Overview

England's South West Highlights, on this 5 day sightseeing tour.

Inclusions

• Transportation throughout by modern touring mini-coach
• Services of an experienced local driver/guide
• 4 nights ensuite accommodation
• Full English breakfast daily
• Discount card for local restaurants, shopping & attractions

Exclusions
Lunch, Dinner and refreshments. Entrance to all Visitor Attractions.

Itinerary

Day 1
Wessex, Devon Coast & Exeter
Depart London: 9:00. Travel out through the old kingdom of Wessex to the most famous Neolithic standing stone circle of Stonehenge. Having explored this mystical place, your tour will continue to the dramatic south Devon Coast enjoying panoramic views over white sandy beaches and the natural rock arch. An afternoon here to explore some of the coast before arriving at the historic city of Exeter, Rome’s most south westerly fortified settlement, your base for 2 nights.
Overnight - Exeter

Day 2
Tavistock & Exeter
Your morning is spent exploring the magnificent wilderness of Dartmoor, the menhir bridge at Postbridge and the historic market town of Tavistock. Return to Exeter in the early afternoon to explore this Roman town, with its underground passages, ancient walls, Royal Albert Memorial museum and its famous 12th century Norman Cathedral.
Overnight - Exeter

Day 3
Cornwall & Falmouth
Travel west into the heart of Arthurian legend country and the Celtic kingdom of Cornwall. The day’s highlights include the ancient capital of Cornwall, Launceston with its 12th century Norman keep perched overlooking Bodmin Moor. Legends of piskies and spriggins abound and the resting place of King Arthur’s sword Excalibur in Dozmary pool all combine with mythical tales of the Beast of Bodmin to make this a very special place. A brief visit to the Golitha falls and St. Neot’s stunning crusader church add further variety to your day. Continue to the west coast and the romantic Tintagel Castle, birthplace of King Arthur, before travelling south to the seaside University town of Falmouth.
Overnight - Falmouth

Day 4
Western England
Explore the most westerly tip of England on this magnificent day taking in St. Michael’s mount, the stunning cliff top village of Mousehole, the incredible Minack theatre built into the cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the beautiful National Trust beach at Porthcurno. You may even see some pirates at Penzance! England’s most westerly point beckons at Lands End before following the dramatic coast, with windswept moors and old stone Celtic communities up to the artistic haven of St. Ives.
Overnight - Falmouth

Day 5
Cornwall & Wessex
Before departing Cornwall you get the opportunity tovisit the world renowned Eden Project Gardens, before we head back eastwards to London, a city completely removed from the remote country experiences you would have enjoyed in the magical ancient Kingdom of King Arthur, King of Wessex. Return London: 19:00.

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