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Take a weekend break and travel across the English Channel to the Southern British Island of Wight. The island is known for its natural beauty and world famous sailing base as well as Osborne House, the royal seaside palace of Queen Victoria and her family. This 2-day overnight trip includes transport from and to central London, hotel accommodation with breakfast, a visit to the famous Needles, entrance to Osborne House, return luxury coach, ferry travel to and from the island and the services of a tour manager.
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Duration: 2 days
Starts: Greater London, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Overnight Tours
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Take a weekend break and travel across the English Channel to the Southern British Island of Wight. The island is known for its natural beauty and world famous sailing base as well as Osborne House, the royal seaside palace of Queen Victoria and her family. This 2-day overnight trip includes transport from and to central London, hotel accommodation with breakfast, a visit to the famous Needles, entrance to Osborne House, return luxury coach, ferry travel to and from the island and the services of a tour manager.
Itinerary
Day 1: Isle of Wight
Stop At: Osborne House, York Ave, East Cowes PO32 6JX England
07:30 – After our London pick-ups we travel by coach to Southampton where we’ll board the Red Funnel Ferry to cross the Solent to East Cowes on the Isle of Wight.
10:00 – Ferry crossing from Southampton to East Cowes.
11:00 – Approximate arrival in Isle of Wight. We’ll then travel to Osborne House- the seaside palace of Queen Victoria and her family.
Entrance and free time is included to explore the area before we head to Sandown (on some weekends Shanklin) to check into our hotel.
The rest of the day will be for you to enjoy the popular seaside town of Sandown/Shanklin at your leisure.
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: Shanklin, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, England
After our visit of Osborne House, we will head south towards Sandown & Shanklin, two of the most beautiful beaches on the Isle, and where our hotel is usually located. On our way there, we will pass by Newport and the famous Carisbrooke Castle.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sandown, Sandown, Isle of Wight, England
The beautiful seaside town where out hotel is usually located. Wander along the pier or the golden, sandy beach or explore the many restaurants & amusements nearby – including bowling, crazy golf & arcade games.
Duration: 10 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Isle of Wight (hotel details will be provided after booking)
Day 2: Isle of Wight
Stop At: Godshill, Godshill, Isle of Wight, England
After breakfast, meet your coach & tour manager outside the hotel. for another day of sightseeing on the Island. We will start the day with a visit of Godshill, a quaint little village in the center of the isle that has its own model village!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Needles, Totland England
After visiting Godshill, we will drive through the coast road until we reach The Needles, on the west side of the isle.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Yarmouth, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, England
After viewing The Needles, we will drive to the nearby fishermen village Yarmouth, where you will have time to explore the beautiful marina and little shops.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: London, London, England
After another day filled with sightseeing, we head back to East Cowes for our return crossing and return to London
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
