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+49 (0)40 468 992 48 Mo-Fr. 10:00h to 19.00h King Arthur and Miss Marple: From Kent to Cornwall (M-ID: 2609) https://www.motourismo.com/en/listings/2609-king-arthur-and-miss-marple-from-kent-to-cornwall from €739.00 Dates and duration (days) On request 9 days 10/21/2021 - 10/29/2021 9 days 9-day motorcycle tour from/to Dover (incl. ferry from/to Calais). Southern England's landscape is sometimes rugged, where the Norman conquest of England took place in 1066. sometimes picturesque. Steep coasts meet quiet bays, lush In the popular seaside resorts of Eastbourne and Brighton, meadows meet barren moorland and heathland. On the visit the famous Victorian piers and in the market town of small side roads and in the national parks New Forest, Arundel, perhaps Arundel Castle? Through the South Dartmoor and Exmoor riding fun is guaranteed. Every now Downs National Park to Winchester, where you can admire and then a small town or a venerable castle entices you to King Arthur's Tablet and the Cathedral. Overnight stay stop. And in St Mawes and Denham you can follow in the in/near Winchester. footsteps of "Miss Marple", while in Winchester and Tintagle King Arthur is the theme. We invite you on a 3rd day: Winchester - Stonehenge/Beaulieu - Tavistock wonderful journey through the south of England. It goes all (approx. 270 or 290 km) the way to the far west of the British Isles, to Land's End! Through the New Forest National Park - the largest forest area in southern England - you will reach a special historical Tour character: On partly curvy (coastal) roads it goes station: The National Motor Museum in Beaulieu offers a about 1,600 km through southern England. The daily stages unique collection of vintage cars and motorcycles. are moderate with 140 to 330 km and are easy to manage. Alternatively you can visit the mysterious stone circle of The road conditions are generally good to very good. Stonehenge. We continue on to the picturesque little town Friends of the Miss Marple films can discover one or the of Shaftesbury, which is often used for shooting historical other film location on this trip. films. A highlight of the day is the ride through Dartmoor, which is not only known for its wild and romantic landscape but also for its free-ranging Dartmoor ponies. Overnight stay in/at Tavistock. Itinerary: 1st day: Arrival (about 60 or 100 km) 4th day: Tavistock - St. Mawes - Newquay (about 140 km) Embarkation in Calais (departure time to be agreed). After You will reach Cornwall and the tranquil Charlestown, which the crossing you are greeted by the White Cliffs of Dover. lies sheltered in a bay. The small port facility offers a good Through the lonely marshland of Romney Marsh, you ride to impression of the impressive tidal range on this coast. The Rye, which is considered one of the most beautiful towns in alleys around the fishing port of Mevagissey are winding the south of England with its narrow streets and half- and narrow. In St Mawes, you can follow in the footsteps of timbered houses. Depending on your time budget, a detour "Miss Marple" Many scenes of the movie "Mörder Ahoy" to the medieval town of Sandwich and Canterbury with its were shot here in the early 1960s. Perhaps you will taste a historic city centre and impressive cathedral is worthwhile. sinful Cornish Cream Tea at the harbour with a view of the Overnight stay in/near Rye. bay? Henry VIII had an impressive fortress built here. A visit is definitely worthwhile, if only because of the view. 2nd day: Rye - Brighton - Winchester (about 190 km) Overnight stay in/near Newquay. You follow the south coast of England. Shortly after Rye, the charming village of Winchelsea entices you to take a 5th day: Land's End (about 170 km) first break. Shortly afterwards you will reach Hastings, A great round trip! First we head towards Penzance, where 01.10.2021 King Arthur and Miss Marple: From Kent to Cornwall - MOTOURISMO -- 1 St. Michael's Mount lies picturesquely in the bay. The Minack Theatre was literally hewn into the rock. Against a fantastic Atlantic backdrop, theatre has been performed here for more than 70 years. A must is a visit to Land's End, the most south-western point of the British Isles. For all the beauty of Cornwall, it is hard to imagine that tin has been mined here for centuries. You can get an impression of an 18th century tin mine at the Geevor Tin Mine. The picturesque St. Ives has developed into a popular artists' colony. Overnight stay in/near Newquay. 6th day: Newquay - Tintagel - Clovelly - Lynton (approx. 