5 days - from only £329pp
ABOUT THE TOUR
Christmas comes early on a Turkey & Tinsel break! Enjoy the festive season twice this year with mulled wine on arrival, Christmas dinner with a complimentary drink, and a festive cream tea one day. Get into the festive spirit in the delightful resort of Eastbourne sheltered by the rolling South Downs, with lines of colourful deckchairs along the promenade.
TOUR INCLUDES
Day 1:
Local departure by coach, then on to Eastbourne and our hotel for four nights. We enjoy a tea, coffee or mulled wine with a festive treat on arrival to get us into the spirit of the season.
Included meals: Dinner
Day 2: Brighton
Today we visit Brighton, a popular seaside resort offering a wonderful mix of Regency heritage and specialist shops. It is famous for its unusual Royal Pavillion, which was built by King George IV in a beautiful Indian and Oriental style. Brighton is also home to Britain’s oldest cinema, and the Brighton Dome concert hall which was the location of the Eurovision song contest where ABBA won with ‘Waterloo’ in 1974. Its cosmopolitan nature attracts all kinds of shops, boutiques, bars and restaurants - perfect to do a little festive shopping or to simply enjoy the coastal views across the pebbled beach! We return back to the hotel in time for our 'Christmas Dinner' complete with a complimentary glass of wine.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Day at leisure or Royal Tunbridge Wells
Relax in Eastbourne, or join our optional excursion to Royal Tunbridge Wells. This historic spa town is equal distance between London and the coast and has attracted visitors for hundreds of years. It lies in the heart of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in unspoilt countryside known as the Garden of England. Named Tunbridge Wells originally due to the natural spring here, then in 1909 Edward VII honoured the town with the Royal prefix as a testament to his mother, Queen Victoria, who loved the town.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Worthing
This morning we visit Worthing, a traditional seaside town complete with prom and a pier which won Pier of the Year in 2019. Why not visit the Worthing Museum and Art Gallery or simply enjoy the sea air and stroll along the front. We return to the hotel for a festive cream tea.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5:
We depart the hotel this morning full of festive cheer and return home.
Included meals: Breakfast
You will stay for four nights at the Burlington Hotel or Majestic Hotel in Eastbourne
Set in a beautiful Victorian building near the promenade, the Burlington Hotel is the perfect choice for any Eastbourne holiday. The hotel boasts stunning sea views which can be enjoyed from the restaurant, bar and coffee lounge, all of which offer great and varied menus. With enchanting décor, comfortable rooms and a friendly, sociable atmosphere, guests are guaranteed to enjoy a relaxing stay. Also a popular choice for its central location, the world-famous Carpet Gardens, Redoubt Fortress, iconic Eastbourne Pier and the town centre all within a short 10-minute walk.
Travel from most joining points is included within your coach holiday price.
See our full list of our joining points.