Isle of Wight and Opulent Osborne House
Isle of Wight and Opulent Osborne House
$417
Isle of Wight and Opulent Osborne House
5 Days Starting and ending in Sandown, UK
Visiting: Sandown, Yarmouth, Osborne House Osborne House Estate
Tour operator:
Tour code:
wiowo
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
6-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Discover the diamond-shaped Isle of Wight and its royal connections on this fantastic short break. We’ll enjoy an island tour taking in the gorgeous scenery and quaint villages, before exploring magnificent Osborne House. This was the home of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and their nine children, and a visit offers an intimate glimpse into royal life as you wander around private rooms and flower-filled gardens.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Isle Of Wight
Location: Sandown
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Broadway Park Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then we will board the ferry to the Isle of Wight and continue on to Sandown for four nights.
Day 2 Island Tour
Location: Yarmouth
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Broadway Park Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Discover the ‘Diamond Isle’ on a scenic, circular excursion. We travel along the south coast of the island, passing Freshwater Bay to reach Yarmouth – a bustling town with a natural harbour.
We continue crossing through the beautiful scenery of the heart of the island, returning to our base on the west coast of the island.
Day 3 Day At Leisure Or Ryde
Location: Sandown
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Broadway Park Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a day at leisure in Sandown, which is sheltered on a beautiful bay with long stretches of golden beaches, a traditional seafront and a wonderful pier.
Alternatively, why not join our optional excursion to the elegant Victorian resort of Ryde? Located on the north east coast of the island, highlights include an attractive esplanade, bustling marina and views across the Solent.
Day 4 Osborne House
Location: Osborne House Osborne House Estate
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Broadway Park Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Opulent, flamboyant and undoubtedly impressive, a trip to Osborne House is not to be missed.
Explore the state rooms, the intimate rooms of the Royal Family, and the walled garden with its exotic plants. Queen Victoria made this place her family home with Prince Albert and their nine children, and once wrote that it is 'impossible to imagine a prettier spot'. This palatial house reflects the Royal couple's passions, tastes and styles with ornate furnishings, artefacts from the Royal Collection and gifts from across the British Empire.
The beautiful grounds complement the Italianate palace and are filled with breathtaking views that lead down to Queen Victoria's Beach where she regularly bathed and taught her children to swim.
Day 5 Depart Isle Of Wight
Location: Sandown
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
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Porterage at Hotels
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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International Travel
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Insurance
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Broadway Park or 2-star Burlington Hotel in Sandown.
Check out our Q&As
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full. Hand luggage should be stored in the overhead racks aboard the coach.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 6 years or above
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
You can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expert-trained coach crews, who will be on hand to assist and escort you along the way
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Low Deposit
Shearings requires a minimum deposit of 75 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of shearings charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.