Visit The ancient stone circle at Stonehenge, the artists' colony of St. Ives, Buckfast Abbey in Buckfast, Port Isaac, Dunster, the Roman Baths in Bath
View Windsor Castle, the Mayflower Steps in Plymouth
Deluxe coach travel
Standard regional accommodation
Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
Stonehenge: Walk around the strange and awe-inspiring megaliths that have reputedly stood for 5,000 years.
Windsor: Get your bearings in Windsor on an orientation tour with your Travel Director, from the riverside up towards Windsor Castle’s outer walls.
St. Ives: Explore St. Ives, where the harbour, sandy beaches and narrow streets make this Cornish town a favourite on the coast. With time to wander through the centre, browse local shops or pause by the water, you’ll see why artists and holidaymakers have long been drawn here.
Tintagel Castle: See the ruins of Tintagel Castle set against the dramatic Atlantic coastline.
Cornwall: Wander the cobbled lanes of Port Isaac, the real-life setting for the beloved British TV series Doc Martin. Spot filming locations, take in harbour views and enjoy time at your own pace, whether it’s browsing shops or relaxing with a cup of tea by the sea.
Lynmouth: Enjoy a visit to the quaint village of Lynmouth and admire its delightful natural setting.
Somerset: Discover the medieval village of Dunster on a Travel Director-led orientation through the timber-framed Yarn Market, the Dunster Museum and a 12th-century nunnery. Stroll through Priory Close, see the circular Dovecote and visit St. George’s Parish Church before finishing at the gates of Dunster Castle.
Bath: Admire UNESCO-listed Bath, with its elegant Georgian facades and the bimillennial Roman Baths from which the city takes its name.
Cornwall: Visit the Eden Project, a former clay pit transformed into a thriving global garden. Hear the story behind this unique ecological attraction, then enjoy time to explore its vast Biomes, walk through the lush indoor rainforest and take in the beautiful and thought-provoking art installations. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 4 & 13: Quality Education and Climate Action.
Buckfastleigh: Visit Buckfast Abbey, a Benedictine monastery built on the site where monks have lived and prayed for over 1,000 years.
Wiltshire: Meet Mr and Mrs Bryant on their riverside farm in the Frome Valley. Enjoy home-baked scones with local Jersey cream in their 15th-century house and garden. Hear stories of farm life, local heritage and the beloved Jersey cows over a traditional cup of tea.
Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
Stonehenge: Walk around the strange and awe-inspiring megaliths that have reputedly stood for 5,000 years.
Windsor: Get your bearings in Windsor on an orientation tour with your Travel Director, from the riverside up towards Windsor Castle’s outer walls.
St. Ives: Explore St. Ives, where the harbour, sandy beaches and narrow streets make this Cornish town a favourite on the coast. With time to wander through the centre, browse local shops or pause by the water, you’ll see why artists and holidaymakers have long been drawn here.
Tintagel Castle: See the ruins of Tintagel Castle set against the dramatic Atlantic coastline.
Cornwall: Wander the cobbled lanes of Port Isaac, the real-life setting for the beloved British TV series Doc Martin. Spot filming locations, take in harbour views and enjoy time at your own pace, whether it’s browsing shops or relaxing with a cup of tea by the sea.
Lynmouth: Enjoy a visit to the quaint village of Lynmouth and admire its delightful natural setting.
Somerset: Discover the medieval village of Dunster on a Travel Director-led orientation through the timber-framed Yarn Market, the Dunster Museum and a 12th-century nunnery. Stroll through Priory Close, see the circular Dovecote and visit St. George’s Parish Church before finishing at the gates of Dunster Castle.
Bath: Admire UNESCO-listed Bath, with its elegant Georgian facades and the bimillennial Roman Baths from which the city takes its name.
Cornwall: Visit the Eden Project, a former clay pit transformed into a thriving global garden. Hear the story behind this unique ecological attraction, then enjoy time to explore its vast Biomes, walk through the lush indoor rainforest and take in the beautiful and thought-provoking art installations. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 4 & 13: Quality Education and Climate Action.
Buckfastleigh: Visit Buckfast Abbey, a Benedictine monastery built on the site where monks have lived and prayed for over 1,000 years.
Wiltshire: Meet Mr and Mrs Bryant on their riverside farm in the Frome Valley. Enjoy home-baked scones with local Jersey cream in their 15th-century house and garden. Hear stories of farm life, local heritage and the beloved Jersey cows over a traditional cup of tea.
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6 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
48 peopleMaximum group size
5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
Starts
Ends
London, England
London, England
What's Included
Accommodation
London: The services of a Trafalgar Local Host when you stay at Trafalgar's recommended London hotelCherrypicked hotels, all tried and trustedAll hotel tips, charges and local taxesOn occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
Meals
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Transport
Luxury airconditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Guide
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Others
All porterage and restaurant gratuitiesMustsee sightseeingAudio headsets for flexible sightseeingOptional Experiences and free time
Itinerary
Craving the charm of England’s southwest coast? The Best of Devon and Cornwall tour invites you to slow down and savor the seaside towns, lush countryside, and storied abbeys of this beloved region. Over 8 days, travelers will discover Lynmouth, Bideford, Paignton, and more, with highlights including St Ives’s artistic legacy, the tranquility of Buckfast Abbey, and a classic cream tea. This guided group tour includes hotel stays, transport, meals, and enriching commentary—perfect for those who relish easy-paced exploration and authentic local experiences. What makes this trip stand out? Its immersive focus on village life and regional delicacies, offering a genuine taste of southwest England’s hospitality and heritage.
day 1Explore 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 megaliths 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.
Meals
Dinner
Location Visited
London, Windsor, Stonehenge, Paignton
Accommodation
Mercure Paignton
day 2Eden Project and St Ives
day 3Enjoy a visit to Buckfast Abbey and a Dartmoor Scenic Drive
day 4Tintagel
day 5Visit Lynmouth
day 6Onwards to Bath and London
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
The Clovelly cafe lacked any atmosphere, and the scones were terrible
The rest of Clovelly was excellent. Maybe more explanation re the walk down the steep
hill about the things to look at going down
The two included meals were excellent
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
The itinerary ws great, the places we aw were interesting.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
Beautiful places to visit, great tour guide, wonderful scenery and well worth doing and investing in.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
3.0 | Average
Starting times in the morning should be earlier .Leaving at 9.30 or 9.00 is rediculas and wastes good holiday time..These tours are not cheap and you need to get the most out of them.start at 8.00or 8.30 at latest. It should be made known that if you are so immobile that you sit in your seat antill those that are mobile can get of the coach guickly. Lots of the time it would take nearly 10 minutes to get of depending where you sat. As this was the 37 Trafalgar or Insight tour l do know what I am talking about .This was my 82 tour altogether..
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
4.0 | Very Good
It was an interesting itinerary & the tour was well organised. The hotels were good & breakfasts were good. The tour guide was hard to connect with & was not interested in discussing anything. She told us a lot about her psychology studies which had nothing to do with the tour. I think the Clovelly walk down very steep cobblestones hill was too challenging. I walk 10 km a day but the very steep hill of cobblestones was too much for safety. There was no point in telling us to walk down as it was a struggle even for fit folks.
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