Splendid Surrey - A Palace, Vineyard, Sail & Speed
- Duration: 4 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TDAV3658
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
What a long weekend, we've a Vineyard Tour by road train, a sail along the Thames, a visit to a Palace and a fabulous Motoring & Aviation Museum. There really is something for everyone on this wonderful weekend break.
What's Included
What's Included
· 3 Nights, Dinner, bed & breakfast
· Denbies Vineyard Train Tour with a glass of fizz
· Entrance to Hampton Court Palace
· Thames Cruise from Hampton Court to Kingston Upon Thames
· Entrance to the Brooklands Museum of Motoring & Aviation
· Visits to Windsor & Guildford
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Day One
We travel to our hotel enjoying a stop off in wonderful Windsor en-route.
Day Two
Our day starts at Denbies Wine Estate, here we enjoy a vineyard train tour with a glass of Denbies Award winning Sparkling Cuvee. Our 50-minute tour at a leisurely pace takes us to some of the most beautiful viewing points in the vineyard. A recorded commentary enhances your trip making this an informative and comfortable way to experience the magnificent panoramic views of the Denbies Estate and the North Downs. This afternoon we visit Guildford, a riverside town in the heart of Surrey, boasting a stunning High Street with historic setts and beautiful architecture.
Day Three
Today we visit Hampton Court Palace, a jewel amongst English palaces. Highlights include the vast Tudor kitchens, the Great Hall and sumptuous state and private apartments. Surrounded by beautiful gardens featuring parterres and fountains, the palace is also home to the world's oldest maze, planted over 300 years ago. Later today, we embark on a short river cruise from the palace to Kingston upon Thames, where we rejoin our coach and return to our hotel.
Day Four
After breakfast, before heading home, we visit Brooklands Museum, the birthplace of British motorsport and aviation and the home of Concorde. Opened in 1907, Brooklands is steeped in history and has spawned many great pioneers, drivers, aviators, and engineers. It has numerous highlights to keep us rapt, amongst which are the Brooklands Aircraft Factory, the Concorde Experience and for the brave-hearted, the F1 Simulator.
Other Information
Federation House Hotel * * *
Federation House (located in the Police Federation Headquarters) is a stunning architectural award-winning venue with 55 air-conditioned bedrooms and a large atrium area with restaurant and bar. Bedrooms are beautifully designed and recently refurbished and designed to an excellent standard and offer TV, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer, iron & fridge. Lift
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