23rd December
After joining the coach, we make our way to our hotel and check in.
Christmas Eve – Island Highlights Tour
Our fantastic Island Highlights tour takes in this unique island’s many famous sights. After Ventnor, a pretty resort built on a series of terraces, we make for Alum Bay. Here we can admire the multi-coloured cliffs and famous chalky outcrop The Needles. We continue to Newport, regarded as the capital of the Isle of Wight, with a historic quayside and selection of speciality shops.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is a wonderful day of leisure at our hotel where we indulge in a Christmas lunch with all the trimmings, followed by a light buffet served in the evening.
Boxing Day – Ryde & Pantomime
For today’s half-day excursion, we spend some time at leisure in Ryde with its long stretch of golden sand, pretty esplanade, marina and beautiful gardens. Take a stroll along the famous 19th-century pier, the oldest in England, or admire the many boats moored in the town’s busy harbour. We return to Shanklin in the afternoon for our fun-filled pantomime performance, followed by dinner at the hotel.
27th December
After breakfast, we check out of our hotel and head for home.