England
Cornwall: England’s Hidden Treasure
Program No. 22431RJ
Venture to the famous Falmouth Harbor to learn about Cornwall’s 4,000-year-old history, from the ancient standing stones of Bodmin Moor to medieval castles and historic mines.
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10 days
9 nights
19 meals
8B 4L 7D
1
In Transit to Program
In Flight
2
Arrive London, Check-in, Orientation, Welcome Dinner
London, England
4
St Mawes Castle, Free Time
Falmouth
9
Transfer to London, Wells
London Heathrow Airport
10
Program Concludes
In Flight
At a Glance
Journey to the stunning sea-swept landscapes of Cornwall, England, where the rugged coastline and surrounding moorlands are home to over 4,000 years of fascinating history as well as some of the most gorgeous landscapes in all of England. Join an expert historian as you explore Cornwall’s most interesting sites, including medieval castles, a preserved Iron Age village and a historic tin mine. Discover the geological phenomenon of Land’s End, learn the legends of Bodmin Moor and its ancient stone monuments, and try the local delicacy — the humble Cornish Pasty!
Activity Level
Let's Go!
Participants must be able to walk and stand for up to two hours at a time.
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
What You'll Learn
- Join an expert historian to learn about Cornwall’s rich history at the Iron Age Chysauster Ancient Village and the ancient monuments of Bodmin Moor.
- Learn about the Victorian-era Geevor Mine.
- Explore two of Henry VIII’s iconic castles — the mighty fortress of Pendennis and the elaborate St Mawes.
Suggested Reading List
(21 books)
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Cornwall: England’s Hidden Treasure
Program Number: 22431
King Arthur and His Knights
A volume of Arthurian legends directly attributable to Mallory's original tales.
Cornwall Map
A colorful, British produced map of Cornwall at a scale of 1:100,000.
Prehistoric Britain
An archaeological history examining the development of societies in Britain from earliest times to the Roman conquest of 43 AD.
In Search of England
The much-beloved, enduring account of Morton's ramblings through the English countryside in the early days of the motorcar. Morton charmingly mixes a deep appreciation of the art, culture and history of the place with his own keen observations.
Wild Coast
A celebration of Britain's magnificent coast through authoritative text and oversized color photographs. Taylor not only captures the island's sheer limestone crags and rocky shores but also the coastline’s wildlife habitats, where terns and plovers bicker and wildflowers crown clifftop meadows.
Vanishing Cornwall
Du Maurier celebrates Cornwall, the county that served as the haunting backdrop for Rebecca, exploring its legends, history and people -- and making a powerful plea for its preservation.
Rebecca
Du Maurier's classic is a sustained, suspenseful psychological novel, memorably set on the Cornish coast. This book is a must-read for literarily inclined travelers to Du Maurier country. Our narrator is Mrs. de Winter whose husband, a widower, holds a growing obsession with his first wife.
No Fixed Abode, A Journey Through Homelessness from Cornwall to London
Charlie Carroll travels from Cornwall to London the old-fashioned and quaintly English way: on foot. Carroll explores ideas of homelessness as he experiences the life of a tramp firsthand. Mixing current affairs with travelogue, he interviews Boris Johnson, Jeremy Paxman and the homeless people who work with them along the way.
England Southwest, Midlands, Wales Map
Presented in vivid color, this highly detailed road map of England and Wales reaches from Liverpool and Manchester, south to Penzance and Portsmouth. Scaled at 1:400,000.
Jamaica Inn
This classic, set in Cornwall, has all the elements of a guilty pleasure: piracy, murder, the High Church, a dying request and a dashing young horse thief.
Persuasion
Set in Lyme Regis and Bath, this novel is possibly Austen's most mature finished work. There's particular pleasure for Bath-goers here, as much of the final action unfolds in streets and buildings that exist in Bath to this day.
A Pair of Blue Eyes
One of Hardy's lesser-known novels -- tragic, romantic -- and set in Cornwall.
Roman Britain, A Very Short Introduction
An excellent, brief overview of the Roman period in Britain by a leading specialist.
Birds of Europe
Featuring 3,500 glorious paintings by Killian Mullarney and Dan Zetterstrom, the second edition of this exquisite guide features updated text and maps.
Rising Ground, A Search for the Spirit of Place
From Bodmin Moor and Tintagel to the granite tombs of the southwest, writer- journalist Philip Marsden profiles Cornwall’s most ancient sites and ritual places. At the heart of his discussion: the relationship between man and landscape.
