b'ClassicDiscover the quiet beauty of the English Riviera by heritage rail and explore pretty harbour towns, timeless villages 5 DAYS from 599ppand picture-perfect countryside. 499 ppYOUR ITINERARYUK TeignmouthDay 1. Arrival in Paignton on the English RivieraYour holiday begins in the seaside town of Paignton, where we meet the Tour Manager at our hotel. After settling in, theres time to look around and maybe4 Paigntonwalk along the Victorian esplanade. Described as one of the brightest jewelsBuckfastleighin the English Riviera, Paignton has an unspoilt harbour, a promenade, aTotnes Kingsweartraditional pier and an attractive beachfront with colourful beach huts. Later,Dartmouthwe gather at the hotels restaurant for dinner with the rest of our group.Day 2. Dartmouth Steam RailwayOur day starts with a coach transfer to the medieval town of Totnes for a boat cruise along the River Dart to Dartmouth. We drift by idyllic riverside villages, the Sharpham Estate with its vineyards, and steep wooded hillsides until we reach Dartmouth. On arrival, theres free time to look around the harbourWHATS INCLUDED:town. You could visit the 14th-century Dartmouth Castle on the river bank, seek out a peaceful cove, or enjoy lunch at one of the modern restaurants, 4 nights 4-Star hotel bars or traditional seaside fish and chip shops. Later, we cross the Dartaccommodation Estuary by ferry to the village of Kingswear, whereafter some free time Standard Class rail travelwe board the wonderful Dartmouth Steam Railway * , which takes us along All rail, cruise, ferry and coach the coastline back to Paignton. This scenic route passes the wooded slopes oftravel throughout your tourLong Wood and the spectacular English Riviera Geopark coastline. In Paignton, we walk the short distance from the station to our hotel for dinner. Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finishDay 3. Exploring the seaside resort of Paignton at leisure Breakfast and dinner each dayToday is a full free day to get to know Paignton at your own pace until dinner at our hotel. The picturesque harbour, promenade and public gardens are allAll guided tours and excursionseasy to get around, or you could also enjoy the views on a walk to the pier and rugged headland. The 18th-century harbour is the centrepiece of the bay and a true maritime treasure, with colourful fishing boats and a historic harbourTour Code: TQB| per person based onwall. There are restaurants and cafs here where you could sample some2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers delicious freshly caught local fish. You could also head to the bustling highfrom 250.street where youll find everything from souvenirs to beach supplies. However you decide to spend your day, dinner is served this evening at the hotel.2025 Departures: APR, MAY, JUN, JUL, SEPDay 4. South Devon Railway & Buckfast AbbeyTravelling by coach to the historic town of Buckfastleigh this morning, we embark on a seven-mile journey on the South Devon Railway *to TotnesEveryday Traveller Ratedand back. This steam-hauled round trip runs along the scenic valley of the River Dart, past babbling streams and charming woodland. After a journey1 2 3 4through some of Devons most glorious countryside, our coach takes us to Buckfast Abbey. Home to a working community of Benedictine monks, there are award-winning gardens, an interactive exhibition and a lovely chapel to discover at leisure. This afternoon, we visit Dawlish, an attractive coastal town with a long sandy beach and home to a community of black swans. This popular resort is the perfect place to sit down to a traditional high tea, and we do just that in the Old Mill Tearoom, which dates from 1717. After time at leisure, we transfer to our hotel by coach with time to relax before dinner.Day 5. Homeward bound Secure your place nowToday marks the end of your English Riviera holiday. After breakfast, its timewith a 150pp depositto check out and make your way home or discover Devon independently. * Trains are steam-hauled where possible. However, due to timetable changes orFor more information on weather conditions, heritage diesel locomotives may be running instead. dates and prices,visit greatrail.com/TQBENGLAND 43'