From Bath: Private Glastonbury & Cider Farm Trip with Pickup
ID: GYG416516-755510
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Indulge your senses on a private tour from Bath to Glastonbury, the Avalon Marshes, and a traditional cider farm. Explore the beauty of a nearby Nature Reserve and top the day off by sampling cider.
Glastonbury is a town steeped in Mystery and Legend. Visit the Abbey and climb the Tor to savour the panoramic views over the Somerset Levels.
The walking tour starts from the grounds of the impressive ruined Abbey, which is reputed to be the burial place of King Arthur. According to legend this is also where Joseph of Arimathea arrived with the Holy Grail to establish the first English Christian church.
Thereafter, take a leisurely stroll through the town, which is a New Age hangout full of quirky eclectic shops. Alternatively, climb the Tor with your guide. This iconic hill dominates the surrounding landscape and has been a spiritual magnet for centuries, for both Pagans and Christians. The views from the summit are breath-taking and the experience is unforgettable.
Enjoy lunch at a traditional country pub before continuing on to an internationally important RSPB Nature Reserve on the Avalon Marshes. Ham Wall is a wetland abounding with wildlife - from rare species like water voles and otters to magnificent birds like bitterns and kingfishers. Take time to follow secluded paths through the mystical landscape, where the extraordinary spectacle of the starling murmurations takes place during the winter months (November - March).
Unwind at the end of the day and be entertained by a local cider-making legend. Roger. He and his family have been producing “proper traditional cider” from their Somerset farm for more than a century. Sample his award-winning ciders and even some of his incredible cheeses.
This-door-to-door service will transport you through the English countryside and return you to Bath at the end of a memorable day.
Highlights
- Visit Glastonbury Abbey, the legendary burial place of King Arthur
- Climb Glastonbury Tor, an iconic hill steeped in mystery and legend.
- Visit an English wetland National Nature Reserve that is full of indigenous and migratory birds
- Witness starling murmurations from November to March
- Experience an unforgettable cider tasting with a true Somerset living legend
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour departs at 9:00 from your accommodation in Bath or Bath Spa Train Station.
Moderate fitness levels required if wishing to climb Glastonbury Tor.
Surrounding pickup locations will be considered but may incur a surcharge.
This is a private tour and only your group will participate.
UK law requires children aged between 4-12 to use a booster seat. Please notify your guide in advance.
This tour runs at a leisurely pace with ample stops for photos.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Please notify the guide of your preferred pickup location.
Your guide will meet you at your selected pickup point 15 minutes before the tour departs.
The guide will hold up a digital sign with your name on it.
Please notify the guide by WhatsApp if you are likely to be delayed.
The guide will wait no longer than 15 minutes beyond the scheduled departure time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
