Isles of Scilly Discovery 2026

Duration

7 Days

Departure Dates

26th April 2026, 5th July 2026

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£2,459 Per person

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Experience the unique character and charm of the Isles of Scilly from the beautiful Star Castle Hotel. Journey along the English Riviera, admire the iconic Cornish coastline, enjoy commanding views of the archipelago, and immerse yourself in island life. Indulge in vineyard tour and tasting, visit the beautiful islands of Tresco and St Agnes, and sample some of the best seafood caught on the hotel's very own fishing boat.

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7 days from £2,459

DEPARTS

Sunday 26 April 2026

Sunday 5 July 2026

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Enjoy a gentle introductory tour of St Mary’s
Marvel at the beautiful views or Cornwall’s iconic coastline
Indulge in a wine tasting at the hotel’s own HolyVale Vineyard
Explore the magnificent island of Tresco
Discover diverse and unique plant life at Tresco Abbey Garden
Visit the remarkable island of St Agnes
Enjoy a relaxing wildlife cruise to spot seal and bird colonies

Also included in your Tour Fare:

6 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

DAY 1

Journey from your home station to Penzance and, on arrival, we will make our way to the Queens Hotel for our overnight stay. We enjoy free time to explore our new surroundings before meeting for our first evening meal together.

DAY 2

After breakfast this morning, we will make our way to Penzance Harbour in time to board our ferry to the islands. The crossing will take around 2hr 45mins and will give a unique perspective of Cornwall's iconic coastline. On arrival in St Mary's, we enjoy some of our first breathtaking views of the island as we walk the short distance from the harbour to the Star Castle Hotel, our hotel for the next four nights. After check-in, the rest of the day is at leisure to explore our new surroundings before we reconvene for our evening meal together.

B, D

DAY 3

Today, we enjoy a gentle introductory walk to discover St Mary's taking time to view the history and sights of this beautiful part of the archipelago. Afterwards, there will be time at leisure for lunch, why not pay a visit to the old town or the beautiful stretches of white sand beaches and take in the laid-back pace of island life. This afternoon, we will enjoy a wine tasting at the hotel from their own HolyVale Vineyard in a picturesque and peaceful setting before enjoying our evening meal together.

B, D

DAY 4

This morning, we walk to the quay for the ferry to the magnificent island of Tresco, an area of outstanding natural beauty lying at the heart of the archipelago and enjoying a mild climate year-round. We visit the spectacular Tresco Abbey Garden which contains plants from all over the world and is renowned as one of the best sub-tropical collections in the Northern Hemisphere. After exploring the beauty of this island, we retrace our steps back to St Mary's in time for our evening meal.

B, D

DAY 5

After a leisurely breakfast, we make our way for a crossing to the island of St Agnes, completely unspoilt and peaceful there is plenty to explore on this remarkable island including beautiful beaches, world-class pubs, and stunning coastal paths. We enjoy a fantastic wildlife cruise where we can spot puffins, dolphins, seals, and more before returning to St Mary's for our evening meal together.

B, D

DAY 6

Today, we enjoy time at leisure to relax in St Mary's, explore further, or revisit your favourite spot on the island before our late-afternoon ferry departure returning to Penzance. On arrival, we will make our way back to the Queens Hotel for our overnight stay and our final evening meal together.

B, D

DAY 7

After breakfast, we bid farewell to Penzance and make our way to the station for our homeward journeys.

*Crossing times are subject to the ferry published timetable and conditions.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

HOTELS

Queens Hotel, Penzance

Ideally located on the coastline, the Queens Hotel is a traditional, family-run hotel offering a friendly atmosphere and a fine dining restaurant with beautiful sea views. The comfortable bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.

Star Castle Hotel, St Mary’s

Enjoying breathtaking views of the archipelago from the heart of St. Mary’s, the Star Castle Hotel offers award-winning restaurants serving the best fresh lobster and crab caught on the hotel’s very own fishing boat plus a heated indoor pool, a golf course, and a tennis court. The stylish bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee making facilities.

FARES

Fare Region	First*	Standard
London: Paddington	£2,755	£2,649
Greater London	£2,765	£2,655
South of England	£2,779	£2,669
East Anglia	£2,805	£2,675
South West	N/A	£2,525
Heart of England	£2,795	£2,675
Midlands	£2,909	£2,699
Yorkshire	£2,989	£2,755
North East	£3,079	£2,799
North West	£2,945	£2,715
South Wales	£2,985	£2,645
North Wales	£2,995	£2,755
Scotland	£3,125	£2,815
Join & Leave at Hotels	£2,459
Single Traveller Supplement	£NIL
Deposit	£250

*Please Note: Some local and regional train services are Standard Class seating only and First Class ticket holders will travel in standard class accommodation for these sections of their journey.

July Departure Supplement £220

6 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal

Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)

Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described

All excursions & admissions as detailed

Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

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Queens Hotel, Penzance

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Cornish Coastline ©iStock

St Mary's ©Shutterstock

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