Trafalgar - Best of Devon and Cornwall (04/2024 - 09/2024) (BDEVZN19)
8 Days From London to London
Tour Style: Country Explorer
Trafalgar Brochure Price from $2,095.00
Brochures: Europe & Britain 2023 v2, Europe & Britain 2024 v1
Visits: England
Sign up for a whirlwind adventure on this popular England trip through Devon and Cornwall. Discover the legend of King Arthur at Tintagel Castle and learn how the monks of Buckfast Abbey have lived for centuries, before indulging in a traditional cream tea or Cornish pasty.
Choice HighlightsMust-see Highlights- : Discover Bath, Bristol, Brixham, Plymouth, Dunster, Lynmouth, Exeter and Salisbury
- : Visit Royal Windsor, the Roman Baths in Bath, Longleat House in Warminster, Lacock village, Buckfast Abbey, the artists' colony of St. Ives, Exeter Cathedral, the ancient stone circle at Stonehenge and John Constable's Salisbury
- : View Windsor Castle, the Capability Brown landscaped parkland at Longleat, Tintagel Castle in Cornwall, the Mayflower Steps in Plymouth and St. Michael's Mount
Iconic Experience- Bath: Admire UNESCO-listed Bath, with its elegant Georgian façades and the bimillenial Roman Baths from which the city takes its name.
- Bristol: See some of Bristol's highlights on an orientation drive with your Travel Director.
- Lacock: Admire the charming honey-coloured stone cottages of Lacock.
- St. Ives: Visit St. Ives, one of the United Kingdom's most popular seaside resorts.
- Tintagel Castle: See the ruins of Tintagel Castle set against the dramatic Atlantic coastline.
- Exeter: Visit the 15th-century Cathedral Church of Saint Peter in Exeter. With a history spanning more than one thousand years, marvel at the complexity of the building's design and decoration.
- Lynmouth: Enjoy a visit to the quaint village of Lynmouth and admire its delightful natural setting.
- Stonehenge: Walk around the strange and awe-inspiring monoliths that have reputedly stood for 5,000 years.
Dive Into Culture- Warminster: Enjoy a guided tour of Longleat House, the former seat of the Marquesses of Bath and one of the finest stately homes open to the public.
- Buckfastleigh: Visit Buckfast Abbey, a Benedictine monastery built on the site where monks have lived and prayed for over 1,000 years.
Be My Guest- Totnes: Savour an exclusive Be My Guest cream tea at The Old Forge, the former family home of Jane Seymour, one of Henry VIII's six wives.
Trafalgar Tour ItineraryDay 1 | Welcome to London | | A vibrant mix of old and new which marches to its very own unforgettable multi-cultural tune. Spend your day exploring the city's iconic sights - its royal heritage, exquisite architecture and fascinating museums. Then take to the city's streets this evening, enjoying the buzz of Soho or perhaps attend a West End show. | | Visits: London | | Accommodation: Hilton Kensington | Day 2 | Explore Windsor, Bath and Bristol | | This morning, meet your Travel Director for a journey through lush landscapes to the historic market town of Windsor. Journeying west, we arrive in the stately Georgian town of 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. See the steamy thermal pool of the 'Great Bath' before travelling to easy going Bristol, where we'll enjoy an orientation of the city including views of the Clifton Suspension Bridge and Brunel's SS Great Britain, the world's first ocean-going luxury liner. | | Visits: London, Windsor, Bath, Bristol | | Meals: Breakfast, Welcome Reception | | Accommodation: Hilton Garden Inn City Centre | Day 3 | Experience a Stately Home and British Village Life Dive Into Culture | | Leaving trendy Bristol behind, we embark on a scenic drive through the English countryside, arriving at Longleat Stately Home where we’ll Dive Into Culture and gain insights into centuries of British tradition. Embark on an included guided tour one of the country's finest stately homes, home to the former 7th Marquess of Bath. Wander through its grand rooms featuring priceless collections of art, antiques and tapestries collected by 15 generations and admire the exquisite Capability Brown landscaped parkland.
Later, we stop in the picturesque village of Lacock – its honey-coloured stone cottages and 15th-century inns have served as an iconic backdrop for such famous films as 'Pride & Prejudice', 'Harry Potter' and 'Downton Abbey'. | | Visits: Bristol, Longleat, Lacock, Bristol | | Meals: Breakfast | | Accommodation: Hilton Garden Inn City Centre | Day 4 | Journey to Coastal Devon and Plymouth Connect with Locals Dive Into Culture | | The sounds and smell of the sea beckon as you make your way to Devon and stop in the fishing town of Brixham where Sir Francis Drake’s ship 'Golden Hind' is permanently moored. Head to Totnes, on the Dart River, and Connect With Locals at a Be My Guest experience where you'll savour a cream tea at The Old Forge. This 600-year-old structure was originally the workshop for the Duke of Somerset’s Berry Pomeroy Castle and Estates and the former family home of Jane Seymour, one of Henry VIII’s six wives.
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. Venture to Plymouth next, where pilgrims once left English shores for an unknown new world. This evening you could choose to toast to their bravery over an optional dinner with your fellow travellers. | | Visits: Bristol, Brixham, Totnes, Buckfastleigh, Plymouth | | Meals: Breakfast, Be My Guest | | Accommodation: Crowne Plaza | Day 5 | Admire Historic Sights and Venture to Exeter | | Continue your journey to lovely St. Ives, a popular retreat for artists, surfers and sun-worshippers. On the way, enjoy views of St. Michael’s Mount with its 17th-century castle, perched dramatically atop the tidal island near the seaside town of Penzance. Stop at Tintagel Castle, the legendary birthplace of King Arthur, and admire its rugged clifftop vantage point overlooking the wild Atlantic.
Your final destination today is the sophisticated capital of Devon - Exeter. Its stunning medieval centre is yours to explore on your own this evening. | | Visits: Plymouth, St. Ives, Tintagel Castle, Exeter | | Meals: Breakfast | | Accommodation: Mercure Southgate | Day 6 | Enjoy Scenic Somerset and Dartmoor National Park | | This morning, visit the Exeter Cathedral with its 15th-century astronomical clock and misericords, said to be the earliest complete set in the United Kingdom. Continue to the Somerset village of Dunster, where you’ll have some free time for lunch and an opportunity to view its castle on your own.
Visit Lynmouth next, the walking capital of Exmoor, then drive through the brooding landscape of Dartmoor National Park, stopping at a traditional pub for a memorable Farewell Dinner with your travel companions. Return to Exeter, where you’ll spend the night. | | Visits: Exeter, Lynmouth, Exeter | | Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner | | Accommodation: Mercure Southgate | Day 7 | Onwards to Prehistoric Stonehenge and London | | This morning, 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. We'll visit the town of Salisbury, home to Britain's tallest spire, before returning to London. | | Visits: Exeter, Stonehenge, Salisbury, London | | Meals: Breakfast | | Accommodation: Hilton Kensington | Day 8 | Farewell London | | Say a fond farewell to your travelling companions at the end of a wonderful vacation, as you prepare to return home with treasured memories. | | Visits: London | | Meals: Breakfast |
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