In the track of Druids

Salisbury & Stonehenge

Sat 10. 11. – Sun 11. 11. 2007

(HURRY UP. ONLY 4 PLACES AVAILABLE)

Get an early start and as a reward enjoy what others mostly miss!

Explore more about the mystery of one of the wonders of the world!

Stonehenge stands as a timeless testimony to the people who built it, between 3000BC and 1500BC. An amazing feat of engineering and arguably the most sophisticated stone circle in the world, it remains a mystery.

...with L2L to Stonehenge off beaten tracks

Saturday 10^th

·         Arriving to Salisbury and signing in the hostel

·         Salisbury historical trail with a picnic lunch/pub lunch (depending on weather)
walk around the city & sightseeing – a great mixture of local attractions to everyone’s taste including one of the finest medieval cathedral in Britain - Salisbury cathedral

·         “Design your evening program”

-         maybe Choral Evensong in the cathedral

-         or a get together in a traditional local pub

-         you won’t probably resist the thriving Charter Market with 800 years of tradition

-         or would you prefer just relax in a close by gardens?

-         and for all romantic souls - hire a rowing boat and drift along the River Avon

…entirely up to you J

Sunday 11th

·         Breakfast

·         Signing out (luggage store provided)

·         Walk (14 km, moderate) from Salisbury to Stonehenge

Features:

Norman city of Old Sarum

Prehistoric burial mounds of Avon Valley

Handsome old villages

And finally enjoy your treat – unforgettable long-range view of the imposing mysterious monument from the summit of Normanton Down

·         Visit of the Stonehenge site

·         Bus service back to Salisbury and collection of luggage from the hostel

·         Train to London

Salisbury Youth Hostel is a 200-year-old building in secluded grounds. It’s just a short walk into the heart of the historic city of Salisbury.

Reception Open: 07.30 - 23.00 hrs

Facilities:

Fully equipped SELF-CATERING KITCHEN with oven/cooker and a microwave, fridge and a freezer

Shower and toilet facilities

Common Room, Lounge & TV Lounge, Internet Access, Shop, Drying area, Garden

MEALS IN THE HOSTEL: full English/continental breakfast included in price

ROOMS: We have booked for you 4 rooms each with 4 beds

Various convenience stores can be found in Salisbury (Spar, Sainsbury, The Co-op etc.)

On Saturday we will take the train from London Waterloo at 8:20am to Salisbury (arrival time 9:42).

On Sunday the 18:26 train from Salisbury should be at London Waterloo at 20:04.

We cannot be responsible for failure of public transport or traffic delays, which may prevent you from taking the tour.  Please allow plenty of time to return in time to connect with other form of transport. We also do not accept responsibility for any delays; failures caused by circumstances beyond our control.

Outdoor clothing, firm walking shoes, food, slippers, towel, pocket money (Stonehenge entrance ticket £6.30). You will not need a sleeping bag.

Price: £60.00 including return train ticket, accommodation, breakfast, bus ticket from Stonehenge, admin fee

Places available: 4

Registration in 3 easy steps:

§         Send the booking email to [email protected] (please write “Weekend in Salisbury, 10.-11.11.07” into the subject field)

§         Await confirmation of your booking from us / we will send you payment and meeting instructions as well.

§         Complete the payment as per the instructions. Once we receive the payment your registration is complete.

As the number of places is limited to 4, they will be allocated on first registered first served basis.

If you have any questions regarding transport, program, accommodation etc. please do not hesitate to write us on [email protected] .

We are looking forward to seeing you soon

Light2Lift Team

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