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: Savor an exclusive Be My Guest Cream Tea at Stowford Manor, a family-run farm situated in the From Valley.
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 monoliths 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: Explore the transformative Eden Project, where a once-barren clay mine has been reimagined as a stunning global garden. Guided by Emma, Eden’s tale maker, you’ll learn how this extraordinary project regenerates nature and addresses climate change. Then, enjoy free time to roam the iconic glass Biomes, trek through a vast indoor rainforest, and marvel at contemporary art. This experience 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: 28220
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 5.203B
Starts: London, United Kingdom
Finishes: London, United Kingdom
Duration: 8 days
Departures: Not 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
- London: Pick-up and drop-off when you stay at the Trafalgar recommended London hotel, booked through Trafalgar
- 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 $2,992 ($374 /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 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 travelers for dinner this evening.
Accommodation: Mercure Paignton
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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 favorite escape for artists, surfers, and sun-seekers 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 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
Meals: Breakfast
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
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
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.
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
Trusted Customer - Traveled, July 2024
Simply the Best. Wonderful service from the tour leaders, the drivers and the quality of the accommodation. Great overview of the South West of England.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/21/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2024
A hounding good time! This trip was made even better by the tour guide *personal info removed by Feefo* who wove stories and literary references about the area into the trip. Excellent enhancement! You really get to see and experience a lot on this tour. There is quite a bit of road hours though.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/25/2024
Fong Oi Chue - Traveled, July 2024
Very systematic and orderly.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/22/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, July 2024
We were surprised at how many places and things we got to see. It was very informative.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/17/2024
Debra Green - Traveled, June 2024
Best trip ever!! I was surprised at how my bag just showed up in my room. They handled bags and check ins beautifully. Each attraction was well explained and times and meeting points clearly established. It was considered a slow trip as we stayed more than one night in each place. That was very pleasant. It was a wonderful history lesson our guide was very knowledgeable and funny. I wanted to do something not on the agenda and our guide and driver helped me make it happen.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/21/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, May 2024
Wonderful scenery and stops! Very comfortable coach. Very organized travel manager.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/22/2024
Robert Smith - Traveled, May 2024
Great VaCa. A well put together tour, excellent hotels and extras. The guide was very knowledgeable, we covered a lot of places I enjoyed all of it very much.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/25/2024
Kenneth Fox - Traveled, May 2024
Good service and great people associated with the tour. Trip was great and the tour guide and driver were excellent. Saw a lot of the country and locations that were very appealing.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/18/2024
Samuel Dawson III - Traveled, May 2024
Very well organized. 2 or 3 extra days would have helped.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/16/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, May 2024
Trip of a lifetime. You can depend on Trafalgar to provide an excellent tour. Everything was taken care of and we just had to spend the money on souvenirs. I only wish the weather had been better!!! Great tours to Plymouth, Bristol and St. Ives and Thom was just the best leader that we have ever had!!! Dave was a great bus driver.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/15/2024
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