DELETE Southern England Explorer: 10-Day Countryside and Coastline

Rock formations of Enys Dodman and the Armed Night in Cornwall, England

What to expect on this itinerary

Wander from West Sussex to Cornwall on this inspiring 10-day English explorer vacation delving into the country’s rich history and leading travelers through its remarkable countryside and coastline. Tap into ancient Roman culture and heritage during tours of cathedrals and pilgrimage sites, relish medieval history at UNESCO World Heritage sites, and luxuriate in the lush gardens and sparkling beaches composing England’s iconic environment.

Countries Visited

England

Places Visited

West Sussex, East Grinstead, Amberley, Beaulieu, Devon, Chagford, Cornwall, Wiltshire, Chippenham

Suggested Duration

10 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

East Grinstead - Welcome to West Sussex

Kent County is also known as the Garden of England, a region of rich natural beauty composed of medieval gothic castles, flourishing fruit orchards, luxuriant olive-green parklands, and quiet downs dotted with oast houses and windmills. You will pass through the landscaped countryside to the Shepherd Neame Brewery, where you will wallow in the picturesque scenery while you unravel the brewery’s 850-year-old legacy. Cross the Kent county border to West Sussex to arrive at a gorgeous historic country house set within 1,000 acres of illustrious parkland in East Grinstead.

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Day 2

East Grinstead - Exploring the Garden of England

Day 3

Amberley - Scenic Tour across the South Downs

Day 4

Beaulieu - Historic Medieval Pilgrimage to Beaulieu

Day 5

Beaulieu - Sailing the Seas to the Isle of Wight

Day 6

Chagford - Down Time and Tours of Devon

Day 7

Cornwall - Luxuriating on the Cornwall Coastline

Day 8

Cornwall - Culinary Highlights of Cornwall

Day 9

Chippenham - Stunning Spa Therapies in Ancient Bath

Day 10

Chippenham - Mornings Enjoyed with Traditional English Tea

Trip Highlights

  • Gallivant across the Garden of England, Kent, on a guided insiders tour of the county’s highlights and neighboring landmarks such as Canterbury Cathedral, Rye, Battle, and the White Cliffs
  • Explore the magnificent heritage shrouding the South Downs on an exclusive tour of the Arundel fortress, distinguished wine vineyards of Nyetimber, forest trails in the ancient wooded hills around Chichester, and the harbor of Portsmouth Naval Port
  • Revel in a historic pilgrimage to Beaulieu, and treat yourself to stops at Winchester’s Catholic cathedral and New Forest’s lush hillsides
  • Sail the sparkling Solent strait from Lymington to the Isle of Wight and capture images of the regal architecture of Queen Victoria’s Osborne House and the medieval Norman fortress of Carisbrooke
  • Tour the Georgian coastal towns along Devon’s English Riviera, from charming fishing villages such as Plymouth to bustling districts of Dartmouth and the wooded hills of Dartmoor National Park
  • Spend an afternoon wallowing in the scenic seascape views and gentle swells of Cornwall at the county’s postcard-perfect white-sand beaches hugging its flowered seaboard
  • Indulge in Cornwall’s culinary highlights on a gastronomy tour along the coast, and relish an afternoon peacefully exploring the romantic Lost Gardens of Heligan
  • Settle into the warm and vitalizing waters of ancient Roman spa baths during a guided tour of the historic town of Bath before you discover more of the magnificent River Avon valley

Starting Price

$6,200 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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