Best of Devon and Cornwall

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United Kingdom | 6 Days

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Embrace the charm of Southwest England on this trip through Devon and Cornwall. Discover the seaside town of St Ives, learn about the monks of Buck...

Best of Devon and Cornwall

Embrace the charm of Southwest England on this trip through Devon and Cornwall. Discover the seaside town of St Ives, learn about the monks of Buckfast Abbey, and indulge in a traditional cream tea.

Explore Windsor, Stonehenge and Paignton

This morning, meet your Travel Director for a journey through lush landscapes to the historic market town of Windsor. Next, you’ll visit the ancient monoliths at Stonehenge, which rise imposingly on Salisbury Plain, imagining a time when pagans and druids would gather in their mysterious midst. Next, travel to Paignton, where you'll enjoy an orientation of the city. Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner this evening.

Accommodation:

Mercure Paignton

Locations Visited:
  • London
  • Windsor
  • Stonehenge
  • Paignton

Eden Project and St Ives

Drive from Paignton to the Eden Project. Explore the massive covered domes to trek through one of the world’s largest indoor rainforests and immerse yourself in the calm fragrance of the Mediterranean Biome. Enjoy the extensive Outdoor Gardens, contemporary artworks, performance and storytelling. Continue your journey to lovely St. Ives, one of the most picturesque towns in Cornwall and a popular retreat for artists, surfers and sun-worshippers.

Accommodation:

Mercure Paignton

Locations Visited:
  • Paignton
  • Eden Project
  • St. Ives
  • Paignton

Enjoy a visit to Buckfast Abbey and a Dartmoor Scenic Drive Dive Into Culture

This morning, consider an optional cruise around Plymouth's dramatic coastline or enjoy some free time exploring Plymouth your way. Continue to Buckfast Abbey where you’ll Dive Into Culture and gain insights into how Benedictine monks have lived and prayed for nearly 1,000 years. Next, enjoy Dartmoor National Park on a scenic drive across the mysterious moors.

Accommodation:

Mercure Paignton

Locations Visited:
  • Paignton
  • Plymouth
  • Buckfastleigh
  • Dartmoor National Park
  • Paignton

Tintagel

Leave Paignton behind and continue your journey to Bideford, stopping at Tintagel, the legendary birthplace of King Arthur. Admire Tintagel's rugged clifftop vantage point overlooking the wild Atlantic. Drive on to Bideford and enjoy an orientation tour with your Travel Director upon arrival.

Accommodation:

Durrant House Hotel, The Royal

Locations Visited:
  • Paignton
  • Tintagel
  • Bideford

Visit Lynmouth

Visit Lynmouth, the walking capital of Exmoor. Enjoy an orientation tour and some free time to explore. After that, drive through the Exmoor National Park - towering sea cliffs, high moors, tumbling streams and deep valleys. Join your travel companions for dinner this evening.

Accommodation:

Durrant House Hotel, The Royal

Locations Visited:
  • Bideford
  • Lynton
  • Lynmouth
  • Exmoor National Park
  • Bideford

Onwards to Bath and London

Head to the double-inscribed UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the Great Spa Towns of Europe, Bath, whose beautiful Pulteney Bridge and 15th century Gothic Abbey provide a picturesque backdrop for the Roman Baths from which the city takes its name. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, and see the steamy thermal pool of the 'Great Bath' and learn how this hub of culture is pioneering new educational investments to benefit the community. Next, we arrive at Stowford Manor Farm for a Be My Guest experience where cream tea will be served by the owner. This family-run farm, located in the Frome Valley, has a diverse range of interests from Jersey milking cows to a community of workshops used by local craftsmen. Continue to London where our memorable journey through Devon and Cornwall comes to an end.

Locations Visited:
  • Bideford
  • Trowbridge
  • London

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United Kingdom | 6 Days
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Trip Starts:
London, United Kingdom
Trip Finishes:
London, United Kingdom
Countries Visited:
England

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