"Limited quality English small group from April to October" 7-day tour of the Isle of Wight, Cornwall, Stonehenge, and Southwest Coast in the UK (round trip from London)

D1: ⚑ London ‣ Portsmouth ‣ Isle of Wight

Leaving central London, you'll travel through Wessex, one of England's oldest kingdoms. You'll pass through environments that date back thousands of years on your way to the historic city of Winchester. The former capital of Anglo-Saxon England is synonymous with Alfred the Great and features magnificent cathedrals and Norman halls.

After visiting this bustling ancient city, you will head to a quieter but equally profound place - Stonehenge. The site of Stonehenge is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has been perfectly preserved. Finally, you will head to Exeter, an important fortification from the Roman period, where you will stay for two nights.

*In rare cases you may be based in Torquay.

D2: Isle of Wight

Explore the remote, windswept splendor of Dartmoor National Park, where you can see herds of ponies grazing near granite rocks. Dartmoor is also home to an incredible diversity of flora and fauna, so take in the sights, sounds and smells of the moor's isolated beauty.

You cross the ancient Clapper Bridge at Postbridge and travel to Tavistock, the historic market town and birthplace of Sir Francis Drake. Returning to Exeter in the early afternoon, you will have the opportunity to explore the city's ancient buildings, city walls, Norman cathedral, Royal Albert Memorial and quayside at leisure.

*In rare cases you may be based in Torquay.

D3: Portsmouth ‣ Winchester ‣ Stonehenge ‣ Exeter

Cornwall, the most westerly county in Britain, is where Arthurian legend meets authentic Celtic history. Today, you’ll explore the 12th-century Norman castle of Launceston, the ancient Cornish capital. You’ll head west to the North Cornish coast and the Elizabethan fishing village of Boscastle. Indulge in a cream tea, stroll to the dramatic headland, or learn a spell or two at the Museum of Witchcraft.

You’ll head to the village of Tintagel and the ruins of its headland castle, whose romantic cliff-top setting is said to be the home of King Arthur. After lunch, you’ll head to Port Isaac, where you’ll fall in love with this picturesque fishing village. You’ll then head south to the bustling port town of Falmouth, where you’ll spend the next two nights.

D4: Dartmoor National Park ‣ Exeter

Today you will explore the most south-western corner of England. You will head to St. Michael's Mount, a famous tidal island. We will then continue to the unique setting of the Minack Theatre, which sits above the rough sea and a beautiful NSFW-protected beach.

You will then visit Land's End, before walking along a landscape dotted with the remains of a Cornish tin mining site, now a filming location for the series Poldark. St Ives is your final stop today, with numerous artists' galleries in a maze beside the narrow harbour. You return to Falmouth for the night.

D5: Cornwall ‣ Tintagel ‣ Falmouth

After breakfast, you’ll say goodbye to Cornwall and cross Bodmin Moor, a wild moorland designated an Area of ​​Outstanding Natural Beauty. You’ll take a break before continuing to Glastonbury. Here you can visit the remains of a 7th-century monastery, relax over lunch, or take in the stunning views from Glastonbury Tor. Return to London.

D6: St Michael's Mount ‣ Minack Theatre ‣ Land's End ‣ Falmouth

Today we explore the most westerly point of England. We stop briefly to see the island community of St Michael's Mount. We then continue to the Minack Theatre and the beautiful Porthcurno National Trust beach, which sits above the rough sea.

You'll start by visiting Land's End, then admire a landscape dotted with the remains of Cornish tin mining, now used as a filming location for the Poldark film series. St Ives is the day's final stop, with its many artists' galleries amidst a maze of narrow harbour streets.

Return to Falmouth in the evening.

D7: Bodmin Marsh ‣ Glastonbury ‣ London

This morning you'll say goodbye to Cornwall and cross Bodmin Moor, a wild expanse of moorland designated an Area of ​​Outstanding Natural Beauty.

We'll take a short break before leaving Cornwall and continuing to Glastonbury, where you can visit the ruins of a 7th century abbey, relax with lunch, or climb Glastonbury Tor for views across five counties.

From here, you’ll return to London, a busy city that is a far cry from the experiences you enjoyed in magical Devon and Cornwall.

| Winchester

An ancient city dominated by a statue of Alfred the Great and an impressive Norman cathedral.

| Stonehenge

Neolithic relics, unsolved historical mysteries, and a United Nations World Cultural Heritage.

| Dartmoor National Park

Wander through this rugged, mountainous landscape dotted with Dartmoor ponies.

| Exeter

The ancient Roman city still retains its Gothic cathedral and medieval underground passages.

| Boscastle

One of the last remaining unspoiled harbour villages in the British Isles, the medieval harbour and its charming fishing boats are a delight.

| Tintagel Castle

This ruined castle steeped in Arthurian legend sits on a cliff above a vast magical cavern.

| Land's End

In the most southwestern corner of the UK, this iconic location is lined with coastal paths and cliff walks.

| St. Michael's Mount

This tidal island was an ideal spot for monks in the 11th century.

| St. Ives

An artist's haven with over 100 years of history, its narrow streets are lined with galleries and its beaches are a surfer's paradise.

| Glastonbury

An important religious and spiritual site that blends stories from early Christianity, Arthurian legend and pagan culture.