5 days - from only £299pp
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 Weymouth, one of Britain’s oldest resorts, with a historic harbour, old pubs and cottages, and plenty of shops and attractions.
TOUR INCLUDES
Day 1:
Local departure by coach, then on to Weymouth 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: Dorchester
Today we visit Dorchester, the county town of Dorset and a historic market town. Fans of the acclaimed poet and writer Thomas Hardy will be aware of the town’s connection, with is featuring as ‘Casterbridge’ in many of his works, and with Hardy’s birthplace located on the outskirts of Dorchester in Higher Bockhampton. Shoppers may prefer to browse the central pedestrianised area with its arcades of shops, whilst history-lovers may prefer a visit to the Dorset County Museum or the Keep Military Museum. We return back to the hotel in time for our 'Christmas Dinner' complete with a complimentary glass of wine.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Dorchester
Included Highlights
Day 3: Isle of Purbeck and Swanage
This morning we will visit the Isle of Purbeck, passing through quaint Corfe Castle to reach seaside Swanage. Here there’s a lovely, sandy beach and lots of attractions, such as the Swanage Museum which tells the story of the area from the Jurassic period to WWII.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Swanage
Included Highlights
Day 4: At leisure or Bridport and West Bay
Relax in Weymouth or join our optional excursion to bustling Bridport and picturesque West Bay. Also known as Bridport Harbour, the charming fishing village of West Bay is located on the Jurassic Coast and stands at the mouth of the river Brit. Centred around a colourful harbour and offering beautiful views out to sea, West Bay is a wonderful resort to relax and watch the world go by. Recently the area around the village has become famous for featuring in the popular television drama ‘Broadchurch’. We return to the hotel for a festive cream tea.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
West Bay
Included Highlights
Day 5::
We depart the hotel this morning full of festive cheer and return home.
Included meals: Breakfast
Single Room Supplement from £90.00 (5 days).
Day 1:
Local departure by coach, then on to Weymouth 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: Salisbury
Today we visit Salisbury, whose history dates back to the nearby Iron Age fort and retains much of its historic past with timbered buildings and weekly market every Tuesday and Saturday. The town is most famous for its cathedral, the tallest medieval structure in the world.
At this time of year, authentic German-style wooden chalets pop up in Salisbury’s Market Place, home to traders from across the country selling the traditional festive foods and hand-crafted gifts.
We return back to the hotel in time for our 'Christmas Dinner' complete with a complimentary glass of wine.
Please note: Christmas market dates are subject to confirmation.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Salisbury
Included Highlights
Day 3: Day at leisure or Poole
Relax in Weymouth, or join our optional excursion to Poole. A resort for all seasons, Poole is a bustling resort and known for being the home of Europe’s largest natural harbour. Stroll along the historic quayside, delve deep into the heart of the old town, or sit back and relax in one of the many cafes and bars and watch the fishing boats and luxury yachts leave the harbour.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Poole Quay
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).
Day 4: Dorchester
This morning we visit Dorchester, the county town of Dorset and a historic market town. Fans of the acclaimed poet and writer Thomas Hardy will be aware of the town’s connection, with is featuring as ‘Casterbridge’ in many of his works, and with Hardy’s birthplace located on the outskirts of Dorchester in Higher Bockhampton. Shoppers may prefer to browse the central pedestrianised area with its arcades of shops, whilst history-lovers may prefer a visit to the Dorset County Museum or the Keep Military Museum. We return to the hotel for a festive cream tea.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Dorchester
Included Highlights
Day 5::
We depart the hotel this morning full of festive cheer and return home.
Included meals: Breakfast
Single Room Supplement from £90.00 (5 days).
You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Royal Hotel in Weymouth.
Formerly a Bay Hotel, The Royal Hotel commands an unrivalled position right on Weymouth’s seafront with the town’s beach just across the promenade and a wealth of shops, boutique cafes and bars and quality restaurants just a short walk away. Weymouth has a number of great attractions with Nothe Fort an easy walk from the hotel which has various exhibitions throughout the year. The hotel’s restaurant and bar offer great views of the promenade and are a great place for people watching.
Travel from most joining points is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement of £20pp. To find your nearest joining point, search using your postcode below.
See our full list of our joining points.
