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Tynedale
               Group Travel

2020 British & European Holidays
        www.tgtholidays.co.uk
Tynedale Group Travel - 2020 British & European Holidays
Tour Programme 2020
A TGT Gift Voucher
is the perfect present                      DEPARTURE           TOUR                                                            DAYS PAGE

and can be used as full or part             20th April          Cheddar Gorge, Bath & Wells                                        5    7
payment for any of our holidays.
                                            27th April          Isle of Man, History & Heritage                                    5    7
They are a great way to mark
Birthdays, Mother’s Day, Father’s           7th May             Coins, Castles & The Brecon Beacons                                5    8
Day, Anniversaries, Christmas etc.
or just as a special thank you.             20th May            Wurzburg, Rothenburg & Germany’s Romantic Road                     7    9

Please call 01434 322944 to                 1st June            Garden of England and The Bluebell Railway                         5    10
place your order (min £20).
                                            8th June            Beautiful Beaulieu & The New Forest                                5    11

                                            14th June           Ireland’s Ancient East and Mountains of Mourne                     5    12

                                            1st July            Cornish Delights                                                   6    13

                                            8th July            Lermoos and The Tyrolean Alps                                     10    14

                                            20th July           Paignton and The English Riviera                                   8    16

                                            30th July           Isle of Wight                                                      7    16

                                            9th August          London at Leisure, Summer in the City                              3    17

                                            9th August          Downton Abbey & Hampshire Cream Teas                               4    17

                                            16th August         Loire Valley & Chateaux of France                                  7    18

                                            23rd August         Discover Dolphins, Drams, Castles & Cairngorms                     5    20

                                            29th August         Llandudno and Snowdonia                                            5    21

                                            8th September       Sidmouth, Boats Trams and Gardens                                  6    22

                                            14th September Ireland, Bantry Bay and Garnish Island                                  7    23

                                            23rd September Lake Garda, Lakes & Vineyards                                          10    24

                                            19th October        Enchanted Forest & Luxury Perthshire                               5    26

                                            6th November        City of Bruges                                                     5    27

                                            15th November       All Inclusive Tinsel & Turkey, Inverness                           5    28

                                            23rd November       Tenby, Pembrokeshire Tinsel & Turkey                               5    28

                                            29th November       Thursford Christmas Spectacular                                    3    29

                                            3rd December        Holly & Mistletoe Festive Break in Llandudno                       5    30

                                            10th December       German Christmas Markets and Rhine River Cruise                    6    31

                                            30th December       New Year in Harrogate                                              4    32

                                            The above package tours are organised by Tynedale Group Travel Ltd, registered address is

                                            Townfoot Garage, Haltwhistle, Northumberland NE49 OND

                                            Tel; 01434 322944. e-mail admin@tynedalegrouptravel.co.uk

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Welcome to our 2020 brochure                                                                                                 Another great holiday
As a family owned business we have been offering UK and European coaching holidays
for over 29 years and with the help of feedback from our holidaymakers we have put
                                                                                                                                Lovely tour which
together a programme of exciting destinations and itineraries which include some new                                              exceeded our
short breaks and holidays as well as some much loved destinations and themed breaks.                                              expectations
All of our itineraries offer wonderful inclusions and excursions to give added value to your
holiday from gardens, castles and museums to train journeys, boat rides and beaches.
Hopefully there is something for everyone and we hope that you find a suitable holiday or
                                                                                                                          Enjoyed our holiday with
two within these pages.                                                                                                    TGT – you always go
As part of our ongoing investment and commitment to quality we are delighted to be adding                                     that extra mile
our brand-new tour vehicle for the 2020 season. Our new Irizar i8 tour coach is undoubtedly
the very best luxury tour coach available and oozes the luxury and comfort our holidaymakers
have come to expect whilst its dynamic and stunning appearance will continue to make it
                                                                                                                             Enjoyable trip with a
stand out from the crowd. Please see page 5 for further details.                                                            varied itinerary and a
As in previous years we continue to be members of the Bonded Coach Holidays Scheme run                                            good hotel
by The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK which is the national trade association for
coach operators. This means that your payments to us have financial protection to give you
complete peace of mind and further details are below.                                                                         Always have a great
We hope that you enjoy browsing through this brochure and will take the opportunity to
                                                                                                                               holiday with TGT
explore the best of Britain and Europe with us - we look forward to your company.

Andy & Cath Sinclair                                                                                                     Holiday well organised as
Directors                                                                                                                usual and much enjoyed.

                                                                                                                             Excellent service from
                                                                                                                                    everyone

                                                                                                                             Very good value for
                                                                                                                            money – enjoyed it all

 The combination of travel services offered to you is a package within the meaning of the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018.
 Therefore, you will benefit from all EU rights applying to packages. Tynedale Group Travel will be fully responsible for the proper performance of the package as a
 whole.
 Additionally, as required by law, Tynedale Group Travel has protection in place to refund your payments and, where transport is included in the package, to ensure
 your repatriation in the event that it becomes insolvent. Tynedale Group Travel is a member of the Bonded Coach Holiday Group of the
 Confederation Of Passenger Transport UK Ltd. This is a government approved consumer protection scheme. This ensures that in relation to the
 coach package holidays described in this brochure (or website) that the clients' monies are protected by a Bond which may be called upon in the
 unlikely event of the Member’s Insolvency. Clients are recommended to inspect the current membership certificate at our registered office or
 alternatively go to www.bch-uk.org or telephone 0207 240 3131 to confirm current membership. Your attention is also drawn to the Bonded
 Coach Holiday Group Trading Charter that will apply to these coach package holidays.
 Details of the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 can be found at:                                                            Membership
 www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2018/9780111168479/contents                                                                                                 Number 10287

                                      For more information please visit www.tgtholidays.co.uk                                                                            3
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Our commitment to you...
As a family owned company we are able to offer that little bit extra and promise to do everything we
can to make your holiday a memorable experience.
• Professional, efficient and friendly staff        • Certain tours are operated by two                  • Full financial protection for total peace
  who will provide a personal attentive               members of staff. This allows us to offer            of mind. We are a fully bonded operator.
  service from your initial enquiry to the            an on-board drinks service, hotel check-in
                                                                                                         • Ferry crossings to Europe, where
  moment you return home.                             and those extra touches that can only be
                                                                                                           possible are made via Port of Hull using
                                                      provided with a crew of two.
• Door to Door Collection Service from                                                                     cabins with twin or single beds not
  certain areas. This allows the tour coach         • Carefully chosen, well located, comfortable          bunks.An on board buffet dinner and
  departure points to be kept to an absolute          hotels with private facilities.                      breakfast complete the package.
  minimum to reduce waiting time as                 • Excursion programme with many entrances            • Carefully planned itineraries and routes
  passengers join and leave the tour.                 and admissions included at no extra cost.            so that even the outbound and return
• Travel in style and comfort on one of the           Visits to places of interest, attractions, train     journeys are part of the holiday experience
  North East’s most modern and luxurious              rides and boat trips etc can be costly but           with scenic drives and breaks in towns and
  fleet of coaches with hot and cold drinks           are included to enhance your holiday and             cities off the motorways where possible.
  and bathroom facilities on-board.                   give extra value for money.
                                                                                                         • The size of the tour party for any holiday in
• Our drivers are selected for their skill,         • The very best value for money.                       the brochure will not exceed 50 and the
  knowledge and personality and will look             We don’t aim to be the cheapest but                  minimum number of persons required for a
  after you with care, attention and humour           we provide superb value for money                    holiday to take place is 25.
  throughout your holiday.                            along with individual attention that can
                                                      only come from a small independent
                                                      family run business.

