Door to Door Holidays in Britain & Overseas by Coach, Air & Sea

Summer 2019

Door to Door Holidays In Britain & Overseas By Coach, Air & Sea

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110years Enjoy the Views – Treasure the Memories! Travel with Friends Welcome to 2019

When you book a holiday with Johnsons, you are booking with an award-winning, family coach operator that prides itself on offering quality holidays. Our programme of summer 2019 holidays is packed full of tried and tested itineraries; as well as new, exciting tours that offer something different.

Best Wishes from the Johnsons Family

How to Book CALL OUR TRAVEL AGENT PARTNER : MALVERNCall WORLD 01564 TRAVEL 797000 Visit44 SOMERS www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk PARK AVENUE MALVERN email [email protected] WR14 1SD 01684 562406 [email protected] up to our E-Newsletter [email protected]

2 Portmeirion What Makes a Johnsons Holiday?

/ Free door to door service on our holidays – from most of the West midlands

/ All excursions & admission charges are included in the price

/ You’ll be well looked after by our friendly drivers and couriers

/ We use carefully chosen high quality hotels

/ Travel on our top quality ‘Club Class’ coaches with extra legroom

/ Porterage of your suitcase is included – from start to ﬁnish

/ We often use specialist local area guides on our holidays

/ You can meet old friends and make new ones too

/ You’ll receive our friendly, helpful and cheerful service from beginning to end!

/ We are a family business – established for over 100 years and with over 30 years’ experience of organising holidays!

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For your peace of mind, Johnsons are Bonded Coach Holiday (BCH) members, which is a government approved scheme monitored and audited by the Confederation of Passenger Transport uK (CPT). This consumer protection scheme ensures that in relation to the coach package holidays described in this brochure, clients’ monies are www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk protect by a Bond in the unlikely event of the member’s insolvency. or visit or Our Air Holidays are ATOL protected – Please see individual tours for further details.

