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Day 1: On the first day we drive down to one of the ferry ports on the south coast and board the ferry for a one-hour sailing to the Isle of Wight and then on to our hotel in Sandown, where we stay for 4 nights.

Day 2: Today we visit the resort of Yarmouth then Alum Bay and famous ‘Needles’. We also see the beautiful gardens of Mottistone Manor and finish with a cream tea at the Wight Mouse Inn in Ventnor.

Day 3: Osborne House – Queen Victoria’s splendid former holiday home. So much to see here including the Swiss Cottage – a feature of the estate.

Day 4: Today is left free for you to relax and explore Sandown at your own pace.

Day 5: Depart for home after a last hearty breakfast to see us on our way.

Price pp includes; 4 nights D/B/B and excursions as shown. Single supplement applies.

Day 1: Join the coach on Sunday morning to the Lake District.

You’ll enjoy free time in the Market town of Kendal and then Bowness on Windermere. Then we go on to our hotel in Barrow in Furness for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: After breakfast – a scenic tour of the Lakes. First, a cruise on Windermere followed by free time in Hawkshead and Coniston. 

Price pp based on 2 sharing includes; coach, hotel with dinner and breakfast and boat trip. Single supplement applies.

Day 1: We arrive at our hotel in the city of York this afternoon for 4 nights

Day 2:  A scenic trip on the north Yorkshire Moors Railway from Pickering through the Moors to Goathland

Day 3: A free day to explore the city and all that York has to offer its many tourists. Your hotel is within walking distance of the major sights – so enjoy!

Day 4: Newburgh Priory – a splendid historic residence in the Howardian Hills

Day 5: After breakfast we depart for home.

Price pp based on 2 sharing includes: - 4 x nights D/B/B plus trips out as shown. Single supplement applies.

Day 1: We head to Heysham on the Lancashire coast and take the mid-afternoon ferry to Douglas, Isle of Man and then check-into our hotel in Douglas where we stay for 4 nights.

Day 2:  A comprehensive tour of the Island with a local guide and knowledge to match so you’ll see the best and often over-looked ‘gems’ the island has to offer.

Day 3: The Isle of Man Steam Railway from Douglas to Port Erin – and then a visit to the fascinating Port Erin Steam Museum is included and also some free time in Port Erin itself.

Note: at times when IOM Steam Railway is not running an alternative excursion will operate. From here we head down to the Sound for some wonderful views of the Calf of Man.

We return to Douglas via Port Mary and Castletown.

Day 4: Today is left free so you can relax and explore Douglas at your own pace.

Day 5: After a last, (early) breakfast - it’s time to go home. We take the 08:45 Ferry from Douglas back to Heysham and continue our homeward journey.

Price pp based on 2 sharing includes: 4 nights D/B/B basis with coach and ferry travel and trips out as shown. Single room supplement £80

Day 1: Join the coach on Sunday morning to the Lake District.

You’ll enjoy free time in the Market town of Kendal and then Bowness on Windermere. Then we go on to our hotel in Barrow in Furness for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: After breakfast – a scenic tour of the Lakes. First, a cruise on Windermere followed by free time in Hawkshead and Coniston. 

Price pp based on 2 sharing includes; coach, hotel with dinner and breakfast and boat trip. Single supplement applies.

Day 1: Join our coach this morning for our journey down to Cornwall. With one or two comfort stops on the way, we’ll arrive at our hotel this afternoon. There’s plenty of time to check in and get settled into your en-suite room and explore the hotel before dinner this evening.

Day 2: After breakfast you board the coach for a trip to Truro - a small, bustling city that’s easy to get around, with lots of character and interesting things to see, from the flowing rivers to the picturesque Georgian streets, the 18th and 19th century town houses and the magnificent Victorian cathedral which dominates the city.

Day 3: Today we visit the fishing village of Padstow. Padstow is full of Cornish charm - a quaint quayside with colourful fishing boats and narrow cobbled streets with cosy pubs, tea rooms and small shops selling local crafts, art, and locally produced food.

After a while in Padstow we head a little further up the coast to the village of Tintagel - where you will find numerous shops, tea shops and cosy pubs. According to legend, King Arthur was said to be born on Tintagel Island, where the remains of the 13th century castle stand today.

Day 4: A free day today so you can relax and enjoy the area at your own pace.

Day 5: Following a last, hearty breakfast we bid farewell to Cornwall and head for home.

Price pp based on 2 sharing standard room includes: 4 nights D/B/B basis with excursions as shown.

*Superior room upgrade (subject to availability and supplement)
You can take in exceptional views of Looe harbour from a stunning superior room with the added luxury of your own private balcony.

23^rd Dec: We arrive at our hotel this afternoon for 4 nights.

Christmas Eve: Buckfast Abbey is a working monastery where a community of Benedictine monks live self-sufficiently. At the heart is the Abbey Church, a spiritual haven.

Cristmas Day:  The hotel has a full programme for today complete with sumptuous traditional lunch. Enjoy!

Boxing Day: Not many places open today but Exeter city is so let’s go and have a casual day here with free time to look around the shops and sights.

27^th Dec: After a last Moorland breakfast, we head for home.

Price includes: 4 nights D/B/B basis with trips out as shown including associated fees. Single room supplement applies

Day 1: We arrive at the Babbacombe Hotel in Babbacombe this afternoon for 3 nights of festive-themed food and entertainment.

Day 2: A visit to Exeter’s magnificent Cathedral at Christmastime or Buckfast Abbey – a beautiful Monastery Circa 1080 (depending on availability)

Day 3: A visit to Saltram House or Killerton House both magnificent mansions in their own right decorated for the season and, if the weather is kind, don’t forget the awesome gardens and tea room and gift shop.

