Following breakfast, depart the hotel and travel to Highclere Castle for your visit. we travel to Highclere Castle for a mansion visit which includes admission to the Castle, Gardens and Egyptian Exhibition. The Castle was the seat of the 5th Earl of Carnarvon. 100 years ago he famously discovered the Tomb of the Egyptian Boy King, Pharaoh Tutankhamun.
Mid-afternoon we will travel from one castle to another, to Thornbury Castle where a spectacular treat awaits. This magnificent 10th Century Tudor castle, once owned by Henry VIII, fell into ruin in the 1850s and is now fully restored as a luxurious hotel, nestled in the Gloucestershire countryside. Every individual room oozes historical charm that will ensure you never forget your stay here. Tudor style meets modern excellence, with comfortable four-poster beds, magnificent open fireplaces, a dungeon dining room and a grand hall for balls, feasts and parties. We'll have our dinner together at the castle this evening.
Included meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Thornbury Castle