South Downs, Portsmouth and Sussex Bygone Years

Portsmouth is one of the UK's premier waterfront destinations with miles of sea views and centuries of history. This tour combines the city's modern attractions with an opportunity to explore the area's maritime heritage. The inclusion of a guided excursion through the pretty South Downs and a glimpse into years gone by make for a varied and memorable tour.

Harbour Cruise • Historic Dockyard • South Downs • Weald and Downland Museum

Day 1 Travel to the hotel near Winchester.

Day 2 A full day at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and all of its attractions, including a cruise around Portsmouth Harbour and admission to the Mary Rose Experience. Journey through time aboard the historic ships and understand the Royal Navy, past, present and future. This afternoon and time allowing, explore Portsmouth or take a trip up the Spinnaker Tower (costs not included). Please contact us for details.

Day 3 Journey to the beautiful South Downs, characterised by rolling chalk downs, deep dry valleys and steep slopes with wide views over the wooded farmland of the Sussex Weald and glimpses of the shimmering sea. A guide will lead you through the most scenic areas.

Day 4 First stop today is the Weald and Downland Museum, location of the 'The Repair Shop'. A hidden gem conserving the past for the future, you will see what life was really like for people living in years gone by. We then take a short hop over the border into Surrey to the historic town of Guildford with its quaint cobbled high street, plentiful shops and attractions.

Day 5 Homeward journey.

All tours are tailored to your requirements and can be adapted for travel by coach and/or air as you prefer. Occasionally itineraries change. Please see our current brochure or contact us for the latest version.

Norton Park Hotel, Winchester

An impressive hotel, built around a country house with modern extensions. Bedrooms are well appointed and spacious. There is plenty of room in the public areas in which to relax after a day’s touring and for those who wish, there are 54 acres of grounds to explore.

• 4 star • 165 bedrooms • Lift

• Leisure facilities • Indoor swimming pool

• Coach parking

Your tour includes:

• 4 nights half board in Winchester with:
Porter service
Full English breakfast
3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee

• Ultimate Explorer Ticket to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

• Guide for full day excursion

• Admission to Weald and Downland Museum

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