HIGHLIGHT
Map of West Country & the Cotswolds tour - click to enlarge Highlights:
  • Oxford
  • Bath
  • Cheddar
  • Glastonbury
  • Plymouth
  • Cornish Excursion
  • Tintagel
  • Boscastle
  • Clovelly
  • Stonehenge
  • Salisbury

 

 

ITINERARY

West Country & The Cotswolds
Day 1 - London – Oxford – Bath – Bristol
This morning after breakfast our Tour Director gives us a warm welcome as we make our way to
the first stop of our day, Oxford. Here we will visit one of the University's Colleges before we continue on a scenic drive through the Southern Cotswolds which takes us to Bath. On arrival we will admire its Georgian architecture and stop to visit the Roman Baths. Next we're off to nearby Bristol where we enjoy a welcome drink with our Tour Director and fellow travelling companions before dinner at our hotel this evening. (Dinner) 

Hotel: Jury's

 
Day 2 - Bristol – Plymouth (2 nights)
This morning after a drive to admire the rugged beauty of Cheddar Gorge, we continue on to Glastonbury
the legendary burial site of King Arthur, where we visit the Abbey ruins. From here we make our way south into Devon taking us by the wild and rugged Dartmoor National Park en route to the historic naval
port of Plymouth, where we spend the next two nights. After check-in, we will dinner at our hotel this evening. (Full Breakfast / Dinner) 

Hotel: Astor (2 nights)
 
Day 3 - Cornish Excursion
After breakfast this morning we enjoy a delightful day touring this beautiful area and rugged coastline. We will visit the artists' colony of St. Ives, the furthest point southwest on the English mainland at Land's End and there's also the chance to photograph St. Michael's Mount near Penzance. Later, just sit back and relax on our leisurely drive back to Plymouth for the night. (Full Breakfast)
 
Day 4 - Plymouth – Tintagel – Bideford
After breakfast, our first stop this morning will be at Tintagel for views of the ruined castle, reputed to be the birthplace of King Arthur. From here our drive continues to the picturesque and steeply cobbled village of Clovelly. Finally we make our way to the Devon resort of Barnstaple for the night. Dinner is included at our hotel this evening. (Full Breakfast / Dinner) 

Hotel: Durrant House
 

Day 5 - Bideford – Stonehenge – Salisbury – London
This morning after breakfast we drive past Lorna Doone's famous Exmoor as we leave the West Country. Then we cross Salisbury Plain to the ancient and mysterious monoliths of Stonehenge. From here we continue to our next stop at Salisbury to view its impressive Cathedral. Finally, we board our coach for the return journey to London. (Full Breakfast)
 

 
WHAT'S INCLUDED

West Country & The Cotswolds What's Included

Sightseeing Highlights
  • Oxford: Visit one of the University's Colleges.
  • Bath: Orientation including a visit to the impressive Roman Baths.
  • Cheddar: View the Gorge.
  • Glastonbury: Visit the legendary Arthurian town and the ancient Abbey.
  • Plymouth: Sightseeing including the Mayflower Steps.
  • Cornish Excursion: Visit St. Ives and Land's End and view St. Michael's Mount.
  • Tintagel: See the 14th century Manor House.
  • Clovelly: Visit the steeply cobbled village.
  • Stonehenge: Visit the mysterious ancient stone circle. 
  • Salisbury: View the Cathedral.
  • Scenic drives through the Southern Cotswolds, Cheddar Gorge, by Dartmoor National Park, the Cornish Coast, view famous Exmoor and across Salisbury Plain.
Dining Highlights
  • A welcome drink with your Tour Director
  • 4 full English breakfasts on tour

7 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)
 

