MERLIN’S BRITAIN
A Journey Through the Mists of Time
from Stonehenge to Cornwall

May 26-June 4, 2026

Tour operated in cooperation with Gothic Image Tours

Experience the energy of sacred sites and landscapes by following in the footsteps of Merlin, Morgan La Fey and King Arthur.

Listen for whispered messages in Merlin’s Cave at Tintagel, at Stonehenge, on the ancient Isle of Avalon (Glastonbury) and at Avebury. On the giant hill fort of Cadbury/Camelot, imagine standing under the light of the full moon, waiting to hear the thunder of hooves as Arthur’s knights ride forth on their next adventure.

Take part in a Druid ceremony inside the circle of the prehistoric temple of Stonehenge.

Through Tarot readings and daily cards, gain insight into your own spiritual journey.

Your Tour Hosts:

Jamie George, Director of Gothic Image Tours and Linda Marson, Director of Global Spiritual Studies, share a passion for providing travel experiences that connect people to the spirit of place in a relaxed, supportive environment that opens them to exploring their full potential. Jamie has been taking people on soul journeys through the ancient sacred sites and landscapes of Britain and Ireland since the mid 1980s. Linda, a professional Tarot reader, author and video producer, has taken people on Tarot-guided journeys to Peru and in her homeland, Australia. A working partnership quickly formed after Linda joined Jamie’s tours in England and Scotland in 2013.

Steve Marshall was a professional musician for 30 years and a sound engineer. But now he is an independent researcher in the field of archaeology and author of Exploring Avebury, the Essential Guide and creator of Avebury Soundscapes, music inspired by sites    in the Avebury landscape. New areas that Steve explored in depth are sound and acoustics and the connection between the siting of prehistoric monuments and moving water.

England Tour Itinerary

Day 1 – Tuesday, May 26: London to Amesbury (B/D)
Rendezvous at 12 noon – London Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5, Arrivals Building, “The South Meeting Point” near Costa Cafe. Transfer to coach. Lunch en route to Amesbury. Overnight: Amesbury.

Day 2 – Wednesday, May 27: To Glastonbury Area (B/D)
We spend the day in Glastonbury, the ancient Isle of Avalon with its intriguing blend of Christianity, Druidry and Arthurian legend. Jamie is your guide in the morning, and you have free time in the afternoon to continue exploring. Highlights include the beautiful gardens of Chalice Well, the legendary burial place of the Holy Grail and the opportunity to climb the magnificent Tor hill with its three dimensional labyrinth. In this landscape, the veil between the worlds is thin and we tune into its special energy through Tarot and meditation. Overnight: in or near Glastonbury.

Day 3 – Thursday, May 28: In Glastonbury Area (B/D)
In the morning we visit the spectacular hill fort known as Cadbury/ Camelot — the likely site of King Arthur’s citadel. We walk the perimeter of the 21 hilltop acres that constitute the fort, which was an important defensive site for thousands of years. However, its charm lies in its links to the myths and legends of the Arthurian period. The afternoon is free for you to continue exploring Glastonbury You might like to visit St Margaret’s Chapel and/or the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey – the ‘Holyest Earthe of England’. The Abbey is said to be King Arthur’s final resting place (in the grounds you’ll find a stone laid in his honor). You could also travel by public bus to Wells with its magnificent cathedral. And, of course, there’s always shopping for memorabilia and gifts! Overnight in or near Glastonbury.

Day 4 – Friday, May 29: To North Cornwall & Tintagel (B/D)
Today we travel to North Cornwall, to Tintagel, the legendary birthplace of King Arthur. En route we visit the holy well and chapel of the Celtic St Clether, set in a beautiful valley with a bubbling stream and rocky outcrops. A place of rare peace and sanctity. We arrive in Tintagel in the early afternoon. We explore the ruins of Tintagel Castle, the legendary birthplace of King Arthur, set on an island peninsula amid the rugged Cornish coastline. We descend to the awesome Merlin’s Cave, said to be haunted by the spirit of the great sage. We visit the fogou (iron-age underground ceremonial cave) and the King’s Inauguration Footprint, set in stone at the highest point of the island. Overnight in Tintagel.

Day 5 – Saturday, May 30: In Tintagel (B/D)
After breakfast we visit the enchanted fairy glen of St Nectan with its wonderful waterfall, kieve (initiation bowl), saint’s hermitage and chapel. Here is a precious nature site of outstanding beauty. We walk in silence to the waterfall, leaving ourselves free to tune into the energy of the water sprites, fairies and other elementals that inhabit the glen. According to legend, King Arthur and his knights found refreshment here. We then proceed to the lovely little fishing village of Boscastle for lunch. In the afternoon we visit the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic which houses the world’s oldest and largest collection of items relating to witchcraft, magic and the occult. Overnight in Tintagel.

