b'Isle of Wight Steam RailwayThe Isle of WightExperience \x06 wonderful ve-day holiday to the striking Isle of Wight. With half the island designated an Are\x06 of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this tour takes in the very best of its scenic charms.5 DAYS FROM INCLUDED IN THE PRICE499 pp UK Tour Manager from start to finishAll transfers by rail, coach and catamaran 4 nights 3* hotel accommodation with breakfast and 2023 DEPARTURES IN: dinner each day APR, MAY, JUL, AUG, SEP All ExcursionsDay 1: Sandown of court life, and its beautiful and eccentric design features Meet in Portsmouth and board the catamaran for the shorttwo belvedere towers and extensive grounds. The house journey to Ryde on the Isle of Wight. From here, join thecontinued to be a favourite retreat for Queen Victoria, even rail service down the scenic east coast to Sandown. Thisafter Prince Alberts untimely death, and it is here where she delightful Victorian seaside resort boasts sandy beaches anddied in 1901.views over the English Channel. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for a four-night stay. Youre free to explore the exquisite state rooms and private royal apartments. Its particularly interesting to note the Day 2: Osborne House difference between the elegant and opulent rooms in the Your first visit today is to St Mildreds Church inwing known as the Pavilion and the more comfortable and Whippingham, an ornate and beautiful church with closehomely setting of the royal apartments. Outside, explore the links to the royal family. After some time here, continue tovast manicured gardens or perhaps make your way down to fascinating Osborne House, Queen Victorias family holidaythe pretty private beach thats now open to the public.home. The house was designed by Prince Albert himself to mirror the beauty of an Italian palazzo. This was a placeDay 3: Tour of the islanddesigned to be a hideaway from the pressures and stressesEnjoy a panoramic tour around the island today, taking in 90 ENGLAND & WALES CALL US ON 01904 734936 OR VISIT RAILDISCOVERIES.COM FOR MORE DETAILS'