Devon and Cornwall – 5-Day Tour

Description

Filled with folklore, the UK areas you cover in this 5-day tour of Devon and Cornwall are as mystical as they are beautiful.

Day 1
Leaving Central London for Devonshire, you will travel through Wessex – one of England’s ancient kingdoms, before continuing to Winchester, where you can marvel at the magnificent cathedral and Normal Great Hall. Next, you will head to Stonehenge. See the famous Neolithic Stone Circle up close at the UNESCO World Heritage Site before travelling to Exeter, where you will be based for two nights.

Day 2
Explore the stunning wilderness of Dartmoor and admire the wild ponies grazing close to the striking rock formations. Filled with flora and fauna, Dartmoor will ignite all your senses. Next, you cross the ancient Clapper Bridge at Postbridge before heading to Tavistock. Explore the historic town before arriving back in Exeter in the afternoon where you can wander the town at your own pace.

Day 3
Travel to the village of Tintagel, the birthplace of King Arthur, and explore the ruins of its famous castle. Admire the cliff-top setting, pose for photos, and enjoy lunch before heading to the Elizabethan fishing village of Boscastle. There, you can get your Doc Martin fix, learn a spell or two at the Museum of Witchcraft, and take a stroll out to the dramatic headland. You will then head south to the port town of Falmouth, which will be your base for the next two nights.

Day 4
Exploring the most westerly tip of England, you will take a brief stop to admire the island community of St Michael’s Mount. You will then travel to Minack Theatre – a majestic building overlooking the ocean below, before moving on to Land’s End and following a landscape adorned with the relics of the Cornish tin mining heritage. The final stop of the day is St Ives, where you can enjoy a plethora of artists’ galleries in the narrow, harbour-side streets.

Day 5
Leaving Cornwall for London, you will travel to the heart of Bodmin Moor. Known for its feared Beast, Arthurian legends, and the smugglers of Jamaica Inn, it is a fascinating area to visit. Next, explore the world-famous spiritual site of Glastonbury. It is known for its association with King Arthur and the annual music festival. Visit the ruins of the 7th century Abbey, enjoy lunch or scale Glastonbury Tor for amazing views. You will then travel back to London where the tour concludes.