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Sidmouth march Sun 10 – Thu 14 March 5 Bideford & Delightful North Devon 48 Mon 11 – Fri 15 March 5 Scarborough 41 SINGLES GALORE Mon 11 – Fri 15 March 5 Newquay ‘All Inclusive’ 47 Fri 15 – Tue 19 March 5 Sidmouth (Kingswood & Devoran Hotel) 27 RELAXED TRAVELLER Sun 24 – Thu 28 March 5 Bournemouth (Hotel Miramar) 28 RELAXED TRAVELLER Mon 25 – Fri 29 March 5 Spring in the Highlands 42 SINGLE TRAVELLER Thu 28 March – Mon 1 April 5 Llandudno & Great Little Trains of Snowdonia 67 Sun 31 March – Thu 4 April 5 Singles Galore in the Lakes 41 SINGLES GALORE april Mon 1 – Fri 5 April 5 Liverpool, Port Sunlight & Southport 30 Mon 1 – Fri 5 April 5 Freshwater Bay House, Isle of Wight 38/39 ACTIVE TRAVELLER/WALKING RSPB Arne Thu 4 – Mon 8 April 5 Springtime in Normandy 78 Thu 4 – Sun 7 April 4 Dorset – Birds Galore! 36 ACTIVE TRAVELLER/BIRD WATCHING Sat 6 – Fri 12 April 7 Secrets of Jersey – The Golden Sands (By Air) 13 Sun 7 – Thu 11 April 5 Hidden Gems of Carlow 42 SINGLES GALORE Sun 7 – Fri 12 April 6 The Palace Hotel Inverness ‘Diamond All Inclusive’ 74 Mon 8 – Sat 13 April 6 The Enchanting Isles of Scilly (By Air) 46 Mon 8 – Fri 12 April 5 Delightful Durham 63 Wed 10 – Sun 14 April 5 Membly Hall Hotel, Falmouth 47 Wed 10 – Sun 14 April 5 Sidmouth & Magnificent Spring Gardens 49 Thu 11 – Mon 15 April 5 Coins, Castles & Brecon Beacons 66 Sun 14 – Thu 18 April 5 NEW Great Gardens of Cornwall 33 ACTIVE TRAVELLER/GARDENS Mon 15 – Fri 19 April 5 Romantic Journeys of the North 60 Tue 16 – Mon 22 April 7 The Enchanting Isles of Scilly (By Air) 46 EASTER Thu 18 – Mon 22 April 5 Cornish Gardens at Easter 15 EASTER Thu 18 – Mon 22 April 5 Relaxed Easter in Eastbourne 14/29 RELAXED TRAVELLER/EASTER Thu 18 – Tue 23 April 6 Easter in the Isle of Man (By Sea) 14/43 EASTER Thu 18 – Mon 22 April 5 Easter Scottish ‘All Inclusive’ 14/70 EASTER Thu 18 – Mon 22 April 5 The Bulbfields of Holland 14/80 EASTER Fri 19 – Tue 23 April 5 Easter in Weymouth 14/51 EASTER Keukenhof Gardens Mon 22 – Fri 26 April 5 Luxury Easter in North Devon (Imperial Hotel) 14/17 EASTER/LUXURY TRAVELLER Mon 22 – Fri 26 April 5 Luxury Easter at Sidmouth (Victoria Hotel) 14/18 EASTER/LUXURY TRAVELLER Mon 22 – Fri 26 April 5 Brighton Easter Celebrations 14/54 EASTER Mon 22 – Fri 26 April 5 Easter in Cardiff 14/66 EASTER Mon 22 – Sun 28 April 7 Guernsey (By Air) 12/14 EASTER Tue 23 – Sat 27 April 5 Waterways of Cheshire & North Wales 15 EASTER Thu 25 – Mon 29 April 5 The Bulbfields of Holland 80 Fri 26 April – Fri 3 May 8 Sidmouth & South Devon (Kingswood & Devoran) 27 RELAXED TRAVELLER Sun 28 April – Thu 2 May 5 Mullion Cove & The Lizard Peninsula 16 LUXURY TRAVELLER Mon 29 April – Fri 3 May 5 NEW The Sefton Coast 21 LUXURY TRAVELLER Mon 29 April – Fri 3 May 5 Discovering Lincolnshire 40 SINGLES GALORE Mon 29 April – Fri 3 May 5 Bluebells & Tulips in Kent 54 Mon 29 April – Fri 3 May 5 Kendal & The Southern Lakes 60 may Thu 2 – Mon 6 May 5 Bluebell Glades in the Trossachs 70 Sat 4 – Fri 10 May 7 Secrets of Jersey – The Golden Sands (By Air) 13 Cliﬀs of Moher Sun 5 – Fri 10 May 6 Fort William ‘Sail & Steam’ 72 Sun 5 – Thu 16 May 12 NEW Ireland’s Grand Tour 76 Mon 6 – Sat 11 May 6 The Star Castle, Isles of Scilly (By Air) 16 LUXURY TRAVELLER Mon 6 – Fri 10 May 5 Devon Explorer 50 Mon 6 – Fri 10 May 5 Bournemouth & The New Forest 52 Thu 9 – Mon 13 May 5 The Bulbfields of Holland 80 Sat 11 – Fri 24 May 14 Islands of the Azores & Cities of Portugal (W1908) 88 FRED OLSEN CRUISE Sun 12 – Fri 17 May 6 Dawlish Delight 49 Sun 12 – Fri 17 May 6 Weymouth & The Jurassic Coast 51 Helsinki Mon 13 – Fri 17 May 5 Paignton & Glorious South Devon 26 RELAXED TRAVELLER Mon 13 – Fri 17 May 5 NEW Quintessential Cumbria 61 Mon 13 – Fri 17 May 5 Picturesque Pembrokeshire 65 Wed 15 – Wed 22 May 8 NEW Andre Rieu in Concert in Zurich & The Glacier Express 83 Thu 16 – Mon 20 May 5 Sandown & The Isle of Wight 53 Thu 16 – Mon 20 May 5 Llandudno & Great Little Trains of Snowdonia 67 Sun 19 – Thu 23 May 5 NEW Romantic Journeys of North Norfolk 21 LUXURY TRAVELLER Sun 19 – Thu 23 May 5 NEW Lincolnshire ‘Bomber Country’ 59 Sun 19 – Thu 23 May 5 NEW Bournemouth (The Hilton Hotel) 40 SINGLES GALORE Mon 20 – Fri 24 May 5 NEW Lakeland Luxury & The Scottish Borders 22 LUXURY TRAVELLER Mon 20 – Fri 24 May 5 NEW Southsea & Portsmouth 53 Mon 20 – Fri 24 May 5 Borderlands & The Vale of Llangollen 67 Fri 24 – Tue 28 May 5 Falmouth & The Cornish Riviera 25 RELAXED TRAVELLER Eastbourne Sun 26 – Thu 30 May 5 The Belmont Hotel, Sidmouth 18 LUXURY TRAVELLER

