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ISLAND HOPPING TOUR
7 night independent tour from £ 1499pp
SOLO TRAVELLER from £ 2239pp
ISLES OF SCILLY EXPLORER
7 NIGHT INDEPENDENT TOUR ISLAND HOPPING TOUR
Pelistry Bay , St Mary ’ s
outstandingly beautiful islands • short hops by local boat • do as much or as little as you wish
St Mary ’ s 3 night | St Martin ’ s 2 nights | Tresco 2 nights
DAY 1 Travel by sea or air to the Isles of Scilly On arrival make your way to your hotel .
DAYS 2-3 St Mary ’ s
At leisure to explore as you wish . Take a stroll around the island ’ s hub , Hugh Town , or spend time at one of the lovely beaches , be it Porthcressa , Town Beach or Porthmellon . Wander around Old Town , or head up country away from the relative hustle and bustle and you will find that St Mary ’ s is a haven of hidden treasures , with dramatic rocky coves , stunning seascapes , amazing archaeological sites , beautiful walks and nature trails .
DAY 4 St Mary ’ s / St Martin ’ s
Head to the quay for the 30 minute boat ride to St Martin ’ s ( ferry payable locally ). On arrival , make your way to your hotel .
DAY 5 St Martin ’ s
A full day to explore and as this delightful island is just two miles long , that should be easy ! As well as breathtakingly beautiful beaches the island showcases spectacular plant life , rare birds and sensational sea views from atop the heathery cliff path walks . You ’ ll also find great local food , a winery , a flower farm and the opportunity to go snorkelling amongst the playful Atlantic grey seals .
DAY 6 St Martin ’ s / Tresco
Return to the quay for the ferry back to St Mary ’ s and then
ISLES OF SCILLY EXPLORER
Twin
Solo
02 May
- 20 May 25
1525
2269
21 May - 24 Jun 25 1595 2399 25 Jun - 31 Aug 25 1715 2599 01 Sep - 15 Sep 25 1599 2445 16 Sep - 30 Sep 25 1499 2239
take a 20 minute ferry ride to Tresco ( ferry payable locally ).
DAY 7 Tresco
A day to explore this subtropical gem . The rugged north is a walker ’ s paradise , with no finer spot to chill than the sugar-white sands of Pentle and Appletree Bays . Let ’ s not forget also the world-famous Tresco Abbey Garden which hosts a spectacular collection of more than 20,000 exotic plants from around the world .
DAY 8 Tresco / St Mary ’ s / Mainland UK
Return by boat to St Mary ’ s ( ferry payable locally ) and then onward by air or sea to mainland UK .
WHAT ’ S INCLUDED
• Departures : Daily between 01 May-30 Sep 25 .
• Hotel details :
3��St Mary ’ s Hall on page 80 4��Karma St Martin ’ s on page 79 4��New Inn on page 78
• Tour price : The prices shown include ferry from Penzance and 7 nights accommodation with daily breakfast ( twin price based on two people sharing a twin or double room ; solo price based on one person in a single or sole occupancy room which is advised at time of booking ). Ferries between the islands are payable locally .
EXETER OR NEWQUAY STOPOVER
St Martin ’ s
Direct flights only operate from Lands End , Newquay and Exeter Airport with Skybus to the Isles of Scilly . Flights are available to Newquay from Aberdeen , Belfast , East Midlands , Edinburgh , Gatwick , Glasgow , Manchester , Newcastle and Stansted ; and Exeter from Belfast , Edinburgh , Glasgow and Newcastle .
However , to allay fears of missed connections caused by either weather or travel , we strongly recommend an overnight stay and can arrange this for you at a choice of hotels .
Please ask for prices .
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