Itinerary
Day 1: London - Portsmouth - Quarr Abbey
Stop At: Rabbie's, Bulleid way Greenline Coach Terminal, London SW1W 9SH England
Check-in 15 minutes prior to departure and meet with your driver guide for this 3-day tour.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Portsmouth, UK
First, you head to the ancient port-city of Portsmouth. This bustling spot blends modern marvels with centuries of sea-faring stories. Head to the top of the 170 metre high Spinnaker Tower for the best views of the City, the Isle of Wight and the South Coast. Follow the historic harbour trails or visit the remains of King Henry the VIII’s tragic warship Mary Rose before joining your guide for your ferry at Gunwharf Terminal.
Stop At: Quarr Abbey, Ryde PO33 4ES England
Your first stop on the Isle of Wight is the important religious site of Quarr Abbey. The building here is beautiful and combines French, Byzantine, and Moorish designs.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: You stay two nights at the unforgettably quaint village of Shanklin.
Day 2: Flexible day touring around the Isle of Wight
Stop At: The Earl Yarborough's Monument, Culver Down Rd, Sandown PO36 8QT, UK
Look up at the tallest monument on the Isle of Wight. This is the tallest monument on the island and celebrates the life of a wealthy earl from the 19th century.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Osborne House, York Ave, East Cowes PO32 6JX England
Queen Victoria’s favourite holiday spot looks more like an Italian Renaissance palazzo than an English palace. Osborne House was Queen Victoria’s holiday home and as you explore the Italian-style building, you discover pristine green gardens, ornate golden rooms, and historically fascinating artefacts.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Needles, Totland England
These glorious white chalk eruptions from the ocean will keep your camera busy. These sharp white stacks that stick out of the ocean are beautiful to behold. You can hop on a boat to get close to them and venture to an old defensive battery that’s nearby.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: St Catherines Down, Ventnor PO38 2JB, UK
Your last stop today is at the cliffs of St. Catherine’s Down. As the sun starts to set, these epic cliffs and green valleys look stunning.
You travel back to Shanklin in time for dinner.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: You stay two nights at the unforgettably quaint village of Shanklin.
Day 3: Shanklin - London
Stop At: Winchester, Winchester, Hampshire, England
Visiting Winchester isn’t easy, because there’s almost too much to do. There’s a glorious cathedral, an ancient mill, cute cafes, and more than enough museums. Once you've had time to explore this wonderful city, it’s time to head home.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Runnymede National Trust, Windsor Road, Egham TW20 0AG England
This lovely, pastoral area is said to be the birthplace of modern democracy. In 1215, Magna Carta simply described Runnymede as a meadow between Windsor and Staines.
Runnymede was the location for the sealing of the Magna Carta by King John on the fifteenth of June 1215, with the 1225 version becoming the definitive version.
Runnymede is still used today as a site for significant commemoration and is the location of the Magna Carta memorial (erected 1957), the John F. Kennedy memorial (1965), the Commonwealth Air Forces memorial (1953), and the Fairhaven Memorial Lodges (1931).
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.