www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk Sun 26 – Fri 31 May 6 Scarborough 62 Sun 26 – Fri 31 May 6 Beautiful Northumbria 64 Sun 26 May – Sat 8 June 14 Cruising to the Heart of the Baltic (M1913) 90 FRED OLSEN CRUISE Mon 27 May – Sat 1 June 6 NEW Luxury Eastbourne (Hydro Hotel) 19 LUXURY TRAVELLER or visit visit or Mon 27 – Fri 31 May 5 NEW Railway Lines, Grapevines & Good Times in Yorkshire 61 Thu 30 May – Mon 3 June 5 Kent Castles & Canterbury 55 June Sat 1 – Sat 8 June 8 NEW Harz Mountains – The Jewel of Germany 82 Sun 2 – Thu 6 June 5 Luxury Sidmouth (Victoria Hotel) 18 LUXURY TRAVELLER 01564 01564 797000 Sun 2 – Thu 6 June 5 Treasured Houses of Norfolk 20 LUXURY TRAVELLER LUXURY TRAVELLER Call Call Sun 2 – Fri 7 June 6 Yorkshire Class (Gisborough Hall Hotel) 23 Mon 3 – Sun 9 June 7 Eastbourne & Romantic Sussex 29 RELAXED TRAVELLER Mon 3 – Fri 7 June 5 Splendours of Snowdonia 32 RELAXED TRAVELLER 6 Your HolIdaY CHoICe at a GlanCe Planner HolIdaY 2019

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Isle of Man Tue 4 – Tue 11 June 8 Secrets of Jersey – The Golden Sands (By Air) 13 Sat 8 – Sat 15 June 8 Shanklin & The Isle of Wight 28 RELAXED TRAVELLER Sat 8 – Wed 12 June 5 NEW Regal Scotland 71 Sun 9 – Thu 13 June 5 Harrogate, The Dales & Historic York 31 RELAXED TRAVELLER Mon 10 – Fri 14 June 5 NEW Luxury Highland Adventure 23 LUXURY TRAVELLER Mon 10 – Fri 14 June 5 Beaulieu & The New Forest 52 Mon 10 – Fri 14 June 5 The Durham Heritage Coast 63 Wed 12 – Tue 18 June 7 NEW Coast to Coast Scottish Splendour 68 Thu 13 – Mon 17 June 5 NEW Worthing & The South Downs 30 RELAXED TRAVELLER Fri 14 – Wed 19 June 6 The Isle of Man (By Sea) 43 Fri 14 – Fri 21 June 8 NEW Madeira (By Air) 87 SINGLE TRAVELLER Sat 15 – Thu 20 June 6 Regency Sidmouth – West Country ‘Rail & Sail’ 50 Sun 16 – Sat 22 June 7 Membly Hall Hotel, Falmouth 47 Sun 16 – Thu 20 June 5 RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon 34 ACTIVE TRAVELLER – RHS GARDEN TOUR Sun 16 – Sat 22 June 7 NEW County Clare & The Aran Islands 77 Mon 17 – Fri 21 June 5 The Kingdom of Northumbria 64 Thu 20 – Fri 28 June 9 Scottish Lochs (W1912) 88 FRED OLSEN CRUISE Budapest Sun 23 – Thu 27 June 5 Wordsworth’s Lake District 31 RELAXED TRAVELLER Sun 23 – Fri 28 June 6 Weymouth & The Jurassic Coast 51 Sun 23 – Fri 28 June 6 Hungarian Rhapsody (By Air) 86 Mon 24 – Sun 30 June 7 Guernsey & Herm (By Air) 12 Mon 24 June – Mon 1 July 8 NEW The Austrian Tyrol & Majestic Mayrhofen 84 Mon 24 – Fri 28 June 5 The Isle of Arran & the Kintyre Peninsula 73 Wed 26 June – Wed 3 July 8 NEW Romantic Heidelberg & The National Garden Show 82 Thu 27 June – Mon 1 July 5 NEW Tastes & Flavours of Kent 55 Fri 28 June – Sun 7 July 10 NEW Italy’s Lake Levico, Lake Garda & Val Sugana 85 Sun 30 June – Thu 4 July 5 Isle of Wight Grand Designs 19 LUXURY TRAVELLER July Mon 1 – Fri 5 July 5 Constable Country 20 LUXURY