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Trafalgar - Best of Devon and Cornwall - Women Only (05/2023 - 05/2023) (XBDEVZN18)

4 Days From London to London
Tour Style: Country Explorer
Trafalgar Brochure Price from $1,995.00
Brochures: Europe & Britain 2023 v2
Visits: England

Sign up for a whirlwind female-only holiday on this popular England trip through Devon and Cornwall. With new girlfriends by your side, you’ll 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 Highlights

Must-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

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.

Iconic Experience
  • 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.

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 Itinerary

Day 1Experience 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 2Journey 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 3Admire 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 4Enjoy 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


Available Room Types: Single, Triple, Twin, Twinshare
Child: ages 5 to 17

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