Day 1
After joining the coach, we journey to Cornwall, where we stay overnight.
Day 2 – Ferry to the Isles of Scilly
We travel to Penzance to catch the ferry to St Mary’s. Later, we check in to the Bell Rock Hotel, our base for the next four nights.
Day 3 – Coach tour of St Mary’s
This morning we enjoy a short coach tour which introduces us to the beautiful island of St Mary’s and helps us get our bearings. Sit back and relax whilst we step back in time and explore the largest island with its own beautiful beach, nature reserve and Old Town Church along with shops, bars and cafés.
Day 4 – Day at leisure
Today we enjoy time at leisure in St Mary’s. Hugh Town is the central hub of the island with shops, cafés, galleries, restaurants and pubs as well as a wonderful museum. There are also three lovely beaches close by, or how about taking a boat to one of the beautiful neighbouring islands?
Day 5 – Tresco Abbey Garden
We catch the ferry across to Tresco, the second largest of the islands. Here we explore the glorious Tresco Abbey Garden, a horticultural paradise where some 20,000 exotic species from 80 countries thrive in the sub-tropical climate. Originally established as a private garden in the 19th century by island owner Augustus Smith, the diversity of plant life found within the garden is as extraordinary as it is unique.
Day 6 – St Mary’s & ferry back to Penzance
This morning we have some more time at leisure in St Mary’s before catching an afternoon ferry back to Penzance. We then stay in Cornwall overnight.
Day 7
After checking out of our hotel we board the coach for our return journey home.