ENGLAND
5 DAYS from £435
Hovertravel Experience
Gin, Shopping & A Ticket to Ryde Our super leisurely tour makes the most of Hampshire’s premium shopping outlet, Gunwharf Quays, and a morning in historic Winchester. These are complemented with a nostalgic hovercraft journey to the Isle of Wight and a guided tour of the iconic Bombay Sapphire Distillery.
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The Glasshouses, Bombay Sapphire Distillery
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 4 Isle of Wight Today we have a real treat in store as we head to Southsea to catch the Hovercraft to the Isle of Wight, not just for the crossing but for an exciting Hovertravel Experience , during which the hovercraft capabilities are demonstrated. On arrival in Ryde we meet the pilot for a tour and inside look at the hovercraft. We have free time in Ryde for lunch before returning to mainland via hovercraft once more. Day 5 Departure After breakfast, we make our way home.
Day 2 Gunwharf Quays & Spinnaker Tower Today, we visit the uniquely positioned Gunwharf Quays. Situated in a cultural harbour front location in the heart of Portsmouth, Gunwharf Quays is the South’s leading designer shopping outlet. With over 90 brands offering up to 60% off original retail prices and over 30 restaurants, bars and coffee shops, you really can shop till you drop or just sit and watch the world go by! This afternoon, we experience the dizzy heights of Spinnaker Tower , which stands at 170 meters tall. We enjoy the breathtaking 23-mile views over Portsmouth Harbour, the city, the Solent, the South Downs and the Isle of Wight. Day 3 Winchester & Bombay Sapphire Distillery This morning, we visit the historic city of Winchester. Here we can explore the medieval cathedral with its fascinating 17th century Morley Library, the Norman crypt and the Winchester Bible dating back to the 12th century. In the afternoon, we head to rural Hampshire to enjoy a guided tour of the Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery , where we discover the Glasshouses, the Botanical Dry Room and the Dakin Still House before enjoying a drink suited to our personal taste profile in the Mill Bar.
Norton Park Hotel & Spa Winchester, Hampshire plus
Sitting within its own 54 acres of parkland, the Norton Park is one of the loveliest hotels in Hampshire. All 166 bedrooms are elegant and contemporary in style with some rooms being accessed by a covered walkway. The warm and welcoming restaurant is located on the first floor and there is a stylish bar and lounge. Excellent leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi. There are also 10 spa treatment rooms (charges apply). • Ground floor rooms • Lift • Leisure facilities • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge 4 Nights Half Board Twin from £435pp Double for Sole Use Supplement from £142 Based on Monday & Thursday arrivals ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION Also have dates at the Langstone Quays Resort and Solent Hotel & Spa. Ask your Account Manager for details.
INCLUSIONS • Entrance to the Spinnaker Tower
• Guided tour of Bombay Sapphire Distillery • Hovercraft return crossing Southsea - Ryde • Hovercraft meet the pilot experience on board & tour
HOW ABOUT? Why not add a 2 or 3 course lunch or afternoon tea at
The Royal Esplanade Hotel in Ryde? Ask your Account Manager for details.
Ryde Harbour, Isle of Wight
Gunwharf Quays © Gunwharf Quays
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