Over the Hills and Far Away …
Rock the countryside
These are suggested tour itineraries for private departures, adjustable to best suit your specific wishes. Price based on how many travelers, your chosen package inclusions and your chosen level of accommodation.
Day 1 - start in London, head directly to Jimmy Page's former 'haunts' in and around Windsor and Pangbourne. Time and interest permitting, perhaps some time in George Harrison's former village of Henley on Thames before making our way across the bridge into South Wales.
Stay: Usk area, South Wales
Day 2 - South Wales today, visiting Raglan Castle, as seen in Robert Plant's dream segment in 'The Song Remains the Same' film. Also in this area, though at present not opened to the public, is the legendary recording studios of Rockfield. This area of Monmouthshire, Wales is full of charming market towns. Headed leisurely back to London, our route takes us via the stunning Black Mountains and the English Cotswolds. Return to London by early evening.
Day 1 - start in London, head directly to Jimmy Page's former 'haunts' in and around Windsor and Pangbourne. Later, a motorway drive north to Birmingham. This evening is the opportunity to hit the city nightlife!
Stay: Birmingham BB
Day 2 - Places of Robert Plant's & John Bonham's early years around Wolverhampton, Dudley and Birmingham; visit John Bonham's grave in Rushock before the motorway drive back to London, Return to London by early evening.
Day 1 - start in London, head directly to Jimmy Page's former 'haunts' in and around Windsor and Pangbourne. Time and interest permitting, perhaps some time in George Harrison's former village of Henley on Thames before making our way across the bridge into South Wales.
Stay: Usk area, South Wales
Day 2 - South Wales today, visiting Raglan Castle, as seen in Robert Plant's dream segment in 'The Song Remains the Same' film. Travel through the stunning Welsh-English borders scenery to Zep locations in the Midlands, seeking out Robert Plant's & John Bonham's Wolverhampton, Dudley and Birmingham. This evening is the opportunity to hit the city nightlife!
Stay: Birmingham BB
Day 3 - Visit John Bonham's grave in Rushock; option to break up the long drive back to London in your choice of Stratford Upon Avon or the Cotswolds villages. Return to London by early evening.
Windsor, option of Henley on Thames, Pangbourne;
Across the bridge to overnight location in South Wales
Stay: Usk area, South Wales
We focus on Wales today with Raglan Castle (Plant’s ‘Song Remains the Same’ dream sequence) in Monmouthshire; touring through lovely Welsh scenery and market towns into North Wales
Stay: Machynlleth area, North Wales BB
North Wales Led Zep Trail - Bron-Yr-Aur, Machynlleth, Corris Slate Mine, Aberdovey, Aberystwyth, Glyndwr Hotel
Stay: Machynlleth area, North Wales BB (same property as above)
Depart Wales for the Midlands of England, focusing on Wolverhampton, Dudley and Birmingham. This evening is the opportunity to hit the city nightlife!
Stay: Birmingham BB
Rushock, option to break up the long drive back to London in Stratford Upon Avon; London Zep places as time permits OR book a separate Central London rock and roll adventure (heaps of choice in the capital!)
Stay: London BB - London accommodation can be included in your package or separate
This is a suggested tour itinerary and can be modified to best you your individual wishes.
Suggested tour package includes: # of touring days with vehicle & exclusive services of your driver/guide/companion, your accommodation for # nights while on the tour including full breakfasts, all taxes and tips other than those you may wish to give your guide. Your price also can include dinners and/or entrance fees to attractions or these items can be left out of the up front package/to be paid directly for maximum flexibility. Airport transfers, accommodation pre and post tour, scheduled city day tours/attraction passes/transport passes or theatre/event tickets can be added to your package as you wish, subject to availability.
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