Our autumn tour to Hampshire and the Isle of Wight gives a chance to see the New Forest is at its best, when the autumnal bronze and yellow highlights transform the landscape and to experience the enchanting Isle of Wight's unspoilt scenery, picturesque villages and a rich historic heritage.


Hotel:  Best Western Royal Beach Hotel ***
Period elegance combined with modern comfort, this Victorian sea front hotel, situated adjacent to the beach offers superb views across the Solent. All rooms offer en suite facilities, remote control satellite TV, radio, direct dial telephone, complimentary tea and coffee.


Includes:
• All travel by executive touring coach
• 3 nights half-board accommodation
• Entry to Spinnaker Tower
• Entry to Osborne House

Supplement: Single Room £25
Insurance: £19 or with excess waiver £24
Deposit: £30
Departure Code: B2

Day 1:   Depart your local area and with a suitable comfort stop we head to the unique city of Chichester for lunch before making our way to Portsmouth and the Spinnaker Tower, arriving at our hotel late afternoon.


Day 2:   A full days tour of the New Forest where the autumnal shades of red and gold transform the landscape, stopping for coffee at Burley, untouched by time and steeped in history. Lyndhurst - the capital of the New Forest for lunch, and to complete the day a visit to the 18th century maritime village of Buckler's Hard.


Day 3:   Across The Solent to spend the day on the Isle of Wight, a scenic drive first following the coastal road as far as Shanklin, then inland to Godshill, followed by a visit to Osborne House, Queen Victoria’s family home.


Day 4:   Departing our hotel we have time in the Cathedral town of Winchester, returning to local areas early evening.