Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Bath
Your hotel pickup happens at 08:00, then you'll travel the scenic Great West Way toward Oxford. You'll see the famous university spires and colleges before heading into the Cotswolds to check out Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold with their honey-colored stone houses. After arriving in Bath for an orientation tour, you'll settle into the luxury Apex Hotel. End the day with a traditional Sunday roast at your Welcome Dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Sunday roast at Welcome Dinner)
Included Activities
- Travel along the scenic Great West Way
- See Oxford spires and colleges
- Visit Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold in the Cotswolds
- Orientation tour of Bath
- Welcome Dinner with traditional Sunday roast
Landmarks/POIs Oxford Bourton-on-the-Water Stow-on-the-Wold Bath - Day 2
Bath
Take a relaxed morning to use the spa hotel amenities and recharge. From there, explore Bath in depth by visiting the incredibly well-preserved Roman Baths as part of a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience, where you'll discover 2000 years of history and learn about this important hub of culture and education. During your free time, you can dive deeper into Jane Austen's story and the celebrated author's connection to the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the Roman Baths - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
Optional Activities
- Learn about Jane Austen and visit related sites
Landmarks/POIs Roman Baths - Day 3
Bath to Cardiff
After a relaxed morning, you'll travel from Bath to Cardiff in Wales. Along the way, stop at the Brecon Beacons with old red sandstone cliffs and choose between two included activities: join a Local Expert for a foraging walk discovering edible and medicinal plants, or visit a local kitchen garden to explore fresh seasonal aromatics. You'll have a hearty farm-to-table pub lunch with local seasonal ingredients, then continue to Cardiff in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Lunch (Hearty farm-to-table pub lunch with seasonal menu and local ingredients)
Included Activities
- Visit Brecon Beacons National Park - choose either foraging walk or kitchen garden visit
- Farm-to-table pub lunch with seasonal local ingredients
Landmarks/POIs Brecon Beacons National Park Cardiff - Day 4
Cardiff
Start with a relaxed morning before your Travel Director guides you on an orientation tour of Cardiff. You'll see the impressive Principality Stadium, home of Welsh Rugby, and the historic Cardiff Castle. The rest of your day is yours to explore the city at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Cardiff with Travel Director
- See Principality Stadium
- See Cardiff Castle
Landmarks/POIs Principality Stadium Cardiff Castle - Day 5
Cardiff to Dartmoor
Begin by exploring Glastonbury Abbey and wandering through the historic ruins of this 7th century monastery, now a Grade I listed building. Continue to Exmoor National Park, a protected Area of Outstanding Beauty with moorland and diverse flora in Somerset. You'll stop in historic Bideford before arriving at Bovey Castle on the rolling valleys of Dartmoor National Park, where you'll stay for two nights. Catch up with fellow travelers over a wholesome dinner at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Wholesome dinner at Bovey Castle hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore Glastonbury Abbey historic ruins
- Visit Exmoor National Park
- Stop in historic Bideford
- Dinner at Bovey Castle hotel
Landmarks/POIs Glastonbury Abbey Exmoor National Park Bideford Dartmoor National Park - Day 6
Dartmoor
Head to Plymouth, a port city known for its cobbled streets, gin distilleries, and historical connection to the Mayflower. During an orientation tour with your Travel Director, you'll see Plymouth Hoe and the Citadel before moving to the Barbican and Mayflower Steps. Then travel to the quaint coastal town of Looe with turquoise waters and sandy beaches. Explore Looe's charming stores and winding streets at leisure before returning to Bovey Castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Plymouth - Plymouth Hoe, Citadel, Barbican, and Mayflower Steps
- Visit quaint coastal town of Looe
Landmarks/POIs Plymouth Plymouth Hoe Citadel Mayflower Steps Looe - Day 7
Dartmoor to Barnstaple
Begin your day in Padstow, a port town known for its culinary scene while keeping its nautical character. Move on to Port Isaac, a fishing village on the Atlantic coast famous as the filming location of Doc Martin and Poldark. Continue to Tintagel, the legendary home of King Arthur, where you'll see the ruins of its 13th century castle. Your day ends in Barnstaple, a historic river-port town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Padstow
- Orientation around Port Isaac fishing village
- Visit Tintagel Castle ruins
Landmarks/POIs Padstow Port Isaac Tintagel Castle Barnstaple - Day 8
Cornish Coast
Start your full day exploring Cornwall with a trip to Penzance, famous for the comic opera 'The Pirates of Penzance' and historically known for real-life pirate encounters in the late 18th century. Explore this destination with your group before heading to St Ives, often called England's equivalent of St Tropez. This artistic haven has galleries and studios lining its streets and is home to British celebrities including Gordon Ramsay and Kate Winslet. End at Land's End, Britain's most southwestern point with wild cliffs offering views of the Isles of Scilly and the Atlantic Ocean. Later, you'll have the option of heading out for a traditional Cornish meal at a local pub.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Penzance
- Visit St Ives
- Explore Land's End landmark
Optional Activities
- Traditional Cornish meal at a local pub in the evening
Landmarks/POIs Penzance St Ives Land's End - Day 9
Dorset
Your first stop this morning is Athelhampton, a magnificent 500-year-old Tudor Manor House in the heart of Dorset. Join Estate Manager Owen for a guided walk through one of the world's greatest estates, with free time to explore the tranquil Elizabethan gardens. Afterwards, enjoy a quintessential Devonshire high tea with freshly baked scones and sandwiches.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Morning Tea (Quintessential Devonshire high tea with freshly baked scones and sandwiches)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Athelhampton Manor House with Estate Manager Owen
- Explore Elizabethan gardens at Athelhampton
- Devonshire high tea with scones and sandwiches
Landmarks/POIs Athelhampton - Day 10
Dorchester
Today is yours to enjoy at leisure at the beautiful Summer Lodge Country House Hotel and Restaurant. You can relax and explore the hotel's facilities, or take advantage of an optional experience to visit the historic market town of Salisbury. In the evening, join your fellow travelers for an elegant Celebration Dinner at your hotel's restaurant, featuring a seasonal and local menu.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Elegant Celebration Dinner with seasonal and local menu)
Included Activities
- Celebration Dinner at Summer Lodge Country House Hotel with seasonal and local menu
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience to visit Salisbury
Landmarks/POIs Summer Lodge Country House Hotel and Restaurant Salisbury - Day 11
Dorchester to London
It's time to say goodbye as you make your way to Stonehenge, a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire featuring a ring of standing stones constructed between 3000 BC and 2000 BC. Walk around these monoliths that have stood for approximately 5,000 years. Later, head to Selborne to visit the Selbourne Pottery workshop, where you'll meet Robert Goldsmith and learn about his pottery-making process through a demonstration. End your day back in London with transfer to the airport or hotel if extending your stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk around Stonehenge monument
- Visit Selbourne Pottery workshop
- Meet Robert Goldsmith and learn about ceramic-making demonstration
Landmarks/POIs Stonehenge Selbourne Pottery
