GeoCultura LTD has launched a new tour to the Isles of Scilly in 2024. This small group tour allows travelers to explore these islands found off the most south-westerly part of Cornwall, England.
Activities include boat excursions, guided walks, cycling, bird-watching, vineyard tours and stargazing. Accompanied by a local guide, guests will explore by passenger boat, two to three of the four inhabited “off-islands,” including Tresco, with its sub-tropical gardens. Weather permitting, there is also an option to visit an uninhabited island to spot seabirds and evidence of historical settlements.
The itineraries will adapt to suit the weather and tides, taking into account the special requests of the group. Accommodations on St. Mary’s Island will be provided during the three to five-night trip at the historic Star Castle Hotel. This venue is an example of an Elizabethan fort, which was built in 1593, and was converted to a hotel in 1933.
Other experiences on this journey include a pre-dinner talk on maritime adventures and shipwrecks. Guests can enjoy pre-dinner drinks in the hotel’s Dungeon Bar and dinner at the restaurant in the former Officers’ Mess.
The Isles of Scilly can only be reached by small plane from airports in Cornwall and Devon; by helicopter from Penzance Heliport; or by ferry from Penzance Harbour. While on the island, guests will get around on foot and on small passenger boats for travel between the islands. The islands enjoy a mild climate, so for a quieter visit, April or October tour dates are recommended.
Guests will have the option of extend the stay for an extra night or two for an additional supplement; solo travelers are welcome and there is no surcharge.
For more information, visit www.geoculturaworld.com.
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