Holidays 2026
Departs: Thursday 14th May 2026 | 5 Days
A Sailing Story from the Solent to Sussex
Tour Price: £699.00 per person
Your Holiday Centre
Hampshire is the perfect blend of city, coast and country, blessed with the natural beauty of two National Parks and thriving culture, with history and heritage at its heart. Hampshire has some big names, including Paulton's Park with Peppa Pig World, Beaulieu National Motor Museum, Marwell Zoo, New Forest National Park, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and much more. Whether you spend time on Hampshire's coastline, on the beach, walking coastal paths, or at some of its seaside towns and villages, Hampshire has a lot to offer and is a lovely place to be.
Tour Inclusions
- All coach travel
- 4 nights half board
- Excursions
- Entertainment
- Services of courier
- Porterage
Special Notes
- Insurance.
- Please inform us of any special dietary needs e.g: diabetic, gluten-free, vegetarian, etc.
- Special requests are put forward to the hotel, and they will do their utmost to accommodate your needs.
- The itinerary could be subject to change.
Tour Price
- Price Per Person
- £699.00
Single Room Supplement: £160.00
(Double/twin for sole use)
Your Accommodation
Solent Hotel
Rookery Avenue Whiteley, Fareham PO15 7AJ.
Tel: 01489 880000.
This modern 4 star Solent hotel is situated in woodland, located between Southampton and Portsmouth. Although it is a modern hotel, it still oozes character.
All rooms have modern decor with en-suite facilities, with a bath or shower. Each has free toiletries, slippers, bath robe, hairdryer, TV, telephone, fridge with water & milk, trouser press, ironing facilities, air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi and tea/coffee making facilities.
There are no walk-in showers in the hotel itself, but the rooms in the Lodge next door are spacious and modern with walk-in showers. It is an open-air 80-yard flat walk from The Lodge back to the hotel for meals.
The FYR Restaurant and Grill has an AA Rosette and offers a selection of locally sourced grilled meats, seafood, British classics and tasty fine-dining dishes in an open-plan, theatre-style setting on the Alfresco terrace.
The spa, which features a fully equipped gym, swimming pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room, is included in your stay. Spa treatments are also available, by appointment only.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Depart Local Area
After boarding your luxury coach and departing the local area, you travel south to Hampshire. You will stop for lunch at Newbury. After lunch, your journey continues south to your hotel, the 4 star Solent Hotel & Spa, in Whiteley, Fareham, where you will spend the next four nights with dinner, bed and breakfast.
Day 2: Guided Tour of its Famous Local History
After breakfast, you will meet your local guide at the hotel for a full day's tour. They will bring to life some of the world-famous local history, including a visit to the D-Day Museum, telling a moving story of Liberation in Europe. Later, enjoy some free time in the historic village of Southwick, with its own D-Day story to tell.
This afternoon continues to the fascinating Fort Nelson, located in a key position overlooking Portsmouth. Fort Nelson was built in the 1860's to protect against a potential invasion by the French, which never materialised. Discover the fort's intriguing history in the building itself and through the museum exhibits. Step back in time and explore a fully restored Victorian fort with its high ramparts, original fortifications, massive parade ground and underground tunnels. Plus, there is the National Museum housing over 700 pieces of artillery from across the world and spanning 600 years of history, each with its own story to tell. From here, you return to the hotel.
Day 3: A Ticket to Ryde on a Hovercraft
Today, you can enjoy a hovercraft return trip across the Solent. Whisking you from the shoreline at Southsea to the charming resort of Ryde on the Isle of Wight. There will be plenty of time to explore this quaint seaside town at your leisure. You may want to visit the unique Donald McGill 'Naughty Postcard' Museum, which will bring back lots of seaside memories or browse the great independent shops and cafes. You will then return to Southsea by hovercraft to rejoin your coach and return to your hotel.
Day 4: Portsmouth & the Spinnaker Tower
Today you will travel to Portsmouth, the Great Waterfront City - packed with world-class attractions, and venues just metres from one another. First, you will experience the view from Spinnaker Tower - the stunning 170-metre icon of the South Coast and Britain's best viewing tower. You will ascend to the viewing decks to see the most fascinating sea and landscape. Venture across the amazing glass Sky Walk and watch the boats bobbing about on the waves below your feet. Then, after the adrenaline rush, sit back and relax with the stunning views or enjoy coffee and cake at The Clouds Cafe, located 105 metres above the harbour. If you love to shop, then there is no better place than Gunwharf Quays, with over 90 famous branded shops. When it's time to relax, you'll find an array of bars, coffee shops and restaurants.
Day 5: Day of Departure
After breakfast and cases have been loaded onto the coach, you say farewell to your hosts at the Solent Hotel and head back with comfort stops to your local area. Arriving back late afternoon.