7 days · Round trip from London
Cornwall Tour Itinerary 2
The UK’s most scenic train ride, a day on the Isles of Scilly, tin mines, moorland and a cream tea at Jamaica Inn.
- Duration
- 7 days, 6 nights
- Group size
- No more than 14 guests
- Getting there
- Scenic train from London Paddington
- Price
- $1,980 per personbased on two sharing
Our second itinerary goes by rail to the very end of the line at Penzance, then hops across to the Isles of Scilly before exploring the wilder, lesser-known side of Cornwall: its mining heritage, hidden valleys and ancient moorland.
Day by day
What’s in store
Day 1
Big city blastoff
- South Bank
- Tate Modern
- London’s canals
Arrive in London. This is your chance to enjoy the delights of England’s capital city, one of the most walkable cities in the world. Wander the lively South Bank of the river Thames, visit Sir Christopher Wren’s St Paul’s Cathedral, explore the Tate Modern or the V&A museum, do not forget to take in a West End show! We’ll take a walk together in the afternoon, experiencing London’s labyrinth of canals.
Overnight: London (included in tour)
Day 2
Sit & sip
- Paddington to Penzance by train
- Marazion
- Mousehole
- Jubilee Pool
We leave the famous Paddington station in London in the morning, heading Southwest to the end of the line, the historic city of Penzance, via the most scenic train ride in the UK. The afternoon we have the opportunity to explore this ancient town. Why not walk the stunning coast path to Marazion (3 miles) or Mousehole (4 miles). You could choose to relax in the recently renovated Jubilee Geothermal pool.
Overnight: Penzance
Day 3
Island hop
- Ferry to St Mary’s
- Isles of Scilly
- Guided island tour
You can see the Isles of Scilly from Land’s End! Now we get the chance to visit this unique archipelago of 140 islands. We will take the ferry to St Mary’s, one of 5 inhabited islands known for its extraordinary gardens and pristine beauty; we will take a tour, learning a little of the history of this fascinating place. Return to Penzance in the evening, for a second overnight stay.
Overnight: Penzance
Day 4
Dig deep
- Geevor Tin Mine
- Padstow
Taking a step back in time we take a drive out to the Cornish World Heritage site, Geevor Tin Mine, Cornwall’s last active tin mine. We will take a tour and learn more history about the impact of mining on Cornwall. We also get the chance to walk through tunnels made by men and boys over 200 years ago. In the afternoon we head to Padstow, a charming Cornish fishing port surrounded by beautiful beaches. Also, home to Rick Stein’s world renowned Fish restaurant.
Overnight: North Cornwall
Day 5
Wander wild
- Bodmin Jail
- Prideaux Place
- Rocky Valley
- Boscastle
Enjoy a free morning to explore the delights of the historic ancient town of Bodmin. Highly recommended to experience the most talked about attraction in Cornwall the historic Bodmin Jail. Visit if you dare! The afternoon we enjoy a couple of hours losing ourselves in the 500-year-old Prideaux house and gardens. Then it is onto the wonderfully scenic Rocky valley walk meander for 1 mile through valleys to find ourselves at the bay of Bossiney once again staring out at the Atlantic Ocean. Late afternoon sees us enjoy the delightful North Cornwall village of Boscastle.
Overnight: North Cornwall
Day 6
Ramble in the ruins
- Looe
- Polperro
- Bodmin Moor stone circles
- Jamaica Inn cream tea
The morning we take a scenic walk around the idyllic village of Looe. See if you can recognise the places used in the recent hit TV show Murder in Paradise 2. Then head to iconic Cornish village of Polperro. In the afternoon, we head over to Bodmin moor, one of the last great un-spoilt areas of the Southwest, taking in the neolithic stone Circles, then on to King Doniert’s Stone, before heading off to enjoy a cream tea at the iconic Jamaica Inn.
Overnight: North Cornwall
Day 7
Make tracks
Once again, we take the train, leaving Bodmin at 8.30am, arriving in London mid-afternoon, where the tour will come to an end.
No hidden extras
What’s included
- Round trip from London: scenic train from London Paddington
- 6 nights in handpicked hotels, every one 3★ or above, with breakfast
- All transport throughout the tour
- Dacey as your tour director every day
- Free guided walking tours
- Reduced admission fees
Tour price
$1,980
per person, based on two people sharing. Single room supplement $385.
Prices are in US dollars. The payment page has a currency converter.
Plan your trip
Upcoming dates for Itinerary 2
Groups are capped at 14 guests, so dates can fill up quickly. Have a question first? Read the FAQ.
Sunday · 2027
June 20
Last few spaces leftSunday · 2027
September 12
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