Cornwall and the Cotswolds Small-Group Tour from London (5-days)

Cornwall and the Cotswolds Small-Group Tour from London (5-days)

Join this five-day adventure exploring Cornwall and the Cotswolds from London, where you'll visit world-famous destinations like Stonehenge and Bath, but also seek out harder-to-reach locations like Port Isaac and villages in the Cotswolds. This small-group tour will take you on a journey of spectacular scenery, winding country lanes, unique history and authentic local flavours...
• Explore beautiful coastline in Cornwall and charming countryside in the Cotswolds
• Visit famous attractions like Stonehenge and Bath, but also seek lesser-known 'gems'
• Try traditional foods like Fish & Chips, Cornish pasties and Devonshire Cream Tea
• Follow in the footsteps of King Arthur, Poldark and Doc Martin
• Small groups with a maximum of 16 passengers, starting & finishing in London
• Includes: 4-nights accommodation, Tour Leader and minibus transportation

Itinerary

Day 1: Stonehenge, Salisbury & the Jurassic Coast

Stop At: Stonehenge, Amesbury SP4 7DE England
Your adventure begins by departing London and heading towards the first stop, Stonehenge; the most famous stone circle in the world. This monument is thought to be 4,500 years old, yet it’s true meaning is still not truly understood.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pass By: Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta, 6 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EF England
Next, you'll visit the medieval city of Salisbury, where there will be time to visit the magnificent Cathedral & see the Magna Carta, wander through the charming city centre and also have some lunch.

Stop At: Durdle Door, West Lulworth, Wareham BH20 5PU, UK
This afternoon you’ll travel to Durdle Door; a spectacular limestone arch which is one of the most iconic features of the Jurassic Coast.
Duration: 45 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight Destination - Exeter

Day 2: Dartmoor, Polperro & Charlestown

Stop At: Dartmoor National Park, United Kingdom
This morning you'll negotiate country lanes and absorb beautiful scenery in Dartmoor National Park; known for its Sherlock Holmes connection, native wild ponies and infamous prison. You'll stop in at the charming town of Tavistock; birthplace of Sir Francis Drake, where you can try a traditional Devonshire Cream Tea.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Polperro Car Park, Polperro, Looe PL13 2PL, UK
By the afternoon you'll be in Cornwall, and you'll start by visiting the quaint community of Polperro; a small fishing village where smuggling once prospered.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: Charlestown Harbour, Charlestown, St Austell PL25 3NJ England
Next it’s a short trip to the historic port of Charlestown; a place that has remained largely unchanged for over 200 years. Today the harbour is instantly recognisable as a filming location in the TV series Poldark.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight Destination - Falmouth

Day 3: St Michael's Mount, Minack Theatre, Land's End & Falmouth

Stop At: St. Michael's Mount, Kings Road, Marazion TR17 0EJ England
Today will take you to some of the most isolated parts of Cornwall's coastline. You'll start by visiting the iconic St Michaels Mount; an island that’s been home to a monastery since at least the 8th century.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Minack Theatre, Porthcurno, Penzance TR19 6JU England
Next up is the Minack Theatre; a venue with a spectacular location that would rival any theatre in the world.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Land's End Landmark, Sennen TR19 7AA England
From here you'll make the short journey to mainland Britain's most westerly point; Lands End, where you can gaze out over the Atlantic Ocean.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Falmouth Seafront Promenade, Castle Drive, Falmouth England
This afternoon you'll return to Falmouth where you can spend time on the beach, visit Pendennis Castle or the National Maritime Museum Cornwall or simply explore this charming harbour town.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight Destination - Falmouth

Day 4: St Ives, Tintagel and Port Isaac

Stop At: St Ives Bay, St. Ives Bay, St Ives England
This morning your first stop is the popular seaside town, St Ives; an important fishing settlement and now a haven for artists, where you can stroll down cobbled lanes or along the harbour front.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Port Isaac PL29, UK
Next you'll travel to the charming village of Port Isaac; where hit TV series Doc Martin is filmed. Commonly known as 'Portwenn', you'll have plenty of time to see all of the Doc Martin connected places.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Stop At: Tintagel Castle Castle Road, Tintagel PL34 0HE England
This afternoon continue along the coast to Tintagel to explore an island that was once home to an ancient castle legend suggests is the birthplace of King Arthur.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight Destination - Exeter

Day 5: Bath & the Cotswolds

Stop At: The Roman Baths, Abbey Church Yard, Bath BA1 1LZ England
The final day begins by travelling to the beautiful city of Bath where you can visit the Roman Baths, the Jane Austen centre and see the famous Georgian architecture.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Stop At: Castle Combe Village, Off the M4, Castle Combe SN14 7HX England
Then, continue through rural scenery to Castle Combe; possibly the most picture-perfect village in the region.
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.