The Cornish Coast Murder
A classic crime novel first published in 1930s and set in a vividly depicted fishing village on the picturesque Cornish Coast. Inspector Bigswell must work with the shrewd Reverend Dodd to uncover the truth behind a mysterious murder.
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Conan Doyle's only full-length novel featuring the beloved Sherlock Holmes, this intrigue is set on in eerie Dartmoor.
Kingdom by the Sea
This time, the prolific writer recounts a coastal journey around the British Isles in 1982, displaying his occasional ill temper alongside his celebrated ability to combine social history with a good old-fashioned traveler's tale.
The Cathedral Builders of the Middle Ages
This pocket-size encyclopedia of the art, architecture and culture of the Middle Ages features hundreds of drawings, color illustrations and a chronology.
Lonely Planet Devon & Cornwall
This comprehensive practical guide in the hallmark Lonely Planet style includes local and regional color maps, a section of photographs, and chapters on history, culture and attractions.
Seamanship, A Voyage Along the Wild Coasts of the British Isles
Nicolson offers an engrossing account of a coastal voyage from Cornwall, along the western coast of Ireland, out to the Faroes and to Orkney in this brief hymn to the sea.
Meals
19 Meals
8 Breakfasts
4 Lunches
7 Dinners
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Low Fat, Low Salt
Lodging
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
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1 night
London
The hotel was once the London residence of the Vanderbilt family. Many original features have been carefully restored to their former glory including stained glass windows, wood panelled rooms and its magnificent artistic ceiling.
6 nights
Falmouth
The Falmouth Hotel located in the historic harbour town of Falmouth, overlooks Falmouth Beach. Opened in 1865, the hotel has witnessed many key moments in British history, including the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, National Strikes in 1911 and was even taken over by the War Department in 1917 for the purposes of a military hospital. During World War 2, the hotel was camouflaged by the Admiralty, who also commandeered the entire 4th floor as offices. Many famous people have passed through the hotel’s doors, including Edward VII (when Prince of Wales), Dama Anna Neale, Beatrix Potter and Simon Le Bon
1 night
Hayes
Comfortable modern hotel close to London Heathrow Airport.
1 night
London
The hotel was once the London residence of the Vanderbilt family. Many original features have been carefully restored to their former glory including stained glass windows, wood panelled rooms and its magnificent artistic ceiling.
6 nights
Falmouth
The Falmouth Hotel located in the historic harbour town of Falmouth, overlooks Falmouth Beach. Opened in 1865, the hotel has witnessed many key moments in British history, including the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, National Strikes in 1911 and was even taken over by the War Department in 1917 for the purposes of a military hospital. During World War 2, the hotel was camouflaged by the Admiralty, who also commandeered the entire 4th floor as offices. Many famous people have passed through the hotel’s doors, including Edward VII (when Prince of Wales), Dama Anna Neale, Beatrix Potter and Simon Le Bon
1 night
Hayes
Comfortable modern hotel close to London Heathrow Airport.
1 night
London
The hotel was once the London residence of the Vanderbilt family. Many original features have been carefully restored to their former glory including stained glass windows, wood panelled rooms and its magnificent artistic ceiling.
6 nights
Falmouth
The Falmouth Hotel located in the historic harbour town of Falmouth, overlooks Falmouth Beach. Opened in 1865, the hotel has witnessed many key moments in British history, including the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, National Strikes in 1911 and was even taken over by the War Department in 1917 for the purposes of a military hospital. During World War 2, the hotel was camouflaged by the Admiralty, who also commandeered the entire 4th floor as offices. Many famous people have passed through the hotel’s doors, including Edward VII (when Prince of Wales), Dama Anna Neale, Beatrix Potter and Simon Le Bon
1 night
Hayes
Comfortable modern hotel close to London Heathrow Airport.
1 night
London
The hotel was once the London residence of the Vanderbilt family. Many original features have been carefully restored to their former glory including stained glass windows, wood panelled rooms and its magnificent artistic ceiling.
6 nights
Falmouth
The Falmouth Hotel located in the historic harbour town of Falmouth, overlooks Falmouth Beach. Opened in 1865, the hotel has witnessed many key moments in British history, including the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, National Strikes in 1911 and was even taken over by the War Department in 1917 for the purposes of a military hospital. During World War 2, the hotel was camouflaged by the Admiralty, who also commandeered the entire 4th floor as offices. Many famous people have passed through the hotel’s doors, including Edward VII (when Prince of Wales), Dama Anna Neale, Beatrix Potter and Simon Le Bon
1 night
Hayes
Comfortable modern hotel close to London Heathrow Airport.
