Glorious Devon
- Duration: 5 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TBAK10152
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
Holiday Highlights
Steam Train ride to Kingswear
River cruise along the beautiful Dart Valley
Free time in Torquay
Free time in maritime city of Plymouth
Visit to the historic city of Exeter
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Monday
We depart for the journey to Devonto arrive in Torquay in the early afternoon forthe next 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast.After settling in to the hotel the rest of the dayis free to enjoy the local area.
Tuesday
We drive to Paignton and board thesteam train bound for Kingswear. Here we crossthe Dart Estuary to the attractive port ofDartmouth. Many period dramas and films havebeen shot around the town’s old quays andnarrow streets. After some free time here weboard a river cruise for the journey up thebeautiful Dart Valley as far as the market townof Totnes. We then return to Torquay by coach.
Wednesday
Enjoy a day at leisure.
Thursday
Today we head for the wild expansesof Dartmoor passing the market town ofMoretonhampstead and Princetown, home tothe infamous Dartmoor Prison. Finally we arriveat the maritime city of Plymouth where the restof the day is free for sightseeing. You can visitthe striking Plymouth Hoe where Sir Francis Drake played bowls before defeating theSpanish Armada or wander around theElizabethan Barbican from where the PilgrimFathers set sail for America. Alternatively, themodern shopping centre is well worth a visit
Friday
Our brief visit to Devon is over too soonas we make our way along the coast to Dawlishand then to the historic city of Exeter for a visit.Departing in the afternoon we then travel home.
Other Information
Your Hotel
The Derwent Hotel
The Derwent hotel is located a few minutes walk from Torquay's seafront.
Hotel facilities include luxury spa, leisure complex, gym and indoor
and outdoor swimming pools. All bedrooms are en-suite with
TV, telephone, Wi-Fi and tea/coffee making facilities.
Most bedrooms are accessible by a lift.
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