The Isles of Scilly
Tour Overview
- No of days: 6
- Avg Daily Swim: 3 km
- Tour Type: Island Hopping
- Accommodation: Hotels
The Scillies consist of 300 islands, of which only 6 are currently inhabited. They lie 28 miles south-west of Land's End.
The Scilly Isles are the remains of the once thriving kingdom of Lyonesse which stretched all the way to Lands End. The Legend of King Arthur reveals that after his death his followers fled from Mordred across the ancient land of Lyonesse, which connected the Isles of Scilly to Cornwall. When King Arthur's men had safely reached the Scillies, Merlin caused Lyonesse to be flooded and Mordred and his followers were drowned.
Before the rise in sea level at the end of the last Ice Age, the Isles of Scilly were all connected as one large island. The waters between the islands are therefore shallow and it is still possible to catch a glimpse of submerged boundary walls and sheep pens as you swim off the coast.
We start and finish our trip from the main island of St Mary's. As we travel through the Scillies, there will be ample opportunity to explore some of the more well known islands as well as some of the uninhabited gems, each one with its own story to tell.
What's included?
Fully guided tour with full safety escort for the number of days specified in the tour summary, swim guiding, technique analysis, baggage handling; accommodation; breakfast and lunch.
What's not included?
The prices do not include:- Travel to and from the start of the tour.
- Evening meal.
