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Group travel tour operator and DMC for Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorchester and Coastal Cruise

  • View of Old Harry Rocks, Dorset ©Visit Dorset

    View of Old Harry Rocks, Dorset
  • Pier and Beach at Bournemouth ©Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Tourism

    Bournemouth, Dorset - Pier and beach at Bournemouth
  • Athelhampton House, Dorset ©Visit Dorset

    Athelhampton House, Dorset
  • People walking towards Corfe Castle's Outer Gatehouse, Dorset ©Visit Dorset ©Dorset Council

    People walking towards Corfe Castle's Outer Gatehouse
  • Swanage Pier with Old Harry Rocks in the distance ©Visit Dorset

    Swanage Pier with Old Harry Rocks in the distance
  • Swanage Railway, Dorset The Dorsetman ©Andrew P.M. Wright

    Swanage Railway, Dorset The Dorsetman © Andrew P.M. Wright
  • Swanage Railway, Dorset ©Andrew P.M. Wright

    Swanage Railway, Dorset © Andrew P.M. Wright
  • Swanage Railway, Dorset - The Dorsetman ©Andrew P.M. Wright

    Swanage Railway, Dorset -The Dorsetman
5 day tour
From £322 per person - minimum 20 passengers

In this ever-popular Bournemouth tour we combine visits to Bournemouth, Dorchester, Blandford Forum, Swanage, the villages of Corfe and Wareham. All of this, in addition to a boat cruise along the Jurassic Coast and a ride on the Swanage Railway!

In Bournemouth enjoy a boat cruise along the world famous Jurassic Coast to view Old Harry Rocks and Studland Bay, before exploring the pretty town and its sandy beaches. Enjoy the delights of Dorset and wander through the beautiful market town of Dorchester. Ride on the Swanage Railway and discover the lively seaside resort before returning to Bournemouth via the picturesque market town of Wareham.


Dates

28 April, 19 May, 2 June, 7 July, 1 September, 6 October - 2025


Suggested itinerary by coach

Day 1

Travel to Bournemouth

Depending on time and where you are travelling from why not stop off on the journey and make your day more interesting. Speak to a member of the Greatdays team who will be happy to offer suggestions.  On arrival at your hotel late afternoon you will have ample time to settle in before enjoying dinner.

Day 2

Dorset Coast Cruise and Bournemouth

This morning we enjoy a relaxing boat cruise from Bournemouth along part of the world famous Jurassic Coast. During the journey you’ll see the famous Old Harry Rocks and Studland Bay, as well as Brownsea Island with its castle and waterside village. Returning to Bournemouth, there’s free time to explore the town, the pier, the gardens and the seven miles of sandy beaches.

Day 3

Blandford, Dorchester and Athelhampton House

We head off into the Dorset countryside this morning, driving through Blandford Forum, the most complete, small Georgian town in England, rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1731. We arrive in the county town of Dorchester, a beautiful market town steeped in history and culture. In the afternoon we visit Althelhampton House, a 15th century manor house with stunning interiors and Grade I listed gardens.

Day 4

Steam train ride to Corfe Castle and Swanage

Today we travel to the Isle of Purbeck to join our steam-hauled train for a ride on the Swanage Railway. The seaside resort of Swanage is a popular holiday destination, retaining much of its original character. There’s also time to visit the delightful village of Corfe. Returning to Bournemouth we stop in Wareham, a picturesque market town where you can walk the Saxon walls and see the historic quay.

Day 5

Return home

Saying farewell to your hosts this morning start your homeward journey with various comfort stops enroute.


Featured Hotel – Inspected by Greatdays staff in November 2022

Suncliff Hotel Bournemouth ***

Located on the seafront overlooking Bournemouth Bay in the prestigious East Cliff neighbourhood of town, The Suncliff Hotel is a five minute walk from seven miles of sandy beach. With comfortable bedrooms, excellent dining options and indoor leisure facilities including a heated swimming pool, they have everything you need for a relaxing holiday by the sea. There is a lift to all floors and complimentary coach parking on-site. There are a number of bedrooms with walk-in showers and 1 fully accessible bedroom.


Dates

5 days / 4 nights

28 April 2025 From £322.00 per person
19 May 2025 From £349.00 per person
2 June 2025 From £375.00 per person
7 July 2025 From £389.00 per person
1 September 2025 From £389.00 per person
6 October 2025 From £322.00 per person

2024 dates on request

Single supplement on request

All prices are per person based on sharing a double or twin room and with one free place for a coach driver or group organiser in a single room, both are based on a minimum 20 full fare paying passengers. Prices do not include coach hire or travel insurance. Dates are subject to availability. Smaller groups can be quoted for on request. Pictures are for illustrative purposes only. Our website policy is to use only copyright free images or images which have been authorised to us for free use by the owner. If you consider an image to be unauthorised or to be your property, please contact us immediately and if invalid we will have the image removed. If your image requires crediting or is missing a copyright statement then we will be pleased to add this to the webpage, contact us at info@greatdays.co.uk

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