We would like to thank our regular travellers and friends for their continued support and, along with
first time customers we look forward to the pleasure of your company on a TGT Holiday soon.

                                        Booking Your 2020 Holiday
                                        Our dedicated reservations hotline will be open between 9:00am and 5:00pm
                                        on Wednesday 20th November 2019 during which time the office in Haltwhistle will
                                        be closed. No bookings or reservations will be taken before this date.

                                        We expect our lines to be busy so we would be grateful for your patience.

                                        We will re-open for personal callers and postal bookings
                                        at 9:00am on Thursday 21st November.

                                        Usual Opening Times:
                                        Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm.

                                        Bookings hotline 01434               322944

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Seating Plan

                        DRIVER

    1     2
                    3    4
    5     6
                    7    8
    9 10
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   13 14
                   15 16
   17 18           SERVERY
                    TOILET
   19 20

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                   23 24
   25 26
                   27 28
   29 30
                                           New for 2020
                   31 32
   33 34           35 36
                                           Irizar i8 VIP tour coach.
   37 38           39 40                   • Extra-long in length offering extra leg room and interior space.
                                           • Reclining leather executive seats with 3 point seat belts and USB charging points
   41 42           43 44                   • Washroom / toilet facilities
                                           • Servery area for hot drinks / oven / and fridges
   45 46           47 48                   • Fully air-conditioned
                                           • Tri-axle coach for additional stability and safety
   49 50           51 52                   • Most up to date safety systems offering the safest vehicles on UK roads
                                           • Euro 6 engines offering the cleanest and lowest emissions available.
                                           • Onboard wifi availability

Coach Roadshow
We are delighted to announce our first roadshow.
In February, prior to its registration and delivery, we will be travelling to as many locations as
possible to offer holidaymakers the opportunity to view the new coach, meet our team and
showcase our new brochure. Dates and times to be announced - keep an eye on our website
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Joining our Holidays
We offer a number of options to make joining your tour coach easy, convenient and hassle free.

Door to Door Service                                If you live outside the areas shown on the      £25.00 per person return
                                                    map we can still arrange to collect you and     locations include:
If you live within the areas shown on
                                                    your luggage. We often use independent          • Blyth • Bishop Auckland • Barnard Castle
the map and your holiday is of 4 days
                                                    taxi companies for this service and can offer   • Consett • Cramlington • Morpeth
or more we offer a free Door to Door
                                                    specially subsidised rates as follows:          • Newton Aycliffe • North Shields
Minivan Service.
                                                                                                    • Otterburn • Tynemouth • Whitley Bay
                                                    £15.00 per person return
For holidays of 3 days or less a charge is
                                                    locations include:                              Please enquire for other locations.
payable. Prices are dependent on
                                                    • Little Corby • Matfen • Slaley
location and start at £15 per person.                                                               Door to door collection must be
                                                    £20.00 per person return                        requested at the time of booking and is
One of our dedicated feeder vehicles will
                                                    locations include:                              ONLY available from your own home
collect you and your luggage from your
                                                    • Gosforth • Jesmond • Blaydon • Lowfell        address. Requests for collection from
home and take you to join your tour coach.
                                                    • Newcastle • Wetheral • Carlisle               any other address (including that of other
At the end of your holiday we will return you
                                                    • Chester le Street • Darlington • Durham       members of your party) will incur a charge.
to your home.
                                                    • Rowlands Gill • Washington • Bellingham

 You can join the tour coach free of charge at;
 • TGT Office, Haltwhistle. Free parking is available in our secure
 compound (at your own risk) • Haydon Bridge Community Centre
 • Hexham Wentworth • Angel Inn Corbridge • Denton Burn (A69)
 • Washington Services • Durham Services* • Scotch Corner Services*
 * Except for holidays to Scotland, Ireland and Cumbria

 Luggage and mobility aids
 Maximum luggage allowance per person for all of our holidays
 One suitcase per person to be no more               journeys, suitcases could remain on the        This also applies to wheelchairs and
 than 70 cm high x 45 cm wide and                    coach overnight so we may ask that each        other walking aids so please call the
 weigh no more than 23kgs                            passenger also carries their overnight         office to discuss arrangements.
                                                     essentials in one small bag or holdall.        Increasingly where hotel porterage is
 For some tours the luggage allowance                                                               included any suitcases deemed larger or
 may be dictated by the airline or ferry             Passengers using our door to door service      heavier than stipulated above will remain
 company. If this is the case we will let you        are advised that luggage exceeding these       the responsibility of the passenger to
 know.                                               allowances may not fit into our feeder         transfer to and from the coach.
                                                     vehicles so may be refused.
 For tours where a ferry or one night stay is
 included on the outbound and return

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5 DAYS                                                                                        5 DAYS
                                                                        £499                                                                                          £489
            MONDAY 20TH APRIL 2020                                     per person                         MONDAY 27TH APRIL 2020                                      per person

Cheddar Gorge, Bath                                                                          Isle of Man,
& Wells                                                                                      History and Heritage
Our base for this holiday is medieval Wells, England’s smallest city and                     The fascinating Isle of Man has over 200 miles of beautiful unspoilt
it is from here that we experience the finest attractions in the area                        countryside and coastline, with pretty coves and superb beaches to
including Longleat Estate and the historic city of Bath.                                     complement its famous Manx hospitality.

 SWAN HOTEL ****                                                                               EMPRESS HOTEL, DOUGLAS ***
 This historic, award-winning hotel could not be better placed or have a more                  Commanding a prime location on the Victorian Promenade and overlooking
 dramatic view, located directly opposite Wells Cathedral. Parts of the hotel date back        Douglas Bay, the Empress is a short walk from the heart of Douglas and offers
 to 1422 and over the years has been sympathetically refurbished and extended to               a warm welcome. All rooms are en suite and have comfort and convenience in
 offer modern amenities in a beautiful setting. All bedrooms are furnished in an               mind with flat screen TVs hairdryers and tea and coffee facilities. Please note:
 elegant, traditional style and there is an elegant yet modern bar and restaurant with         There are 18 steps into the hotel entrance, but wheelchair access is available
 terrace offering wonderful views over Cathedral Green and Wells Cathedral. Owing              via the ground floor restaurant. A small lift serves all floors but there are small
 to the historic nature of the building the hotel does not have a lift.                        additional steps along some corridors.

