2026 GAPS TO FILL?

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SOUTHERN COUNTIES EXPLORER
5 Days/4 Nights - April to October 2026 - £386
Available dates:  7 May; 18 June; 16 July; 13 August; 17 September
Denbies Vineyard
River Thames Cruise (French Brothers)

Showcasing the best of the Southern Counties with a variety of carefully selected excursions including a river cruise and vineyard visit.  Tours are based on Thursday departures.

Stop at Denbies Vineyard for a vineyard train tour savouring a glass of bubbly and commentary, taking visitors at a leisurely pace to some of the most beautiful viewing points in the vineyard and the North Downs. On then to the honeymoon spot of the late Queen Mother and the future King George VI, the National Trust’s Edwardian retreat, Polesdon Lacey.

Head north this morning to Maidenhead for a leisurely cruise with commentary on the River Thames, destination Windsor. See the houses of the stars, through Bray and Bovenley Locks, passing Oakley Court and Monkey Island. Soak in the spectacular views of Windsor Castle, before disembarking for an afternoon at leisure.

The Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre (open Weds to Sun) provides a morning’s fascinating visit. The 36 acre home to traditional craftspeople and dedicated to the industrial heritage of the south east, set in the heart of the South Downs National Park and can be explored using the narrow-gauge railway or vintage bus. The afternoon is at leisure to discover Portsmouth.

Staying at the 4 star Hampshire Court Hotel.  Featuring 90 comfortable and spacious double/twin bedrooms, many with step in showers. There is a lift and leisure facilities, including an indoor pool.

Tour includes: 
4 nights half board with full English breakfast and three course, choice dinner with tea and coffee.
Porter service; on site coach parking
Denbies Vineyard sparkling outdoor train ride
Admission to National Trust Polesdon Lacey
90 minute cruise from Maidenhead to Windsor
Admission to Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre
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LEGENDARY LIVERPOOL
5 Days/4 Nights - April to October 2026 - £438
Available dates: 18 June; 16 July
River Mersey Cruise (Visit Liverpool)
Anfield Stadium Tour, Liverpool (Visit Liverpool)

The vibrant city of Liverpool is renowned for sporting heroes, iconic music and its historic waterfront including the Royal Albert Dock. Come and discover why this illustrious and eminent city is indeed, legendary.

Our voyage of discovery begins with a tour inside one of the world's most well-known stadiums, Anfield. View the pitch, state of the art dressing rooms, walk down the player's tunnel and experience the match day atmosphere. Ahead of its time, Port Sunlight, the village founded by 'Soap King' William Hesketh Lever in 1888, to house 'Sunlight Soap' factory workers. Now a fascinating museum and art gallery, noted for beautiful architecture and parkland.

Royal Albert Dock underwent regeneration in the 1980s and is now a major tourist attraction. Here, join 'The Floating Grace' to enjoy a midday cruise for a tour of Liverpool's historic docks and marina with the added bonus of Afternoon Tea. Time at leisure follows. Why not pop into the Tate Gallery or walk the short distance to the main shopping area of Liverpool One?

Head to the Wirral to join one of Liverpool's ultimate sightseeing experiences, a River Explorer Cruise on a celebrated Mersey Ferry. Disembarking at Pier Head, take the short hop to the Beatles Story and an immersive Beatlemania journey through time into the lives and music of The Beatles.

Staying at the Art Deco style, 4 star Crowne Plaza Liverpool John Lennon Airport Hotel. Featuring 164 well appointed, double/twin bedrooms accessed by lift and some ground floor rooms with welcoming public areas.

 Tour includes:
4 nights half board with full English breakfast and three course, choice dinner with tea and coffee
Porter Service; coach parking on site.
Tour of Anfield Stadium
Admission and coach tour at Port Sunlight Village
2 hour cruise on the Floating Grace with Afternoon Tea
50 minute cruise on the River Mersey
Admission to the Beatles Story
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CORNISH GARDENS AND DEVON COAST
5 Days/4 Nights - April to October - From £389
Available Dates: 17 August; 21 September; 5 October
Eden Project (Visit Cornwall, Matt Jessop) 
Plymouth Harbour (Plymouth Boat Trips)

The charming fishing villages, pretty harbours and rolling countryside have attracted visitors to Devon and Cornwall for years. 

Staying at the 3 star Duke of Cornwall Hotel. Built in 1863 and retaining many of its original features. Offering 73 traditional style, comfortable bedrooms which can be accessed via the lift, elegant public areas and sweeping staircase.  As this is a historical building, guests will encounter steps around the hotel.

Start your adventure with a long but worthwhile day to the world famous Eden Project. This unique regeneration project has transformed a scar on the landscape into a global garden featuring two enormous glass Biomes. The Eden Project is always changing so, even if you’ve been before, you’ll see something different next time.

A leisurely day in Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City. Take advantage of the great shopping opportunities, in addition to uncovering hundreds of years of history. Enjoy time at Plymouth Hoe, the Barbican and Sutton Harbour before embarkation from the Barbican Landing Stage to enjoy a delightful boat trip with commentary detailing the history and heritage of the stunning Plymouth coastline.

To the Lost Gardens of Heligan, amazingly discovered in 1991 under a blanket of brambles after 70 years of neglect. Many of the original plants have been rescued. Time allowing, visit the delightful village of Mevagissey, one of Cornwall’s most picturesque fishing villages and Fowey, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Your tour includes:  
4 nights half board with full breakfast and three course, choice dinner with tea and coffee.  
Porter service.  Coach parking is nearby.  
Admission to the Eden Project.
1 hour cruise of Plymouth Harbour.
Admission to the Lost Gardens of Heligen. 
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Prices are based on a minimum of only 25 paying passengers with a free single room for the driver.
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.
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The UK and Eire Team