TRAVELLER Mon 1 – Sun 7 July 7 The Isle of Man (By Air) 43 Isle of Skye Mon 1 – Fri 5 July 5 NEW The Grand Scottish ‘All Inclusive’ 68 Tue 2 – Sun 7 July 6 Torquay & The English Riviera 26 RELAXED TRAVELLER Wed 3 – Fri 12 July 10 Exploring the Scenic Moselle Valley – River Cruise 81 FRED OLSEN CRUISE Thu 4 – Mon 8 July 5 RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey 35 ACTIVE TRAVELLER – RHS GARDEN TOUR Sat 6 – Sat 13 July 8 Ullapool & The Outer Hebrides 75 Sun 7 – Thu 11 July 5 The Brighton Belle 54 Mon 8 – Fri 12 July 5 NEW Lincolnshire Landscapes 58 Mon 8 – Fri 12 July 5 Tenby & The South Pembrokeshire Coast 65 Jacobite Steam Train Thu 11 – Mon 15 July 5 NEW Versailles, Candlelit Chateau & Monet’s Gardens 78 Fri 12 – Tue 16 July 5 Llandudno & Great Little Trains of Snowdonia 67 Sun 14 – Thu 18 July 5 Wordsworth’s Lake District 31 RELAXED TRAVELLER Sun 14 – Fri 19 July 6 Bournemouth & The New Forest 52 Mon 15 – Fri 19 July 5 Great Gardens of Northumbria 32 RELAXED TRAVELLER Mon 15 – Fri 19 July 5 Bideford & Delightful North Devon 48 Mon 15 – Fri 19 July 5 NEW Portland & The Dorset Coast 51 Mon 15 – Fri 19 July 5 Romantic Highland Railways 74 Tue 16 – Sat 27 July 12 NEW The Danube to the Black Sea – River Cruise (By Air) 86 Sat 20 – Sat 27 July 8 Eastbourne & Romantic Sussex 29 RELAXED TRAVELLER Sun 21 – Thu 25 July 5 The Belmont Hotel, Sidmouth 18 LUXURY TRAVELLER Sun 21 – Sat 27 July 7 Outstanding Northern Ireland 77 Mon 22 – Fri 26 July 5 RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Essex 35 ACTIVE TRAVELLER – RHS GARDEN TOUR Mon 22 – Fri 26 July 5 NEW Luxury Traveller in Kendal 22 LUXURY TRAVELLER Edinburgh Tattoo Mon 22 – Fri 26 July 5 Harrogate & The Yorkshire Dales 62 Thu 25 – Mon 29 July 5 Sandown & The Isle of Wight 53 Fri 26 July – Fri 2 August 8 Sidmouth & South Devon (Kingswood & Devoran) 27 RELAXED TRAVELLER Fri 26 July – Thu 1 August 7 The Enchanting Isles of Scilly (By Air) 46 Sun 28 July – Sat 3 August 7 Great Yarmouth & The Norfolk Broads 58 Sun 28 July – Fri 2 August 6 Wildlife in the Cairngorms 37 ACTIVE TRAVELLER/BIRDWATCHING Mon 29 July – Fri 2 August 5 Splendours of Snowdonia 32 RELAXED TRAVELLER august Thu 1 – Wed 7 August 7 The Enchanting Isles of Scilly (By Air) 46 Fri 2 – Mon 5 August 4 Warners Thoresby Hall 44 Sat 3 – Sat 10 August 8 Jersey – The Battle of Flowers (By Air) 13 Sun 4 – Fri 9 August 6 Weymouth & The Jurassic Coast 51 Sun 4 – Thu 8 August 5 Picturesque Pembrokeshire 65 Mon 5 – Fri 9 August 5 NEW Southsea & Portsmouth 53 Mon 5 – Fri 9 August 5 Kent Castles & Canterbury 55 Mon 5 – Fri 9 August 5 Cardiff, South Wales & the Royal Mint Experience 66 Sun 11 – Sat 17 August 7 Torquay & The English Riviera 48 Sun 11 – Thu 15 August 5 The Edinburgh Tattoo – Keavil House Hotel 69 Mon 12 – Fri 16 August 5 RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Yorkshire 35 ACTIVE TRAVELLER – RHS GARDEN TOUR