Itinerary                                                      Inclusions                    Itinerary                                                       Inclusions
Monday This morning we make our way south,                                                   Monday We leave our local area and travel
                                                     4 Four night stay at The Swan Hotel                                                            4 Four night stay at Empress Hotel
with comfort breaks en route, to arrive at our hotel                                         to the Port of Heysham to join the Isle of Man
                                                        Wells – dinner, bed and breakfast                                                             Douglas - dinner bed and full
with time to settle in before dinner.                                                        Steam Packet sailing to Douglas. We arrive in
Tuesday Today we pay a visit to the extraordinary 4 Three course dinner with 4               Douglas late afternoon for the short transfer to the     Manx breakfast.
and unique Longleat Estate, the first stately home      choices per course with              Empress Hotel and there will be some free time         4 Three course dinner with 3
to fully open its doors to the public back in 1949.     tea/coffee                           before dinner.                                           choices per course and
After a tour of the fascinating house, we embark 4 Welcome glass of Bucks Fizz                                                                        tea/coffee.
upon a safari and track down some of the park’s         before dinner on the first evening   During the next 3 days we have the 4 Return Ferry crossings
1,000 animals - don’t forget to hide all your 4 Executive coach travel thoughout             expertise of a local guide for some
                                                                                                                                                 4 Porterage
sandwiches!                                                                                  wonderful excursions. The highlights
                                                     4 Porterage                                                                                 4 Excursions as listed including
Wednesday Free morning in Wells. Enjoy the                                                   include:
weekly Farmers Market set in the historic 4 Excursions as listed including                   • A full day excursion to the south of the island       Laxey Wheel and Snaefell Railway.
marketplace, visit Wells Cathedral and the famous       Longleat Estate and Cheddar            including Port Erin, Castletown and Cregneish 4 Return executive coach travel.
14th Century astronomical clock, and view the           Gorge                                  National Folk Museum. This working village 4 Services of an experienced local
picturesque Bishop’s Palace and Vicars’ Close. 4 Door to door service from                     demonstrates the crofter’s way of life on the         guide.
This afternoon we travel over the Mendip Hills                                                 island in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
                                                                                                                                                 4 Door to Door Service from
                                                        selected areas (see page 6)
to Cheddar Gorge, Britain’s highest inland 4 This tour is operated by one                    • A full day including a visit to the famous Lady
                                                                                                                                                     selected areas (see page 6)
limestone cliff rising up to 450ft. We explore the                                             Isabella ‘Laxey’ Wheel. This impressive piece of
                                                                                                                                                 4
                                                        member of staff with frequent
world-famous caves and stalactite caverns.                                                     Victorian engineering is the world’s largest          This tour is operated by one
                                                        comfort breaks
(Admission included).                                                                          working waterwheel. This visit includes the Mine      member    of staff with frequent
Thursday Today we visit Bath. Take time to visit               Not included                    Trail where visitors can learn more about the         comfort   breaks
the remains of one of the finest spas of the ancient                                           lives of the Laxey miners. We will also
world, The Roman Baths, explore stunning Bath • Travel Insurance £38 per person                ride to the summit of Snaefell on the Mountain
                                                                                                                                                            Not included
Abbey or take afternoon tea in the elegant            (incl. IPT)                              Railway where, on a clear day, you can enjoy • Travel Insurance £38 per person
Pump Room restaurant. The famous Royal • Single room supplement £75                            the wonderful views over Ireland, Scotland          (incl. IPT)
Crescent, a magnificent sweep of 30 Georgian                                                   and Wales.
                                                                                                                                                 • Single Room Supplement £42
houses featured as a backdrop in countless films and TV dramas is a must see and Bath        • A half day excursion to Peel returning to allow
offers a wonderful selection of shopping and restaurants.                                      an afternoon at leisure in Douglas.
Friday After breakfast we start our journey home with breaks including some free time        Friday Today we leave the Island as we join the morning sailing back to Heysham. Upon
for lunch. We expect to arrive home late afternoon/early evening.                            arrival we continue the journey home with comfort break en route arriving late afternoon.

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                                                                                                                                                                      £489
            THURSDAY 7TH MAY 2020                                                                                                                                     per person

Coins, Castles & The Brecon Beacons                                                                                                              Inclusions
Our tour includes visits to some of South Wales’ most popular attractions including The Royal                              4 Four night stay at Parkway Hotel & Spa – dinner, bed
Mint, Dyffryn Gardens, Castell Coch, Penderyn Distillery and the Brecon Mountain Railway!                                    and breakfast
                                                                                                                           4 Three course carvery dinner with 3 choices per
  PARKWAY HOTEL & SPA ****                                                                                                   course with tea/coffee
  Located just north of Newport and set in its own grounds surrounded by green parkland with extensive                     4 Welcome tea/coffee on arrival
  leisure facilities which include an indoor swimming pool, gym and sauna. The bedrooms are tastefully                     4 Live musical entertainment at hotel
                                                                                                                           4 Porterage
  decorated and have tea/coffee facilities. There is a cosy bar and lounge with open fire as well as lovely patio
  and garden areas.
                                                                                                                           4 Free use of leisure facilities
                                                                                                                           4 Excursions as listed including Royal Mint, Dyffryn
Itinerary                                                      Sunday This morning, we embark on a 6 mile return
                                                                                                                             Gardens, and Brecon Railway
                                                               vintage steam train journey from Pant to Torpantau on the
Thursday This morning we make our way to Wales, with
                                                               Brecon Mountain Railway. We journey along the Taf Fechan    4 Executive coach travel thoughout.
comfort breaks en route, to arrive at our hotel with time to
settle in before dinner.
                                                               Reservoir before climbing to Torpantau high in the Brecon   4 Door to door service from selected areas (see page 6)
                                                               Beacons. Our 1.5 hour trip includes a 35 minute stop at
Friday This morning, we enjoy a guided tour of The Royal                                                                   4 This tour is operated by one member of staff with
                                                               Pontsticill Station where there is a Lakeside café and
Mint Experience visitor attraction, where we see how blank                                                                   frequent comfort breaks
                                                               Steam Museum. We enjoy lunch (not included) back at
pieces of metal become coins, observe the striking hall
from a viewing gallery, and even have the opportunity to
                                                               Pant Station’s Tearoom and visit the locomotive workshop                        Not included
                                                               before heading to the famous Penderyn Distillery where
strike our own coin to take home (extra charge). Please
                                                               we enjoy a guided tour and tasting.                         • Travel Insurance £38 per person (incl. IPT)
note, visitors are required to undertake security checks.
                                                               Monday After breakfast we start our journey home with       • Single room supplement £90 (all double/twin for sole use)
We spend the afternoon in nearby Cardiff, where we enjoy
                                                               breaks including some free time for lunch. We expect to
free time to explore this exciting city.
                                                               arrive home late afternoon.
Saturday Today we visit the stunning 55 acres of Dyffryn
Gardens surrounding the partially restored Dyffryn House,
where we can explore the beautiful garden rooms, formal
lawns and extensive arboretum at leisure. In the afternoon
we visit Castell Coch (not suitable for those with walking
difficulties), the ultimate fairy tale castle, with conical
towers and needle-sharp turrets peeking out from a
wooded slope. The castle is a popular filming location due
to its “Camelot” style of drawbridge, portcullis, court yard
and lavish interiors.

