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Best of Devon and Cornwall - 10 Jun 2025 to 07 Oct 2025

Embrace the charm of Southwest England on this trip through Devon and Cornwall. Discover the seaside town of St Ives, learn about the monks of Buckfast Abbey, and indulge in a traditional cream tea.
Sightseeing highlights
  • Discover Windsor, St. Ives, Plymouth, Bath
  • Visit The ancient stone circle at Stonehenge, the artists' colony of St. Ives, Buckfast Abbey in Buckfast, the Roman Baths in Bath
  • View Windsor Castle, the Mayflower Steps in Plymouth
Iconic Experience
  • Stonehenge: Walk around the strange and awe-inspiring monoliths that have reputedly stood for 5,000 years.
  • Windsor: Explore the iconic British town of Windsor on an orientation tour with your Travel Director. Discover the town's historic charm as you stroll through its picturesque streets and learn about its royal heritage.
  • 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.
  • Lynmouth: Enjoy a visit to the quaint village of Lynmouth and admire its delightful natural setting.
  • Bath: Admire UNESCO-listed Bath, with its elegant Georgian façades and the bimillennial Roman Baths from which the city takes its name.
Dive Into Culture
  • Buckfastleigh: Visit Buckfast Abbey, a Benedictine monastery built on the site where monks have lived and prayed for over 1,000 years.
Tour details
Tour Provider Trafalgar
Price From
$2,925
Number of Days
6
Start Location
London, United Kingdom
End Location
London, United Kingdom
Age Range
Avg. 45+
Group Size
20 to 45
Tour Style
Comfort
Tour Themes
No specific theme
Physical Rating
Easy to Moderate
Itinerary Open all
Explore Windsor, Stonehenge and Paignton
This morning, meet your Travel Director for a journey through lush landscapes to the historic market town of Windsor. Next, you’ll visit the ancient monoliths at Stonehenge, which rise imposingly on Salisbury Plain, imagining a time when pagans and druids would gather in their mysterious midst. Next, travel to Paignton, where you'll enjoy an orientation of the city. Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner this evening.
Eden Project and St Ives
Set off from Paignton to the incredible Eden Project, where you’ll experience a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience showcasing inspiring solutions for a more sustainable future. Wander through the iconic domes—trek the lush indoor rainforest, soak in the soothing scents of the Mediterranean Biome, and uncover the beauty of the Outdoor Gardens. Don’t miss the captivating contemporary art, performances, and storytelling along the way. Later, journey to the charming seaside town of St. Ives, a favourite escape for artists, surfers, and sun-seekers alike.
Enjoy a visit to Buckfast Abbey and a Dartmoor Scenic Drive Dive Into Culture
This morning, consider an optional cruise around Plymouth's dramatic coastline or enjoy some free time exploring Plymouth your way. 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. Next, enjoy Dartmoor National Park on a scenic drive across the mysterious moors.
Tintagel
Leave Paignton behind and continue your journey to Bideford, stopping at Tintagel, the legendary birthplace of King Arthur. Admire Tintagel's rugged clifftop vantage point overlooking the wild Atlantic. Drive on to Bideford and enjoy an orientation tour with your Travel Director upon arrival.
Visit Lynmouth
Visit Lynmouth, the walking capital of Exmoor. Enjoy an orientation tour and some free time to explore. After that, drive through the Exmoor National Park - towering sea cliffs, high moors, tumbling streams and deep valleys. Join your travel companions for dinner this evening.
Onwards to Bath and London
We arrive at the double-inscribed UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the Great Spa Towns of Europe, Bath, whose beautiful Pulteney Bridge and 15th century Gothic Abbey provide a picturesque backdrop for the Roman Baths from which the city takes its name. Discover 2000 years of history at the well-preserved Roman Baths and and see the steamy thermal pool of the 'Great Bath'. Journey through lush landscapes to London where our memorable journey through Devon and Cornwall comes to an end.
Inclusions
  • 2 Dinner (D)
  • 5 Breakfast (B)
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • London: The services of a Trafalgar Local Host when you stay at Trafalgar's recommended London hotel
  • London: Pick-up and drop-off when you stay at the Trafalgar recommended London hotel, booked through Trafalgar
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
Departure dates
All pp pricing is based on twin share occupancy. Single supplements will apply
Start End Availability Price NZD
01 Jul 2025 06 Jul 2025 Available $3,083
12 Aug 2025 17 Aug 2025 Available $3,083
09 Sep 2025 14 Sep 2025 onRequest $3,425
23 Sep 2025 28 Sep 2025 Available $3,375
07 Oct 2025 12 Oct 2025 Available $2,925