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DAY 1 Tuesday - Dorset
We travel out of London to visit the glorious city of Salisbury and its magnificent cathedral. Then, to the traditional county town of Dorchester famous for its Hardy connections. This afternoon’s drive will take us along the UNESCO World Heritage ‘Jurassic Coast’ to Lyme Regis. (D) Overnight: Lyme Regis
Day 2 Wednesday - Cornwall
Our route this morning takes us through Devon to the lovely south Cornish coast. Here we visit the quaint fishing village of Polperro and one of the region’s best gardens, the Lost Gardens of Heligan. Our afternoon drive winds its way along the coast, as we travel towards our accommodation in a lovely Cornish village. Overnight: Cornwall (B)
Day 3 Thursday - St Ives
This morning we visit one of Cornwall’s largest fortresses, Pendennis Castle, built by Henry VIII. Next, the lovely gardens of Trebah before we make our way to today’s highlight, St Michael’s Mount. From here we take a short drive to the lovely St Ives. (B,D) Overnight Cornwall
Day 4 Friday - St Ives
Today you may explore this delightful town at your own pace. Artists are attracted to the region for its great light. There are several famous art museums worth visiting, including the Tate St Ives. Even if art is not your thing you will find plenty to occupy you here in the tangle of streets around the old fishing harbour. (B,D) Overnight Cornwall
Day 5 Saturday - St Ives
More Cornish delights unfold as we admire the stunning scenery on our coastal drive towards Land’s End. Our journey takes us through this uniquely Cornish coloured landscape, where we visit historic market towns, attractive fishing villages and riverside hamlets. (B,D) Overnight Cornwall
Day 6 Sunday - Dartmoor & Padstow
Today we travel through the rugged north coast of Cornwall and see several more local villages, including the picturesque Port Isaac and the gastronomic Padstow. We head inland to Launceston, where we visit Cornwall’s grandest medieval castle. Our scenic drive takes us back towards Dartmoor for tonight’s accommodation. (B,D) Overnight Dartmoor
Day 7 Sunday - Devon & Wells
This morning we explore the high lanes and sunken lanes of Devon’s Dartmoor. We have time for a few ‘Back Roads’ stops before driving to our last major highlight of the tour, the cathedral city of Wells in Somerset before our return to London. The tour ends back in London late afternoon at one of our tour hotels. (B)
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