5 days - from only £539pp
ABOUT THE TOUR
Christmas is a truly special time of year, whether you want to spend it with family, relax in your own company, or meet new people and new friends. Join us for a mulled wine and mince pie on arrival, Christmas dinner with all the trimmings, festive cream tea each day, and a small gift from Santa! Celebrate this magical time of year on the Isle of Wight.
TOUR INCLUDES
Day 1:
Local departure by coach, then via ferry on to Isle of Wight and our hotel for four nights. We enjoy a mulled wine with a mince pie on arrival to get us into the Christmas spirit.
Included meals: Dinner
Day 2: Christmas Eve - Island Tour
Today we’ll explore the ‘diamond isle’ on a scenic tour. We’ll call at Alum Bay, famous for its coloured sands, and the nearby magnificent chalks Needles, the remains of a ridge which once joined the island the mainland. We also visit pretty Yarmouth, a bustling town with a natural harbour. Stroll down Yarmouth Pier and enjoy the stunning view.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Christmas Day at leisure
Merry Christmas! Relax in Sandown, open some presents, tuck into a traditional turkey dinner, and enjoy the festive atmosphere in the hotel with your fellow travellers.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Boxing Day in Ryde
This morning we take a trip to Ryde, once much loved by Queen Victoria when she used to holiday on the island with Victorian architecture still around the town. At the heart of the town is a fantastic range of independent and eclectic shops, including a year-round Christmas store! We return to the hotel for a festive cream tea.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5:
We depart the hotel this morning, filled with magical Christmas memories, and return home.
Included meals: Breakfast
You will stay for four nights at the Broadway Park Hotel in Sandown on the Isle of Wight.
One of the most historic and striking hotels on the Isle of Wight, Broadway Park is a Victorian mansion set in four acres of beautiful grounds. Once the magnificent house of a Victorian entrepreneur, this popular hotel has great character and charm, and those with an interest in architecture are sure to be impressed. Guests can enjoy a superb range of facilities, including a snooker room and a relaxing outdoor sun terrace, as well as an on-site restaurant serving delicious meals – plus, there’s a lounge and snack bar for something lighter during the day. Take a short walk from the hotel and you’ll arrive at Countryfile’s ‘Beach of the Year 2019,’ Sandown Beach, boasting a pier, charming cafés and fantastic views.
Travel from most joining points is included within your coach holiday price.
See our full list of our joining points.