Service Rating:Isle of Wight
3* Trouville Hotel, Sandown: Carisbrooke Castle (EH), The Needles, Yarmouth, Cowes, Solent Harbour Cruise, Shanklin & Sandown
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Isle of Wight
Stay at the 3* Trouville Hotel in Sandown. Explore Carisbrooke Castle (EH), with it extensive royal history. Journey along the scenic military road with stunning views along the coast, visiting the Island's most famous landmark: The Needles and the picturesque harbour town of Yarmouth. Visit Cowes and relax onboard a Solent Harbour Cruise, have time to explore Shanklin Old Town, and visit the seaside town of Sandown. TROUVILLE HOTEL, SANDOWN *** Thursday 7 May 2026 6 Days £675 per person sharing a twin/double room Limited single rooms with no supplement Home pick up/set down from £40 per person Front seat supplement £15 for the duration of the tour EH Member Discount £13 Price includes: All coach travel Ferry Crossings 5 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Admission to Carisbrooke Castle (EH) Solent Harbour CruiseITINERARY
Day 1
We depart the local area and travel to the south coast to catch the ferry to the Isle of Wight, arriving at 3* Trouville Hotel mid-afternoon.
|Day 2
Today we visit the Carisbrooke Castle (EH). Sitting high and proud at the heart of the Isle of Wight, Carisbrooke Castle has been an artillery fortress, king's prison and a royal summer residence. Today it's the quintessential romantic castle, with lots to see and enjoy, experience far reaching panoramic views from high castle walls, wander the moat to discover King Charles I's Bowling Green or enjoy the tranquil Princess Beatrice Garden.
|Day 3
This morning, we enjoy a scenic drive along the coast to the Needles, followed by time at leisure in Yarmouth.
|Day 4
Today we visit the yachting town of Cowes. We enjoy a 2 ½ hour Cruise through Cowes Harbour, world famous for yachting out into the Solent with fantastic views of the island coastline, Osborne House and Norris Castle. We then cruise on across the eastern Solent with views of the massive sea forts and into the Portsmouth Naval Base, home of the Royal Navy, past and present.
|Day 5
This morning, we enjoy a visit to Shanklin Old Town with its host of independent shops, restaurants, and pubs. We return to our hotel for the afternoon at leisure in Sandown.
|Day 6
We catch the ferry and make our way home, arriving back late afternoon.
|PICK-UP POINTS
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour. Please note some pick up points may not be served on all departure dates.
| NAME | PICK-UP TIME | RETURN TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Baldock Market Place S | TBA | TBA |
| Bishops Std Rail Station | TBA | TBA |
| Buntingford The Crown PH | TBA | TBA |
| Cambridge Trumpington P&R | TBA | TBA |
| Hitchin S St Marys Sq | TBA | TBA |
| Letchworth Station Rd S | TBA | TBA |
| Newport Stn Rd Bus Stop S | TBA | TBA |
| Royston Bus Station | TBA | TBA |
| Saffron Walden High St S | TBA | TBA |
| South Mimms | TBA | TBA |
| Stansted Mountfit Har S | TBA | TBA |
| Stevenage Bus Station L | TBA | TBA |
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