Isle of Wight and Opulent Osborne House

Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then we will board the ferry to the Isle of Wight and continue on to Sandown for four nights.

Discover the ‘Diamond Isle’ on a scenic tour of the island with a local guide. We travel along the south coast of the island, passing Freshwater Bay to reach Yarmouth – a bustling town with a natural harbour. Your local guide will offer insight into this fascinating island history.

Enjoy a day at leisure in Sandown, which is sheltered on a beautiful bay with long stretches of golden beaches, a traditional seafront and a wonderful pier.

Alternatively, why not join our optional excursion to the elegant Victorian resort of Ryde? Located on the north east coast of the island, highlights include an attractive esplanade, bustling marina and views across the Solent.

Opulent, flamboyant and undoubtedly impressive, a trip to Osborne House is not to be missed.

Explore the state rooms, the intimate rooms of the Royal Family, and the walled garden with its exotic plants. Queen Victoria made this place her family home with Prince Albert and their nine children, and once wrote that it is 'impossible to imagine a prettier spot'. This palatial house reflects the Royal couple's passions, tastes and styles with ornate furnishings, artefacts from the Royal Collection and gifts from across the British Empire.

The beautiful grounds complement the Italianate palace and are filled with breathtaking views that lead down to Queen Victoria's Beach where she regularly bathed and taught her children to swim.

Return home.