Isle Of Wight
6 days
Isle of Wight
Often described as the UK’s holiday island, the Isle of Wight is the perfect destination at any time of year. This tour includes visits to Osborne House and a trip on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.
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£569
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PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Day 1
Morning departure from your local pickup point, we make our way to the Isle of Wight arriving at the hotel late afternoon.Day 2
Enjoy a free day to relax in the hotel, take a walk, or perhaps take one of the frequent buses to another part of the island. Shanklin Old Village is a favourite attraction, where most of the picturesque cottages clustered around the thatched Crab Inn have now become craft and gift shops or restaurants.Day 3
This morning we visit the seaside town of Ryde. In the afternoon we step back to a bygone era with a journey on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Relax in beautifully restored Victorian and Edwardian carriages as the train makes its way through the beautiful countryside.Day 4
We start the day at Osborne House, Queen Victoria’s palatial holiday home. There’s an opportunity to visit Victoria and Albert’s private apartments, their bathing beach and children’s play-cottage for an intimate glimpse of royal family life. Then stroll through the garden terraces with stunning views across the Solent. In the afternoon we visit Godshill, a picturesque village full of thatched cottages.Day 5
Morning visit to The Needles. The iconic lighthouse and needle rocks is a destination not to be missed. Here you will also find a range of attractions, such as glass blowing, and a variety of shops. From here we make a stop in Ventnor, a traditional seaside resort on the South of the island.Day 6
We depart the hotel and make our return journey home.Included
- Return coach travel
- 5 nights Ocean View Hotel half board
- Admission to Osborne House
- Journey on Isle of Wight Steam Railway
- Excursions to Ryde, Godshill, The Needles and Ventnor