Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight Explorer
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Carisbrooke Castle ©English Heritage
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IOW Steam Railway train travelling through the countryside ©Isle of Wight Steam Railway
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Isle of Wight - IOW Steam Railway
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Osborne House, Isle of Wight ©English Heritage, Picture by Jim Holden
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IOW Steam Railway train travelling through the countryside ©Isle of Wight Steam Railway
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Guard opening the train door ©Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Often described as the UK’s holiday island, the Isle of Wight is the perfect destination at any time of year. This tour includes visits to Osborne House, Carisbrooke Castle and a trip on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.
Dates
18th April, 3rd May, 4th July & 12th September 2027
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Travel to Southampton for the ferry crossing to your hotel on the Isle of Wight
Day 2
Round the Island Tour, Carisbrooke Castle and Osborne House
Our tour starts with a visit to Carisbrooke Castle, an Elizabethan artillery fortress, a king’s prison and a royal summer residence. After lunch we arrive at Osborne House, Queen Victoria’s palatial holiday home. There’s an opportunity to visit Victoria and Albert’s private apartments, their bathing beach and children’s play-cottage for an intimate glimpse of royal family life. Then stroll through the garden terraces with stunning views across the Solent.
Day 3
Free day to explore
Enjoy a free day to relax in the hotel, take a walk, or perhaps take one of the frequent buses to another part of the island. Shanklin Old Village is a favourite attraction, where most of the picturesque cottages clustered around the thatched Crab Inn have now become craft and gift shops or restaurants. Why not take a trip to Butterfly World in Newport and see hundreds of butterflies flying freely in a natural environment! You have the opportunity to learn more about our butterflies, visit the Italian & Japanese Gardens, Koi Ponds, Fountains, Jumping Jets, Cafe, Medina Garden Centre and more!
Day 4
Isle of Wight Steam Railway
This morning we spend time in the seaside town of Ryde. After lunch we step back to a bygone era with a journey on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Relax in beautifully restored Victorian and Edwardian carriages as the train makes its way through the beautiful countryside. Whilst here explore and discover the historic collection of locomotives, carriages and wagons through Train Story. You’ll uncover the lasting impact the railway has had on our lives with interactive activities and stunning displays. Journey through the Island’s locomotive history with many engines dating back 140 years.
Day 5
Travel home
Brunswick Hotel, Shanklin
All rooms at the Brunswick Hotel offer amenities such as a flat screen TV, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the hotel. Brunswick Hotel features room service and newspaper, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts a pool and free breakfast. There complimentary parking is available
The Brunswick Hotel offer a ‘Virtual Cruise’ package which includes the following:
Day 1- Glass of Bucks Fizz on arrival – Set sail for Spain with evening entertainment after dinner.
Day 2 – English breakfast served with a Spanish dish available. Classic Spanish dinner. Spanish themed evening entertainment. Set sail for Italy.
Day 3 – English breakfast with Italian dish available. Classic Italian dinner. Italian themed evening entertainment. Set sail for Greece.
Day 4 – English breakfast with Greek dish available. Classic Greek dinner. Greek themed evening entertainment.
| Dates | 4 days / 5 nights |
| 18th April 2027 | From £515.00 per person |
| 3rd May 2027 | From £555.00 per person |
| 4th July 2027 | From £567.00 per person |
| 12th September 2027 | From £555.00 per person |
