b'ClassicExperience the scenery, wildlife and beauty of the unspoilt Isles of Scilly, a relaxed paradise of azure waters,9 DAYS frompicturesque historic villages and isolated sandy beaches. 2,445 ppYOUR ITINERARY ISLES OF SCILLYTresco St MartinsDays 1-3. To the Scilly Isles by train and ferry Your holiday starts at London Paddington station where we meet the Tour Manager in the First Class lounge, before boarding the train to Penzance. OnSt Marysarrival, we transfer to our cliffside hotel in St Just for an evening meal and7an overnight stay. After an early breakfast on Day 2, we board the ferry to TO/FROMthe beautiful Isles of Scilly. Docking in St Marys island, we transfer to historicLONDONHugh Town and check-in to our harbourside hotel. Hugh Town is the heart ofSt Agnes 1 Cape St Marys island, with eclectic shops, ancient churches and cosy pubs. WithCornwalltime to explore before dinner, you could visit the Isles of Scilly Cultural CentreLands End Penzanceand Museum, or pop in to one of the art galleries or craft studios. AirportOn Day 3 we set out on a full-day guided walking tour of St Marys, with the option of taking part in only half of the day. Our guide introduces us to theWHATS INCLUDED:island, its history and local legend. Wandering through the Old Town, which appears to be untouched by time, we pass quaint cottages, granite houses 8 nights 3 & 4-Star hotel and see the historic church where the late British Prime Minister Sir Haroldaccommodation Wilson rests in peace. We discover Harrys Walls and the Lower Moors nature Flight from St Marys to Lands Endtrail. Afterwards, we return to our hotel, with time to relax before dinner. First Class rail travel Days 4-6. Tresco Abbey Garden & St AgnesAll rail, ferry and coach travel This morning, we walk down to the harbour, for a short boat trip to Trescosthroughout your tourworld-famous Abbey Garden. Entry is included, and theres a full day toExpertise of a UK Tour Manager enjoy this wonderful place, a sanctuary for around 2,000 subtropical plants.from start to finishYou could also visit the Valhalla Figurehead Museum to see its collection of preserved ship figureheads, before we sail back to St Marys at the end of theBreakfast and dinner each day,afternoon. Day 5 is free to enjoy at your own pace. You could catch a ferry to1 lunchthe smallest Scilly Isle, Bryher, the setting of Michael Morpurgos novel WhyAll guided tours and excursionsthe Whales Came. In St Marys, besides seeing the churches, galleries and cafs of Hugh Town, you could walk up to the Star Castle, stroll along the promenade, or unwind on one of the beaches. On Day 6, we catch the boat to St Agnes, the most south-westerly Scilly island. Theres time to get to know this remote outpost, its Bronze Age burial sites and Bishop Rock lighthouse. Days 7-8. St Martins and time at leisureDay 7 brings a boat trip to another island, St Martins, where you are free to explore independently. With some outstanding beaches you could take aTour Code: SCS | per person based ondip in the clear blue waters of Par Beach, or walk along the soft sands of one2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers of the bays. St Martins has a great arts and crafts scene, with independentfrom 600.shops and galleries. You could lunch on lobster, pick up a home-baked pasty, or order a cream tea from the tearooms before we sail back to St Marys. 2025 Departures: With a day to enjoy as you please on Day 8 you may like to make the mostAPR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEPof the islands gentle pace of life and the tranquil surroundings, where nature runs wild and time slows down. Maybe stroll along one of the islands picturesque beaches, or take a boat trip around the island to spot marine life,Mobilitysuch as seals and dolphins. This evening is the last dinner of our holiday.Rating 1 2 3 4Day 9. Homeward boundWe transfer to the airport to board a flight to Lands End. Back on the mainland, we are taken by coach for lunch at the Cape Cornwall ClubSecure your place nowrestaurant with breathtaking views of the sea, cliffs, and sky. After lunch, wewith a 550pp deposittravel back to Penzance to board our train to London Paddington where your holiday draws to a close and its time to continue your journey home.Search greatrail.com/SCS25ENGLAND 39'