Sun 18 – Sat 24 August 7 Guernsey & Herm (By Air) 12 www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk Lake Windermere Sun 18 – Thu 22 August 5 The Imperial Hotel, Barnstaple 17 LUXURY TRAVELLER/EASTER Sun 18 – Thu 22 August 5 The Edinburgh Tattoo – The Winnock Hotel 69 Mon 19 – Fri 23 August 5 NEW Folkestone, Canterbury & Boulogne 56 or visit or Mon 19 – Fri 23 August 5 Delightful Durham 63 Wed 21 – Mon 26 August 6 Torquay & The English Riviera 40 SINGLES GALORE Fri 23 – Wed 28 August 6 Regency Sidmouth – West Country ‘Rail & Sail’ 50 Sun 25 – Thu 29 August 5 The Belmont Hotel, Sidmouth 18 LUXURY TRAVELLER Sun 25 – Fri 30 August 6 Scarborough 62 Mon 26 – Fri 30 August 5 Relaxed North Devon (Park Hotel, Barnstaple) 25 RELAXED TRAVELLER Mon 26 – Fri 30 August 5 Wordsworth’s Lake District 31 RELAXED TRAVELLER 797000 01564 Mon 26 – Fri 30 August 5 Abingworth Hall, South Downs 38/39 ACTIVE TRAVELLER/WALKING Call Call Mon 26 Aug – Tue 3 Sep 9 Fjords, Mountains & Glaciers of Norway (W1919) 89 FRED OLSEN CRUISE Tue 27 Aug – Mon 2 Sep 7 NEW Shetland – The Islands of the Vikings 75 7 No lift Indoor pool Outdoor pool SINGLES GALORE SINGLES GALORE SINGLES GALORE SINGLES GALORE SINGLES GALORE SINGLES GALORE SINGLE TRAVELLER SINGLE TRAVELLER SINGLE TRAVELLER LUXURY TRAVELLER LUXURY TRAVELLER LUXURY TRAVELLER LUXURY LUXURY TRAVELLER LUXURY TRAVELLER LUXURY TRAVELLER LUXURY TRAVELLER LUXURY FRED OLSEN CRUISE FRED OLSEN CRUISE FRED OLSEN CRUISE FRED OLSEN CRUISE RELAXED TRAVELLER RELAXED TRAVELLER RELAXED TRAVELLER RELAXED TRAVELLER RELAXED TRAVELLER RELAXED TRAVELLER RELAXED TRAVELLER RELAXED TRAVELLER RELAXED TRAVELLER RELAXED TRAVELLER RELAXED TRAVELLER RELAXED TRAVELLER RELAXED TRAVELLER RELAXED TRAVELLER ACTIVE TRAVELLER/WALKING ACTIVE ACTIVE TRAVELLER/BIRDWATCHING TRAVELLER/BIRDWATCHING ACTIVE (continued) 17 41 41 12 61 19 47 47 37 79 43 45 54 64 46 49 32 40 28 28 59 30 20 20 Page theme Tea/coﬀee making facilities Hairdryer Lift Hotel star rating En-suite facilities Television Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Cruise (L1931)Christmas Markets (W2005) Andalucía & the Cadiz Carnival Authentic 89 91 80 Concorde, Castles & Code BreakersConcorde, (By Air) of Tuscany Treasures & The Dorset CoastPortland 57 85 Bournemouth (The Hilton Hotel) Lines, Grapevines & Good Times in YorkshireRailway 51 61 Scottish Borders & Edinburgh 40 42 Arnhem – The Liberation Route & The Zundert Flower Parade Route Arnhem – The Liberation 81 Quintessential Cumbria Off’ ‘Bake The Great Austrian & The South DownsWorthing A Salute to the 40’s Leeds Castle Flower Festival & Luxury Eastbourne (Hydro Hotel) (By Air) Dubrovnik Deluxe 84 56 & The Dorset CoastPortland Serene Coast & GardensSuffolk’s 30 – Queen Victoria at 200! 