Weymouth, Cruise and Steam Train

5 Day Itinerary

• Day 1:

  Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to our hotel in Weymouth for four nights.

  Included meals: Dinner

• Day 2: Swanage Steam Railway, Cruise and Poole

  Enjoy a relaxing cruise with live commentary around the eastern tip of the Jurassic Coast, sailing into the Victorian seaside town of Swanage. We continue to join the Swanage Steam Railway – which runs beneath the ruins of Corfe Castle – before spending time in delightful Poole.

  Poole is a bustling resort known for being the home of Europe's largest natural harbour. With award-winning beaches and a historic old town, this is a great place to explore.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  Corfe Castle

  

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  Included Highlights

  • Swanage Steam Railway
  • Jurassic Coast Cruise
  • Poole

• Day 3: Day at leisure or Dorchester

  Today is the perfect chance to explore Weymouth at leisure, with its golden beaches and pretty harbour.

  Alternatively, why not join our optional excursion to historic Dorchester? Dorset's county town is also the birthplace of Thomas Hardy, who used Dorchester as his inspiration for 'Casterbridge' that featured in many of his works. You'll find well-known shops on the high street, as well as local independent shops selling everything from clothing and jewellery to antiques and art.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  Dorchester

  

  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: Jurassic Coast

  Discover the magnificent Jurassic Coast, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Beginning in Exmouth and stretching 95 miles along the coast to Old Harry Rocks near Swanage, the Jurassic Coast is England's only natural World Heritage Site.

  Our excursion takes us past Chesil Beach – an 18-mile-long shingle barrier beach – to reach West Bay, a quaint harbour village which is renowned for its fossil-hunting and role in the popular television series Broadchurch. We'll also call at Lyme Regis, a pretty seaside resort boasting breathtaking scenery, a picturesque harbour and fascinating history.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  West Bay

  

  Included Highlights

  • Jurassic Coast

• Day 5:

  Return home.

  Included meals: Breakfast

Single Room Supplement from £29.00 (5 days).