Day 1

Arrive at London Airport and pick up your self-drive car.

Then, you will depart to Oxford situated about 55 miles north-west of Central London.  Oxford is known as the "city of dreaming spires", in reference to the beautiful architecture of the university buildings (its colleges date back to the 13th century).  By far the most popular activity for visitors is to take a walking tour of the colleges.
Overnight in Oxford area

Day 2

Today you will depart to Stratford upon Avon, birthplace of the world’s best-known writer, William Shakespeare. You visit his actual birthplace, a half-timbered house that has been  furnished as it would have looked during his childhood in the 1570s. You will then continue to Bath. Bath owes its history to the hot spring water that gave the city its name and still flows through the ruins of the magnificent temple and bath house built by the Romans nearly 2000 years ago. The city also contains the most beautiful examples of Georgian architecture in Britain and the famous Bath Abbey which dates back to the 15th century.
Overnight in Bath / Bristol area

Day 3

Today, you will visit Cornwall. But first you stop at Wells, England’s smallest city. Probably the finest national example of early English architecture, Wells Cathedral was largely built between the 12th and 14th centuries and is famed for its magnificent west front, featuring over 300 statues and carvings and one of the oldest working mechanical clocks (dated about 1390). You then continue to Tintagel. This is a place of magic and myth where the legend of King Arthur was born and is Cornwall’s most iconic site.  A strong hold of the Earls of Cornwall, the castle was built in the 13th century. Now in ruins, it still has the power to inspire…
Overnight in the Tintagel area

Day 4

The first stop of the day will be Saint Michael Mount, a picturesque rocky island that has been described as the 'Jewel in Cornwall's crown' - perhaps a reason for its popularity with visitors. The Mount has been associated with religious worship from the 12th century, when a Benedictine monastery was erected here, although legend and conjecture suggest that the Mount has been seen as a place of spiritual importance long before that. You will then continue in direction of the lizard peninsula. The Lizard Peninsula is unique. Stunningly beautiful at any time of the year, there is nowhere quite like it anywhere else in Britain. It is for this reason that the Lizard has been a continuing source of inspiration for artists and writers. It is an ancient place, where history is indelibly inscribed on the landscape, it has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is recognised as being of international botanical importance and the warm local climate has led to the abundant growth of sub-tropical vegetation, and a constant profusion of colour all year round.

In the afternoon you will arrive in Penzance and take the ferry to the Isles of Scilly. The ferry takes about  two and a half hours to travel the 45 km (28 mi) south west of the British mainland to reach the islands.  Your Ferry arrives at St Mary's Island.

If you are looking for beautiful white beaches, exotic sub-tropical plants and a quality of life that is difficult to find in this busy World, then the Isles of Scilly are your destination of choice. There are five inhabited islands in the archipelago, set amongst hundreds of smaller islands and rocky islets, which provide homes to numerous species of seabirds and marine animals.
Overnight in the Isles of Scilly

Day 5

Today you explore St mary's Island,the largest island and forms the economic centre. Here you will find a museum explaining local history, nature trails and country walks, the main shopping area in Hugh Town and a busy harbor.

The Isles of Scilly lie squarely in the path of the Gulf Stream, creating a considerable improvement in the climate - surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and warmed by the North Atlantic Drift - Scilly has a milder climate than the mainland creating a haven for many types of flora and fauna.

You then bid a fond farewell to the islesas you take the ferry back to Penzance and continuing your road to Falmouth.
Overnight in Falmouth area

Day 6

After breakfast, you depart for Plymouth. On the way you can visit the small city of Fowey a busy sheltered deep water working port and popular with tourists. The town itself clings to the hill side. It is full of character having many narrow meandering streets for you to explore.  You can also visit Polridmouth Cove, a few miles along the Cornwall Coast and a popular family beach in season. Dartmoor, one of the finest and largest National Parks in Britain and the last great wilderness in Southern England, is your next location. The landscape is unique with its high heather-covered moors, ancient standing stones, hut circles and stone clapper bridges. It feels like another world. Arrival at Plymouth, the regional capital of Devon and Cornwall, is an extra-ordinary blend of vibrant modern city and historic seafaring port.
Overnight in Plymouth / plymouth  area

Day 7

This morning you will follow the beautiful coast from Plymouth to Bournemouth, stopping in Torquay. The Dorset and East Devon Coast is England's first natural World Heritage Site - it is known as The Jurassic Coast. It covers 95 miles of truly stunning coastline from East Devon to Dorset, with rocks recording 185 million years of the Earth's history. World Heritage status was achieved because of the site's unique insight into the Earth Sciences as it clearly depicts a geological ‘walk through time' spanning the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.  You can stop at Lyme Regis a historic unspoiled seaside resort and fishing port on the world famous Cobb harbour. It is nicknamed "The Pearl of Dorset." In the 13th century it developed into one of the major British ports. Arrival in Bournemouth, a large seaside town located on the South Coast of England, the town is a refreshing mix of young and old.
Overnight in Salisbury area

Day 8

Today you explore Salisbury, a beautiful medieval city. You will explore its magnificent Cathedral crowned with the tallest spire in Britain and built by medieval craftsmen over 750 years ago and wander around the picturesque streets of this ancient market town. Then visit Stonehenge, located on the southern part of Salisbury Plain. The site was used as a temple from about 2800 BC until about 1100 BC (during the Neolithic Age and the Bronze Age) and tThe famous stone circle we can see today was built  in about 2000 BC. It would have needed more than 1,000 men to transport the stones. Winchester, your next stop, is a historic city in southern England. Winchester was formerly the capital of England, during the 10th and early 11th centuries. Its Cathedral  has its origins in the 7th century, when a Christian Church was first built on this site.
Overnight in Winchester / Winchester area

Day 9

Unfortunately it is time to leave England.  Return to the airport and leave your car but take your memories!