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Sun 20 – Fri 25 OctoberMon 21 – Fri 25 OctoberMon 21 – Fri 25 October 6Thu 24 – Mon 28 October 5Sun 27 – Thu 31 October Beautiful Northumbria 5 30 OctoberSun 27 – Wed 5 Thomas St Cricket Warners Mon 28 Oct – Fri 1 Nov & The English Riviera Torquay 5 Sussex 12 Nov Eastbourne & Romantic 30 Oct – Tue Wed 4 Seaside Mystery Tour 5 14Fri 1 – Mon 4 November Isle of Wight Bembridge, The Canary Islands with Madeira (M1927) Warners Mon 4 – Fri 8 November 19 NovemberFri 15 – Tue 4Fri 29 Nov – Sun 8 Dec 5 5 Derbyshire Peaks Dovedale, Picturesque Pembrokeshire 10 3 Mar 19 Feb – Tue Wed 14 48 29 90 45 38/39 Sat 5 – Sat 12 OctoberSun 6 – Thu 10 October Sun 6 – Thu 10 OctoberMon 7- Fri 11 October 8 5Mon 7 – Fri 11 October 5Mon 7 – Fri 11 October Singles Galore in the Lakes Mon 7 – Fri 11 October 5 Gold & The Enchanting Forest Autumn Scotland’s 9 – Mon 14 OctoberWed 5 Fri 11 – Fri 18 October 5 Shanklin & The Isle of Wight Sat 12 – Thu 17 October 5 6Sun 13 – Thu 17 October Birdwatching in Norfolk! of LlangollenSun 13 – Thu 17 October Borderlands & The Vale Guernsey & Herm (By Air) 8 6Mon 14 – Fri 18 October 5Mon 14 – Fri 18 October Luxury Killarney & The Ring of Kerry The Enchanting Isles of Scilly (By Air) 5 22 October 15 – Tue Tue 72 York & Faulkner Hotel) Sidmouth (Royal 5 Thu 17 – Mon 21 October Bournemouth & The New Forest 5 22 OctoberFri 18 – Tue 8Sun 20 – Thu 24 October 5 Secrets of Jersey – The Golden Sands (By Air) 5 Membly Hall Hotel, Falmouth 5 Beautiful Bruges Mullion Cove & The Lizard Peninsula 67 24 27 46 13 52 16 Tue 17 – Wed 25 Sep 17 – Wed Tue 25 Sep 18 – Wed Wed 25 SepThu 19 – Wed Sat 21 – Sat 28 Sep 9Sun 22 – Thu 26 Sep 8 Sun 22 – Fri 27 Sep Landscapes of the Dordogne 7Mon 23 – Sat 28 Sep 8Mon 23 – Fri 27 Sep Enchanting Isles of Scilly (By Air) The 5Thu 26 – Mon 30 Sep Shanklin & The Isle of Wight 6Fri 27 Sep – Fri 4 Oct Houses of Norfolk Treasured 6Sat 28 Sep – Fri 4 Oct & The Jurassic Coast Weymouth 5Sun 29 Sep – Thu 3 Oct & The English Riviera Torquay 5Sun 29 Sep – Thu 3 Oct 8 Cornish Charm Mon 30 Sep – Fri 4 Oct Falmouth & The Cornish Riviera 7 5Mon 30 Sep – Fri 4 Oct & South Devon (Kingswood & Devoran) Sidmouth 5 The Inner Hebridean – Arran, Islay & Skye Islands & Waterways Secret Scotland’s 5 Austell Carlyon Bay Hotel, St 5Thu 3 – Mon 7 October Liverpool Relaxing 46 79 Splendours of Snowdonia 5 27 51 26 73 25 71 Mon 2 – Fri 6 SepThu 5 – Mon 9 SepFri 6 – Sun 15 SepFri 6 – Sun 15 SepSun 8 – Thu 12 Sep 5 Sun 8 – Thu 12 Sep 5Mon 9 – Fri 13 Sep 10 Lancashire Traditional Thu 12 – Mon 16 Sep 10Thu 12 – Mon 16 Sep 5 17 Sep (D1921) French River Cruising with Bordeaux Fri 13 – Tue 5 Designs Isle of Wight Grand Sat 14 – Thu 19 Sep 5 5 The Dales & Historic York Harrogate, Sun 15 – Fri 20 Sep 5Sun 15 – Thu 19 Sep Discovering Lincolnshire Sun 15 – Sun 22 Sep of Snowdonia 5 & Great Little Trains Llandudno Mon 16 – Fri 20 Sep 6Mon 16 – Fri 20 Sep 6 5 The Isle of Man (By Sea) Mon 16 – Fri 20 Sep 8 24 Sep 17 – Tue Tue Bournemouth (Hotel Miramar) 5 91 5 & Glorious South Devon Paignton 5 8 67 31 – The Golden Sands (By Air) Secrets of Jersey 28 13 26 date2 Sep – Mon Fri 30 Aug 3 Sep – Tue Fri 30 Aug Sep – Fri 6 Sat 31 Aug 4 5 days Bodelwyddan Castle Warners destination 7Sun 1 – Fri 6 SepSun 1 – Thu 5 Sep Sussex Eastbourne & Romantic Mon 2 – Fri 6 Sep 6 5 5 Dawlish Delight The Brighton Belle Constable Country 45 29

