Isle of Wight Weekend in Ryde

• Coach travel & ferry crossings
• Hotel stay with breakfast, evening meals & entertainment (on one evening) included
• Excursions as outlined in the itinerary

Join us for a weekend break to the beautiful Isle of Wight!

Day One 

Departing South Wales we head to Portsmouth for our afternoon sailing over the Solent to Fishbourne on the Isle itself.  From here it’s a short drive to the characterful Royal Esplanade Hotel in Ryde. This beautifully restored Victorian hotel is your home for the weekend as we settle in for a three night stay with evenings meals & breakfast included, plus entertainment on one evening.

As the name suggests, your hotel is situated right on the Esplanade and offers fantastic views back across the Solent to the mainland. Glorious beaches, excellent restaurants and the second longest pier in the UK are just a few things that you'll find on your doorstep.. you can even hop on a hovercraft or ride ( in Ryde...) the island's railway!

Day Two – Island tour

Today we take you around the south , West and North of the island. Taking in the channel views as we head to Alum Bay and the Needles and on to Yarmouth with its wooden pier.

Day Three - Shanklin

This morning we'll head over to spend the morning in Shanklin. With all the charm of a proper seaside town and set against the dramatic sandstone cliffs, Shanklin's beach is one of the most stunning walks to take on the Island. The Old Village with its pretty thatched cottages and history, housing gift shops and tea rooms, is the perfect spot for a cream tea or a light lunch. 

Returning to Ryde for the afternoon.

Day Four 

After checking out from the hotel we'll have a final few hours to enjoy on the island before its time to head back for our afternoon crossing back to Portsmouth, returning home to Wales late in the evening.