Begin your journey with a private pickup from your London location. Head west via the M4 and A39. Relax in a quiet, executive environment, avoiding the three-hour, multi-change train and bus journey required to reach these rural Somerset landmarks.
Your first major stop is the town of Glastonbury, a site of global pilgrimage. Your driver will drop you at the base of the Tor. Hike to the summit to see St. Michael’s Tower and enjoy 360-degree views of the Somerset Levels. Use the new “Avalon Augmented” app to see a digital reconstruction of the ancient landscape from the peak.
Visit the ruins of what was once the richest abbey in England. Stand at the legendary Grave of King Arthur, a unique insight into the mythology that has drawn visitors for centuries. Then, take a short drive to visit the holy well where legend says the Holy Grail was hidden.
A 15-minute drive takes you into Wells. Your driver can drop you at the Market Place. Enjoy lunch at The Crown at Wells, a 15th-century inn overlooking the square, or explore the local artisanal food stalls.
Explore the smallest city in England, which feels more like a serene village with a monumental heart. Marvel at the “Scissor Arches” and the 14th-century astronomical clock. Don't miss the newly restored “Chained Library” exhibition, showcasing one of the few remaining collections of its kind in the world.
Walk the oldest purely residential street with original buildings surviving intact in Europe. Visit the moated palace where the famous swans still ring a bell for food.
Relax as your vehicle handles the return journey. With a car at disposal, you can request a brief stop at the Deerleap Viewpoint on the Mendip Hills for a final panoramic photo of the Somerset Levels before the drive back to London.