at station or airport of your choice in the West Country. Drive to Bath which will be our base for 3 nights
Day 2 - Explore the ancient Roman city of Bath with your own personal tour guide.
Day 3 - Visit the city of Bristol with its awe inspiring suspension Bridge and ship museum.
Day 4 - Drive down to Devonshire visiting the beautiful villages of Porlock and Dunster and check into our hotel in Barnstaple. (Our base for 3 nights).
Day 5 - Today we'll take a walk on the moors and get up close to wild horses.
Day 6 - Lets hike some coastal footpath and discover some hidden coves and lighthouses.
Day 7 - Cornwall is our next destination. Today we explore the mystical castle of Tintagel, high on a promontory of Cornwall's coastline. Stay in Tintagel 2 nights).
Day 8 - Tin mines and gardens today. We'll visit a Cornish tin mine and search out some standing stones atop Bodmin Moor.
Day 9 - A short drive to Padstow will see us based in a clifftop hotel (2 nights). This is the culinary capital of Cornwall... as you'll see. !! We'll visit a crab and lobster farm and taste some great shellfish.
Day 10 - Port Isaac is a remote fishing village nestled into a beautiful bay on the Northern coast. We'll take time to visit and then let you free for an afternoon of leisure.
Day 11 - We head down to Falmouth to see Pendennis Castle, one of Henry V111s coastal fortifications, and then onto Exeter, the regional capital of Devonshire, where we will stay in a hotel on cathedral green, in view of the spectacular cathedral. Evensong is not to be missed.
Day 12 - Now we head up to Somerset to enjoy the aura that surrounds Cadbury Castle, and onwards to stay in the gorgeous town of Wells (1 night). Spend the afternoon exploring the abbey and Bishops Palace.
Day 13 - We will take you to the SW railway/airport of your choice.
Cost = $200 per person/day and does not include accom or meals. We will customise the itinerary to meet your wishes and needs.
Contact us for more information  afootinbritain@gmail.com

13 Day Guided Tour of SW Great Britain - Coasts Moors and Castles of England and a Personal Guide

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Sunday, December 22, 2013

13 Day Tour of SW England - Personal small group tour visiting the coasts, moors, castles and villages of Britain

13 Day Tour of SW Britain - Coasts, Moors, Historic Towns and Castles of England
Enjoy an amazing tour of SW Britain, where you will get to see romantic and historic towns, dramatic cliffs and pretty villages, as well as wander through the ruins of ancient strongholds.
Day 1 - Pickup at station or airport of your choice in the West Country. Drive to Bath which will be our base for 3 nights
Day 2 - Explore the ancient Roman city of Bath with your own personal tour guide.
Day 3 - Visit the city of Bristol with its awe inspiring suspension Bridge and ship museum.
Day 4 - Drive down to Devonshire visiting the beautiful villages of Porlock and Dunster and check into our hotel in Barnstaple. (Our base for 3 nights).
Day 5 - Today we'll take a walk on the moors and get up close to wild horses.
Day 6 - Lets hike some coastal footpath and discover some hidden coves and lighthouses.
Day 7 - Cornwall is our next destination. Today we explore the mystical castle of Tintagel, high on a promontory of Cornwall's coastline. Stay in Tintagel 2 nights).
Day 8 - Tin mines and gardens today. We'll visit a Cornish tin mine and search out some standing stones atop Bodmin Moor.
Day 9 - A short drive to Padstow will see us based in a clifftop hotel (2 nights). This is the culinary capital of Cornwall... as you'll see. !! We'll visit a crab and lobster farm and taste some great shellfish.
Day 10 - Port Isaac is a remote fishing village nestled into a beautiful bay on the Northern coast. We'll take time to visit and then let you free for an afternoon of leisure.
Day 11 - We head down to Falmouth to see Pendennis Castle, one of Henry V111s coastal fortifications, and then onto Exeter, the regional capital of Devonshire, where we will stay in a hotel on cathedral green, in view of the spectacular cathedral. Evensong is not to be missed.
Day 12 - Now we head up to Somerset to enjoy the aura that surrounds Cadbury Castle, and onwards to stay in the gorgeous town of Wells (1 night). Spend the afternoon exploring the abbey and Bishops Palace.
Day 13 - We will take you to the SW railway/airport of your choice.
Cost = $200 per person/day and does not include accom or meals. We will customise the itinerary to meet your wishes and needs.
Contact us for more information  afootinbritain@gmail.com

Sunday, December 8, 2013

13 Day Guided Tour of SW Great Britain - Coasts Moors and Castles of England and a Personal Guide

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13 Day Guided Tour of SW Great Britain - Coasts Moors and Castles of England and a Personal Guide