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7 DAYS
                                                                                                                                                                          £849
            WEDNESDAY 20TH MAY 2020                                                                                                                                      per person

Würzburg, Rothenburg                                                                                                                                Inclusions
& Germany’s Romantic Road                                                                                                    4 Return ferry crossings in low berths cabins with meals
                                                                                                                             4 Four nights stay at Maritim Hotel - dinner bed & buffet
Join us on this beautiful scenic holiday to the Black Forest, famous for its lush green
                                                                                                                               breakfast.
meadows, pine clad hills and picturesque villages and inspiration for some of the Brothers
Grimm fairy tales. It is also renowned for the cuckoo clocks produced in the region since the                                4 Welcome drink on arrival
1700s. You will find a warm welcome from the locals who are immensely proud of their                                         4 Three course buffet dinner with 3 choices per course
traditions and heritage. Würzburg is the capital of Lower Franconia and one of Germany’s                                       and tea/coffee
prettiest baroque cities. It’s most famous landmark is the mighty Marienberg Fortress which                                  4 Porterage at Maritim Hotel
                                                                                                                             4 Executive coach travel throughout
dominates the city skyline.

                                                                                                                             4 Excursions as listed including Bamberg, and River
 MARITIM HOTEL, WÜRZBURG
                                                                                                                               Cruise
 Located directly on the river, the excellent Maritim Hotel offers a magnificent view of the Marienberg Fortress,
 perched high above the city. The baroque city centre can easily be explored on foot from the hotel. The hotel               4 Free use of swimming pool
 has a restaurant, wine and cocktail bars. All spacious en-suite bedrooms are equipped with hairdryer,                       4 Door to door service from selected areas (see page 6)
 television, radio, telephone and minibar. Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam                  4 This tour is operated by two members of staff with on
 bath and solarium.                                                                                                            board drinks service (at additional cost) and frequent
                                                                                                                               comfort breaks.
                                                            majestic centre, wonderful cathedral and superb palaces,
Itinerary                                                   this Unesco-listed city was built by archbishops on seven                             Not included
Wednesday We travel to Hull to join the overnight ferry     hills, earning it the sobriquet of ‘Franconia Rome’.
to Rotterdam. Accommodation is provided in low berth        Emerging from WWII mostly untouched, most of the city’s          • Travel Insurance £63 per person (incl. IPT)
cabins. After dinner why not relax with a drink and enjoy   finest buildings are original with pristine examples of          • Single Room Supplement £100 (all doubles for sole use)
the ship’s entertainment.                                   architecture from the Romanesque era. Bamberg is also            • Tourist Tax, payable direct to hotel in person. Rate set by
Thursday After breakfast on board we continue to our        justly famous for its beer; there are 10 breweries in town         local authority so subject to change (currently €2.50 per
destination, Würzburg, taking in the wonderful scenery as   and another 80 or so in the vicinity                               person per night)
we drive through the magnificent Rhine Gorge with its       Sunday This morning we take the short walk to the Alter
many small towns, hilltop castles and vineyards. We break   Kranen boat pier and join a river cruise for the return
with free time for lunch in one of the picturesque towns    journey to Veitshöchheim passing vineyards and the              Monday After a leisurely breakfast we travel to Cologne
before continuing onto Würzburg.                            convent Oberzell. Coffee and cake is included on board.         where there will be some free time for lunch before we
Friday Full day excursion along the Romantic Road. The      The centre of the picturesque old town is the former            make our way back to the Port of Rotterdam to join our
highlight of the day is our visit to the best preserved     summer residence of the Prince-Bishops of Würzburg              overnight sailing to Hull.
medieval town in Germany, Rothenberg. Walk the wall that    where you can enjoy a stroll through one of the most            Tuesday After breakfast on board we disembark and re-
encircles Rothenberg to get various perspectives of         beautiful Rococo gardens in Europe before re-joining the        join the coach for our journey home. We will pause for a
architecture in the Middle Ages, climb to the top of the    boat for the return journey to Würzburg. We’ll arrive back      refreshment break and expect to arrive back in the Tyne
Rothenberg Town Hall Tower (circa 1250-1400) for            around 1.30pm and the remainder of the day is at leisure.       Valley during the afternoon.
wonderful views of the town and surrounding countryside.    The beautiful old town is easily explore on foot and the four
Saturday It’s difficult not to be impressed by Bamberg,     towered Wurzburg Cathedral St.Kilian, is one of the largest
clearly one of Germany’s most beautiful cities. With a      Romanesque churches in Germany.

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            MONDAY 1ST JUNE 2020                                                                                                                                          per person

Garden of England                                                                                                                                    Inclusions
and The Bluebell Railway                                                                                                       4 Four night stay at the Marriott Tudor Park – dinner,
                                                                                                                                 bed and breakfast
                                                                                                                               4 Three course dinner with 3 choices per course with
Kent is known as the Garden of England for its abundant flower meadows, orchards and hop
fields. Come with us on this stunning jaunt around the county, taking in blooms galore as well
                                                                                                                                 tea/coffee
as a selection of wonderfully preserved castles and houses, each offering a glimpse of times
past. We discover Medieval & Tudor history, see a vast selection of different flowers & plants                                 4 Welcome tea/coffee on arrival
and take an enchanting train ride through the forest. This tour offers the perfect opportunity                                 4 Free use of leisure facilities
to relax, get away and lose yourself in magical worlds of history and horticulture                                             4 Executive coach travel thoughout
                                                                                                                               4 Porterage
 MARRIOTT TUDOR PARK ****                                                                                                      4 Excursions as listed including Leeds Castle, Hever
 Set in beautiful Kent countryside on the outskirts of Maidstone this hotel is in an excellent location for touring              Castle and Bluebell Railway
                                                                                                                               4 Door to door service from selected areas (see page 6)
 the surrounding areas of Kent. The open-plan restaurant is located to the rear of the hotel with views over
 the golf course. The hotel has plenty of areas in which to relax, with seating around the large reception, as
 well as a mixture of comfortable seating in the large, modern bar and separate lounge. In addition there is a                 4 This tour is operated by one member of staff with
 terrace adjacent to the hotel gardens. Leisure facilities include a sauna, indoor swimming pool, steam room                     frequent comfort breaks

                                                                                                                                                   Not included
 and gym.

Itinerary                                                      house in the county”. Ightham Mote has a charming               • Travel Insurance £38 per person (incl. IPT)
                                                               courtyard, an orchard and extensive grounds. This               • Single room supplement £114 (all double for sole use)
Monday This morning we make our way south, with
                                                               afternoon we make our way to Scotney Castle set in
comfort breaks en route, to arrive at our hotel with time to
                                                               beautiful grounds with a fish filled moat, a magical walled
settle in before dinner.
                                                               garden and a house filled with art, literature and furniture.
Tuesday Today is a day of beautiful castles beginning on
                                                               Thursday Today we enjoy a full day excursion. We visit
the doorstep of our hotel, with a visit to Leeds Castle, the
                                                               Emmetts Garden which showcases an amazing variety of
“loveliest castle in the world”. We have a chance to
                                                               flowering plants and exotic trees, and offers sweeping
discover 900 years of history inside the Norman building
                                                               views of the Kent countryside. We also discover the
and admire the riverside Woodland Garden and
                                                               fascinating interior of Penshurst Place and its beautiful and
Mediterranean Terrace Garden with beautiful views over
                                                               expansive formal gardens and there will be time to take
lake and parkland. Get lost in one of the most popular
                                                               refreshments here (not included) We also enjoy a unique
mazes in Kent and return to civilisation through an
                                                               outing on The Bluebell Railway vintage steam train
underground grotto. Later we make our way to Hever
                                                               between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead on a 22-mile
Castle and Gardens, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn.
                                                               round trip winding through the peaceful Sussex
The castle’s interior is magnificent, resplendent with
                                                               countryside. First opened in 1960, the railway still uses the
historic features and elaborate decorations and the
                                                               locomotives, signalling systems, stations and operating
grounds are stunning with statues, ornamental gardens
                                                               practices of the time, preserving a slice of Britain’s past.
and a loggia overlooking the boating lake.
                                                               Friday After breakfast we start our journey home with
Wednesday Today we visit Ightham Mote, a romantic
                                                               breaks including some free time for lunch. We expect to
14th century moated manor house, garden and estate,
                                                               arrive home late afternoon/early evening.
described as “the most complete small medieval manor

