UK Rail Tours

TOUR OVERVIEW

* The great Riviera coast rail journey
* Spectacular seascapes by steam train
* Idyllic River Dart cruise to Totnes
* Charming scenic branch line journeys
* Steam train through the picturesque Dart Valley
* Ancient Buckfast Abbey
* Buckfast butterflies & Dartmoor otters
* Cornish resorts of Mevagissey & Looe
* The amazing Eden Project
* Lost Gardens of Heligan

Includes the Great British Railway Journey along Devons Dawlish Sea Wall line - watch the waves!.

DEPARTS
Tuesday 15 May 2012 (click the date on the calendar to book)
Tuesday 4 September 2012 (click the date on the calendar to book)

8 days

DAY 1
Take the scenic rail journey along the shore of the Exe estuary, past Dawlish and on to the English Riviera resort of Torquay and the lovely Grand Hotel.
Dinner included
 
DAY 2
By train to Totnes, then heritage steam train to journey through the beautiful Dart Valley. We visit tropical Buckfast butterflies, the Dartmoor Otter sanctuary and the ancient tranquillity of Buckfast Abbey, before we return by steam train to Totnes and train to Torquay.
Breakfast and Dinner included
 
DAY 3
Experience the Sunday Times newspapers "best day out in Britain"! By steam train along the coast from Paignton to Kingswear, where a short ferry crossing takes us to delightful Dartmouth for a sightseeing break before a glorious cruise up the River Dart to Totnes.
Breakfast and Dinner included
 
DAY 4
Relax and soak up the atmosphere of Torquay. Enjoy free-time in this classical English resort - along with the fun and intrigue of the ′Agatha Christie Mile′. Take in 10 landmarks around the harbour and seafront - spotting the clues linked to a character in Dame Agathas books!
Breakfast and Dinner included
 
DAY 5
Your luggage travels ahead whilst our train journey takes us down the beautiful Looe Valley to tiny St Keyne Wishing Well Halt - home to a collection of nostalgic music machines and mighty Wurlitzer. We re-board the train to the haven of Looe for a sightseeing break. Then onward by rail to Truro where we transfer to the Falmouth Beach hotel aboard our classic vintage coach.
Breakfast and Dinner included
 
DAY 6
A most relaxing day as we cruise across the Fal estuary to St Mawes and onto delightful Mevagissey for a sightseeing break, then take a guided tour of the glorious Lost Gardens of Heligan, including traditional Cornish cream tea.
Breakfast, Afternoon Tea and Dinner included
 
DAY 7
A leisurely circular tour aboard our classic coach, commencing at Henry VIIIs Pendennis Castle. We visit the Eden Project: an unforgettable sensory journey of breathtaking beauty as you step from steamy tropical rain forest into Mediterranean-type climates of the world. Quite simply, a stunning finale to a magnificent holiday.
Breakfast and Dinner included
 
DAY 8
We bid farewell to new found friends as our classic coach returns us to Truro station for homeward rail journeys.
Breakfast included

The Grand Hotel, Torquay
In a prime position on the seafront this impressive Victorian and Art Deco building is a blend of modernity with the opulence and grandeur of bygone days. It boasts excellent facilities including a 15m swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, sunbed and a multi-gym.

Falmouth Beach Hotel, Falmouth
Situated at the waters edge with uninterrupted views across a beautiful bay, this lovely hotel has modern, well-equipped bedrooms, a stylish restaurant, intimate bar, indoor heated pool, steam room, sauna, fitness suite, beauty salon and solarium.

FARES

London: Paddington

£999 First or £975 Standard

Greater London

£1040 First or £990 Standard

South of England 

£1045 First or £995 Standard

East Anglia

£1095 First or £1025 Standard

South West 

£985 First or  £965 Standard

Heart of England

£1105 First or £999 Standard

Midlands

£1120 First or £1005 Standard

Yorkshire 

£1165 First or £1045 Standard

North East

£1180 First or £1050 Standard

North West

£1135 First or £1025 Standard

South Wales 

£1120 First or £1005 Standard

North Wales

£1135 First or £1025 Standard

Scotland

£1210 First or £1075 Standard

Prices are per person (If you hold a Railcard you may be entitled to a discount!) 

Tour Base Fare £910 (joining at hotel)

SEPTEMBER Hotel Supplement £20

Single Room Supplement £62

7 nights bed, breakfast & Table d Hôte or Choice Carvery evening meal, 1 tea
Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)
Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described
All excursions and admissions as detailed
Services of experienced Tour Manager
Hotel Porterage

If you require more information about this tour, please either call us on

0191 246 0708 or email sales@railtourguide.com