Day 1: A morning departure and after a convenient stop for lunch, board our ferry to the Isle of Wight. Arriving at our hotel late afternoon.
Day 2: Just a short drive to the Botanical Gardens of Ventnor - 22 acres of beautiful gardens. Lunchtime in the charming village of Godshill, with a 14th century church, a delightful model village and famous thatched cottages. Early afternoon return to Ventnor.
Day 3: Enjoy a full days island tour by way of Blackgang, the Isle of Wight Pearl Centre, on to Freshwater with a chance to view the Needles before visiting Yarmouth and Cowes.
Day 4: A visit to Old Shanklin, with its thatched cottages and olde worlde craft shops. Our scenic country drive will take us to Arreton, with a working craft village, There will be the opportunity today for those who wish, for an optional visit to Osborne House, the island residence of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
Day 5: This morning we leave our hotel and return to the mainland. We shall stop in Winchester for lunch before heading home, arriving in your local area early evening. |