13 Day Tour of SW Britain - Coasts, Moors, Historic Towns and Castles of England
Enjoy an amazing tour of SW Britain, where you will get to see romantic and historic towns, dramatic cliffs and pretty villages, as well as wander through the ruins of ancient strongholds.
Day 1 - Pickup at station or airport of your choice in the West Country. Drive to Bath which will be our base for 3 nights
Day 2 - Explore the ancient Roman city of Bath with your own personal tour guide.
Day 3 - Visit the city of Bristol with its awe inspiring suspension Bridge and ship museum.
Day 4 - Drive down to Devonshire visiting the beautiful villages of Porlock and Dunster and check into our hotel in Barnstaple. (Our base for 3 nights).
Day 5 - Today we'll take a walk on the moors and get up close to wild horses.
Day 6 - Lets hike some coastal footpath and discover some hidden coves and lighthouses.
Day 7 - Cornwall is our next destination. Today we explore the mystical castle of Tintagel, high on a promontory of Cornwall's coastline. Stay in Tintagel 2 nights).
Day 8 - Tin mines and gardens today. We'll visit a Cornish tin mine and search out some standing stones atop Bodmin Moor.
Day 9 - A short drive to Padstow will see us based in a clifftop hotel (2 nights). This is the culinary capital of Cornwall... as you'll see. !! We'll visit a crab and lobster farm and taste some great shellfish.
Day 10 - Port Isaac is a remote fishing village nestled into a beautiful bay on the Northern coast. We'll take time to visit and then let you free for an afternoon of leisure.
Day 11 - We head down to Falmouth to see Pendennis Castle, one of Henry V111s coastal fortifications, and then onto Exeter, the regional capital of Devonshire, where we will stay in a hotel on cathedral green, in view of the spectacular cathedral. Evensong is not to be missed.
Day 12 - Now we head up to Somerset to enjoy the aura that surrounds Cadbury Castle, and onwards to stay in the gorgeous town of Wells (1 night). Spend the afternoon exploring the abbey and Bishops Palace.
Day 13 - We will take you to the SW railway/airport of your choice.
Cost = $200 per person/day and does not include accom or meals. We will customise the itinerary to meet your wishes and needs.
Contact us for more information  afootinbritain@gmail.com

13 Day Guided Tour of SW Great Britain - Coasts Moors and Castles of England and a Personal Guide





Sunday, September 1, 2013

Afoot In Britain - Dorset and Wiltshire Countryside 2 Day Personal Guided Small Group Tour

Afoot In Britain - Dorset and Wiltshire Countryside 2 Day Personal Guided Small Group Tour


Dorset and Wiltshire Countryside 2-day Personal Guided Tour

Dorset and Wiltshire contain some of the most beautiful countryside in Southern England.  We spend our days visiting quaint little villages, historic market towns and the rolling chalk landscape of these two lovely counties.  We’ll travel through designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty such as Cranborne Chase and the South Wessex Ridgeway.
Day 1
After meeting at Bath or Salisbury railway station, we begin our tour with a visit to the historic town of Shaftesbury, built on a ridge high above Cranborne Chase and the Blackmore Vale.  Containing many historic buildings, it is particularly famous for Gold Hill, a steep cobbled street that the film director Ridley Scott used as the setting for an iconic television advertisement for Hovis bread that was frequently broadcast in the 1970s and 1980s.
From Shaftesbury, we travel on to Sherborne, another historic market town also Sherborne is famous for its ancient buildings, including its abbey, a manor house, several famous independent schools, and two castles (the 'old castle' ruins of a 12th century fortified palace, and a 'new' 16th century mansion, known as Sherborne Castle, built by Sir Walter Raleigh). Much of the old town, including the abbey and many medieval and Georgian buildings, is built from the distinctive ochre-coloured ham stone.
After lunch in a local country pub, we visit the quaint village of Cerne Abbas located in rolling chalk downland of central Dorset. Voted Britain's "Most Desirable Village" in 2008, it is notable as the location of the Cerne Abbas Giant, a mysterious chalk figure of a giant naked man carved into the hillside.  An ideal spot for afternoon tea!
We return to our hotel via Cranborne Chase, a high chalk plateau, which straddles the counties of Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire.  As well as numerous pretty villages, it has a history that stretches back to the very earliest times in England.
Day 2
After breakfast, we travel south and begin our day with a quick visit to Blandford Forum, the most complete market town in England, rebuilt almost entirely in 1733 after a devastating fire.  From Blandford we travel on to Corfe Castle, a picturesque village and dramatic, ruined castle that stand in a gap in the Purbeck Hills on the route between Wareham and Swanage.  Its quaint streets and buildings have been the setting for many film and TV programs.  After lunch we visit Swanage, a popular sea-side resort, and the stunning Jurassic coastline of Southern Dorset.  Our day finishes with Knowlton Circle, a prehistoric henge monument which encloses a ruined Norman church.

Day 3
After another splendid breakfast we run you back to the railway station, from where you can travel back to London or carry on to destinations such as Bath and the Cotswolds.

Cost = $200 per person/day and does not include accom or meals. We will customise the itinerary to meet your wishes and needs.
Contact us for more information  afootinbritain@gmail.com