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Devon Riviera by Steam
DAY 1
For those travellingwith us by train, experience
one of England’s most quintessential holiday
welcoming moments – the
great railway
journey along the sea wall at Dawlish
, before
climbing high into the rural pasturelands of the
Devon hills then descending back to the coast
to arrive on the
English Riviera
at
Torquay
.
We transfer to the Palace Hotel set in 25
acres of beautiful landscaped gardens. (D)
DEPARTS
HOTEL
Monday 22 May 2017
Thursday 6 July 2017
Sunday 30 July 2017
Monday 18 September 2017
A wonderful short break on the English Riviera to explore the beauty and
charm of Devon’s magnificent coast by boat and two of Devon’s finest
steam railways.
© Dartmouth Steam Railway
© Dartmouth Steam Railway
Dartmouth Steam Railway
© VisitBritain / Britain on View
Beautiful Torquay
River Dart Cruise
© Dave Gibson
South Devon Railway
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
★
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A lovely introduction to Devon
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Arrive in Torquay along one of
Britain’s truly great coastal rail
journeys
★
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Enjoy the South Devon Steam
Railway to Buckfastleigh
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Travel by steam train along the
beautiful English Riviera coast line
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Glorious sightseeing around Torquay
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Visit Dartmouth, historic naval town
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Idyllic circular cruise viewing sights
from the majestic River Dart
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Hotel set in spectacular grounds
Fares
From
£355
4
DAYS
DAY 2
We transfer to
Totnes
, where we join the
oldest preserved steam railway in the south-
west, the
South Devon Railway
. Following
a pretty route through the Dart Valley on
a former GWR branch line, we follow a
scenic seven mile journey connecting the
beautifully maintained stations at
Totnes
and
Buckfastleigh
. After free time we return
to Torquay. The day is then free for you to
enjoy at leisure in
Torquay
; perhaps take ”the
mile” stroll around the harbour and seafront
spotting the clues linked to a character in
Dame Agatha’s books, or take the sea ferry
to Brixham, home of the “Golden Hind” replica
of the iconic Tudor ship. (B,D)
DAY 3
Today we travel by
steam train
alongside the
English Riviera coastline to Churston, then
on through the wooded slopes of Long Wood
bordering the Dart Estuary to Kingswear.
We take a short ferry crossing to the historic
resort of
Dartmouth
where there is free time
for some sightseeing and a gentle circular
river cruise
viewing Bayards Cove, Kingswear
and Dartmouth Castles, Britannia Royal Naval
College, Dittisham Village, and Sir Walter
Raleigh’s Boathouse. We return by steam
train to Paignton, and onwards to our hotel.
(B,D)
DAY 4
We bid farewell to new found friends and
return homeward. (B)
The Palace Hotel, Torquay
Situated amongst 25 acres of beautifully
landscaped gardens extending to the sea, the
Palace Hotel is one of the largest and grandest
hotels in Torquay. Founded in 1921 as a hotel,
the Palace was the former residence of the
Bishop of Exeter and its gardens feature
an Italian rose garden, a 9 hole golf course,
croquet lawn, and tennis and squash courts.
Leisure facilities include heated outdoor and
indoor swimming pools, a sauna, and grand
spacious public rooms and lounges, affording
lovely views of the gardens.
FARES
FARE REGION
FIRST STANDARD RC
London: Paddington £495 £440 -£10
Greater London
£525 £455 -£15
South of England
£525 £455 -£15
East Anglia
£555 £485 -£20
South West
£410 £390 -£5
Heart of England £510 £450 -£15
Midlands
£560 £455 -£15
Yorkshire
£615 £495 -£25
North East
£665 £520 -£25
North West
£590 £480 -£20
South Wales
£655 £475 -£20
North Wales
£600 £480 -£20
Scotland
£715 £560 -£30
Join & Leave at Hotel
£355
NO Single Room Supplement
3 nights’ bed, breakfast & Table d’Hôte evening meal
Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station
to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)
Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described
All excursions and admissions as detailed
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
Hotel Porterage
Also included in your Tour Fare:
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Dinner every evening
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Rail travel & seat reservations from
your Home Station to Tour Base
(Standard or First Class)
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★
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour
Manager
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Hotel Porterage
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