Luxury Cornish Charm and Falmouth

Local departure by coach or Home Connect service to Falmouth and the 4-star Royal Duchy Hotel for a four-night stay. From the moment you check in, you'll discover why the Royal Duchy is the finest luxury hotel in Falmouth – the views across the bay are simply stunning!

Falmouth has been shaped by the sea and therefore has a fascinating maritime history. The town is within easy walking distance of the hotel and is perfect for exploring. We’ll enjoy an included visit to the remarkable National Maritime Museum which allows you to immerse yourself in the history of Cornwall's past, including exhibitions and magnificent views of the main harbour. With the rest of the day free to explore at your own pace, why not browse the bustling shops or indulge in a cream tea in one of the plentiful tea rooms? When you return to the hotel, relax and soak up the views from the terrace lounge.

After breakfast, we visit the gem of Cornwall, St. Ives, with its famous beaches and pretty cobbled streets that lead to the picture-postcard harbour – it is little wonder why this seaside town is one of the most visited in the region.

We also call at the ancient market town of Penzance, famous for its pirates – or at the least the singing variety! Penzance is also known for its historic port and the fantastic Wharfside Shopping Centre, which is home to both well-known brands and local specialists.

Today we visit one of the gems of Cornwall, the Lost Gardens of Heligan. These gardens were reawakened in the 1990s to become Europe’s largest garden restoration project, and there is over 200 acres of pleasure and working gardens that can be viewed all year around. The Jungle takes you on a sub-tropical journey through bamboo tunnels and reveals a lost world of traditional and rare breeds of wildlife and ancient woodlands.

We then visit Mevagissey, a typical Cornish fishing port. Wander around the harbour and browse quaint gift shops to pick up those quintessential Cornish souvenirs.

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