Eastbourne And The Sussex Coast
- Duration: 5 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TGRA9018
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
5 days
5 and 7 Days | Half Board | Coach Holiday
HIGHLIGHTS: Brighton, South Downs countryside, Beachy Head, Hastings, Alfriston, Carr Taylor Vineyard plus coffee & cake
Eastbourne enjoys a fabulous position on the edge of the South Downs - with higher average sunshine figures than any other mainland resort. There are three miles of splendid promenades with lines of colourful deck chairs, the world famous Carpet Gardens are a constant spectacle of beauty and colour, there are tea dances in the Winter Gardens, and the Grand Parade Bandstand plays host to the finest military bands from all over the world.
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
Excursions
FULL DAY: We begin today with a visit to Carr Taylor Vineyard, where we discover the art of creating fine English still and sparkling wines, before enjoying a morning coffee and cake. This afternoon we travel along the coast to Hastings, overlooked by William the Conqueror’s castle, and famous as the location for the popular TV detective series Foyle’s War.
FULL DAY: We head west to the cosmopolitan city of Brighton. Here there is plenty of time to enjoy its great diversity of attractions from the Royal Pavilion and Palace Pier to the quirky shops of the Lanes. Our return will take us via the lovely South Downs countryside to the picturesque village of Alfriston and to view famous Beachy Head.
FREE DAY TO EXPLORE: Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Eastbourne at your own pace, from its bustling town centre, to the beautiful seafront and Carpet Gardens.
Escorted Travel
Every one of our coach holidays includes the services of a coach driver and is always fully escorted by a knowledgeable Tour Manager, they are on hand every day and night and stay in the same hotel to ensure your holiday is stress-free.
Everything Included:
- Free local joining points
- All coach travel
- Reserved seats on tour coaches
- Tour Manager escorted
- Hotel accommodation and board as stated
- No single room supplement
- Excursions / itinerary as stated
- Admission fees and entertainment if stated
- Collect Coach Miles™
Your Pick Up Points
Joining Your Grand UK Coach Holiday
For we have introduced improvements to our network of local pick up points across eastern, central and southern England, aimed at shortening your journey times and getting you away on holiday more easily and conveniently, meaning an altogether more relaxing start. We now have two pick up regions so your travel days will be more convenient, providing more efficient journeys, meeting your tour manager and fellow travellers earlier and in most cases arriving in resort earlier, please refer to our Pick-ups section below for more details.
The Tour Ref below indicates whether the tour departs from Area A or Area B by having either an A or B at the end. For example, GUK5A would be a tour departing from Area A.
Pick-Up Information
We have introduced improvements to our network of local pick up points across eastern, central and southern England, aimed at shortening your journey times and getting you away on holiday more easily and conveniently, meaning an altogether more relaxing start. We now have two pick up regions so your travel days will be more convenient, providing more efficient journeys, meeting your tour manager and fellow travellers earlier and in most cases arriving in resort earlier.
The Tour Ref on the holiday tab indicates whether the tour departs from Area A or Area B by having either an A or B at the end. For example, GUK5A would be a tour departing from Area A.
Traveling from Departure Area A: Our new and improved network means for all UK and Ireland holidays you join your tour coach at our interchange area at Northampton Services on the M1, at junction 15A.
Travelling from Departure Area B: Our new and improved network means for all UK and Ireland holidays you join your tour coach at our interchange area at Beaconsfield Services on the M40, at junction 2.
Accommodation
Burlington Hotel Eastbourne
The Burlington enjoys a superb position on the wonderful seafront with fabulous sea views, close to the pier and within level walking distance of the town centre shops. It’s a perfect base from which to enjoy Eastbourne to the full.
Hotel Facilities
> Restaurant, coffee lounge, bar, cabaret lounge > En-suite bedrooms > Free Wi-Fi available > Regular entertainment > Lift