Day 6 – Sunday, May 31: In Tintagel (B/D)
After breakfast we embark on a day trip to south Cornwall and the little district of West Penwith with its stone circles, wayside shrines and holy wells. This is a day for crossing over into the otherworld through Tarot, ritual and meditation. We travel to Mount’s Bay where we view St Michael’s Mount. Onwards to the evocative stone circle of Boscowen-un (‘house of the elder tree’), secluded amongst bracken, with a central leaning pillar stone and a quartz stone with healing qualities. Next is the Merry Maidens stone circle, named after a group of girls caught dancing on the Sabbath by the Devil, who turned them to stone. In the afternoon, we visit the holy wells of Madron and Sancreed. We return to Tintagel for dinner and our last night in Cornwall. Overnight in Tintagel.

Day 7 – Monday, June 1: To South Cornwall  and Amesbury (B/D)
After breakfast, we travel to Amesbury. Our lunch stop is at the Oxenham Arms near Dartmoor, one of England’s oldest hostelries. Lunch en-route. After we settle into our hotel, there’s free time to relax or explore the town. Overnight in Amesbury.

Day 8 – Tuesday, June 2 (B/D)
Today, with our guest Steve Marshall, we visit the magnificent Avebury, a World Heritage site which has the largest stone circle in the world and an imposing bank and ditch and inner stone circle. We then view the enigmatic Silbury Hill en route to the awesome 3,700 BC West Kennet Long Barrow which we have the privilege of entering. If time permits we visit the Tolkien trees because they inspired Tolkien’s walking trees in Lord of the Rings. After lunch we visit the largest burial mound in Europe, West Kennet long barrow, where Steve demonstrates some fascinating sound effects and we listen to his composition, Bone Ceremony, an imaginary coming-of-age ceremony in the barrow, complete with an incantation to summon the ancestors. Overnight in Amesbury.

Day 9 – Wednesday, June 3: In Amesbury. Visit to Stonehenge (B/D)
We rise early for our pilgrimage to the great temple of Stonehenge where we hold a Druid ceremony inside the circle of stones to honor the land, the ancestors and the journey we’ve shared. We return to our hotel for breakfast. After a break we proceed to the market town of Marlborough which dates back to 1215. En route we visit Woodhenge, another ceremonial site, part of the Stonehenge sacred landscape. Overnight in Amesbury.

Day 10 – Thursday, June 4: (B) Tour Ends
After breakfast we depart for London Heathrow Airport for international, domestic flights and transfers. We arrive by 10am in time for flights after 1pm.

What to Expect on This Tour
We always spend a good amount of time at each site so that you benefit fully from the ambience and subtle magic of the experience. Our tours are not “now you see it – now you don’t.” Our focus is on experiencing the ‘spirit of place’ and the peculiar enchantment that each site offers, and learning something from it.

We visit inspiring locations where the ancient spirits of each place still reside. In addition, some of you will be returning to the homes of your ancestors. This can raise spiritual and emotional issues. On our tours we seek to build a supportive atmosphere, and your fellow travelers tend to be of a supportive and understanding disposition. At different sites that we visit, you will be given opportunity for reflection and peace. This inner dimension is what makes our tours especially memorable – a pilgrimage and nourishment for the soul.

The pace is not rushed. There are some areas where we climb steps or hills, but otherwise each site is easily accessible and within walking distance from the coach. Nevertheless, you will get some physical exercise!

We reserve the right to vary the itinerary as necessary, to provide the best possible experience under the circumstances prevailing at the time.

Price Includes:

• Excellent quality accommodations
• Coach travel
• Full English breakfasts and three course dinners each day
• All inland transportation
• Entrance fees
• Tarot activities
• Guide fees, taxes and gratuities (excl. driver)

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PRICING

ALL INCLUSIVE PRICES FOR 10 DAYS (LAND ONLY)

Double Occupancy: $4,699 by check or money order, $4,949 by credit card
Single Occupancy: $5,669 by check or money order, $5,959 by credit card

Special Discounts

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL DISCOUNT (if prepaid by December 31, 2025) Price Per Person
Double Occupancy: $4,549 by check or money order, $4,799 by credit card
Single Occupancy: $5,569 by check or money order, $5,859 by credit card

Deposit Schedule

FIRST NON-REFUNDABLE PAYMENT
(Due as soon as possible in order to ensure a place on the tour)
Per Person Double or Single Occupancy: $750 by check or money order, $800 by credit card

FINAL PAYMENT

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