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Beautiful Beaulieu & The New Forest                                                                                                                 Inclusions
Based at a stunning forest retreat with Beaulieu village on the doorstep, our hotel provides                                  4 Four night stay at the Beaulieu Hotel – dinner, bed and
the perfect base for a true New Forest experience. Our package includes visits to Beaulieu,                                     breakfast
Wilton House, Compton Acres and a vintage cruise around Poole Harbour                                                         4 Three course dinner with 4 choices per course with
                                                                                                                                tea/coffee
 BEAULIEU HOTEL ***                                                                                                           4 Welcome tea/coffee on arrival
                                                                                                                              4 Executive coach travel thoughout
 Formerly a coaching inn close to the village of Beaulieu and surrounded by beautiful open heathland and
 New Forest wildlife. Expect warm hospitality and exceptional service from the friendly team. The bedrooms
 are comfortable with a homely feel and most are located within the main building with lift access, but there                 4 Porterage
 are also rooms located within an annexe next door, with several more rooms on the ground floor. The cosy                     4 Excursions as listed including Beaulieu Motor Museum
 restaurant offers a relaxed atmosphere as does the welcoming bar at the front of the hotel. The hotel also                     and Jurassic Cruise
 owns the atmospheric pub next door and there is a small indoor heated swimming pool.                                         4 Door to door service from selected areas (see page 6)
                                                                                                                              4 This tour is operated by one member of staff with
                                                                 Victorian splendour of Palace House to enjoy as well as
Itinerary                                                        the tranquil ruins of the 12th century Cistercian Beaulieu
                                                                                                                                frequent comfort breaks

Monday This morning we make our way south, with                  Abbey and the beautiful grounds and gardens. In the                              Not included
comfort breaks en route, to arrive at our hotel with time to     afternoon we visit Winchester with free time to explore
settle in before dinner.                                         this vibrant, ancient and cultured city.                     • Travel Insurance £38 per person (incl. IPT)
                                                               • A delightful scenic drive through the New Forest National    • Single Room Supplement £48 (all double/twin for sole use)
During our stay we have included some wonderful                  Park, spending time in historic Lyndhurst before
excursions:                                                      continuing through the storybook village of Burley and
• Beaulieu Motor Museum where over 250 vintage                   Brockenhurst. Later we visit Salisbury where there will
  vehicles are exhibited depicting the story of motoring in      be time to explore the medieval city with its historic
  the UK and motor racing internationally. There is also the     streets and alleyways, half-timbered buildings and
                                                                 magnificent Cathedral which boasts the tallest spire in
                                                                 the UK.
                                                               • A visit to Poole & Swanage. We join the Jurassic Cruise
                                                                 at Poole Quay, travelling through the harbour and along
                                                                 the Jurassic Heritage Coast, passing Old Harry Rocks,
                                                                 to Swanage. There will be free time in this quaint fishing
                                                                 village to explore or perhaps take a ride on the Swanage
                                                                 Railway before re-joining our coach for the return to
                                                                 our hotel.

                                                               Friday After breakfast we start our journey home with
                                                               breaks including some free time for lunch. We expect to
                                                               arrive home late afternoon/early evening.

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Ireland’s Ancient East                                                                                                                                 Inclusions
& Mountains of Mourne                                                                                                            4 Return ferry sailings
                                                                                                                                 4 Four nights stay at Ballymascanlon House Hotel –
Ireland is always a favourite destination and Dundalk is an excellent base on Ireland’s ancient
                                                                                                                                   dinner bed and breakfast
East coast to explore the Cooley Peninsular and Mountains of Mourne.
                                                                                                                                 4 Three course dinner with 3 choices per course and
                                                                                                                                   tea/coffee
  BALLYMASCANLON HOUSE HOTEL ****
                                                                                                                                 4 Porterage
  Located in Dundalk, this family owned hotel is run with pride and dedication. The impressive Victorian house
  forms the heart of the hotel which is located on the 140 acre Ballymascanlon estate. All bedrooms are                          4 Welcome tea/coffee on arrival
  comfortable and kept to a high standard. There is an elegant, formal dining room with chandeliers, a large                     4 Free use of leisure facilities
  bar overlooking the gardens, a cosy lounge and an outside terrace. Leisure facilities include an indoor                        4 Return executive coach travel throughout
                                                                                                                                 4 Excursion as listed including River cruise, Titanic
  swimming pool, hydro pool, sauna, steam room and outdoor hot tub.

                                                                                                                                   Belfast and Distilleries
                                                                  Tuesday Today, we spend time in the nearby coastal town
Itinerary                                                                                                                        4 Door to Door Service from selected areas (see page 6)
                                                                  of Carlingford, one of the best preserved medieval towns
Sunday This morning we depart our local area and travel           in Ireland, boasting an idyllic location in the heart of the   4 The tour is operated by one member of staff with
along Scotland’s South West coast to the Port of Cairnryan        beautiful Cooley Peninsula. We take a 15 minute ferry            frequent comfort breaks
for the 15.30 crossing to Belfast. On arrival in Belfast we       journey across the Carlingford Lough, from Greenore to         * Photographic ID required
travel south over the border to Dundalk to our home for 4         Greencastle, and enjoy a scenic coastal and Mourne
nights, The Ballymascanlon House Hotel in time for dinner.        Mountain drive. We have free time to enjoy lunch in                                Not included
Monday This morning, we travel to Belfast harbour and             Newcastle before we head to the Rademon Estate
enjoy tea/coffee & scones before embarking on a guided                                                                           • Travel Insurance £52 per person (incl. IPT)
                                                                  Distillery, home of Shortcross Gin where we enjoy a tour
boat tour of Titanic Harbour. We view the Titanic Quarter         and tasting.                                                   • Single room supplement £84 (double or twin for sole use)
from the water and appreciate the vastness of this                Wednesday Today we make our way to the Jack
important industrial area. We continue our Titanic theme          Daniels-owned Slane Distillery housed within the 250 year-
                                                                                                                                                                                              © Flickr - Nico Kaiser

in the afternoon, visiting the world-famous Titanic Belfast       old stables of the iconic Slane Castle Estate. We have a
which tells the Titanic story though nine spectacular             tour of the distillery, where we are immersed into the
interactive galleries housed in its iconic building. After free   wonderful world of whiskey before experiencing the taste
time for lunch in the city we enjoy a guided tour of the city     of the signature, triple-casked blend, Slane Irish Whiskey!
before returning to Dundalk.                                      We then head next door to Slane Castle where we enjoy a
                                                                  tour and learn about the heritage and history of this famous
                                                                  attraction. We return to our hotel for our final dinner.
                                                                  Thursday After breakfast, we travel to Belfast to join the
                                                                  11.30am sailing to Cairnryan. Whilst on board enjoy lunch
                                                                  in one of the ships restaurants before arriving mid-
                                                                  afternoon to continue our journey along the south west
                                                                  coast arriving home early evening.

