Day 1: Following your home taxi collection we make our way to the south coast to board the ferry to the Isle of Wight. Upon arrival, we make the short journey to the Trouville Hotel in Sandown, for our five night stay on a dinner, bed & breakfast basis.
Day 2: Today we are joined by a professional guide for a coach tour around the island. Littered with picturesque villages, bustling towns and historic delights, your guide will provide you with an insight into the rich historical heritage of the island. Free time at leisure will be provided throughout the day for coffee and lunch breaks.
Day 3: After breakfast, we make our way firstly to St Mildreds church in Whippingham. Whippingham Church is one of a tiny band of small village churches which have become closely linked with neighbouring Royal residences. It becomes quickly apparent what personal attention and indeed loving care it has received from Queen Victoria and the Prince Consort and so many other members of the Royal Family, from its design and many beautiful features and memorials within it. We are treated to a guided tour of this beautiful Church upon our arrival.
We later continue to Cowes where we board a boat for a Two Ports cruise. Firstly, we cruise through Cowes Harbour, world famous for yachting, out into the Solent where we are greated with fantastic views of the island coastline, Osborne house and Norris castle. We then cruise on across the eastern Solent with views of the massive sea forts and into the Portsmouth Naval Base, home of the Royal Navy, past and present. We then have some free time in Cowes before returning to our hotel.
Day 4: This morning we head to Haven Street and the Isle of Wight Steam Railway for a return journey. Hauled by a vintage steam locomotive, we enjoy a special journey back in time. The evocative smells of a steam railway, along with the sound of the puffing and hissing of the steam engine, entice us to settle back in beautifully restored Victorian and Edwardian carriages while enjoying a unique view of some of the Island’s unspoilt countryside.
Later we head back to Sandown for an afternoon at leisure. Sandown proudly lies on the Southern coast of the Isle of Wight, and is famously known for its superb sandy beaches, mile upon mile of stunning countryside and coastal walks. The safe sandy beach frames the impressive white cliffs, which contrast with the rich blue sea and traditional pier. On the High Street you will find a wide variety of wonderful shops. You can stop by the rock shop and pick up some sweet treats and delicious fudge – the lemon meringue fudge is a favourite! Or stop by at Dinosaur Isle, Britain’s first purpose-built dinosaur museum, take a step back through fossilised time and discover lifelike dinosaur models and skeletons.
Day 5: Today we make our way to Osborne House, the home of Queen Victoria. Queen Victoria spent a great deal of time at this wonderful home, and since her death little has been changed there, with many of the royal couple’s possessions, photographs and paintings still in place. Don’t miss the stunning gardens surrounding the property, they are a must-see!
Day 6: After breakfast we catch the ferry back to the South Coast, continuing to Norfolk with suitable stops en-route. Upon arrival, our door to door service will be waiting to take you home.
Holiday Information:
5 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast (Dinner will be table service)
Price: £833pp
Single Supplement: £Nil (Limited Availability)
Tour Reference: AWE5239
Deposit Required: £50pp
Balance Due: 8 weeks prior to departure