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Isle of Wight Weekend - JG Explorer

Isle of Wight Weekend - JG Explorer


4 days day day
from £269££pp

2026 Apr


A long weekend by the sea beckons on this lovely escape to the Isle of Wight, peppered with quaint villages and charming towns amidst picturesque landscapes and an unspoilt coastline. Beloved since the reign of Queen Victoria, follow in the footsteps of royalty and relax at our base in a popular seaside resort and discover more island highlights during an optional trip. From the iconic chalky outcrop of The Needles to the country's oldest pier in Ryde, there's plenty to see!

Highlights

  • Return coach travel & ferry crossings
  • 3 nights at a selected hotel on the Isle of Wight (JG2+ rating) with dinner & breakfast
  • Entertainment some evenings
  • Excursion to Newport

Optional Island Highlights tour (£15pp)


Itinerary

For our included half-day excursion we enjoy a visit to the bustling capital of the island, Newport. This picturesque town centres on two squares surrounded by elegant Georgian and Victorian architecture. Explore the historic quayside or browse the selection of speciality shops here.

Our fantastic optional Island Highlights tour takes in this unique island’s many famous sights, passing the pretty inland village of Godshill, famous for its charming thatched-roofed cottages and delightful medieval church. Look out for the quaint village of Chale before a photo stop at the iconic chalky outcrop, The Needles, the defining sight of the Isle of Wight. We continue to the historic port town of Yarmouth, which contains some of the oldest architecture on the island including a 16th-century castle, and lastly visit the seaside resort of Ryde, with its long stretch of beach, pretty esplanade, marina and beautiful gardens. Be sure to take a stroll along the famous 19th-century pier here, the oldest in England!


Accommodation

The welcoming Burlington Hotel is situated near the seafront in the resort of Sandown and is one of the resort’s most established and reputable hotels.

Please note: the Burlington Hotel has no lift but has some ground floor rooms.

Hotel Rating

JG2+ rated hotels offer a slightly higher standard of hospitality, often with good home cooking plus enhanced décor, facilities and services, which is recognised and welcomed by our customers. Food may be buffet style in some of the larger hotels. They may also enjoy an enviable location and/or higher levels of satisfaction on online hotel rating sites and our own customer feedback surveys.

The Royal Pier Hotel boasts a seafront location in the resort of Sandown, facing one of the finest beaches on the Isle of Wight, and offers easy access to the town centre.

Hotel Rating

JG2+ rated hotels offer a slightly higher standard of hospitality, often with good home cooking plus enhanced décor, facilities and services, which is recognised and welcomed by our customers. Food may be buffet style in some of the larger hotels. They may also enjoy an enviable location and/or higher levels of satisfaction on online hotel rating sites and our own customer feedback surveys.

The Shanklin Beach Hotel is located on Shanklin’s seafront, offering stunning sea views. The contemporary en-suite rooms feature satellite TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. The hotel also offers a bar and restaurant with views of the esplanade.

Hotel Rating

JG2+ rated hotels offer a slightly higher standard of hospitality, often with good home cooking plus enhanced décor, facilities and services, which is recognised and welcomed by our customers. Food may be buffet style in some of the larger hotels. They may also enjoy an enviable location and/or higher levels of satisfaction on online hotel rating sites and our own customer feedback surveys.

The family-run Medehamstede Hotel is situated in the coastal town of Shanklin set within spacious, well-kept gardens. A Victorian building with plenty of character, the comfortable rooms feature Freeview TV.

Hotel Rating

JG2+ rated hotels offer a slightly higher standard of hospitality, often with good home cooking plus enhanced décor, facilities and services, which is recognised and welcomed by our customers. Food may be buffet style in some of the larger hotels. They may also enjoy an enviable location and/or higher levels of satisfaction on online hotel rating sites and our own customer feedback surveys.


Helpful Information

We are pleased to introduce JG Explorer – a brand-new deluxe coach, thoughtfully designed to provide an elevated coach experience and ensure your journey is special and memorable.

Exclusive to the JG Travel Group, the design of these coaches has been meticulously thought through with your comfort in mind – with only 44 seats meaning more room on board and padded seats. There’s improved legroom and a footrest, making certain that wherever you sit, you’ll be able to relax and enjoy your journey. We know it’s the small things that make a big difference in terms of ease and added convenience, so our JG Explorer coaches feature a floor-level, rear-mounted toilet, accessible to all customers.

On-board entertainment throughout your journey is easy to find on the JG Explorer, with access to Azimut, our wireless media system, providing films and quizzes. Simply bring along your smartphone or iPad and enjoy this entertainment interruption-free, with the use of our extra reliable Wi-Fi, free to all passengers and a handy USB port at each seat.

The layout of the JG Explorer includes a floor-level, rear-mounted kitchen with a sink, an espresso machine to purchase delicious Nespresso coffee, dispensed by your driver during comfort breaks, and a fridge stocked with cold drinks and milk. Customers are welcome to help themselves to complimentary JG bottles, that can be used for refill at the built-in cold-water filter, cutting down on the need for disposable plastic bottles and doing our part for the environment.

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