160 km) The legend of King Arthur is ubiquitous in Cornwall. Tintagel Castle is said to be the place of its creation. The remains of the ruin lie dreamily on the coast. The village of Clovelly, situated on the cliffs, is only accessible on foot. The locals pull their shopping with wooden sledges over the pavement. But the way to the harbour and back is worth it! And the former smugglers' nest Lynmouth has been connected to Lynton above by a chairlift since 1888, and the connecting road with a gradient of up to 25 % is difficult to negotiate. Overnight stay in/near Lynton o. Lynmouth. 7th day: Lynton - Cheddar - Bath - Denham (approx. 330 km) The Exmoor National Park extends southwards from the coast. An impressive landscape and here again the dear cattle in the road traffic has all rights again. From Cheddar comes the famous cheese of the same name, which is still produced here in its tasty original form. The Ice Age shaped the wild and romantic rocky landscape of the Mendip Hills and in Bath you can follow in the footsteps of the Romans, as the Roman baths are still preserved. Through the southern Cotswolds we continue to Denham. If you like, you can also find traces from the Miss Marple films here again. Overnight stay in/near Denham. 8th day: Denham - Windsor - Dover (approx. 220 km) Today it becomes royal: Windsor Castle is not far away and a visit is almost obligatory! The journey continues through the tranquil landscapes of Kent. Bodiam Castle is worth a visit just because of its location as a moated castle. The destination for the day is Dover. If you can't get enough of castles, visit Dover Castle. Overnight stay in/near Dover. 9th day: Departure Embarkation, crossing to Calais (departure time to be agreed) and return journey. 01.10.2021 King Arthur and Miss Marple: From Kent to Cornwall - MOTOURISMO -- 2 Category Motorcycle Tour Terrain Onroad Vehicle your own motorcycle Tourguide / Coach no (self-guided) Accommodation Hotel / B&B or similar Flight to / from no, not incl. Ferry yes, incl. Support vehicle (luggage/service) no Customer payment protection yes * PRICING Minimal without optional extras, see pricing Pricing - The prices indicated are Bed and Breakfast minimum prices for the low season. Please ask for an individual offer for your desired travel date. - (Bed & Breakfast variant: You will usually stay in typical bed and breakfast accommodation - private guest rooms with shower/WC. "Bed and breakfast is the classic way to live in Ireland. In private houses we offer you comfortable rooms with shower/WC. Legendary is the Irish breakfast, which is also served with warm meals. Please note that bed-and-breakfast accommodation can also be located outside built-up areas. If necessary, restaurants or pubs are within "riding distance". ) Price per person in double room (rider) €739.00 Price per person in single room (rider) €1,289.00 Price per person in double room (passenger) €659.00 - - The indicated prices are hotel minimum prices for the low season. Please ask for an individual offer for your desired travel date. - (Hotel option: You will usually stay in middle class hotels, in smaller towns sometimes also in bed and breakfast accommodation. In Dublin, we usually deliberately choose a hotel just outside the city centre, but make sure that it is connected to public transport and has good parking facilities. This has the advantage that you do not have to cross the city centre, and parking is scarce and expensive. Hotel prices in Dublin's city centre have also risen dramatically in recent years. ) Price per person in double room (rider) €869.00 Price per person in single room (rider) €1,499.00 Price per person in double room (passenger) €799.00 - Services that can be booked: Extra charge for motorcycle with sidecar on the ferry(s) €58.00 Features Ferry crossings Calais - Dover - Calais (without cabin) 01.10.2021 King Arthur and Miss Marple: From Kent to Cornwall - MOTOURISMO -- 3 Motorcycle transport on the ferries 8 nights in hotels or bed and breakfast accommodation in rooms with bath or shower/WC Breakfast Maps and information material Route description and GPS data one travel book per room Not included features Everything that is not listed under services Parking fees local tax More details Arrival and transfers: Please note that the tour will be ridden on your own motorcycle. The journey by ferry from/to Calais as well as the motorcycle transport on the ferry are already included in the price. Catering on the ferries: Meals are offered in the on-board restaurants - payable on site. Entry requirements Great Britain: Great Britain (England, Wales, Scotland) is a member of the EU, but not of the Schengen area. German citizens require an identity card or passport with sufficient validity for entry. For other nationals, please contact the respective embassy.