ENGLAND
5 DAYS FROM £449
Hovertravel Experience
From a Lofty Height to the Isle of Wight Our super tour makes the most of Hampshire’s long maritime history, with a visit to the fantastic Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and nostalgic hovercraft journey to the Isle of Wight. We also enjoy breathtaking and far-reaching views from the Spinnaker Tower observation deck and a guided tour of the iconic Bombay Sapphire Distillery. PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Portsmouth Historic Dockyard & Spinnaker Tower Today, we visit Portsmouth Historic Dockyard , with full access to enjoy the many superb attractions. Highlights include HMS Victory, Nelson’s famous flagship; the Mary Rose Museum, displaying the remains & objects of Henry V111’s flagship; and HMS Warrior 1860. This afternoon, we experience the dizzy heights of Spinnaker Tower , which stands at 170 metres 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 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 in the Mill Bar. Day 4 Isle of Wight Today we take 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.
The Spinnaker Tower
HMS Victory, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Norton Park Hotel & Spa Winchester, Hampshire Plus
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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 • Bar • Restaurant • Tea/coffee in room • Leisure facilities • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge 4 Nights Half Board Twin from £449pp Double for Sole Use Supplement from £140 Based on Monday arrivals
Inclusions • Porterage & welcome tea/coffee • Choice of menu & tea/coffee after dinner • Entrance to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard including all attractions • Entrance to Spinnaker Tower • Guided tour of Bombay Sapphire Distillery • Hovercraft return crossing Southsea - Ryde • Hovercraft meet the pilot experience on board & tour
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The Glass Houses, Bombay Sapphire Distillery
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