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Day 1
London - Oxford - Bath - Bristol
We
drive to Oxford, where we visit one of the University's
Colleges. Then a scenic drive through the Southern Cotswolds
brings us to Bath to admire its Georgian architecture and
visit the Roman Baths. Next we're off to nearby Bristol
where we enjoy a welcome drink with our Tour Director and
travelling companions before dinner at our hotel.
(D)
 Day 2
Bristol - Plymouth (2)
After
a drive to admire the rugged beauty of Cheddar Gorge, we
continue on to Glastonbury the legendary burial site of King
Arthur, where we visit the Abbey ruins. Then southwards into
Devon and by wild and rugged Dartmoor National Park on our
way to the historic naval port of Plymouth for the next two
nights. (FB D)
Day 3
Plymouth Cornish Excursion
A
delightful day touring this beautiful area and rugged
coastline. We will visit the artists' colony of St. Ives,
the furthest point southwest on the English mainland at
Land's End and have a chance to photograph St. Michael's
Mount near Penzance. Later, we enjoy a leisurely drive back
to Plymouth. (FB)
Day 4
Plymouth - Tintagel Barnstaple
Our first stop this morning is at Tintagel for views of the
ruined castle, reputed to be the birthplace of King Arthur.
Then on to picturesque Boscastle and to the steeply cobbled
village of Clovelly. Next we travel to the Devon resort of
Barnstaple for the night. (FB D)
Day 5
Barnstaple - Stonehenge - Salisbury - London
Today
we drive past Lorna Doone's famous Exmoor as we leave the
West Country and cross Salisbury Plain to the ancient
monoliths of Stonehenge. Our next stop is at Salisbury to
view its impressive Cathedral. Finally, we return to London.
(FB)
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