Iconic British Classics - A Television Focused Tour with GPB (2025)

Georgia Public Broadcasting is pleased to invite you on an exciting adventure designed for fans of PBS favorites like Poldark, Downtown Abbey^©, Agatha Christie and Doc Martin. We are partnering with Transcendent Travel to present "Iconic British Classics", a special television-focused tour of England for our most passionate viewers and supporters.

Walk with us through seaside villages... explore castles and ancient Roman baths... and go behind the scenes to explore the location of some of your favorite PBS programs, including Downtown Abbey^©, Doc Martin, Poldark, and Wolf Hall.

You'll "step inside the screen" as you enjoy the towns and brilliant manors from the great British programs you’ve come to love on GPB. A tour of Highclere Castle has been arranged for our group, giving you an unrivaled glimpse into the lives of our favorite Downtown Abbey^© characters!

In partnership with Transcendent: Experience Based Travel^®, Georgia Public Broadcasting will be hosting you for seven magnificent days as we travel between London and Cornwall. You will have additional time for exploring, dining, and shopping on your own, but we'll be there with you every step of the way as we make once-in-a-lifetime memories together. We hope you'll join us for what is sure to be the trip of a lifetime!

Day 1 - Monday

This morning, guests will arrive into London and make their way to the lovely royal town of Windsor, just a short journey from London's Heathrow Airport. Upon arrival to the hotel, your guides will meet you and get you settled into your luxurious room - just steps away from the glories of Windsor Castle.

After getting settled, you'll enjoy a full tour of the magnificent State Apartments, the grounds of Windsor Castle and the beautiful St. George's Chapel.

Early in the evening, we will enjoy a Welcome to Windsor dinner, where we will toast the week ahead exploring the best of Britain.

Day 2 - Tuesday

After a luxurious breakfast in Windsor, we will head to Highclere Castle (aka Downton Abbey^©) for a tour of the house and gardens. This is your opportunity to see the beautiful rooms you know so well from the classic series.

In the afternoon, we'll head to beautiful Bath where you will enjoy a tour of Bath or an optional service in the splendor of Bath Abbey. Then have the evening free to explore this glorious city.

You'll end the day in the luxury of the Hotel Indigo, Bath - just steps away from the beautiful city centre.

Day 3 - Wednesday

This morning, after a leisurely full breakfast at our hotel, guests will have the entire morning to explore the magnificence of Bath including the Roman Baths, sites relating to Jane Austen, or take some time for shopping and lunch.

In the afternoon, we'll make a stop at Cricket St. Thomas, the setting of the highly-acclaimed series, To The Manor Born. After a delicious afternoon tea at Cricket St. Thomas, we will head to Devon and to our 5-star home of the next two nights, Boringdon Hall - one of England's top-rated hotel and spas.

During our stay at Boringdon you will luxuriate in the surroundings of this Elizabethan manor, including tonight's memorable meal prepared by Boringdon Hall's exceptional culinary team.

Day 4 - Thursday

Today, we will explore the gorgeous counties of Devon & Cornwall, renowned for their natural appeal and famous seaside vistas. The majority of our day will be spent in the iconic fishing village of Port Isaac, the background of Doc Martin.

You will have a few hours to explore this lovely village, as well as enjoy a memorable afternoon tea.

We will finish the day back at Boringdon Hall where we will enjoy an interactive falconry experience and another memorable group dinner.

Day 5 - Friday

Today, we will explore the Greenway Estate, the beloved home and gardens of the world famous novelist Agatha Christie. Her estate is renowned for both its personal, lived-in feel and the simplicity. You'll quickly discover why she enjoyed using this as her holiday home and the place where she loved to write novels that we've come to love.

This afternoon, we will stop at the quintessential seaside town of Torquay to hear about Agatha's life there. Torquay is famous for seaside fun as well as delicious ice cream.

Tonight, we will dine in style in the beauty of our hotel, The Queens Hotel, Cheltenham.

Day 6 - Saturday

If you are a fan of Midsomer Murders, today is the perfect day for you.

After leaving Cheltenham, we will head through the Cotswolds to the South Oxfordshire village of Dorchester-on-Thames, where so many episodes of Midsomer Murders have been filmed. In Dorchester-on-Thames, we will enjoy a walking tour of all of the Midsomer Murders sites.

Then we're off to Windsor where we will toast our week together in fine-style with a farewell dinner.

Day 7 - Sunday

Today, we say goodbye after an unforgettable week together. Our hotel in Windsor is close to Heathrow—or perhaps you'll continue on to enjoy a few days in London?