Stonehenge Summer Solstice Tour from London: Sunset or Sunrise Viewing
Experience the 2013 summer solstice at Stonehenge on a sunset or sunrise excursion from London! The astrological celebration at the ancient site has become an annual pilgrimage for druids, sun worshipers and revelers who flock there to welcome the summer. Embrace the festival atmosphere during a sunset viewing on June 20 or a sunrise viewing on June 21, and walk right inside the stone circle itself. Sunset viewings include a trip to the nearby stone circle at Avebury and a light supper in the village of Lacock.
The summer solstice (or Litha) occurs when the Sun reaches its
northernmost latitude, giving the most hours of daylight throughout the
year. Traditionally, the event marks the first day of summer, and is
celebrated all around the world. One of the most legendary solstice celebrations is held at Stonehenge because of its spiritual
significance to druids, pagans and sun worshipers. So, join the crowds
who flock to the ancient site and celebrate the 2013 summer solstice
during your sunset or sunrise viewing.
Sunset Viewing: June 20 (11 hours)
Leave
central London in the early afternoon, traveling west out of the
capital by luxury coach. Your first stop is Avebury, a small village in
the county of Wiltshire that is home to three Neolithic stone circles –
one of them being the largest in Europe. Walk around the site with your guide,
and then travel to the picturesque village of Lacock for an early
evening supper in a traditional village pub.
Hop back on board
your coach and travel to Stonehenge, arriving around 7pm to walk around
the stones as the crowds start to gather. Hear how its origins date back
roughly 5,000 years, and learn about the different theories that
surround the mystical stone circle. Was it built as a temple to the sun
or an elaborate burial ground? Where did the 40-ton (36-tonne) stones
come from and who put them there? Pose for photos as the sun sets on the
famous stones around 9:30pm, and watch the pagan rituals and ceremonies
taking place to mark the summer solstice.
After three hours at
Stonehenge, return to your coach and travel back to central London,
finishing your tour at the start point around midnight.
Sunrise Viewing: June 21 (7 hours)
Board
your coach in central London in the early hours of the morning, and
then travel by coach straight to Stonehenge, arriving around 3am. The
sun should start to rise around 4:45am, meaning you’ll have plenty of
time to enjoy the party atmosphere that builds up to the event. Walk
around the stones, watching the celebrations and pondering the mysteries
about the legendary stone circle with your guide.
After
enjoying roughly 2 hours and 45 minutes at the site, return to your
coach and travel back to central London. Your excursion finishes at the
start point around 8am.
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