Paignton, Torquay and the English Riviera
Paignton, Torquay and the English Riviera
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Paignton, Torquay and the English Riviera
8 Days Starting and ending in Paignton, United Kingdom
Visiting: Paignton, Plymouth, Dartmoor National Park, Princetown, Exeter, Babbacombe, Torquay, Dartmouth, Totnes, Teignmouth, Dawlish, Babbacombe Model Village
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Tour Overview
Discover the charm of the English Riviera with a delightful seven-night stay at the 2-star Esplanade Hotel in Paignton. Begin your journey with a scenic coach ride to this traditional seaside town. Enjoy a harbor cruise in Plymouth, followed by a drive through Dartmoor National Park, complete with a Devonshire cream tea. Explore the vibrant city of Exeter or relax in Paignton's coastal beauty. Experience the lively atmosphere of Torquay, the heart of the English Riviera, and unwind with leisure days to explore Paignton's pier, zoo, and sandy beaches. Optional excursions to Dartmouth and Totnes offer more historical charm. Conclude your adventure with visits to Teignmouth, Dawlish, and the whimsical Babbacombe Model Village. This tour promises a perfect blend of relaxation and exploration along the stunning South Devon coast.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Location: Paignton
Accommodation Name: Esplanade Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service then on to Paignton for a seven-night stay.
Day 2 Plymouth Harbour Cruise and Cream Tea
Location: Plymouth, Dartmoor National Park, Princetown
Accommodation Name: Esplanade Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy an included excursion to the maritime city of Plymouth. From the historic Barbican area, we take a delightful harbour cruise to soak up the sights.
We then return to Paignton via a relaxing drive through the magnificent scenery of Dartmoor National Park. Stopping at Princetown – the highest town on the Moor – we enjoy a delicious Devonshire cream tea.
Day 3 Day at leisure or Exeter
Location: Paignton, Exeter
Accommodation Name: Esplanade Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a day at leisure in charming Paignton with its traditional seaside delights, level seafront and charming coastal delights.Alternatively, why not join our optional excursion to the cathedral city of Exeter which boasts rich history, quaint cobbled streets and plenty of shops. The wonderful cathedral is the focal point of the city.
Day 4 Torbay Tour
Location: Babbacombe, Torquay
Accommodation Name: Esplanade Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We enjoy a tour of delightful Torbay, travelling through Babbacombe to reach Torquay – the English Riviera’s premier resort. Lying at the heart of unspoilt coastline and exotic greenery, Torquay is a lively town and home to plenty of seaside attractions and a stylish marina.
Day 5 Day at leisure
Location: Paignton
Accommodation Name: Esplanade Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a day at leisure in Paignton and explore at your own pace. Perhaps take a stroll along the pier, visit Paignton Zoo or simply relax on the sandy beach.Originally a Celtic settlement, Paignton was a fishing village right up to the 19th century when the harbour was built. The arrival of the railway in 1859 brought the crowds of visitors and the town quickly became a holiday destination for the Victorians.
Day 6 Day at leisure or Dartmouth and Totnes
Location: Paignton, Dartmouth, Totnes
Accommodation Name: Esplanade Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Relax in Paignton, or join our optional excursion to the seafaring town of Dartmouth, nestled along
the banks of the River Dart. Before returning to Paignton, we stop at Totnes, a charming and historic
town.
Day 7 Dawlish, Teignmouth and Babbacombe Model Village
Location: Teignmouth, Dawlish, Babbacombe Model Village
Accommodation Name: Esplanade Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We enjoy a trip to Georgian Teignmouth, which is a traditional seaside resort with a classic Victorian pier, before visiting pretty Dawlish with its wonderful golden sand beach.We then head to the popular attraction, Babbacombe Model Village. Marvel at the miniature creations that capture the imagination, and a healthy dose of British humour really brings the village to life.
Day 8
Location: Paignton
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Plymouth Harbour Cruise and Cream Tea
Enjoy an included excursion to the maritime city of Plymouth with a delightful harbour cruise and a delicious Devonshire cream tea.
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Torbay Tour
Enjoy a tour of delightful Torbay, including travel through Babbacombe to reach Torquay, the English Riviera’s premier resort.
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Dawlish, Teignmouth and Babbacombe Model Village
Enjoy a trip to Georgian Teignmouth, visit pretty Dawlish, and explore the popular attraction, Babbacombe Model Village.
What's Not Included
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Optional Excursion to Exeter
The optional excursion to the cathedral city of Exeter is not included in the tour package.
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Optional Excursion to Dartmouth and Totnes
The optional excursion to the seafaring town of Dartmouth and the historic town of Totnes is not included in the tour package.
Mode of Transport
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service then on to Paignton for a seven-night stay.Accommodation
You will stay for seven nights at the 2-star Esplanade Hotel in Paignton.Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
You will stay for seven nights at the 2-star Esplanade Hotel in Paignton.
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What activities are included on Day 2 of the tour?
On Day 2, you will enjoy an included excursion to the maritime city of Plymouth, where you will take a delightful harbour cruise from the historic Barbican area. The day also includes a relaxing drive through Dartmoor National Park with a stop at Princetown for a delicious Devonshire cream tea.
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Is there an option to explore Exeter during the tour?
Yes, on Day 3, you have the option to join an excursion to the cathedral city of Exeter, which is known for its rich history, quaint cobbled streets, and the wonderful cathedral that is the focal point of the city.
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What can I expect to see during the Torbay Tour on Day 4?
During the Torbay Tour on Day 4, you will travel through Babbacombe to reach Torquay, the English Riviera’s premier resort. Torquay is a lively town with plenty of seaside attractions and a stylish marina, set amidst unspoilt coastline and exotic greenery.
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What are the options for Day 6 of the tour?
On Day 6, you can choose to relax in Paignton or join an optional excursion to the seafaring town of Dartmouth, located along the banks of the River Dart. The excursion also includes a stop at Totnes, a charming and historic town, before returning to Paignton.
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What attractions are visited on Day 7?
On Day 7, the tour includes a trip to Georgian Teignmouth, a traditional seaside resort with a classic Victorian pier, and a visit to Dawlish with its wonderful golden sand beach. The day also features a visit to Babbacombe Model Village, where you can marvel at the miniature creations and enjoy a touch of British humour.
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Do I have to do the excursions?
Certain excursions are included in the price of your holiday. If you choose not to go on an included excursion, for whatever reason, no refunds will be made.
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How much are the optional excursions?
This depends on which tour you book. Prices are given with the itinerary for the tour and sent out with Travel Documents 5 days before departure.
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Do I need to have travel insurance?
If you are a British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are not required to have insurance. If you are a non-British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are required to have an insurance policy in place or return a signed indemnity form to us prior to travel. For all travellers on European tours, you must either have a travel insurance policy in place or return a signed insurance indemnity form to us prior to travel.
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Will there be a toilet on-board the coach?
All main tour coaches have on-board toilets. Transfer vehicles to and from the interchange may not have on-board toilets.
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Can I pay for the optional excursions when I make my booking?
Optional excursions can be booked with your coach driver or Tour Manager and operate strictly subject to availability and demand. Some optional excursions are pre-bookable due to demand when making your reservation. The running order of included and optional excursions may be altered without prior notice.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, we do not. However, we only ever charge a supplement if a hotelier imposes this charge to us as a company. Single room supplements are a bone of contention within the travel industry and we would like to assure you that we proactively seek accommodation with low or no single room supplements for our guests.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive a detailed itinerary alongside travel documents, and these will be sent 5 days prior to travel.
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