Dartmouth Discovery

Day 1

Departing the local area, we will make suitable stops on route before arriving at the 3* Best Western Dartmouth Hotel, Golf & Spa.

Day 2

Today we make our way to Plymouth where we enjoy a harbour cruise. On departing the Mayflower Steps, your skipper will provide an informative commentary, as you sail across the Plymouth Sound flanked by the beautiful Devon and Cornish coasts. Passing Plymouth Hoe, the famous Drakes Island, heading for the river Tamar and pulling into one of the largest Naval Dockyards in Western Europe - where the mighty warships and nuclear submarines await. We head back to Plymouth for time at leisure to explore the naval city, why not visit the Mayflower Museum, Plymouth Gin Distillery, Hoe Park, or the National Marine Aquarium.

Day 3

This morning, we visit the tranquil haven of Buckfast Abbey. The Abbey is a working monastery where the monks live self-sufficiently creating goods for sale, producing their own electricity, engaging in various forms of pastoral work and welcoming visitors from around the world. We then make the short journey to Buckfastleigh where we take a ride on the steam-hauled South Devon Railway along the valley of the river Dart through some of Devon's most beautiful countryside to Totnes and back. This afternoon we visit the seaside resort of Torquay.

Day 4

Today we visit the pretty harbour town of Dartmouth. Start the day with a visit to the Britannia Royal Naval College. Enjoy a guided tour of the last remaining Naval College with an intriguing heritage spanning over 150 years. Please note it will be a 2 ¼ hour walking tour, sensible footwear is recommended. You will also require photographic ID as this is a working military college. This is followed by free time to explore the beautiful town situated on the banks of the picturesque River Dart.

Day 5

After breakfast we commence our journey home with suitable stops on route, arriving back late afternoon/early evening.

D=Dinner, B=Breakfast