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Cornish Delights                                                                                                                                   Inclusions
The rugged coastline, sandy beaches and picture postcard fishing villages and towns make                                     4 Five night stay at The Falmouth Hotel - dinner bed &
Cornwall a truly magical kingdom. Our base is Falmouth, steeped in maritime history, with                                      breakfast.
sandy beaches and a busy waterfront.                                                                                         4 Three course dinner with 3 choices per course and
                                                                                                                               tea/coffee.
 FALMOUTH HOTEL ***                                                                                                          4 Porterage
                                                                                                                             4 Free use of leisure facilities at hotel
 Steeped in history and with striking Victorian architecture, this Grand Dame is Falmouth’s first ever hotel.
 Situated in 5 acres of beautiful gardens and overlooking Castle Beach, the hotel offers individual bedrooms,
 stunning views, an award-winning restaurant and spa and leisure facilities all combining to make the perfect                4 Executive coach travel throughout
 coastal hideaway. A great place to relax, unwind and explore the vibrant town of Falmouth. Enjoy the view                   4 Excursions as listed.
 from the Castle Beach Lounge and Bar or retire to the terrace and take in the fresh sea air. The Spa includes               4 Door to door service from selected areas (see page 6)
                                                                                                                             4 This tour is operated by one member of staff with
 treatment rooms, a heated indoor pool, spa bath, steam room and fully equipped gym.

                                                                                                                               frequent comfort breaks
                                                               • A full day starting in the charming fishing village of
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Wednesday After an early departure we travel south with
                                                                 Mevagissey which still boasts a working harbour. Later                          Not included
                                                                 we travel to the Eden Project, the largest conservatories
comfort breaks en route arriving in Falmouth during the          in the world, cutting edge iconic architecture, awe         • Travel Insurance £40 per person (incl. IPT)
late afternoon. There will be time to settle in and relax        inspiring gardens, a rainforest and many more               • Single Room Supplement £175
before dinner.                                                   attractions. There’s always something new to see even
                                                                 if you’re a returning visitor.
Whilst in resort we have included the following                • Full day to the bustling city of Truro. There will be
excursions and some free time:                                   free time to visit the magnificent Victorian Cathedral
• A tour along some of the beautiful Cornish coastline           that dominates the city and explore the Georgian
  including the historic port of Penzance with gardens,          architecture and cobbled streets before we return to
  museums, historic houses and castles. Lands End, our           Falmouth by water, sailing a picturesque route along the
  most south-westerly point and one of our most famous           River Fal through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  landmarks. St Ives, one of Cornwall’s best loved resorts       passing Tudor castles, deep sided wooded valleys and
  with winding alleyways, cobbled streets, historic harbour      historic houses.
  and quaint cottages as well as fabulous beaches. Art
  lovers will also know it as home to the Tate Gallery.        Monday After breakfast we leave Cornwall and return
• A day at leisure to explore Falmouth. Stroll around the      north with comfort breaks en route and expect to arrive
  thriving harbour discovering its fascinating maritime        home in the early evening.
  heritage, visit the National Maritime Museum and its
  huge collection of boats and stories of intrepid explorers
  or take a river cruise up the River Fal which runs through
  an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – there is plenty
  to enjoy here.

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                                                                                                                                                              £1049
           WEDNESDAY 8TH JULY 2020                                                                                                                             per person

Lermoos and the Tyrolean Alps                                                                                                             Inclusions
Join us as we travel to some of the most iconic and picture-perfect settings in Austria and                        4 Return ferry crossings in low berths cabins with meals
Germany, mixing dramatic Bavarian castles with spectacular Tyrolean Alpine scenery.                                4 Two nights at overnight hotels – bed and breakfast
A dramatic cable car ride to the summit of the Zugspitze Mountain is a highlight and                                 with buffet dinner
                                                                                                                   4 Five nights stay at Hotel Edelweiss – dinner bed and
visits include the famous town of Oberammergau, Ettal’s Abbey, Linderhof Palace
and Innsbruck.
                                                                                                                     breakfast
                                                                                                                   4 Porterage at all hotels
 HOTEL EDELWEISS ****
                                                                                                                   4 Three course buffet dinner with 3 choices per course
 Set in a wonderful touring location and only 5 minutes’ walk from the pretty village of Lermoos, the Edelweiss
                                                                                                                     and tea/coffee at all hotels
 is surrounded by the mountains of the Tyrolean Zugspitzarena, amid a stunning natural landscape. There is
 a large bar and lounges, including a beautiful mountain view terrace and large restaurant offering an excellent   4 Free use of leisure facilities at Hotel Edelweiss
 choice of food. Bedrooms are spacious and feature a TV and hairdryer. Excellent leisure facilities include an     4 Return executive coach travel throughout
 outdoor and indoor swimming pools, steam room and sauna.                                                          4 Excursions as listed including Linderhof Castle, Ettal
                                                                                                                     Abbey and Cable Car.
                                                                                                                   4 Door to Door Service from selected areas (see page 6)
                                                                                                                   4 This tour is operated by two members of staff with on
                                                                                                                     board drinks service (at additional cost) and frequent
                                                                                                                     comfort breaks.

                                                                                                                                        Not included
                                                                                                                   • Travel Insurance £69 per person (incl. IPT)
                                                                                                                   • Single Room Supplement £85
                                                                                                                   • Tourist Tax, payable direct to hotel in person. Rate set by
                                                                                                                     local authority so subject to change (currently €2 per
                                                                                                                     person per night)

