Luxury South Coast Weekend Explorer

Itinerary

Day 1

Join your comfortable coach at your convenient pick up point this morning before we head for Hayling Island in Hampshire. Arriving at our resort hotel perhaps unwind in the lovely onsite leisure facilities or enjoy a drink in the bar before enjoying our first nights dinner.

Days 2-3

Enjoy hearty breakfasts every day, enjoy the facilities and fabulous setting of your hotel. You can, of course, spend all of your time relaxing or enjoying the facilities in and around the hotel. Otherwise, join us on some or all of our INCLUDED excursions taking in some of the highlights the area has to offer. Return to your hotel every evening to relax and enjoy a tasty dinner.

With its fabulous medieval Cathedral, the charming butter cross in the centre of its Roman street plan and buildings from every era, Chichester lives and breathes its history whilst also being home to a host of fabulous independent shops, pubs, restaurants, pavement cafés and a number of galleries. Be sure to spend time exploring all that this ancient city has to offer. In addition we will also enjoy a visit to the lovely, unspoilt market town of Arundel dominated by its castle and cathedral.

We include a visit to Portsmouth, one of the UK's premier waterfront destinations with miles of sea views and centuries of history. You can discover the city's modern attractions or explore the area's maritime heritage. The fantastic Historic Dockyard has many superb attractions including HMS Victory, Nelson’s famous flagship from the Battle of Trafalgar and the Mary Rose Museum, which displays the remains and recovered objects of the flagship of Henry VIII.

Day 4

After our final breakfast today we board our comfortable coach for the last time and head for home with suitable stops on the way, full of memories with our newly made friends.

Chichester

Chichester is a Roman cathedral city and the only city in West Sussex. There is history on every corner, from the Tudor Market Cross to the dominant Norman Cathedral. The city is mostly pedestrianised with lots of spaces to enjoy lunch outside and the Cathedral and museum are right in the heart of the city.

Arundel

The beautiful market town of Arundel is rich in history and culture, and dominated by its Gothic cathedral and Norman castle, straight out of a medieval picture book, home to the Dukes of Norfolk for over a thousand years. You will discover more than you’d expect in the town that combines a thousand years of history with independent shops, contemporary galleries, places to eat and drink and great attractions. Arundel really is one of the gems of Sussex.

Portsmouth

INCLUDED Visitor DestinationPortsmouth in Hampshire is located on Portsea Island and has a population of approximately 238,000. To the east is Langstone Harbour and to the west is Portsmouth Harbour, a busy sheltered harbour which is the home of the Royal Navy as well as cross channel ferries, fishing boats and many yachts and pleasure craft. On the southern tip of Portsea Island is Southsea with sea views across The Solent to the Isle of Wight. Portsmouth is proud of it's naval history and you could visit Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, which is home to a world class selection of historic ships including Lord Nelson's flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar, the world's first iron hulled armoured ship and the Mary Rose, Henry VIII's Tudor warship. The city is packed with shops, restaurants and bars, leaving you with plenty of options if you want to explore on your own. If you want to get some of the best views, visit the fabulous Spinnaker Tower offering views stretching up 23 miles on a clear day. 

Tour Includes

• 3 nights hotel with English Breakfast and Evening Meals
• Excursion to Portsmouth
• Excursion To Arundel and Chichester
• Direct coach travel
• Net zero carbon offset certificate

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Accommodation

Langstone Quays Resort Hayling Island

The modern 4 star Langstone Quays Resort is located on the northern shore of Hayling Island. The hotel offers stunning views over Langstone and Chichester Harbour and boasts a private walled garden and breath-taking grounds situated on the waterside. Its 148 spacious bedrooms are beautifully decorated and equipped with hairdryer, TV and tea/coffee making facilities. The restaurant occupies a prominent position overlooking the Langstone Harbour & Estuary, while the bar and lounge offers a relaxing and comfortable area in which to enjoy a drink and socialise with newfound friends. The hotel also provides an indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room as well as a gym and beauty treatments. Please note there is no lift to the bedrooms. However, there are a number of ground floor rooms available on request.

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