5 days - from only £499pp
ABOUT THE TOUR
Christmas is a truly special time of year, whether you want to spend it with family, relax in your own company, or meet new people and new friends. Join us for a mulled wine and mince pie on arrival, Christmas dinner with all the trimmings, festive cream tea each day, and a small gift from Santa! Celebrate this magical time of year in the sophisticated resort of Torquay, at the very heart of the English Riviera.
TOUR INCLUDES
Day 1:
Local departure by coach, then on to Torquay and our hotel for four nights. We enjoy a mulled wine with a mince pie on arrival to get us into the Christmas spirit.
Included meals: Dinner
Day 2: Christmas Eve in Exeter
Today we travel via the beautiful Teign Valley to reach the city of Exeter. Pre-dating the arrival of the Romans, Exeter has a rich and long history and has a wealth of attractions celebrating this, from its imposing Roman wall to its magnificent, Gothic cathedral and the Royal Albert Memorial Museum. Stroll along the beautiful Quayside or discover the shops, boutiques and cafes on the cobbled Gandy Street - perfect to do a little Christmas Eve shopping!
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Exeter
Included Highlights
Day 3: Christmas Day at leisure or Plymouth
Merry Christmas! Relax in Torquay, open some presents, tuck into a traditional turkey dinner, or join our optional excursion to Plymouth, bursting with maritime heritage and modern amenities. Known as Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth has one of Europe’s most vibrant waterfronts. Explore its history, from Sir Frances Drake and the Spanish Amada to the Mayflower sailing in 1620, or enjoy its modern and cosmopolitan culture with trendy shops and bars. Why not visit the Barbican for quaint cobbled streets and a picturesque harbour?
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Plymouth
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).
Day 4: Boxing Day in Teignmouth
This morning we visit the stunning coastal town of Teignmouth. Hugging the shore where the River Teign meets the sea, Teignmouth is a traditional seaside resort with a classic Victorian pier and small fishing port. We return to the hotel for a festive cream tea.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Teignmouth
Included Highlights
Day 5:
We depart the hotel this morning, filled with magical Christmas memories, and return home.
Included meals: Breakfast
Formerly a Bay Hotel, the Torbay hotel sits amid swaying palms and golden sands at the heart of the English Riviera in the beautiful town of Torquay. The hotel is set on the seafront just across the road from the Pavillion Theatre, with the South West Coast Path passing very close to the hotel. Relax on the hotel’s lovely sun terrace or grab some food and drinks from one of the two bars or snack bar and the café.
Travel from most joining points is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement of £20pp. To find your nearest joining point, search using your postcode below.
See our full list of our joining points.