FAVOURITE PLACES ....ALTERNATIVE ITINERARIES Here's a selection of popular destinations with alternative itineraries for you to enjoy, available with immediate confirmation. If you would like more information, click on the appropriate tour button to email your interest
WEST COUNTRY WANDERER 4 Nights/ 5 Days - 6 September, 4 October 2021 - from £399
Bicton Botanical Gardens (Visit Devon)
Bonnie (thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk)
The West Country is an ever popular destination and here we combine attractions across the coast and countryside of Somerset and Devon. Staying at the 3* Best Western Tiverton Hotel.
Tour Includes:
A cream tea on arrival at the hotel
Admission to Bicton Botanical Gardens, exploring the extensive gardens, riding the Woodland Railway and reminiscing in the Countryside Museum. There's the opportunity to include time at leisure in Exmouth if you wish.
Visit Haynes Motor Museum, a vast Collection of veteran, vintage and classic cars and bikes, offering a fascinating window into motoring history before continuing your journey, returning along the Jurassic Coast.
Who can resist a Donkey? Drop in for a visit to the Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth with time at leisure in this coastal resort. Round your holiday off with a Cream Tea at Bickleigh Mill.
4 nights half board with full English breakfast, three course choice dinner with tea and coffee. Porter Service. Coach parking on site. 3 single rooms are included without supplement.
LOVELY LOCHS AND GLORIOUS GLENS 4 Nights/5 Days - 24 May, 20 September & 25 October 2021 - from £449
Lomond Chieftan Sunshine (Cruise Loch Lomond)
The Falls of Dochart, Killin (Visit Scotland)
Highland Perthshire is known for its wild life and outstanding scenery. Not only does Perthshire have Scotland's longest river, the Tay, flowing from beautiful Loch Tay to Perth and beyond. It also has what it is believed to be the oldest tree in Britain, the Fortingall Yew and the delightful village of Dull which is paired with Boring in Oregon! Staying at the 4* Crieff Hotel and Resort
Tour includes:
Journey to Tarbet for an included cruise on Loch Lomond with commentary and a cup of tea or coffee plus leisure time on shore before a scenic drive back to the hotel
Board Scotrail's service at Crianlarich travelling through picturesque Glen Orchy arriving in the coastal town of Oban where there is time to explore before a leisurely drive back to Crieff.
A day for wonderful scenery visiting Aberfeldy, Kenmore, travelling along Loch Tay with Ben Lawers towering above before stopping in Killin to view the Falls of Dochart before returning through Callander to Crieff with time to relax and unwind at the hotel or stroll into the town.
4 nights half board with full Scottish breakfast and 3 course choice dinner with tea and coffee. Regular entertainment. Porter Service and on site coach parking.
COAST, BOAT, CASTLE, GARDENS AND A TRAIN 4 Nights/5 Days - 3 May, 20 September, 11 October 2021 - from £352
Exbury Gardens Miniature Steam Train (bgir.org)
Sherborne Castle (visitheritage.org)
We know how much our clients enjoy a train and a boat trip! Here's the chance to enjoy both, as well as soaking up some fabulous scenery plus a castle and a garden visit too! Staying at the 4* Best Western Royale,Bournemouth.
Tour Includes:
A visit to Exbury Gardens with 200 acres to explore (accessible paths available) and a trip on their miniature steam railway teamed with a scenic drive through the New Forest.
Admission and private tour (STA) to Sherborne Castle. Built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594 and reflects a glorious variety of decorative styles from over 400 years of English History with Capability Brown landscapes. (Only the ground floor is accessible to wheelchair/scooter users but this does include some of the castles most notable rooms)
Morning cruise of Poole Harbour with time at leisure in Bournemouth.
4 nights half board with full English breakfast and 3 course choice dinner with tea and coffee. Greeted on arrival with tea and coffee. Regular entertainment. Porter Service and coach parking on site.
Prices are based on a minimum of only 40 paying passengers with a free tour place for the group leader in a shared room. Full details of each offer will be advised in our written quotation. Overnight stops, alternative durations or additional inclusions can be arranged - please ask for details.
FLORIADE 2022 Taking place every 10 years, Almere will host this special festival in 2022. (Exact dates TBA)
