Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival to Bath or Bristol Region
You'll land at either Bristol Airport, which is about 14-30 km away, or London Heathrow if you're coming from farther out (that's around 170-190 km). From there, head to the Bath or Bristol region and get settled in. You've got 2 nights here, so after you check into your accommodation, take some time to walk around the area and get your bearings. Grab dinner somewhere local and rest up from your journey.
Included Activities
- Hop on hop off city tour in Bath
Landmarks Bath Bristol 
- Day 2
Bath
You'll spend the day in Bath using the included hop-on hop-off bus to get around the city. The Georgian architecture is a big draw here, so plan to walk through the Circus and Royal Crescent to see the elegant townhouses and squares. Royal Victoria Park is worth a stroll if you want some green space and views over the city. For eating, you've got everything from afternoon tea to modern spots, so grab something that suits your mood. If you're interested, the Roman Baths and Jane Austen Centre are both optional add-ons depending on how much time you have.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hop-on hop-off city bus tour of Bath
- Explore Georgian architecture (Circus, Queen Square, Royal Crescent)
- Visit Royal Victoria Park with botanical gardens
Optional Activities
- Roman Baths tour
- Jane Austen Centre
- Traditional afternoon tea
- Farmers' markets and local restaurants
Landmarks Roman Baths Circus Royal Crescent Queen Square Royal Victoria Park Jane Austen Centre - Day 3
Bideford
You're heading southwest today, and the first real stop is Wells, a medieval town with a cathedral that's really something to see and a market square that dates back to the 15th-17th centuries. After that, you'll pass through Exmoor National Park with its forests and open moors, which breaks up the drive nicely. There are optional detours if you want them: Glastonbury Abbey, Cheddar and its caves, or the medieval town of Dunster. By evening you'll be in the Bideford region where you'll stay overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through Exmoor National Park
Optional Activities
- Visit Wells Cathedral and market square
- Glastonbury Abbey and town tour
- Cheddar village and caves
- Dunster medieval town and castle
- Watersmeet and Valley of Rocks scenic stops
Landmarks Wells Cathedral Glastonbury Abbey Exmoor National Park Dunster Castle Cheddar Caves Watersmeet Valley of Rocks - Day 4
Penzance Region
The coast is calling today as you head southwest toward Penzance. You can visit Clovelly, a village that feels like stepping back in time, or check out the dramatic cliffs at Hartland Point. Tintagel and Newquay are both options if you want to detour a bit. There are also two historic houses with gardens you could see: Victorian Lanhydrock House and Georgian Pencarrow House, though these are optional. You'll end up in the Penzance region for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coastal drive through Devon and Cornwall
Optional Activities
- Clovelly village
- Hartland Point and cliffs
- Tintagel and King Arthur's Castle site
- Newquay seaside resort
- Lanhydrock manor house and gardens
- Pencarrow House and gardens
Landmarks Clovelly Hartland Point Tintagel Newquay Lanhydrock House Pencarrow House 
- Day 5
Penzance Region
This day is yours to explore Cornwall's southwest coast at your own pace. St. Michael's Mount is accessible either by walking a causeway when the tide is out or taking a ferry when it's in. Mousehole is a working fishing port worth seeing, and Land's End marks England's westernmost point if you want that photo. St. Ives has galleries and exhibitions if art is your thing. You can also hunt for local stone circles and tombs or just relax on Porthcurno's sandy beach if that appeals more.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Afternoon Tea (Traditional cream tea in Penzance)
Included Activities
- Traditional cream tea in Penzance
Optional Activities
- St. Michael's Mount in Marazion
- Mousehole fishing village
- Land's End viewpoint
- Sennen and coastal footpath walk
- St. Ives galleries and exhibitions
- Stone circles and ancient tombs exploration
- Porthcurno beach
Landmarks St. Michael's Mount Mousehole Land's End Sennen St. Ives Porthcurno Beach - Day 6
Exeter
You're heading toward Exeter through some really nice countryside. Along the way there are several stops you could make: the Eden Project with its massive greenhouses and plants, harbor towns like Polperro and Looe, Trebah Gardens full of rhododendrons, or the Lost Gardens of Heligan if you like that kind of thing. You'll pass through Dartmoor National Park before reaching Exeter. Once there, check out St. Peter's Cathedral with its Gothic architecture or the Royal Albert Memorial Museum to learn about the city's history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through Dartmoor National Park
Optional Activities
- Eden Project
- Polperro and Looe harbor towns
- Trebah Gardens
- The Lost Gardens of Heligan
- St. Peter's Cathedral in Exeter
- Royal Albert Memorial Museum
Landmarks Eden Project Polperro Looe Trebah Gardens The Lost Gardens of Heligan Dartmoor National Park St. Peter's Cathedral Royal Albert Memorial Museum - Day 7
Bournemouth or Salisbury Region
Today takes you to Dorchester and the Isle of Purbeck, an area recognized as a UNESCO site. Durdle Door is probably the most famous feature here, a limestone arch that's hard to miss. From there you can continue to Stonehenge to see the prehistoric stone circles, or head to Salisbury and its impressive cathedral that houses an original Magna Carta. If you have time, New Forest National Park is also an option, though it's a bit of a detour from the main route.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Jurassic Coast scenic viewing
- Durdle Door rock bridge
- Stonehenge prehistoric monument
- Salisbury Cathedral
- New Forest National Park hikes and walks
Landmarks Jurassic Coast Durdle Door Stonehenge Salisbury Cathedral New Forest National Park - Day 8
Departure
This is your departure day and you'll have breakfast before heading out. Bristol Airport is roughly 90-130 km away, while London Heathrow runs 120-150 km depending on your exact location. Plan your timing based on your flight and remember to account for travel time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
