Coach holidays with Alfa Travel

Sandown, Cowes & The Needles

Resort - Sandown

Overview

The Isle of Wight has a great deal to offer with many superb sandy beaches, mile upon mile of stunning countryside and coastal walks and all the usual modern holiday facilities in the resorts. Sandown is the island's principal resort, and offers a wealth of entertainments. Sandown Bay is the largest on the island and offers a long, safe, sandy beach framed at either end by stunning white cliffs contrasting with the rich blue sea. On the High Street you will find a wide variety of wonderful shops. Dinosaur Isle offers life-like dinosaur models and skeletons. There is also a traditional pier. In addition, Sandown boasts Brown's Pleasure Park, swimming and squash at the Heights Leisure Centre and a fascinating Geological Museum. There are plenty of evening entertainments to suit all tastes. Nearby Brading has a Roman Villa complete with mosaic floors.

Prices from

£279 per person

Supplements may apply

Tour code: 5195Y

Tour: Sandown, Cowes & The Needles

Resort: Sandown

Days: 5

Date Travelling: 23 October 2024

Travelling by: Coach

Hotel: Bayshore Hotel

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Itinerary

Day 1 - Outward Travel

Day 2 - Ryde & Shanklin

  • Discover the Victorian resort of Ryde - one of the UK's original seaside destinations and once a much-loved favourite of Queen Victoria. We continue to call at delightful Shanklin with it's award-winning beach and charming Old Village filled with independent shops and cafes.

Day 3 - Day at Leisure

Day 4 - Alum Bay & Cowes

  • Take a scenic trip along the south coast of the Diamond Isle to reach Alum Bay where the multi-coloured cliffs lead to the famous Needles Rocks and Lighthouse - one of the most famous sights on the island!
  • Cowes is a bustling harbour town, centred around yachting which brings visitors to the island from all over the world. Divided in two and linked by a floating bridge, the pedestrianised High Street is a pleasant place to explore the delightful shops.

Day 5 - Return Travel

Bayshore Hotel

In a magnificent position on the seafront, across from Sandown’s Pier and beach and close to the resort’s shopping area. You will find directly in front of the hotel a delightful flat stroll towards Shanklin, lined with colourful beach huts. The hotel features a light and airy restaurant with sea views and a ballroom, where you will find entertainment most evenings. You will also find spectacular sea views from many of the hotel’s bedrooms or the hotel sun lounge. Our en-suite bedrooms come with comfy beds for a great nights sleep, tea and coffee making facilities, flat screen TV with Freeview and radio and hairdryer. Lift serving all floors and a small number of steps to the entrance.

Contact Details

12-16 Pier Street
Sandown

Tel No: 01983 403154

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Joining your Alfa holiday


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Local Pick-up Points


We will pick you up close to home and take you to your nearest interchange where you will embark on your tour coach and be whisked away to your holiday destination.


We have 6 interchanges across the UK:


Your Interchange will be - Yorkshire Tours – Woodall Interchange (M1, Junction 30/31 Northbound side)


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For selected tours we can pick you up at:


Yorkshire Tours – Woodall (M1, Junction 30/31)


Park and Tour


For only £9 per day you can book parking at selected locations for the duration of your holiday. So if you prefer to drive, leave your car and join your coach en-route then why not enquire about our Park and Tour locations. For more information please call our reservations team.


Reliable Coaches


Most of our holidays are operated by our own fleet of mostly modern Mercedes luxury coaches, all of which have an on board washroom and are air conditioned. We also work with selected third party coach operators who supplement our own fleet during peak periods. The facilities on third party coaches can vary, but the majority have air conditioning. We are members of the Confederation of Passenger Transport and the Coach Tourism Association – bodies established to encourage standards of excellence in our industry.