A Wight Royal Island
Mon 31 August - Fri 4 September 2026: A 5 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to Isle of Wight with Jones Holidays staying at the Royal Esplanade Hotel, Ryde.
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31 August – 4 September 2026
Monday - Friday
5 Days
From £629
More than half the Isle of Wight is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and with award winning beaches, spectacular scenery and a rich royal heritage, the island has plenty to offer.
HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
Osborne House | Isle of Wight Steam Railway | Circular Island Tour | Ryde
DAY ONE – Arrival
We depart from your home and travel south to Portsmouth for your crossing to the Isle of Wight. On arrival we continue to our hotel where you can enjoy tea and coffee whilst your luggage is taken to your room.
DAY TWO – Osborne House
This morning, we make our way to what was once Queen Victoria’s much-loved palatial seaside home, Osborne House. We visit the private apartments and state rooms as well as the beautiful gardens and Queen Victoria’s beach, where there is a bathing machine in which the Queen used to get undressed! Tying in with Queen Victoria and the 2017 film “Victoria and Abdul”, a trail has been specially created, Victoria’s Island Trail, to celebrate the island’s royal connections, with Osborne House being a key location on the trail.
DAY THREE – Circular Island Tour
Today, we board our coach for a circular tour of the island, which boasts 60 miles of spectacular coastline and stunning scenery, affording plenty of magnificent views. We start our day in the historic port town of Yarmouth which is home to the oldest architecture on the island, including a 16th century castle, and a grade 2 listed pier. We continue to the Needles Park which boasts fabulous ocean views and is home to the iconic chairlift, which operates from the cliff-top at Alum Bay down to the beach below where we can see the Needles Rocks and coloured sands. We then continue our journey to St Catherine’s Lighthouse - the Isle of Wight’s most famous landmark.
DAY FOUR – Isle of Wight Steam Railway and Shanklin
This morning, we enjoy a journey on the award-winning Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Settling back on our leisurely 5-mile journey, we travel on two stretches of line, starting at Havenstreet Station from where we travel to Smallbrook Junction. From here, we enjoy a return trip to Havenstreet, where we will embark on the next stage of our journey to Wootton, before returning to Havenstreet. In the afternoon, we spend time at leisure in Shanklin with time to explore before returning to our hotel.
DAY FIVE – Departure
After breakfast this morning we leave our hotel and take our ferry crossing to Portsmouth and make our journey home with comfort stops en route.
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
Luxury coach travel
Home pick-up
4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast
Ferry crossings (Portsmouth/Fishbourne)
Welcome tea/coffee on arrival
Porterage on arrival and departure
Tea/coffee after dinner each evening
Live entertainment on 2 evenings
Admission to Osborne House & Gardens
Isle of Wight Steam Railway Journey.
ROYAL ESPLANADE HOTEL, RYDE ISLE OF WIGHT
The traditional, Victorian Royal Esplanade hotel is in a superb seaside location, close to the promenade in the heart of the lively resort of Ryde, and just a short walk to the centre of town. The 69 airy bedrooms are well decorated and offer a mix of styles with excellent bathrooms. The restaurant and bar offer attractive decor and comfortable seating areas and there is a large entertainment lounge and a rear outdoor terrace. Please note this hotel does not have a lift.
DAY ONE
We depart from your home and travel south to Portsmouth for your crossing to the Isle of Wight. On arrival we continue to our hotel where you can enjoy tea and coffee whilst your luggage is taken to your room.
DDAY TWO
This morning, we make our way to what was once Queen Victoria's much-loved palatial seaside home, Osborne House. We visit the private apartments and state rooms as well as the beautiful gardens and Queen Victoria's beach, where there is a bathing machine in which the Queen used to get undressed! Tying in with Queen Victoria and the 2017 film "Victoria and Abdul", a trail has been specially created, Victoria's Island Trail, to celebrate the island's royal connections, with Osborne House being a key location on the trail.
B, DDAY THREE
Today, we board our coach for a circular tour of the island, which boasts 60 miles of spectacular coastline and stunning scenery, affording plenty of magnificent views. We start our day in the historic port town of Yarmouth which is home to the oldest architecture on the island, including a 16th century castle, and a grade 2 listed pier. We continue to the Needles Park which boasts fabulous ocean views and is home to the iconic chairlift, which operates from the cliff-top at Alum Bay down to the beach below where we can see the Needles Rocks and coloured sands. We then continue our journey to St Catherine's Lighthouse - the Isle of Wight's most famous landmark.
B, DDAY FOUR
This morning, we enjoy a journey on the award-winning Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Settling back on our leisurely 5-mile journey, we travel on two stretches of line, starting at Havenstreet Station from where we travel to Smallbrook Junction. From here, we enjoy a return trip to Havenstreet, where we will embark on the next stage of our journey to Wootton, before returning to Havenstreet. In the afternoon, we spend time at leisure in Shanklin with time to explore before returning to our hotel.
B, DDAY FIVE
After breakfast this morning we leave our hotel and take our ferry crossing to Portsmouth and make our journey home with comfort stops en route.
BB=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
Luxury coach travel
Home pick-up
4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast
Ferry crossings (Portsmouth/Fishbourne)
Welcome tea/coffee on arrival
Porterage on arrival and departure
Tea/coffee after dinner each evening
Live entertainment on 2 evenings
Admission to Osborne House & Gardens
Isle of Wight Steam Railway Journey.
ROYAL ESPLANADE HOTEL, RYDE ISLE OF WIGHT
The traditional, Victorian Royal Esplanade hotel is in a superb seaside location, close to the promenade in the heart of the lively resort of Ryde, and just a short walk to the centre of town. The 69 airy bedrooms are well decorated and offer a mix of styles with excellent bathrooms. The restaurant and bar offer attractive decor and comfortable seating areas and there is a large entertainment lounge and a rear outdoor terrace. Please note this hotel does not have a lift.
HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE
| General | Rooms | Accessibility |
| 3-star | Wi-Fi | No lift |
| Bar | Television |
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| Restaurant | Tea/coffee making facilities |
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| DAYS | TOUR DATE | DEPARTS | TERMS | SUPPLEMENT |
| 5 | 31 AUG - 4 SEP 2026 | MONDAY | £629 | NONE |
| Jones Holidays Insurance | £36 |
Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply. Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Covid-19 restrictions may apply.
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
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| Bodelwyddan | Bodelwyddan, Marble Church |
| Broughton | Broughton, Broughton Layby on A5104 |
| Chester, (Holiday Inn) | Chester, Holiday Inn South - Layby Outside |
| Chirk | Chirk, Moreton Park Garden Centre |
| Colwyn Bay | Colwyn Bay, Railway Station |
| Holywell | Holywell, Bus Station |
| Llandudno Junction | Llandudno Junction, Train Station Car Park |
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