Best of Devon and Cornwall
Experience 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.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 7 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Dinner (D)
Be My Guest
- Wiltshire: Meet Mr and Mrs Bryant on their riverside farm in the Frome Valley. Enjoy home-baked scones with local Jersey cream in their 15th-century house and garden. Hear stories of farm life, local heritage and the beloved Jersey cows over a traditional cup of tea.
Dive into Culture
- Buckfastleigh: Visit Buckfast Abbey, a Benedictine monastery built on the site where monks have lived and prayed for over 1,000 years.
Iconic Experience
- Stonehenge: Walk around the strange and awe-inspiring megaliths that have reputedly stood for 5,000 years.
- 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.
- 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.
- Lynmouth: Enjoy a visit to the quaint village of Lynmouth and admire its delightful natural setting.
- Bath: Admire UNESCO-listed Bath, with its elegant Georgian façades and the bimillennial Roman Baths from which the city takes its name.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Cornwall: Visit the Eden Project, a former clay pit transformed into a thriving global garden. Hear the story behind this unique ecological attraction, then enjoy time to explore its vast Biomes, walk through the lush indoor rainforest and take in thought-provoking art installations. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 4 & 13: Quality Education and Climate Action.
Must-see Highlights
- Discover Windsor, St. Ives, Plymouth, Bath
- Visit The ancient stone circle at Stonehenge, the artists' colony of St. Ives, Buckfast Abbey in Buckfast, the Roman Baths in Bath
- View Windsor Castle, the Mayflower Steps in Plymouth
Trip Details
Product Code: 19223
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 5.203A
Starts: London, United Kingdom
Finishes: London, United Kingdom
Duration: 8 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Whats Included
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- London: The services of a Trafalgar Local Host when you stay at Trafalgar's recommended London hotel
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3195 ($399 /day)
Itinerary
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.
Accommodation: Hilton Kensington
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 megaliths 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 travelers for dinner this evening.
Accommodation: Mercure Paignton
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Leave the Devon coast behind and head to the Eden Project for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Walk through the iconic biomes to see how nature and innovation come together to tackle global challenges. Explore the rainforest and Mediterranean environments, spot local plants in the outdoor gardens and discover how communities are creating a more sustainable future. You’ll also come across thought-provoking art and storytelling that brings the space to life. Then continue to the coastal town of St. Ives. With its working harbor, golden beaches and creative energy, it’s easy to see why it’s a favorite with artists and visitors alike.
Accommodation: Mercure Paignton
Meals: Breakfast
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 see where Benedictine monks have prayed for nearly 1,000 years. Next, enjoy Dartmoor National Park on a scenic drive across the mysterious moors. You can also opt to join a traditional pub dinner in a Devonshire village.
Accommodation: Mercure Paignton
Meals: Breakfast
Leave Paignton behind and journey north, stopping in the village of Tintagel—steeped in legend as the birthplace of King Arthur. You’ll have time to explore the town and spot Tintagel Castle in the distance, perched dramatically on the clifftops above the Atlantic. Then continue on to Bideford, a historic riverside town where the evening is yours to relax or explore at your own pace.
Accommodation: Durrant House Hotel, The Royal
Meals: Breakfast
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
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Visit the UNESCO-listed city of Bath, one of the Great Spa Towns of Europe. See the Pulteney Bridge, the 15th-century abbey and the Roman Baths, where you’ll learn how people once gathered around the thermal springs. Later, head to Stowford Manor Farm in the Frome Valley for your Be My Guest experience. Join Mr and Mrs Bryant in their farmhouse for homemade scones and tea served with local Jersey cream. Continue your journey to London through open countryside, bringing your trip through Devon and Cornwall to a close.
Accommodation: The Tower
Meals: Breakfast
Say a fond farewell to your traveling companions at the end of a wonderful vacation, as you prepare to return home with treasured memories.
Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
Trafalgar (CA)
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Reviews
Philip Marlow - Traveled, April 2024
Best of Devon and Cornwall No issue. Very happy with both the tour leader and coach driver. Tour leader *Personal information removed by Feefo* had great personality and was knowledgeable and entertaining, coach driver *Personal information removed by Feefo* impressed us with his driving and parking skills and also impressed us with his knowledge of London landmarks on the return trip to London. It was an excellent trip, felt a little rushed at times but we understood that is the reality of trying to reach the maximum amount of sites within the time constraints.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/21/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2024
Great trip. Our tour guide *Personal information removed by Feefo* and coach driver *Personal information removed by Feefo* were amazing. Excellent itinerary. We got to see so many fascinating places in a short week. Our tour guide *Personal information removed by Feefo* was excellent. He was informative, polite and attending to all needs.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/20/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2024
Lovely Holiday :) Top Notch! Stonehenge, Buckfast Abbey and Bath were the best part of the itinerary. Unfortunately, there was not enough time spent in St Ives. And Penzance should be skipped all together. *Personal information removed by Feefo*, our TD, was great! Loved her personality. She made the time spent on the road fun and was very knowledgeable. We were lucky to have her.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/22/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, June 2024
Trafalgar made our trip to England a DELIGHT! Trafalgar was great to work with. They have a large team of experienced travel directors, and it was so nice to have all of the logistics of a trip like this taken care of by someone else so I could relax and enjoy the experiences without having to figure out all the details. Everyday was an epic adventure, and our travel director *Personal information removed by Feefo* was superb! Some of my favorite experiences in Devon & Cornwall were visiting the Longleat House, going on a riverboat cruise in Plymouth Harbor, seeing the wild horses up close in Dart moor, exploring the Roman baths, and touring Windsor Castle.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/21/2024
Carol Wannstrom - Traveled, May 2025
Awesome! You are well looked after with Trafalgar Lovely trip. It could improve by not back tracking to hotel; find others along the way. People try to get *Personal information removed by Feefo* as tour director, best of any we have had in 30 years of travel!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/12/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
Overall, this is a great tour. Especially if you have as good a leader as we had with *Personal information removed by Feefo*. There are some reasonably long bus times on one or 2 days I especially liked that we stayed at the same hotel for 2 or 3 nights. The WhatsApp messages worked well to keep everyone informed. *Personal information removed by Feefo* also emailed if some didn't have WhatsApp.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/11/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
I want to go back again. Everything was handled well. There weren't any issues. The restaurants chosen were great. I especially liked that we had meal options, not one choice for everyone. The bus drivers had a difficult job on extremely narrow roads but they were pros. It was an excellent trip. *Personal information removed by Feefo* was the best tour director. Visiting Stonehenge, Bath and Plymouth was amazing. The only thing that would have made the trip better was if it were a few days longer.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/13/2025
Robert Marshall - Traveled, April 2025
History and Tradition in Devon and Cornwall. *Personal information removed by Feefo*, our tour leader, did a fantastic job. The locations were great. The towns and villages visited were quite memorable. We especially liked Windsor, St. Ives, Plymouth, Tintagel and Blackfast Abbey.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/10/2025
Michelle Haughey - Traveled, April 2025
Amazing trip, outstanding tour director, excellent drivers! I highly recommend Trafalgar! The trip was amazing!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/10/2025
Lynda Hobson - Traveled, April 2025
Love Devon and Cornwall. The service we received from the Tour Director and driver was excellent, couldn't have asked for better. The itinerary was great, perhaps a bit fast i.e. really didn't get enough time at places. Maybe future trips could include an extra day so Port Isaac could be included.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/12/2025
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