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HolIdaY tHemeS 9 40 80 40 42 87 40 41 41 41 12 42 13 40 40 42 87 SINGLES GALORE SINGLES GALORE SINGLES GALORE SINGLES GALORE SINGLES GALORE SINGLES GALORE SINGLE TRAVELLER SINGLE TRAVELLER 41 SINGLE TRAVELLER SINGLES GALORE SINGLES GALORE SINGLE TRAVELLER SINGLE TRAVELLER SINGLES GALORE SINGLES GALORE SINGLES GALORE SINGLES GALORE SINGLES GALORE SINGLES GALORE SINGLES GALORE SINGLES GALORE SINGLES GALORE SINGLES GALORE SINGLES GALORE SINGLES GALORE SINGLES GALORE SINGLES GALORE SINGLE TRAVELLER SINGLE TRAVELLER SINGLES GALORE SINGLES GALORE Deluxe Dubrovnik (By Air) – Deluxe Bournemouth (The Hilton Hotel) – Scottish Borders & Edinburgh – – Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Worthing & The South DownsWorthing 30 & The South DownsWorthing 30 Bournemouth (The Hilton Hotel) Madeira (By Air) – The Sefton Coast 21 North Norfolk Journeys of Romantic 21 Scottish Borders Luxury & The Lakeland 22 Luxury Eastbourne (Hydro Hotel) 19 Luxury Highland Adventure 23 in KendalLuxury Traveller 22 Luxury Eastbourne (Hydro Hotel) 19 NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW Fri 26 July – Fri 2 August 8 Sidmouth & South Devon (Kingswood & Devoran) 27 Mon 29 July – Fri 2 August 5 Splendours of Snowdonia 32 Mon 26 – Fri 30 August 5 Hotel, Barnstaple) North Devon (Park Relaxed 25 Mon 26 – Fri 30 August 5 District Lake Wordsworth’s 31 – Fri 6 SeptemberSat 31 August 7 Sussex Eastbourne & Romantic 29 Sun 8 – Thu 12 September 5 The Dales & Historic York Harrogate, 31 Thu 12 – Mon 16 September 5 Sun 21 – Thu 25 July 5 The Belmont Hotel, Sidmouth 18 Mon 22 – Fri 26 July 5 Sun 9 – Thu 13 June 5 The Dales & Historic York Harrogate, 31 Thu 13 – Mon 17 June 5 Sun 23 – Thu 27 June 5 District Lake Wordsworth’s 31 2 – Sun 7 JulyTue 6 & The English Riviera Torquay 26 Sun 14 – Thu 18 July 5 District Lake Wordsworth’s 31 Mon 15 – Fri 19 July 5 Great Gardens of Northumbria 32 Sat 20 – Sat 27 July 8 Sussex Eastbourne & Romantic 29 Sun 15 – Thu 19 September 5 Bournemouth (Hotel Miramar) 28 Mon 16 – Fri 20 September 5 & Glorious South Devon Paignton 26 Sat 21 – Sat 28 September 8 Shanklin & The Isle of Wight 28 Mon 23 – Sat 28 September 6The English Riviera & Torquay 26 Thu 26 – Mon 30 September 5 Falmouth & The Cornish Riviera 25 Fri 27 September – Fri 4 October 8 Sidmouth & South Devon (Kingswood & Devoran) 27 Mon 30 Sep – Fri 4 Oct 5 Liverpool Relaxing 30 Mon 30 Sep – Fri 4 Oct 5 Splendours of Snowdonia 32 Mon 7 – Fri 11 October 5 Shanklin & The Isle of Wight 28 Sun 13 – Thu 17 October 5 York & Faulkner Hotel) 27 Sidmouth (Royal Thu 24 – Mon 28 October 5 Sussex Eastbourne & Romantic 29 Sun 30 June – Thu 4 July 5 Isle of Wight Grand Designs 19 Mon 1 – Fri 5 July 5 Country Constable 20 Sun 18 – Thu 22 August 5 The Imperial Hotel, Barnstaple 17 Sun 25 – Thu 29 August 5 The Belmont Hotel, Sidmouth 18 Mon 2 – Fri 6 September 5 Constable Country 20 Sun 8 – Thu 12 September 5 Isle of Wight Grand Designs 19 Sun 15 – Fri 20 September 6 Sun 20 – Thu 24 October 5 Mullion Cove & The Lizard Peninsula16 Mon 3 – Fri 7 June 5 of Snowdonia Splendours 32 Sat 8 – Sat 15 June 8 Shanklin & The Isle of Wight 28 Mon 9 – Fri 13 September 5 – Discovering Lincolnshire Mon 14 – Fri 18 October 5 Mon 4 – Fri 8 November 5 – Picturesque Pembrokeshire 19 November 5Fri 15 – Tue Sun 15 – Sun 22 September 8 9 – Mon 14 October 6Wed Guernsey & Herm (By Air) – Date Days Destination Page Mon 11 – Fri 15 March 5 Scarborough – Mon 25 – Fri 29 March 5 Spring in the Highlands – Fri 14 – Fri 21 June 8 21 – Mon 26 AugustWed 6 & The English Riviera – Torquay Sun 6 – Thu 10 October 5 – Singles Galore in the Lakes 22 October 15 – Tue 8Tue Secrets of Jersey (By Air) – Sun 31 March – Thu 4 April 5 – Singles Galore in the Lakes Sun 7 – Thu 11 April 5 Hidden Gems of Carlow – Mon 29 April – Fri 3 May 5 Discovering Lincolnshire – Sun 19 – Thu 23 May 5 Mon 6 – Sat 11 May 6 (By Air) Isles of Scilly Castle, The Star 16 MaySun 19 – Thu 23 5 MayMon 20 – Fri 24 5 Sun 26 – Thu 30 May 5 The Belmont Hotel, Sidmouth 18 Mon 27 May – Sat 1 June 6 Sun 2 – Thu 6 June 5 (Victoria Hotel) Luxury Sidmouth 18 Sun 2 – Thu 6 June 5 Houses of Norfolk 20 Treasured Sun 2 – Fri 7 June 6 Yorkshire Class (Gisborough Hall Hotel) 23 Mon 10 – Fri 14 June 5 Sun 22 – Thu 26 September 5 Houses of Norfolk 20 Treasured Sun 29 Sep – Thu 3 Oct 5 Austell Hotel, St Carlyon Bay 17 Fri 11 – Fri 18 October 8 Luxury Killarney & The Ring of Kerry 24 Date Days Destination Page 19 MarchFri 15 – Tue 5 Sidmouth (Kingswood & Devoran Hotel) 27 Sun 24 – Thu 28 March 5 (Hotel Miramar) Bournemouth 28 Thu 18 – Mon 22 April 5 Easter in Eastbourne Relaxed 14/29 Fri 26 April – Fri 3 May 8 Sidmouth & South Devon (Kingswood & Devoran) 27 Mon 13 – Fri 17 May 5 & Glorious South Devon Paignton 26 28 May 5Fri 24 – Tue Falmouth & The Cornish Riviera 25 Mon 3 – Sun 9 June 7 Sussex Eastbourne & Romantic 29 Date Days Destination Page AprilMon 22 – Fri 26 5 (Imperial Hotel) Luxury Easter in North Devon 14/17 AprilMon 22 – Fri 26 5 Hotel) Easter at Sidmouth (Victoria Luxury 14/18 2 MaySun 28 April – Thu 5 & The Lizard Peninsula Mullion Cove 16 Fri 3 MayMon 29 April – 5 Sun 27 – Thu 31 October 5 Redcliﬀe Hotel, Paignton Redcliﬀe Carlyon Bay Hotel, St Austell St Carlyon Bay Hotel,

