Complete Collection - 2026 Brochure PUBLISHED

5 Days from £725

DEPARTS Tuesday 28 July 2026 Tuesday 22 September 2026 ACTIVITY LEVEL HIGHLIGHTS ⭐ Visit the Isle of Wight’s most iconic landmark, The Needles ⭐ Marvel at spectacular views from the traditional chair lift ⭐ Enjoy expert glassblowing and confectionary demonstrations ⭐ Explore the charming and historic town of Yarmouth ⭐ Experience the fascinating Island Line ⭐ Steam nostalgia through beautiful countryside on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway ⭐ Discover the vibrant seaside town of Ryde ⭐ Stay in the picturesque village of Shanklin Also included in your Tour Fare: ⭐ 4 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal ⭐ Services of experienced Tour Manager FARES

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I conic I sle of W ight Discover the stunning landscapes, beautiful beaches, and rich history of the Isle of Wight on this delightful tour. Visit the iconic landmark of The Needles, experience the fascinating Island Line, and steam nostalgia on the charming Isle of Wight Steam Railway plus free time to explore the vibrant and historic towns of Yarmouth and Ryde. DAY 1

railways and low clearance of the Ryde Tunnel. On arrival at Smallbrook Junction, we transfer to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway for a nostalgic steam journey aboard beautifully restored carriages through scenic countryside to Wootton and return. Here, we will also tour the Train Story Discovery Centre exploring the collection of rare rolling stock and learning the history of the island railways before retracing our steps to the hotel and enjoying our evening meal together. (B,D) DAY 4 This morning, we rejoin the Island Line and journey to Ryde, the eastern gateway of the island, and we have a full day at leisure here to explore this vibrant seaside town known for its beautiful beaches and rich history. We can explore the quaint shops, superb cafés, and quirky pubs, discover the rich heritage of island transport at the Bus & Coach Museum, or stroll the scenic seawall footpath. Later, we return to Shanklin via the Island Line in time for our final evening meal together. (B,D) DAY 5 After breakfast, we bid farewell to the Isle of Wight as we board our ferry back to Portsmouth and make our way to the station for our homeward journeys. (B) *Important Note: Whilst the arrangements for all described steam train travel are in place, we do reserve the right to make substitutions should it be deemed necessary for whatever reason.

Journey from your home station to Portsmouth and, on arrival, we will board our private coach and make our way to the ferry for our journey to the Isle of Wight. Here, our coach takes us to the Daish’s Hotel in Shanklin, our hotel for the next four nights. We enjoy free time to explore our new surroundings before meeting for our first evening meal together. (D) DAY 2 After breakfast this morning, we journey by road across the western part of the island to visit The Needles, one of the Isle of Wight’s most iconic sights and a unique part of Britain. Here, we can admire the stunning seascape with a delightful chair lift trip allowing us spectacular views of the Needles Rocks and Lighthouse, enjoy a demonstration from Alum Bay glassmaker producing unique glassware, and watch the expert confectioners create sweet treats in a range of fantastic flavours. Afterwards, we continue to the charming and historic harbour town of Yarmouth where we enjoy time at leisure to explore this characterful town and stroll the wooden pier before returning to Shanklin in time for our evening meal together. (B,D) DAY 3 Today, we make our way to Shanklin Station to board the Island Line service which utilises modified and refurbished London Underground trains due to the rural nature of the island’s

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Join & Leave at Mainland Port July Departure Supplement Single Traveller Supplement

£40

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For further information and to book your place... Visit: www.railtrail.co.uk Call: 01538 382323 Email: enquiry@railtrail.co.uk HOTEL Daish’s Hotel, Isle of Wight £80 £10 discount for National Railcard Holders *Please Note: Some local and regional train services are Standard Class seating only and First Class ticket holders will travel in standard class accommodation for these sections of their journey. Deposit

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