Coastal Cornwall & its Captivating Gardens

(Tour code: CCB17)

Discover Cornwall's picturesque resorts

Discover the very best of Cornwall as we explore this beguiling county. From our base in picturesque Falmouth, we encounter Cornwall's charming harbours and fabled Land's End, we discover the enthralling Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan.

Tour Highlights

Falmouth
St Ives Bay Branch Line
St Ives
Cape Cornwall
Land's End
Penzance
Lost Gardens of Heligan
Bodmin & Wenford Steam Railway
The Eden Project

What’s Included (Full details)

Standard Class Rail
Heritage Rail Excursion
4* Hotel Accommodation
Breakfast Every Day
Selected Evening Meals
Optional Bag Concierge

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Departure Times

On many of our UK & Ireland tours, you may check in at the first hotel on your itinerary anytime after 14:00; your Tour Manager will be available between 16:00 and 18:00. However, if you are arriving later, you can meet your Tour Manager before dinner from 19:00.

Day 1

Arrive in Falmouth

We begin our Cornish break in the pretty Cornish Riviera resort of Falmouth, where we are welcomed at the Royal Duchy Cornwall hotel with tea and coffee on arrival.

Includes:

Dinner

Day 2

Discovering West Cornwall

Today we are immersed in the beauty of Cornwall's west coast as we take in the spectacular golden sands and seascapes as we travel along the St Ives Bay Line. After free time in the picturesque town of St Ives, we continue by coach around Cape Cornwall, seeing legendary Land's End and Penzance, where romantic St Michael's Mount enchants from the sea.

Includes:

Breakfast, Dinner
Excursions

Day 3

At leisure in Falmouth

Your entire day is free to explore Falmouth at leisure. Perhaps visit the Art Gallery or the fascinating Maritime Museum, dedicated to small boats and Cornwall's maritime heritage. You could also head to Pendennis Castle, or maybe take in one of the region's famous gardens.

Includes:

Breakfast
Free Day

Day 4

Eden Project

Today we make a visit to one of the English Riviera's highlights, the Eden Project. Situated in an old china clay pit, this iconic landmark is a celebration of environmental conservation.

Includes:

Breakfast, Dinner
Excursions

Day 5

Lost Gardens and Bodmin & Wenford Railway

This morning we visit one of the most mysterious estates in England. The former Tremayne Estate is home to the extraordinary Lost Gardens of Heligan, which have been remarkably restored to their former glory over the last thirty years. We continue to Bodmin, where we join the famous Bodmin & Wenford Steam Railway.

Includes:

Breakfast, Dinner
Excursions

Day 6

Homeward bound

After breakfast, the tour concludes and you are free to make your journey home independently, or perhaps spend a little more time exploring further this beautiful county.

Includes:

Breakfast

Please note

Please note that while every departure of this tour features the same excursions, they may not necessarily be in the order listed above.

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Coastal Cornwall & its Captivating Gardens

Itinerary

Hotels & Trains

Optional Extras

Itinerary & Map

Arrive in Falmouth

Discovering West Cornwall

At leisure in Falmouth

Eden Project

Lost Gardens and Bodmin & Wenford Railway

Homeward bound

Please note

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