Monday
Meeting Point: Outside the Abbey Hotel, Terrace Walk, Bath BA1 1LF. Check-in: 08:50 am | Depart: 09:00 am
Your adventure begins with a dedicated shuttle from Bath, whisking you straight to the ancient Salisbury Plain. Here, you’ll meet up with your main touring coach and driver-guide at our first stop: Stonehenge. This is the world’s most famous stone circle, thought to be 4,500 years old, yet we still don’t understand its true meaning. Many theories exist, suggesting the stones could have been a solar calendar, burial site or perhaps a place of worship. We’ll attempt to unravel the mysteries of the stones.
Next, we head to medieval Salisbury. The cathedral here is a true showstopper (with the tallest spire in Britain!), and you’ll have time to hunt down the original Magna Carta or simply grab a bite in a historic pub. By afternoon, we hit the coast. We’ll take you to Lyme Regis on the Jurassic Coast—a fossil hunter's paradise and the setting for Jane Austen’s Persuasion. Walk the famous "Cobb" harbour wall before we head to Exeter for a well-earned rest.
Overnight: Exeter
Tuesday
First up is the rugged beauty of Dartmoor National Park. Famous for its ponies, granite tors, and the spooky tales of The Hound of the Baskervilles, it’s a landscape that feels untamed.
We’ll descend into Plymouth for lunch, where you can stand on the very steps the Pilgrim Fathers left from in 1620. Then, it’s the moment we’ve been waiting for: crossing the river into Cornwall. We’ll navigate the winding lanes to Polperro, a village so pretty it feels like a movie set, before visiting Charlestown—a historic harbour you’ll instantly recognize from the TV series Poldark. We end the day in the vibrant maritime town of Falmouth, our home for the next two nights.
Overnight: Falmouth
Wednesday
Today is all about the dramatic coastlines that make a Cornwall tour from Bath so special. We start with the breathtaking view of St Michael’s Mount, a castle-topped island that looks like it’s straight out of a fairytale.
From there, we explore the incredible Minack Theatre, an open-air theatre carved by hand into the granite cliffs—a true labour of love with the Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop. We’ll then take you as far west as you can go on the mainland: Land’s End. Keep your eyes peeled for the Isles of Scilly! We wrap up the touring day in St Ives, the dazzling seaside town famous for its artists and golden beaches, before heading back to Falmouth for a free evening.
Overnight: Falmouth
Thursday
We say goodbye to Falmouth and head north to Port Isaac. If you’re a fan of Doc Martin, you’ll know this as "Portwenn." It’s a classic Cornish fishing village with steep streets and plenty of character. You’ll have time to explore the filming locations and grab some fresh seafood.
Next, we delve into legend at Tintagel, the mythical birthplace of King Arthur. The ruins here are perched precariously on the cliffs, offering spectacular views and a real sense of history. After soaking up the myths, we travel back to Exeter for our final night together.
Overnight: Exeter
Friday
For our final day, we return to where it all began: beautiful Bath. Since we started here, you might think you’ve seen it, but there is always more to discover in this double UNESCO World Heritage site. Wander the Royal Crescent, visit the Jane Austen Centre, or treat yourself to a famous Bath Bun.
Heading Home Sadly, all good things come to an end.
Staying in the West? You can hop off back in Bath.
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Want to continue to London? Stay on board, and we’ll take you to London Heathrow (Bath Rd, near Terminals 2-3) or the Holiday Inn Kensington, London. We’ll finish the tour with a drive through the Cotswolds. This region is world-famous for its rolling green hills and storybook villages. We’ll stop at Castle Combe, often voted the prettiest village in England, for a final stroll and photo op.
We aim to finish by approximately 6:00 pm.
Just let your guide know your finishing point preference when you arrive on the tour.
