£595
Reflect on the very best of the South-West as we steam along the English Riviera on a tour of the Devon coastline, before encountering Cornwall's charming harbours, the fascinating Eden Project and fabled Land's End.
- Torquay
- Agatha Christie themed walk
- Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway
- Cruise up the River Dart to Totnes
- Land’s End
- St Ives
- Falmouth
Your Tour Manager greets you in the reception of the Grand Hotel in Torquay, our base for four nights. On Day 2 we begin our stay with an Agatha Christie themed walk, accompanied by a local guide, introducing the delights of Torquay's iconic waterfront and the resort's Agatha Christie connections. (Day 1-D; Day 2-B,D)
We explore Torbay's spectacular coast today, firstly travelling by rail to Paignton. Here we board the Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway and continue along the coast to Kingswear. We then board a river ferry to Dartmouth where we enjoy free time in this riverside town. We cruise up the scenic River Dart to Totnes and return to Torquay by coach. On Day 4 enjoy Torquay at leisure, with Torre Abbey, exquisite gardens and the harbour, all within walking distance of our hotel. Alternatively, Torbay offers a number of resorts, such as Goodrington and Brixham, each with their own distinct character. Steam enthusiasts will enjoy the South Devon Railway, which operates between Totnes and Buckfastleigh. (Day 3-B,D; Day 4-B)
Our journey by rail today takes us first to Newton Abbot, where we change and travel through the Devon countryside and the naval city of Plymouth. We cross the River Tamar via the Royal Albert Bridge, and at Truro we change onto the Maritime Line, travelling southwards to Falmouth. Here we stay for two nights at the Royal Duchy Hotel, superbly situated on Falmouth Bay. (B,D)
Today we explore the best of Cornwall by rail and coach. First we head north west from Falmouth by rail. At St Erth we change onto the St Ives Bay branch line, which affords superb views of the Hayle Estuary before the scenic coastal panoramas of Carbis Bay and St Ives unfold. After free time in the picturesque town of St Ives, we continue by coach around Cape Cornwall, calling at Land's End, the charming fishing village of Mousehole, and Penzance, where romantic St Michael's Mount enchants from the sea. (B,D)
After breakfast in the hotel, the tour concludes and you are free to make your journey home independently, or to explore the region further at your leisure. (B)
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
These meals, where shown are included in the price of your
holiday
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