Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for the West Country
Land of the Somer People – NEW TOUR
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Bath, Somerset - The Roman Baths and Bath Abbey ©Visit Bath
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Glastonbury Abbey, Somerset
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Clifton Suspension Bridge at night ©Bristol City Council
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Brunel's SS Great Britain, Bristol ©Brunel's SS Great Britain
Pioneering feats of engineering, famous Roman settlements, and locations of religious significance – just some of the things the West Country is famous for. This four night break gives you the opportunity to discover two of the West Country’s most famous cities: Bristol and Bath. We also explore the areas rich religious history during visits to Glastonbury and Wells.
Dates
17th April, 8th May, 10th July, 21st August and 25th September - all 2023
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Travel to your hotel
If time and route permit, why not explore some of the picturesque Cotswolds villages on the way to your hotel?
Day 2
Bristol and Brunel’s SS Great Britain
This morning we take a route through the Avon Gorge to see Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s magnificent Clifton Suspension Bridge and then on to another of his masterpieces, the SS Great Britain. Launched in Bristol in 1843, this was the world’s first ocean-going, propeller-driven, iron ship. The historic vessel is now conserved with the hull protected by a ‘glass sea’. Visitors can experience what life was like for the ship’s Victorian passengers and crew. We then travel into the city centre where there’s free time to explore the city centre and Bristol’s famous Harbourside.
Day 3
Bath and the Roman Baths
Today we travel to the Roman city of Bath, where there’s free time to discover the city’s Georgian architecture. Our tour includes admission into the world famous Roman Baths, one of the city’s finest historic sites where you can walk on the ancient cobbled pathways much as the Romans did 2,000 years ago.
Then walk to the Grade I listed Pulteney Bridge. Completed by 1774, the bridge was designed by Robert Adam in a Palladian style. It is exceptional in having shops built across its full span on both sides.
Day 4
Glastonbury and Wells
Today we visit Glastonbury, widely regarded as the cradle of Christianity. The medieval Glastonbury Abbey is reputed to be the burial place of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere and the visitors centre covers the Abbey’s history from c. 63 CE to the present day. We then travel to the smallest city in England, Wells for a guided tour of the Gothic-style cathedral, dating from the 12th century, and the adjacent Bishop’s Palace and the 14th century Vicars’ Close.
Day 5
Travel home
Featured Hotel – Inspected by Greatdays staff
Mercure Holland House ****
This 4 star hotel is located on Redcliff Hill in the City Centre and just a short walk from Bristol Temple Meads Station and has 275 bedrooms. The hotel’s unique look shares its connections to the rich industrial and maritime history that Bristol is renowned for. As a result, it creates a great feeling of space and is flooded with natural daylight throughout. There is no onsite coach parking, but drop off and pick up at the hotel is possible.
| Dates | 5 days / 4 nights |
| 17th April 2023 | From £369.00 per person |
| 8th May 2023 | From £369.00 per person |
| 10th July 2023 | From £369.00 per person |
| 21st August 2023 | From £369.00 per person |
| 25th September 2023 | From £369.00 per person |
Single room supplement from £165.00 per person.
