Best of Devon and Cornwall

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OVERVIEW
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.
EXPERIENCES
Bath: Admire UNESCO-listed Bath, with its elegant Georgian façades and the bimillennial Roman Baths from which the city takes its name.

Lynmouth: Enjoy a visit to the quaint village of Lynmouth and admire its delightful natural setting.

St. Ives: Visit St. Ives, one of the United Kingdom's most popular seaside resorts.

Stonehenge: Walk around the strange and awe-inspiring monoliths that have reputedly stood for 5,000 years.

Tintagel Castle: See the ruins of Tintagel Castle set against the dramatic Atlantic coastline.

Windsor: Explore the iconic British town of Windsor on an orientation tour with your Travel Director. Discover the town's historic charm as you stroll through its picturesque streets and learn about its royal heritage.
DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES
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01/07/2025 06/07/2025 £1,435 Book
12/08/2025 17/08/2025 £1,435 Book
26/08/2025 31/08/2025 £1,435 Book
23/09/2025 28/09/2025 £1,575 Book
07/10/2025 12/10/2025 £1,372 Book
14/04/2026 19/04/2026 £1,435 Book
28/04/2026 03/05/2026 £1,507 Book
12/05/2026 17/05/2026 £1,507 Book
26/05/2026 31/05/2026 £1,507 Book
09/06/2026 14/06/2026 £1,552 Book
23/06/2026 28/06/2026 £1,552 Book
07/07/2026 12/07/2026 £1,552 Book
21/07/2026 26/07/2026 £1,552 Book
04/08/2026 09/08/2026 £1,552 Book
18/08/2026 23/08/2026 £1,552 Book
01/09/2026 06/09/2026 £1,552 Book
08/09/2026 13/09/2026 £1,552 Book
15/09/2026 20/09/2026 £1,525 Book
22/09/2026 27/09/2026 £1,525 Book
29/09/2026 04/10/2026 £1,485 Book
06/10/2026 11/10/2026 £1,485 Book
ACCOMMODATION
DAY 1: Mercure Paignton - Meals: Dinner
DAY 2: Mercure Paignton - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: Mercure Paignton - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4: Durrant House Hotel, The Royal - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5: Durrant House Hotel, The Royal - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • London: Pick-up and drop-off when you stay at the Trafalgar recommended London hotel, booked through Trafalgar
  • London: The services of a Trafalgar Local Host when you stay at Trafalgar's recommended London hotel
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Must-see sightseeing
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
  • Optional Experiences and free time
ITINERARY

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.

Set off from Paignton to the incredible Eden Project, where you’ll experience a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience showcasing inspiring solutions for a more sustainable future. Wander through the iconic domes—trek the lush indoor rainforest, soak in the soothing scents of the Mediterranean Biome, and uncover the beauty of the Outdoor Gardens. Don’t miss the captivating contemporary art, performances, and storytelling along the way. Later, journey to the charming seaside town of St. Ives, a favourite escape for artists, surfers, and sun-seekers alike.

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.

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.

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.

We arrive at 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. Discover 2000 years of history at the well-preserved Roman Baths and and see the steamy thermal pool of the 'Great Bath'. Journey through lush landscapes to London where our memorable journey through Devon and Cornwall comes to an end.
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