Isle Of Wight - Turkey & Tinsel

Itinerary

Description

With stylish resort towns, beautiful beaches, old-fashioned charm and miles of unspoilt coastline, the Isle of Wight is the perfect place to enjoy a few celebratory days away, in the run-up to Christmas. A popular seaside destination since Queen Victoria chose to spend her family holidays here in the 19^th century, the island is host to several treasured spots, many of which we visit on this spectacularly scenic festive break.

Coach Itinerary

Day 1

After joining the coach, we make our way to our hotel and check in.

Day 2 - Island Highlights

Our fantastic Island Highlights tour takes in this unique island’s many famous sights. After Ventnor, a pretty resort built on a series of terraces, we make for Alum Bay. Here, we can admire the multi-coloured cliffs and famous chalky outcrop The Needles. Next is the historic port town of Yarmouth, which contains some of the island's oldest architecture, including a 16^th-century castle. We continue to Newport, regarded as the capital of the Isle of Wight, with a historic quayside and selection of speciality shops.

Day 3 - Ryde

We spend some time in Ryde with its long stretch of golden sand, pretty esplanade, marina and beautiful gardens. Take a stroll along the famous 19^th-century pier, the oldest in England, or admire the many boats moored in the town’s busy harbour.

Day 4 - Cowes

Today we venture to Cowes, a vibrant and sophisticated resort, home to the world-famous regatta. Enjoy a leisurely walk along the seafront, browse the boutique shops, or admire the town’s many ornate buildings, which date from Queen Victoria’s time, in the style popularised by Prince Albert. We then journey back to the hotel.

Day 5

After breakfast, we check out of our hotel and head home.

Coach Bullets

• Return coach travel & ferry crossings
• 4 nights at a selected 2-star hotel on the Isle of Wight with dinner & breakfast (includes traditional ‘Christmas dinner’)
• Mince pies & coffee/tea on one afternoon
• Entertainment some evenings
• Excursions to Ventor, Alum Bay, Yarmouth, Newport, Ryde & Cowes

Search Bullets

• 4 nights at a selected 2-star hotel on the Isle of Wight with dinner & breakfast (includes traditional ‘Christmas dinner’)
• Mince pies & coffee/tea on one afternoon
• Entertainment some evenings
• Excursions to Ventor, Alum Bay, Yarmouth, Newport, Ryde & Cowes

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Accommodation

Selected Hotel

We’ll stay at one of two well-appointed hotels on the Isle of Wight. The hotels offer en-suite rooms with tea and coffee-making facilities as well as a pleasant bar and restaurant.

The family-run Medehamstede Hotel is situated in the coastal town of Shanklin. Set within spacious, well-kept gardens, the Victorian building has plenty of character. (2-star rating)

The welcoming Burlington Hotel is situated near the seafront in the resort of Sandown. This hotel features a bar, restaurant, games room and garden. (2-star rating)

Please note: the Burlington Hotel has no lift but has some ground-floor rooms.