First Class Travel Highlights
  • The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional Tour Directors on tour.
  • The services of a qualified Representative at your Trafalgar London hotel.
  • Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned coaches with reclining seats and washroom.
  • Complimentary pick-up and drop off at your Trafalgar London Hotel on the day of departure and return of the coach tour.
  • A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.
Airport Transfers
  • London Gateways: FREE Airport Transfers to and from London's Airports direct to Central London (Paddington Station)
  • A Trafalgar bonus – transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your Costsaver tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
  • Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
  • You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
  • Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
  • Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
  • Heathrow Express operates between 05.10-23.30. Gatwick Express operates inbound services between 05.20-23.45 and outbound services from 04.30-23.45. Transfers outside of these times are at the passengers own expense.
  • In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
  • No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
  • Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
  • European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
  • Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
  • Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
  • Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
 
OPTIONALS

West Country & The Cotswolds Optional Excursions

Note:
All optional excursions listed are for 2004/2005 please use the information as a guide only.

 
GB1 - Plymouth Harbour Cruise.
A boat trip around the harbour of one of England’s most famous seaports. View the Mayflower steps where the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for America, and ships sailed for Australia, New Zealand and Newfoundland. See panoramic vistas of Plymouth Hoe, site of Drake’s legendary game of bowls. Into the Royal Navy Dockyard and a chance to see some of the modern vessels of the Royal Navy. A descriptive commentary is given by the skipper.
10.00 (£)
 
GB50 - Dartmoor Excursion and Dinner
A scenic drive across the wild countryside of mysterious Dartmoor to a welcoming pub. Dinner and a drink are included and a chance to hear stories about the ghosts and legends of the moor.
24.00 (£)
 

GB107 - Bristol Guided Tour
Tour Bristol with a local guide and learn about the city’s many links with America and its long maritime history. See the S.S. Great Britain, the world’s first iron transatlantic liner and marvel at the Clifton Suspension Bridge, both designed by the great Victorian engineer, Brunel. Among many of the highlights we will see the St. Mary Redcliffe church. Finally we will be enlightened as to the origin of the mysterious saying ‘Cash on the Nail’ – vital clues will be revealed to us during our exploration of this important British city!
9.00 (£)
 

 

DATES & RATES

On
Returns On
Land Price
Guaranteed Departure
Tue, 25 April 2006 Sat, 29 April 2006 $1225  
Tue, 2 May 2006 Sat, 6 May 2006 $1250 Yes
Tue, 9 May 2006 Sat, 13 May 2006 $1250 Yes
Tue, 16 May 2006 Sat, 20 May 2006 $1250 Yes
Tue, 23 May 2006 Sat, 27 May 2006 $1250 Yes
Tue, 30 May 2006 Sat, 3 June 2006 $1250 Yes
Tue, 6 June 2006 Sat, 10 June 2006 $1250 Yes
Tue, 13 June 2006 Sat, 17 June 2006 $1250 Yes
Tue, 20 June 2006 Sat, 24 June 2006 $1250 Yes
Tue, 27 June 2006 Sat, 1 July 2006 $1250 Yes
Tue, 4 July 2006 Sat, 8 July 2006 $1250 Yes
Tue, 11 July 2006 Sat, 15 July 2006 $1250 Yes
Tue, 18 July 2006 Sat, 22 July 2006 $1250 Yes
Tue, 25 July 2006 Sat, 29 July 2006 $1250 Yes
Tue, 1 August 2006 Sat, 5 August 2006 $1250 Yes
Tue, 8 August 2006 Sat, 12 August 2006 $1250 Yes
Tue, 15 August 2006 Sat, 19 August 2006 $1250 Yes
Tue, 22 August 2006 Sat, 26 August 2006 $1250 Yes
Tue, 29 August 2006 Sat, 2 September 2006 $1250 Yes
Tue, 5 September 2006 Sat, 9 September 2006 $1250 Yes
Tue, 12 September 2006 Sat, 16 September 2006 $1250 Yes
Tue, 19 September 2006 Sat, 23 September 2006 $1250 Yes
Tue, 26 September 2006 Sat, 30 September 2006 $1250 Yes
*These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.

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