Megaliths of England and Ireland31st Aug 2026
From:£4,500
Summary
Stonehenge to the Aran Islands
The presence of some of the oldest human monuments on Earth has long captured the imagination of travellers. Predating the pyramids and the ziggurats of Mesopotamia, the megaliths of England and Ireland represent some of humanity’s most enduring architectural achievements, marking a time when people abandoned their hunter/gatherer way of life in favour of permanent settlement.
Ranging from single standing stones to elaborate stone circles, chambered tombs, and massive avenues their construction required immense collective effort, sophisticated planning, a deep understanding of engineering principles and a profound connection to their landscape and the cycles of life and death. Join us on this tour as we explore some of the oldest and most mysterious examples of Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments from the rolling chalk downlands of Wessex to the green valleys and fertile land of the Boyne Valley and the wild landscapes of the Atlantic Coast and Galway.
What to Expect
- Visit Stonehenge and Newgrange two of the most renowned megalithic sites in the world
- Explore Avebury henge, so huge that part of the modern village still lies within it
- Sail to Inis Mor and enjoy the wild natural landscapes of the he largest of the three Aran islands
- See the iconic Poulnabrone Dolmen set in the unusual karst landscape of the Burren
Day by Day Itinerary
London
We meet in London for an introductory lecture at our hotel before dinner.
Meals IncludedDinner
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