And this afternoon, as darkness falls, we head to Paignton and take a ride on the amazing Train of Lights.

Day 4: Our short but sweet festive frolic in Devon is over, and it’s time to head for home.

Price pp based on 2 sharing includes: 3 nights D/B/B basis and trips out as shown including any associated costs. Single room supplement applies.

An annual event – the Christmas Train of Lights…

This truly spectacular illuminated journey starts in Paignton, where our vintage carriages await you - decorated with thousands of lights.

Fifteen minutes later, once you’ve had time to settle into your seat, you will arrive at Churston Station where the dazzling show begins.

Ride through the 450-metre technicolour Greenway tunnel that leads you onto the enchanted forest which is transformed by a multitude of lights and features displays of a nocturnal extravaganza.

The impressive show ends as you leave the forest, only to be greeted by the twinkling lights of Dartmouth reflected on the River Dart.

After a quick turnaround at Kingswear you will be on your way back to Paignton to experience the spectacle from a different direction - be sure to swap sides of the carriage to gain the best views of both sides of the stunning light show

*Last years programme – may not run exactly the same

Day 1: Meet our coach on Sunday morning as we head to London. We should arrive in Knightsbridge early afternoon and the coach will set down near Harrods so you can enjoy a few hours free time to browse the shops or have lunch.

We’ll arrive at the Waldorf hotel around 4pm and check-in.

The Waldorf is one of London’s original grand hotels and it has an illustrious history.

If you get the opportunity do seek out some of the beautiful areas of the hotel such as the Grand Ballroom and famous Palm Room.

You are right in the heart of London, so you can choose to enjoy this evening on the town or sipping cocktails in the hotel’s stylish bar - or a bit of both.

Day 2: Monday morning: Enjoy your ‘Waldorf’ full-cooked breakfast (or something lighter if you prefer, there’s a super choice at breakfast).

The rest of the day is now yours to explore, shop, sight see, or lunch in the Capital - whatever you choose to do with your time in London.

Head back to the hotel in good time to leave for home at 4pm.

Price pp based on 2 sharing includes: Coach, hotel and breakfast. Supplement for single occupancy of twin or double applies.

Please note: There are no triple rooms at the Waldorf, so we can’t get 3 persons in the same room.

Day 1: We arrive in Lincoln around midday and once we are checked in, you’ll have ample time to get your bearings in the charming city centre.

The hotel has a restaurant if you want to eat in and you’ll also find several options near the hotel including: Nando’s, Brayford View, Brayford Wharf, Horse and Groom and The Barge.

Day 2: Enjoy your breakfast and then the day is yours to explore, sightsee, shop.

Ask directions the ‘top’ of the town in an area known as Bailgate. This is the most historic area and you’ll find the castle and lots of independent, quirky shops and cosy tea rooms in the cobbled streets and the most famous Street in the City – ‘Steep Hill’ which leads down to the lower part of the town.

We leave for home from the hotel at 3pm.

Price based on 2 sharing includes: Coach, Hotel, Hot and Cold Breakfast Buffet. Single room supplement applies.

Day 1: Climb on board your coach for the drive to London. On arrival we go straight to the capital’s South Bank area, where you’ll have some free time and may want to get some lunch.

Then we head to our London hotel where we will be staying the night.

There’ll be time to freshen up before we get back on our coach for the short drive to the Aldwych Theatre, where we will see the evening performance of the Tina Turner Musical before returning to your hotel.

Day 2: After breakfast there’ll be plenty of free time in London’s busy shopping areas of Covent Garden and Oxford Street – or you may want to visit a museum or just go sightseeing.

Price includes; Coach, Hotel, full breakfast and good show ticket.

Note: Most London Theatre's do not have lifts and there may be stairs to access your seating area.

In the event of a named artist not appearing in the show and refunds/compensation will be governed by the theatre’s terms and conditions.

Hotels for this show:

Sunborn Yacht **** moored in London's Royal Victoria Dock

St. Giles *** Located at one end of Oxford Street, central London

Tower Hotel **** Located by Tower Bridge

Day 1: We head to Poole in Dorset for the Condor ferry to Jersey.
Here you part company with the GBTours’ coach as coaches from the mainland aren’t allowed on the Island.
The crossing is by modern Catamaran and takes 4 hours.
Once we arrive at Jersey Port our group will be met by Waverley Coaches of Jersey who will transfer us to our hotel in St. Clement.
Settle-into your ensuite room and look forward to dinner later.
Perhaps an evening stroll after dinner? Right outside the hotel you’ll find the fine sweep of St. Clements Bay and some beautiful Sunsets!

Day 2:  After breakfast, we’ve arranged a lovely day out for you by coach from the hotel. Waverley coaches will collect our party at 10am and take you on a ‘round the Island’ tour and return to our hotel around 1:30pm.

Days 3 to 5: You can spend your time on Jersey as you wish.

• Relax in the hotel grounds, soak up the Sun around the outdoor Pool or on the beach opposite the hotel
• There’s a regular Bus service into St. Helier or, if you feel energetic you can walk (1 mile)
• Car hire is cheap if you fancy a day out under your own steam

Note: Arrive home times vary from early evening to early morning depending on the ferry departure time from Jersey.

Price pp based on 2 sharing includes: 5 nights D/B/B basis with coach and ferry travel and excursion as shown.
Single room supplement applies
Please Note: Luggage Limit is 15kg per person
Photo ID essential for Condor Ferries