13-Day Country Roads of Wales, Devon & Cornwall 2027
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Highlights
Take the country roads across England and Wales on an exploration of Dorset’s quaint seaside vistas, Cardiff’s Welsh Rugby heritage and Bath’s ancient Roman history. Witness the millennia-old Stonehenge and tour the stunning 8th-century ruins of Glastonbury Abbey. The rich honey color hues of the stone houses will delight in The Cotswolds, the literary legacy of Jane Austen will bring Pride and Prejudice to life in Bath, and the luxury accommodations in Dartmoor’s Bovey Castle will give you a regal taste of the high life.
- Oxford: See the spires and colleges of this world-famous university town.
- Cotswolds: This breathtaking area is about as quintessentially British as it gets. Honey-colored stone houses line the winding streets of the area’s most beautiful towns and villages, while rapeseed fields decorate this colorful part of the UK in splashes of gold. See the pretty market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, before heading to the historic city of Bath, with its Roman and Georgian architecture.
- Bath: During an orientation you will see the Royal Crescent, Pulteney Bridge and Bath Abbey.
- Bath: Visit the Roman Baths, one of the best-preserved ancient bathhouses in Northern Europe whose waters still flow today. Enjoy a personal exploration of the site, including the Sacred Spring, original Great Bath, temple remains and museum displays of artifacts uncovered on site. This complex offers a clear view of public bathing and religious practices during the Roman occupation of Britain nearly 2,000 years ago.
- Cardiff: During an orientation with your Travel Director, see the castle and Principality Stadium.
- Glastonbury: Visit the historic Glastonbury Abbey. Founded in the 7th century, its ruins are now registered as a Grade I listed building.
- Plymouth: During an orientation tour with your Travel Director, see Plymouth Hoe and the Citadel before continuing to the Barbican and Mayflower Steps. Afterward, explore a quaint Cornish fishing village.
- Looe: Journey to this quaint coastal town. A holiday hotspot in the Victorian era, explore its stores or working harbor at leisure.
- Stonehenge: Walk around the strange, awe-inspiring megaliths that have reputedly stood for 5,000 years.
- Salisbury: Explore one of England’s finest medieval cathedrals, famed for its soaring 123 m (404 ft) spire and graceful Gothic architecture. Inside the Chapter House, view the best-preserved of the four surviving original copies of the Magna Carta, a landmark document in the history of liberty and law.
- Bath: After a day exploring the Roman town of Bath, indulge in a traditional roast dinner.
- Puddletown: Delight in a traditional Devonshire tea at Athelhampton House and Gardens, served with freshly baked scones and dainty sandwiches.
- Dorchester: Toast to your travels with a delicious Farm-to-Table dinner celebrating Dorset's finest produce.
- Brecon Beacons: Visit a local kitchen garden for a peek into the freshest seasonal aromatics.
- Brecon Beacons: Forage for edible and medicinal plants with a Local Expert as you explore the stunning flora.
- Brecon Beacons: Indulge in a Farm-to-Table lunch at a traditional pub, where seasonal ingredients and local flavors offer a true taste of the region. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.
- Puddletown: Visit the Manor House of Athelhampton and join an Estate Manager Owen on a guided tour to discover the beautiful Tudor architecture and Elizabethan-style gardens.
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Brecon Beacons: Visit a local kitchen garden for a peek into the freshest seasonal aromatics.
- Brecon Beacons: Forage for edible and medicinal plants with a Local Expert as you explore the stunning flora.
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Itinerary
Welcome to London. After checking into your hotel, enjoy the afternoon at your leisure.
London, United Kingdom
The capital city of both England and the United Kingdom has been a focal point of Western civilization for centuries. This amazing city in the British Isles is famous for places like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Westminster Abbey.
From lush green rolling hills to old-world villages, this pretty country surprises and delights at every corner. Make your your way along the scenic Great West Way to Oxford. A city built to be discovered, Oxford is a wholesome image of leather-bound books, libraries, storybook buildings and picnics. Continue your journey to the Cotswolds. Just as charming as Oxford, this breathtaking area is about as quintessentially British as it gets. Honey-colored stone houses line the winding streets of the area’s most beautiful towns and villages, while rapeseed fields decorate this colorful part of the UK in splashes of gold. See the pretty market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, before heading to the historic city of Bath, with its Roman and Georgian architecture. Head on an orientation of the city before checking in to your accommodation for the night, the luxury Apex Hotel. End your day in the most British of manners with a Sunday roast dinner.
