Cornwall is a treasure for everyone where you can explore iconic attractions, discover hidden treasures and enjoy the fabulous scenery. Perhaps one day a beautiful garden, a gallery or museum, or maybe something more active–surf schools, boat trips, cliff top walking, cycling. Or if you want more history and heritage, you will love Cornwall’s historic houses, castles, museums and World Heritage sites. During the tour, you will immerse yourself in the beauty of the landscape of Cornwall with traditional fishing villages, you will meet very friendly local people who will warmly welcome you. You will notice the heavily influenced Mediterranean living style with their kitchen and taste. You will...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 10 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 10 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Lunches and Dinners
Meeting Points
Departure
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In case of any daily event or closure in Parliament Square, alternatively, please proceed to the London Eye by crossing the Westminster Bridge. Your tour guide will be waiting for you in front of the main exit gate of the London Eye.
Return
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Travelling to Cornwall - Pennedis Castle - Helford River - Lizard Village
3 Stops
1
Pendennis Castle
After an early start, the journey to Cornwall takes about 5 hours with stopovers, and you will arrive at noon. After a perfect lunch, your tour in Cornwall will start with exploring Pendennis Castle, which has defended Cornwall from foreign invasion ever since the Tudor period, one of Henry VIII's finest coastal fortifications. You will experience the development of the castle and the sights and sounds of the fighting. The fascinating show about the role of the castle during WWI is outstanding; one that must not be missed (Depends on the times and days we visit). Pendennis Castle is an English Heritage site and therefore offers a great historical experience. Pendennis Castle is one of Henry VIII's finest coastal fortresses situated on a clifftop with spectacular sea views. Cornwall has been defended since the days of Tudor by the picturesque castle including the two World Wars. Today, you can experience the sights and sounds of war, encounter typical characters from the history of Pendennis, watch out for enemies and see a historical weapon being shot every day (Apr-Oct). The history of Pennedis Castle is amazing. In Tudor times, Henry VIII established gun forts on both shores of the Fal estuary, at Pendennis and St Mawes. The fort was manned by up to 100 people faced with the possibility of a Spanish invasion in 1578. Henry VIII's marriage annulment with Catherine of Aragon didn't help the relations of the two kingdoms though. Only 20 years later, the engineer Paul Ives enclosed Henry VIII's castle to protect the whole of the headland in a pentagonal tower. It has a high wall, a ditch and heavy arms bastions. Just before the Civil War and following disastrous participation of the British in the Thirty Years War, the Castle was reinforced by engineer Sir Bernard Johnson's construction of the current bastion wall and ditch. During the Civil War between 1642 and 1646, the castle served as a Royalist garrison for Charles I. About 1,000 men endured a three-month siege, surrendering only when food ran out. A little garrison with existing gateway and barracks is retained. During 68 years of the period, Pendennis was 'neglected' and 'in a rather ruinous condition.' During the Georgian era, Colonel Engineer Christian Lilly advised on reparations. Modern guns are mounted and the old rampart is restored. New buildings include a storehouse, a powder magazine and gunner's barracks. Your guide will take you through the rest of the timeline of the castle up to the year 1957 when visitors started to enjoy this magnificent masterpiece of Cornwall as we do for today.
1 hour and 30 minutes
2
Helford River
Your next stop is Helford River that is a large estuary nestled between The Lizard Peninsula and the western border of Falmouth Bay. Its scenic beauty and marine ecology make it a well-known tourist destination. Here, you will be given a break for a cruise of your lifetime. A 90-minute cruise starts from The Budock Vean Hotel that takes visitors to Helford River villages and fishing villages, including Creek Frenchman, inspired by Daphne du Maurier. You will admire the untouched nature of the river bed.
1 hour and 30 minutes
3
Lizard
Our final stop for today is Lizard village, the southernmost point of England. It will be a long day, packed with activities so after a very traditional dinner at the restaurant, you will check-in at the village-style hotel in the Lizard village for the night. Enjoy very British cultural experience in a lovely traditional English village for tonight.
Cornwall is a treasure for everyone where you can explore iconic attractions, discover hidden treasures and enjoy the fabulous scenery. Perhaps one day a beautiful garden, a gallery or museum, or maybe something more active–surf schools, boat trips, cliff top walking, cycling. Or if you want more history and heritage, you will love Cornwall’s historic houses, castles, museums and World Heritage sites. During the tour, you will immerse yourself in the beauty of the landscape of Cornwall with traditional fishing villages, you will meet very friendly local people who will warmly welcome you. You will notice the heavily influenced Mediterranean living style with their kitchen and taste. You will...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 10 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 10 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Lunches and Dinners
Meeting Points
Departure
lastminute.com London Eye
In case of any daily event or closure in Parliament Square, alternatively, please proceed to the London Eye by crossing the Westminster Bridge. Your tour guide will be waiting for you in front of the main exit gate of the London Eye.