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                                                                 pedestrianised main street, it offers a delightful mix of old   Bavarian town of Garmisch Partenkirchen. We arrive at the
Wednesday We travel to Hull to join the overnight ferry
                                                                 and new architecture and interesting shops. Why not take        central station in modern Garmisch and have free time to
to Rotterdam. Accommodation is provided in low berth
                                                                 a trip on one of the many cable cars to enjoy the breath-       wander to the old town of Partenkirchen to view the pretty
cabins. After our included buffet dinner why not relax with
                                                                 taking views of the surrounding mountains.                      Bavarian buildings, and enjoy a coffee, beer or some typical
a drink and enjoy the ship’s entertainment.
                                                                 Monday Today, we take a short drive to the Bavarian             Bavarian food (pretzels are a must!) before returning to the
Thursday After breakfast on board we join our coach and
                                                                 village of Oberammergau where we enjoy free time to             station where our coach will take us back through the land
travel into Germany to our overnight hotel with a break
                                                                 explore the town made famous by the Passion Play.               border into Austria and our hotel.
with free time for lunch in one of the picturesque towns
                                                                 Journey on to King Ludwig’s Linderhof Palace, with its          Wednesday After breakfast we sadly say goodbye to our
en route. After time to relax dinner is included this evening.
                                                                 intricately ornate interiors where we have included a           hosts and travel with breaks en route to our overnight hotel
Friday After breakfast we continue through Germany and
                                                                 guided tour. Finally, we will visit Ettal Abbey, a stunning     in Germany. Our journey this afternoon takes us along the
into Austria arriving into the resort Lermoos this afternoon.
                                                                 Benedictine Monastery whose inhabitants are known for           River Rhine and famous Rhine Gorge to the picturesque
After check in the rest of the day is at leisure to explore
                                                                 their beer brewing and cheese production skills, both of        town of Boppard. We arrive at The Bellevue Hotel with free
the hotel and village before dinner this evening.
                                                                 which can be bought in the adjoining shop.                      time before dinner.
Saturday Our first visit takes us to the picturesque town
                                                                 Tuesday This morning we enjoy an amazing journey to             Thursday After a leisurely breakfast we continue our
of Hall in Tirol, which in the 15th and 16th century was
                                                                 the top of Germany’s highest mountain, the majestic             journey with breaks en route to the Port of Rotterdam to
one of the most important towns in the Habsburg Empire.
                                                                 Zugspitze, which sits at 2962 metres above sea level            join our overnight sailing to Hull. Again accommodation is
Today Hall has the largest intact old town in Western
                                                                 straddling the Austrian-German border. We ascend from           provided in low berth cabins and buffet dinner and
Austria. Later we continue our journey into Innsbruck,
                                                                 the Austrian side via the cable car from Ehrwald which          breakfast is included.
capital of Austria’s western state of Tyrol. For those who
                                                                 offers stunning views, before spending time on the summit       Friday After breakfast on board we disembark and
wish, join us for a walking tour of this wonderful city
                                                                 admiring the views of 400 mountain peaks spanning               re-join the coach for our journey home. We will pause for
followed by free time to explore at leisure before returning
                                                                 4 countries visible on clear days from the cafe and             a refreshment break and expect to arrive back in the Tyne
to Lermoos later this afternoon.
                                                                 terraces. We descend on the German side of the mountain         Valley during the afternoon.
Sunday After a leisurely breakfast we head to St Anton

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Paignton and the                                                                               Isle of Wight
English Riviera                                                                                Enjoying the very best of the summer sunshine through its unique
                                                                                               position the Isle of Wight attracts visitors from every corner of the
We are delighted to return to the English Riviera for a superb seaside                         globe. The peace, beauty and varied delights of this wonderful Island
holiday with lovely scenery and history in abundance. Famous for its                           have kept it a favourite holiday destination since early Victorian times
white sandy beaches, rocky coves and popular pier, Paignton has a lot                          when Queen Victoria purchased Osbourne House. Our base, Shanklin,
to offer by day and by night the seafront comes alive with illuminations                       is a lovely resort with miles of sandy beaches, beautiful gardens,
making it the perfect place for an evening stroll.                                             promenade and olde worlde thatched cottages.

 PALACE HOTEL, PAIGNTON ***                                                                     CHANNEL VIEW HOTEL ***
 Part of the prestigious Duchy Hotels group, this comfortable hotel stands in                   We are delighted to return to this family run hotel. The hotel occupies a unique
 beautiful grounds in a desirable location on Paignton’s Esplanade directly                     elevated position overlooking Shanklin Bay and has a reputation for warm
 opposite the seafront with Paignton the town centre only a short walk away.                    welcomes, efficient service, excellent food and attention to detail. All bedrooms
 Expect efficient and professional service and tastefully decorated en suite                    are tastefully decorated and the hotel boasts an indoor swimming pool, Spa and
 bedrooms. There is an entertainment programme running nightly and the hotel                    Sauna. The hotel has a lift but it does not serve all floors and there are several
 has a Beauty Spa and Health Suite.                                                             steps at the front entrance although a ramp is provided.

Itinerary                                                                                      Itinerary
Monday After an early departure we travel south with comfort breaks en route arriving          Thursday This morning we make our way south, with comfort breaks en route, to join
in Paignton during the late afternoon. There will be time to settle into the hotel and relax   our ferry for the crossing to the Isle of Wight. We then have a short transfer to the hotel
before dinner.
                                                                                               During our stay we have included some wonderful excursions:
Whilst in resort we have included the following excursions:                                    • A full day tour of the island taking in coastal views and visiting Alum Bay and Yarmouth.
• Totnes and Buckfast Abbey: A morning visit to Buckfast Abbey and Gardens, a                  • A nostalgic ride on the Isle of Wight Steam Train. Settle back in beautifully restored
  tranquil refuge from the hectic pace of everyday life. Later we head to the medieval           Victorian and Edwardian carriages and enjoy a
  market town of Totnes in time for lunch and an                                                 unique view of the island complete with the                        Inclusions
  afternoon at leisure.                                           Inclusions                     evocative aromas and sounds of the steam
                                                                                                                                                       4 Six night stay at the Channel
• ‘Steam and Cruise’. We start with a short walk                                                 engine. Later we enjoy an afternoon at leisure
  from our hotel to join the Dartmouth Steam 4 Seven night stay at The Palace
                                                                                                                                                           View Hotel – dinner, bed and
                                                                                                 and time for lunch in Cowes, the famous
                                                                                                                                                           breakfast
  Railway for a delightful and nostalgic ride along      Hotel Paignton - dinner bed &           yachting centre, with its lovely harbour and
                                                         breakfast.                              some of the most expensive properties on              4   Return ferry crossing
  the coast and the scenic Dart Valley to
  Kingswear. Here we take the ferry across the 4 Dinner each evening with                        the island.                                           4 Executive coach travel thoughout
  harbour to historic Dartmouth. There will be time      individual dining between             • A full day excursion to the resorts of Newport 4 Porterage
                                                                                                 and Ryde.
  for lunch and to explore the town before we            6.30pm – 8.30pm                                                                               4 Excursions as listed including
  enjoy a one hour cruise along the beautiful River 4 Porterage                                • A full day excursion as we first travel to the
                                                                                                                                                           Osbourne House and Steam Train
  Dart. Afterwards we take the ferry to Kingswear                                                quintessential English village of Godshill, with its
                                                     4 Entertainment in the hotel                charming thatched – roofed cottages, medieval         4   Door to door service from
  and join the train for the ride back to Paignton.
                                                         lounge each evening                     church, tearooms and model village. Later this            selected  areas (see page 6)
• A full day excursion to Dartmoor National Park
  and the maritime City of Plymouth.                 4 Complimentary use of leisure              morning we continue onto Osbourne House, the 4 This tour is operated by one
• Full day excursion to the Cornish fishing villages     facilities.                             palatial holiday home of Queen Victoria. The              member of staff with frequent
  of Looe and Polperro.                              4 Executive coach travel throughout         house offers an intimate glimpse of royal family          comfort breaks
• Morning visit to Kents Cavern, a spectacular 4 Excursions as listed                            life and the garden terraces have stunning views
  natural cave with a history spanning 400 million                                               across the Solent.                                               Not included
                                                     4 Door to door service from               • A free day in resort. Why not try the beach or
  years. It was used by Britain’s first humans
  and remains of mammoth, woolly rhino and
                                                         selected areas (see page 6)             take a leisurely walk along the cliff tops to the • Travel Insurance £42 per person
  cave bears are found here. After our visit we 4 This tour is operated by one                   neighbouring resort of Sandown.                         (incl. IPT)

