Journey to the edge
of Britain and follow in the footsteps of King Arthur through
England's West Country and beyond into Cornwall with its rugged cliffs
and crashing waves!
Explore the remains of ancient
civilizations from 5000-year-old Stonehenge, through Roman Bath,
haunting Dartmoor and onto the ruins of Tintagel Castle where the
Arthurian legend was born! After reaching Land’s End, its time to
party the night away at the UK's surfing capital - Newquay!
Discover more about the
distinctive Cornish culture and their historic struggle for
independence. Marvel at the mysterious Bodmin Moor before
allowing us to tempt and tantalize your taste buds with the promise of
local favourites such as Cornish Pasties and scrumpy cider.
The Cornwall Crusader is a
relaxed and chilled out tour allowing you to escape from the fast pace
of city living and taking you to the very edge of the world!
Itinerary
Day 1: London –
Newquay
Leaving
London we whisk you off to the 5000 year old structure of
Stonehenge - World Heritage Site and icon of ancient
England. We then head through Somerset and Dorset to eerie
Dartmoor, home of mischievous pixies and a land of Giants,
witches and the Hound of the Baskervilles... Next we through the
mysterious Bodmin Moor, home of the Beast of Bodmin and end the
day in the English surfer's paradise of Newquay - great waves
and fabulous sandy beaches!
Day 2: Newquay -
Newquay
We
depart for a leisurely drive around the Celtic county of
Cornwall stopping at St. Michael's Mount, a tidal island with a
medieval castle and church! We then explore the ancient standing
stones and quoits of Cornwall, before taking you right to the
edge - Land's End! Then it's on to the amazing, atmospheric,
outdoor theatre of Minack - built by one woman in the last
century and based on a Roman amphitheatre.
Day 3: Newquay -
Bath
Leaving
Newquay we get a lungful of fresh air on the cliffs of Tintagel
before heading back through rugged Dartmoor. Onwards then to the
mystical Isle of Avalon, Glastonbury, the birthplace of English
Christianity and burial place of King Arthur. After lunch we
depart for one of the natural wonders of England - Cheddar Gorge
- a mini Grand Canyon and home of the famous cheese.
Day 4: Bath - London
The
morning is spent exploring the city, famous for its Roman Baths
(of course!) and impressive Georgian architecture. We
finish off the tour with a visit to historic Lacock, one of
England's most picturesque villages and home to many a costume
drama - Pride & Prejudice and Emma to name but a few, before
dropping by 5000 year old Avebury Stone circle - the largest
circle of stones in Europe. Then it’s back to England's
capital city, London, and the end of the tour.