London, United Kingdom
The capital city of both England and the United Kingdom has been a focal point of Western civilization for centuries. This amazing city in the British Isles is famous for places like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Westminster Abbey.
Oxford, United Kingdom
Oxford is a city in south central England and the county town of Oxfordshire.
Bath, United Kingdom
Bath is the largest city in the ceremonial county of Somerset, England, known for its Roman-built baths.
After a relaxed start to enjoy the amenities at your hotel, begin your exploration of Bath. Having attained UNESCO World Heritage status in 1987, this unique city is famous for its Georgian and Victorian architecture and of course its Roman-built baths which you will discover on a visit. During free time perhaps learn more about the life of the esteemed author Jane Austen, who made Bath her home.
Bath, United Kingdom
Bath is the largest city in the ceremonial county of Somerset, England, known for its Roman-built baths.
After a relaxed start you’ll move cities, and countries, as you make your way to Cardiff, the capital of Wales. Along the way you’ll visit the Brecon Beacons. A mountain range in South Wales, it is little surprise this striking location is a chosen destination for so many hikers and nature enthusiasts. Its old red sandstone cliffs hold a variety of plant life, including roseroot, green spleenwort and rue-leaved saxifrages, while its range of fauna includes otters, herons, kingfishers and the soaring red kite, which is the national bird of Wales. Visit the Brecon Beacons with Insight Choice. Choose to join your Local Expert for a foraging walk in the stunning surroundings of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Under her tuition she will show you how to reconnect with nature, and forage for edible and medicinal plants. Alternatively, visit a local kitchen garden for a peak into the freshest seasonal aromatics from the Brecon Beacons. After a morning in the great outdoors, rectify your lethargic bliss with a hearty Farm-to-Table pub lunch, where a delicious seasonal menu with local ingredients will be available. In the afternoon, you’ll arrive in Cardiff, Wales’ cultural hub.
Bath, United Kingdom
Bath is the largest city in the ceremonial county of Somerset, England, known for its Roman-built baths.
Brecon, United Kingdom
Cardiff, United Kingdom
The capital of Wales, and its largest city. The eleventh-largest city in the United Kingdom. A small town until the early 19th century, its prominence as a major port for the transport of coal following the arrival of industry in the region contributed to its rise as a major city.
Enjoy a Relaxed Start this morning. Join your Travel Director for an orientation to see the city’s landmarks, including the Principality Stadium, Wales Millennium Center, Pierhead Building and The Senedd, home to the Welsh Parliament. The rest of your day is at leisure.
Cardiff, United Kingdom
The capital of Wales, and its largest city. The eleventh-largest city in the United Kingdom. A small town until the early 19th century, its prominence as a major port for the transport of coal following the arrival of industry in the region contributed to its rise as a major city.
Begin your day at the historic ruins of Glastonbury Abbey, an 8th-century monastery steeped in legend and now a Grade I listed building. Continue to the port city of Plymouth in Devon, famous for its cobbled streets, gin distilleries and the Mayflower that transported the first English Puritans to the New World.
Cardiff, United Kingdom
The capital of Wales, and its largest city. The eleventh-largest city in the United Kingdom. A small town until the early 19th century, its prominence as a major port for the transport of coal following the arrival of industry in the region contributed to its rise as a major city.
Glastonbury, United Kingdom
Plymouth, United Kingdom
A port city situated on the south coast of Devon, England.
Journey to the quaint coastal town of Looe, a holiday hotspot of the Victorian era. Admire Looe’s turquoise waters and sandy beach before continuing to St. Ives, where art galleries, surf shops and fashion boutiques line the quaint streets. Continue to Penzance, made famous by the comic opera "The Pirates of Penzance," which recounts the adventures of pirates who arrived at the city's shores in the late 18th century.
Plymouth, United Kingdom
A port city situated on the south coast of Devon, England.
Looe, United Kingdom
St. Ives, United Kingdom
Penzance, United Kingdom
Barnstaple, United Kingdom
Admire the unspoiled maritime scenery of Cornwall as you begin your day in Tintagel, featured in the legendary tale of King Arthur and where, according to local lore, Arthur was born. Travel to Port Isaac, a pretty fishing village and popular filming location for British television programmes. Have your camera ready to capture stonework façades and coastline views during an orientation around the village. For lunch, visit Padstow and perhaps try traditional fish and chips before returning to Barnstaple.
