Day 1 – Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House & Estate

Board our private executive coach at the designated pick up points – visit en route a suitable National Trust property such as Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House and Estate near Romsney, a 12th century Augustine priory that is now a handsome house whose grounds offer a magnificent collection of trees, walled gardens and a National Collection of old fashioned roses – Wightlink ferry crossing from Portsmouth to Fishbourne – check in to the 3* Shanklin Hotel in Shanklin.

Day 2 – Island tour & Osborne House

Circular tour of the island with our Blue Badge Guide taking in The Needles, Alum Bay and the historic port of Cowes – Osborne House was demolished after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert bought Osborne and its estate in 1845 and a new three-storey pavilion was built which is now owned and managed by English Heritage.

Day 3 – Godshill, steam railway trip & Ryde

Time at leisure in Godshill to explore the historic village, to visit the 14th century church that sits on a small hillock overlooking the village or to explore the model village – at Wootton we take a ride on the Isle of Wight's restored steam railway in Victorian and Edwardian carriages dating back to 1876, a unique way to experience the atmosphere of bygone train travel – finish the day at the resort of Ryde with its sweeping sandy bay and delightful pier.

Day 4 – Newport, Sandown & Rosemary Vineyard

Visit the beautiful and historic town of Newport – time at leisure to explore the resort of Sandown with its beautiful sandy beach that slopes gently into the sea – tour and tasting at the Rosemary Vineyard, one of the largest vineyards in England at some thirty acres.

Day 5 – Kingston Lacy

Wightlink ferry crossing from Fishbourne to Portsmouth – en route home visit a suitable National Trust property such as Kingston Lacy Mansion in Wimborne, dating from 17th century with beautiful interiors and garden and one of the greatest family picture collections in the UK.

Four nights on half board basis at the 3* Shanklin Hotel, commanding a wonderful position in Shanklin overlooking Sandown Bay. The restaurant, bar and lounge all enjoy panoramic views, whilst extensive leisure amenities include a swimming pool, sauna and bowls. All rooms are en suite.

Single room supplement £69

Insurance

Entrance fees to places of interest (NT properties free to NT members)

Remember this itinerary is just our suggestion. Tailor make this tour exclusively for your group to suit your members’ budget or preferences. You could:

• stay at a 4* hotel
• with fewer or different excursions
• for more (or fewer) days
• include all entrance fees and gratuities