The English Riviera | Rail Holiday
- Duration: 5 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TGRA10029
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Rail
5 days
5 DAYS | HALF BOARD | BY RAIL
NEW FOR 2025The most glamourous part of the West Country is beautiful Torbay, justifiably known as the ‘English Riviera’ and our base is the pretty resort of Paignton. We venture forth on three fabulous days out to visit Dartmouth, Plymouth, Exeter and Exmouth along with two lovely boat cruises on the River Dart and Plymouth Harbour.
What's Included:
- Tour Manager Escorted
- Return train journeys from London
- Half board accommodation
- Dartmouth & Paignton Steam Railway
- River Dart cruise to Totnes
- By train to Exeter and Exmouth
- By train to Plymouth including a harbour cruise
Times (in local time) are as follows, but are subject to change:
Depart London Paddington: 14.36 Return London Paddington: 14.16
UPGRADE OPTIONS
First Class: Paddington to Paignton return supplement - £99
JOIN AT HOTEL
Make your own way to/from Paignton and save £90 per person
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
What is included
What's Included:- Tour Manager Escorted
- Return train journeys from London
- Half board accommodation
- Dartmouth & Paignton Steam Railway
- River Dart cruise to Totnes
- By train to Exeter and Exmouth
- By train to Plymouth including a harbour cruise
Highlights
Dartmouth Steam Train to Kingswear, River Dart Cruise, Totnes, Exeter, Exmouth, Plymouth, Plymouth Harbour Cruise.Excursions
YOUR ITINERARYDay 1: Travel by train from London Paddington to Paignton.
Day 2: By steam train to Kingswear, visiting Dartmouth and a River Dart cruise to Totnes.
Day 3: By train to Exeter and Exmouth.
Day 4: By train to Plymouth, including harbour cruise.
Day 5: Returning home by train from Paignton back to London Paddington.
Rail Holidays
Discover a whole new world of holiday adventures by rail with Grand UK Holidays!Nothing quite beats the thrill of a train journey – that sense of occasion just doesn’t happen in quite the same way with any other form of transport. Jump aboard, it’s the easy and effortless way to join your holiday, and for your enjoyment and reassurance is escorted by a Grand UK Tour Manager throughout. And at your destination a whole host of interesting trips, visits and excursions await.
It’s the most leisurely way to explore the UK!
Escorted Travel
Our Drivers and Tour Managers
They are simply the best in the business
Every one of our coach holidays includes the services of a coach driver and is always fully escorted by a knowledgeable Tour Manager, they are on hand every day and night and stay in the same hotel to ensure your holiday is stress-free.
Our Tour Managers are there purely for your extra comfort and enjoyment, from organising activities to breaking the ice and helping you all make the most of your holiday.
We hand-pick these extra special people because of their passion for people and places; they are the heartbeat of our coach holidays, a smiling face, a helping hand and always a listening ear and have the ability to turn a great time into a truly magical and memorable holiday experience.
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Everything Included - Rail
- All rail travel in standard class
- The services of the Grand UK Tour Manager
- Hotel accommodation as stated with dinner, bed and breakfast from dinner on the day of arrival to breakfast on the day of departure
- Excursions/itinerary admissions and local transfers as stated as stated
Accommodation
Esplanade Hotel, Paignton
ESPLANADE HOTEL, PAIGNTON
This large and lovely hotel is located on the level esplanade, overlooking the bay and a short walk from the sandy beach, pier and pleasant harbour.
FACILITIES
Restaurant
Sun Lounge / Bar
Comfortable Bedrooms
Free Wifi available
Beachfront Location
Lift
Regular Entertainment