Barnstaple, United Kingdom
Tintagel, United Kingdom
Port Isaac, United Kingdom
A picturesque fishing village in Cornwall, known for its narrow streets, charming harbor, and traditional Cornish character.
Padstow, United Kingdom
Barnstaple, United Kingdom
Stop in the town of Lynmouth before journeying to Somerset’s Exmoor National Park, a unique landscape of moorland, woodland and dramatic coastline. You may choose to join an Optional Experience to Dunster Castle, stepping beyond the ropes on a guided tour of its historic rooms. In your free time discover it's gardens and ancient watermill. Stop in Exmoor for lunch at your leisure before continuing to Bovey Castle. Nestled in the rolling valleys of Dartmoor National Park, this five-star accommodation stands amid 275 acres of countryside. Unwind in this natural sanctuary before joining your fellow travelers for dinner at the hotel.
Barnstaple, United Kingdom
Lynmouth, United Kingdom
Exmoor National Park, United Kingdom
Dartmoor National Park, United Kingdom
Dartmoor National Park is a vast, rugged moorland in Devon, famous for its granite tors, wild ponies, and ancient archaeological sites, ideal for hiking and nature lovers.
Stop at Athelhampton, a 500-year-old Tudor manor house in the heart of Dorset. Join Estate Manager Owen for a walk through one of the world’s greatest estates, and enjoy time at leisure to explore the tranquil Elizabethan gardens. Delight in a quintessential Devonshire high tea with freshly baked scones and sandwiches.
Dartmoor National Park, United Kingdom
Dartmoor National Park is a vast, rugged moorland in Devon, famous for its granite tors, wild ponies, and ancient archaeological sites, ideal for hiking and nature lovers.
Evershot, United Kingdom
Admire England's only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Jurassic Coast, during a visit to Lulworth Cove. Stroll with an ice cream on the pebbled beach or learn about the unique geology at the Visitor Center. Travel to seaside Weymouth and enjoy time at leisure to explore the town while snacking on traditional 'seaside rock'. Perhaps join an optional visit to historic Nothe Fort with its ghost tunnel and rampart views. In the evening, join your fellow travelers for a dinner of delicious local cuisine and wine.
Evershot, United Kingdom
Dorchester, United Kingdom
Evershot, United Kingdom
This morning, begin in Salisbury with a visit to its 13th-century cathedral, home to Britain’s tallest spire. Inside, discover the world’s best-preserved original copy of the Magna Carta, an enduring symbol of justice and liberty. Then journey to nearby Stonehenge, one of the world’s most enigmatic prehistoric monuments. Constructed between 3000 and 2000 BC, this ring of standing stones has long inspired curiosity and debate. It became a legally protected Scheduled Ancient Monument in 1882 and remains one of Britain’s most celebrated sites. End your day in London at your hotel.
Dorchester, United Kingdom
Salisbury, United Kingdom
This cathedral city in Wiltshere, England is best known for its large, historic cathedral, which is most famous for housing the Magna Carta, a critical document in English history.
London, United Kingdom
The capital city of both England and the United Kingdom has been a focal point of Western civilization for centuries. This amazing city in the British Isles is famous for places like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Westminster Abbey.
Bid farewell to England and Wales as your journey ends this morning.
London, United Kingdom
The capital city of both England and the United Kingdom has been a focal point of Western civilization for centuries. This amazing city in the British Isles is famous for places like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Westminster Abbey.
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- LONDON TRANSFERS: Book air with Insight Vacations and you will receive Complimentary transfers from and to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on arrival and departure days of the itinerary or in conjunction with pre-trip or post-trip accommodation booked through Insight Vacations. Guests who have made their own flight arrangements may purchase a transfer at our specially negotiated group transfer rates.
- CHARGEABLE TRANSFERS: Transfers from/to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are chargeable only.
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Each passenger must carry a valid travel document. (Valid visa for countries needed) (E.g. Green Card, Passport, Re-Entry Permit, and etc.) Tour operator is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.
Cancellation penalties per person (request day and departure day are not counted)
30 days or more prior to departure - $175/person penalty.
2-29 days or more prior to departure - $280/person penalty.
Day of departure no show or late - 100% per person.
If the tour include airtickets, additional $75+airline surcharge will be charged as penalty.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
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NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour.
30 days or more prior to departure - $175/person penalty.
2-29 days or more prior to departure - $280/person penalty.
Day of departure no show or late - 100% per person.
If the tour include airtickets, additional $75+airline surcharge will be charged as penalty.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every effort to maintain normal operations.
The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour.
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