Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Isle of Wight
Leave London heading south toward Portsmouth, where you'll have free time to walk around this coastal city. Check out the Spinnaker Tower if you're interested in heights and views, or follow some of the historic harbour trails on foot. From there, catch a ferry over to the Isle of Wight. Before settling in for the night, stop by Quarr Abbey to see the grounds, then head to Shanklin where you'll be staying.
Included Activities
- Return ferry from Portsmouth to Isle of Wight
Optional Activities
- Climb Spinnaker Tower for views of Portsmouth and Isle of Wight
- Follow historic harbour trails in Portsmouth
- Visit Mary Rose (King Henry VIII's warship) in Portsmouth
Landmarks/POIs Spinnaker Tower Mary Rose Quarr Abbey - Day 2
Isle of Wight
After breakfast, explore the Isle of Wight starting with Yarborough Monument, which is the island's tallest structure and gives you a sense of the landscape. Stop at Brading Downs next for countryside views and a bit of a walk. Later, tour Osborne House, Queen Victoria's former holiday home featuring Italian architecture and well-maintained gardens. You'll see The Needles, those white rock stacks, from the shore, and there's an optional boat ride available if you want to get closer. Finish the day at St Catherine's Down to catch the sunset before heading back to Shanklin.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Yarborough Monument
- Photo stop at Brading Downs
- Entrance to Osborne House and gardens
- View The Needles from the shore
- Stop at St Catherine's Down
Optional Activities
- Boat ride out to The Needles for a closer look
Landmarks/POIs Yarborough Monument Brading Downs Osborne House The Needles St Catherine's Down - Day 3
Isle of Wight to London
Take the ferry back from the Isle of Wight to Portsmouth, then travel inland to Winchester, an old Anglo-Saxon capital. The city has a cathedral worth seeing and the Norman Great Hall, with time to wander around on your own. Stop at Runnymede on the drive back, the location where the Magna Carta was signed in 1215. From there, continue back to central London where your tour wraps up.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Return ferry from Isle of Wight to Portsmouth
Optional Activities
- Explore Winchester Cathedral
- Visit Norman Great Hall in Winchester
- Browse local museums in Winchester
- Enjoy coffee in local cafes in Winchester
Landmarks/POIs Winchester Cathedral Great Hall Runnymede