  enjoy a Devonian clotted cream tea. The                member of staff with frequent         • During your stay an optional trip will be offered • Single Room Supplement £Nil
  remainder of the day we spend in the wonderful         comfort breaks                          to Shanklin Theatre for one of their traditional • Double for sole use supplement
  resort of Torquay.                                                                             music variety shows.                                    £162
• Free day in Paignton enjoying the promenade,
                                                                Not included
                                                                                                                                                    • Superior front sea view room £66
  harbour, beach, gardens and shops.                                                           Wednesday After breakfast we travel across the
                                                     • Travel Insurance £45 per person                                                                per person based on two sharing
Monday After breakfast we leave Paignton and                                                   island to take the short crossing to the mainland.
                                                       (incl. IPT)                                                                                  • Side sea view room £30 per person
return north with comfort breaks en route and                                                  We continue our homeward journey with comfort
                                                     • Single Room Supplement £175             breaks en route.                                       based on two sharing
expect to arrive home in the early evening.

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             SUNDAY 9TH AUGUST 2020                                      per person
                                                                                                                                                                         4 DAYS

London at Leisure, Summer                                                  SUNDAY 9TH AUGUST 2020
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in the City                                                             Downton Abbey &
wish whilst soaking up the capital’s history and atmosphere. This is a Hampshire Cream Teas
Join us on this short break to London doing as much or as little as you

‘go as you please’ breakaway and you can decide whether to simply                              Join us on a regal tour, fit for a Duke or Duchess! We visit Highclere
enjoy shopping and sightseeing, take a trip to the theatre in London’s                         Castle, instantly recognisable as Downton Abbey, to discover the
West End or explore any of London’s other cultural delights.                                   upstairs/downstairs history of the Castle. We also visit Winchester,
                                                                                               Oxford and Portsmouth and enjoy a sumptuous High Tea in the
  PARK PLAZA LONDON RIVERBANK ****                                                             Spinnaker Tower. Could this be the highest afternoon tea on the
  Situated on the south side of the River Thames, opposite the Tate Britain Art                south coast?
  Gallery with stunning views of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and the London

                                                                                                APOLLO BASINGSTOKE HOTEL ****
  Eye. Each of the air-conditioned bedrooms is equipped with state-of-the-art
  facilities including high-speed Internet, flat screen televisions, direct dial
                                                                                                A modern hotel located in the heart of North Hampshire. All bedrooms are well
  telephone, mini-bar, tea & coffee making facilities. The hotel has a restaurant,
                                                                                                furnished and offer tea/coffee facilities. The hotel spa offers indoor swimming
  bar, fitness suite and swimming pool so there are plenty of opportunities to relax
                                                                                                pool, sauna, steam room and gym. Relax in the library bar and lounge and enjoy
  after a busy day sightseeing.
                                                                                                dinner in the hotel’s excellent restaurant.

Itinerary                                                        Inclusions                    Itinerary                                                       Inclusions
Sunday After a morning departure we travel to                                                  Sunday This morning we make our way south 4 Three night stay at Apollo Hotel,
                                                       4 Two nights stay at Park Plaza
London with comfort breaks en route arriving mid-                                              with comfort breaks en route to arrive at our hotel       Basingstoke – dinner, bed and
                                                         London Riverbank - bed & full
afternoon. The hotel is in a great location to enjoy                                           with time to settle in before dinner.                     breakfast
                                                         cooked breakfast.
the remainder of the day and evening at leisure.                                               Monday Today we enjoy a morning at leisure in
                                                       4 Porterage                                                                                   4 Dinner – 3 course buffet menu
Monday After a cooked buffet breakfast today                                                   the historic city of Winchester with free time for
is at leisure. London has much to offer so why not     4 Executive coach travel throughout     lunch before our afternoon visit to Highclere 4 Free use of leisure facilities
consider some of the following.                        4 This tour maybe operated using        Castle. The Castle has been used extensively in 4 Executive coach travel thoughout
                                                         one of our VIP Team Coaches.          the filming of ‘Downton Abbey’ and your visit will 4 Porterage
• Buckingham Palace & The Royal Mews.                                                          include entrance to the Castle, Grounds and
                                                   4 This tour is operated by one                                                                    4 Excursions as listed including
• Big Ben & Houses of Parliament with audio tour.                                              Gardens. Visit the State Rooms and Library to see
                                                        member of staff with frequent                                                                    Highclere Castle and Spinnaker
• Churchill War Rooms- the bunker and museum                                                   the desk and chair that Napoleon used during his
                                                        comfort breaks                                                                                   Tower Afternoon tea
  hidden beneath the streets of Westminster.                                                   time on St Helena. Explore the Egyptian Collection
• Westminster Abbey and Kensington Palace.                     Not included                    of items excavated by Lord Carnarvon and Howard 4 Door to door service from
• Tate Britain and South Bank                                                                  Carter from the ancient tombs of Egypt and                selected areas (see page 6)
• Shakespeare’s Globe – take a tour or experience • Travel Insurance £28 per person            stroll through the gardens designed in the 18th 4 This tour is operated by one
  a world renowned production of Shakespeare.         (incl. IPT)                              century by the most famous of English landscape           member of staff with frequent
• Trafalgar Square, surrounded by museums, • Single Room Supplement £130                       architects, ‘Capability Brown’.                           comfort breaks
  galleries and historic buildings.                                                            Tuesday Today we enjoy a morning at leisure in
• Borough Market – a foodie’s delight.
                                                   • Door to door service from selected
                                                                                               Portsmouth. Take the opportunity to visit the                    Not included
                                                      areas (see page 6)
• Postal Museum – explore the tunnels & station                                                Historic Dockyard and its famous attractions, HMS
                                                                                                                                                     • Travel Insurance £33 per person
  platforms of London’s 100-year-old postal railway.                                           Victory, HMS Warrior, HMS M.33 and The National
                                                                                                                                                       (incl. IPT)
• West End shows – something for everyone.                                                     Museum of the Royal Navy. Alternatively, enjoy a
• Thames River Cruise or Flight on the London Eye – see the city from a different              short ferry trip across the harbour to Gosport to     • Single Room Supplement £75
  perspective.                                                                                 visit more attractions, including the excellent Royal
• Shopping.                                                                                    Submarine Museum. This afternoon we enjoy High Tea at the spectacular Spinnaker Tower
• Covent Garden – famous for specialist shops, stalls and street entertainment.                on the historic waterfront. Take in the stunning views while we tuck into sandwiches,
                                                                                               scones with jam and cream, and a mini patisserie selection.
Tuesday After breakfast, check out and store your suitcase in the hotel’s luggage room         Wednesday After breakfast we visit the unique, historic university city of Oxford with
and spend your final day at leisure. Please return to the hotel in good time to collect your   its honey-gold buildings, dreaming spires and riverside setting. There will be free time for
luggage and board the coach for a 3pm departure. With comfort breaks en route we               lunch before we head for home with comfort breaks en route. We expect to arrive back
expect to arrive back in the Tyne Valley during the evening.                                   in the Tyne Valley during the early evening.

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