1 night
London
The hotel was once the London residence of the Vanderbilt family. Many original features have been carefully restored to their former glory including stained glass windows, wood panelled rooms and its magnificent artistic ceiling.
6 nights
Falmouth
The Falmouth Hotel located in the historic harbour town of Falmouth, overlooks Falmouth Beach. Opened in 1865, the hotel has witnessed many key moments in British history, including the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, National Strikes in 1911 and was even taken over by the War Department in 1917 for the purposes of a military hospital. During World War 2, the hotel was camouflaged by the Admiralty, who also commandeered the entire 4th floor as offices. Many famous people have passed through the hotel’s doors, including Edward VII (when Prince of Wales), Dama Anna Neale, Beatrix Potter and Simon Le Bon
1 night
Hayes
Comfortable modern hotel close to London Heathrow Airport.
1 night
London
The hotel was once the London residence of the Vanderbilt family. Many original features have been carefully restored to their former glory including stained glass windows, wood panelled rooms and its magnificent artistic ceiling.
6 nights
Falmouth
The Falmouth Hotel located in the historic harbour town of Falmouth, overlooks Falmouth Beach. Opened in 1865, the hotel has witnessed many key moments in British history, including the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, National Strikes in 1911 and was even taken over by the War Department in 1917 for the purposes of a military hospital. During World War 2, the hotel was camouflaged by the Admiralty, who also commandeered the entire 4th floor as offices. Many famous people have passed through the hotel’s doors, including Edward VII (when Prince of Wales), Dama Anna Neale, Beatrix Potter and Simon Le Bon
1 night
Hayes
Comfortable modern hotel close to London Heathrow Airport.
1 night
London
The hotel was once the London residence of the Vanderbilt family. Many original features have been carefully restored to their former glory including stained glass windows, wood panelled rooms and its magnificent artistic ceiling.
6 nights
Falmouth
The Falmouth Hotel located in the historic harbour town of Falmouth, overlooks Falmouth Beach. Opened in 1865, the hotel has witnessed many key moments in British history, including the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, National Strikes in 1911 and was even taken over by the War Department in 1917 for the purposes of a military hospital. During World War 2, the hotel was camouflaged by the Admiralty, who also commandeered the entire 4th floor as offices. Many famous people have passed through the hotel’s doors, including Edward VII (when Prince of Wales), Dama Anna Neale, Beatrix Potter and Simon Le Bon
1 night
Hayes
Comfortable modern hotel close to London Heathrow Airport.
1 night
London
The hotel was once the London residence of the Vanderbilt family. Many original features have been carefully restored to their former glory including stained glass windows, wood panelled rooms and its magnificent artistic ceiling.
6 nights
Falmouth
The Falmouth Hotel located in the historic harbour town of Falmouth, overlooks Falmouth Beach. Opened in 1865, the hotel has witnessed many key moments in British history, including the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, National Strikes in 1911 and was even taken over by the War Department in 1917 for the purposes of a military hospital. During World War 2, the hotel was camouflaged by the Admiralty, who also commandeered the entire 4th floor as offices. Many famous people have passed through the hotel’s doors, including Edward VII (when Prince of Wales), Dama Anna Neale, Beatrix Potter and Simon Le Bon
1 night
Hayes
Comfortable modern hotel close to London Heathrow Airport.
1 night
London
The hotel was once the London residence of the Vanderbilt family. Many original features have been carefully restored to their former glory including stained glass windows, wood panelled rooms and its magnificent artistic ceiling.
6 nights
Falmouth
The Falmouth Hotel located in the historic harbour town of Falmouth, overlooks Falmouth Beach. Opened in 1865, the hotel has witnessed many key moments in British history, including the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, National Strikes in 1911 and was even taken over by the War Department in 1917 for the purposes of a military hospital. During World War 2, the hotel was camouflaged by the Admiralty, who also commandeered the entire 4th floor as offices. Many famous people have passed through the hotel’s doors, including Edward VII (when Prince of Wales), Dama Anna Neale, Beatrix Potter and Simon Le Bon
1 night
Hayes
Comfortable modern hotel close to London Heathrow Airport.
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