Brunswick Hotel, Isle of Wight We know it can be difficult to find single rooms on We for that So, holidays without supplements to pay. you are travelling alone you can enjoy your holiday in reason each of these holidays include a bedroom for sole use with no supplements – So if All our single holidays include a welcome drink – a great way to break the ice and get to know your fellow people. the company of like-minded we have although not purely for Single Travellers, where, Tours we are pleased to highlight a selection of SINGLES GALORE passengers. Also, managed to source a high proportion of rooms for single occupancy. SINGLE TRAVELLER/SINGLES SINGLE HOLIDAYS GALORE RELAXED TRAVELLER HOLIDAYS TRAVELLER RELAXED and leisurely pace of If you prefer a more relaxed we are holiday, delighted to once again offer our superb range of ‘Relaxed Tours’. Traveller These holidays include a resort hotel in a return great location and lunches on the outward and with journeys. Though not specifically aimed at those mobility issues, the itineraries are certainly more will involve less walking, but still include and relaxed where you can “Enjoy great sightseeing excursions the views and treasure the memories!” LUXURY TRAVELLER HOLIDAYS TRAVELLER LUXURY offer these special delighted to once again are We luxury breaks. We feature carefully class chosen, top 4-star hotels that are designed for those of quite literally you who, prefer the finer things in life. our usual benefits such as These breaks all include bed & breakfast, dinner, door to door home service, – excursions and exciting welcoming drinks reception extra such as a delicious Most also include many our hotels there is also cream tea. With many of the So for that opportunity to upgrade your room – any occasion, go on…. special occasion or indeed yourself! Treat our HolIdaY tHemeS HolIdaY our deStInatIon GuIde deStInatIon Your Holiday destination Guides The number shown after each place name on the map refers to the brochure page number on which the tour appears. For help and reservations please call – 01564 797000. DESTINATION NOT ON MAP – PORTUGAL – Madeira (87)

Isles of Shetland (75)

Ullapool (75) Outer Hebrides (75) Inverness (74) Grantown-on-Spey (37) Isle of Skye (73) Newtonmore (42) Aberdeen (68)

Kingussie (74) Dunkeld (23) Blairgowrie (72) Fort William (72) Dunfermline (69) Edinburgh (69) Drymen near Loch Lomond (14 • 69 • 70 • 71) Symington (68) Peebles (42)

Isle of Arran (73) Gilsland (60 • 61) Newcastle (32 • 64) Durham (63) Troon (68) Kendal (22 • 60) Guisborough (23) Cockermouth (22) Scarborough (41 • 62) Keswick (31 • 41) Harrogate (31 • 35 • 62) Huddersfield (61) Isle of Man – Douglas (14 • 43) Frodsham, Cheshire (15) Leyland (59) Formby, Nr Liverpool (21) Thoresby Hall – Warners (44) Liverpool (30) Dovedale, Derbyshire (39) Louth (59) Llandudno (67) Marston near Grantham (40 • 58) Beaumaris, Angelsey (32) Kelling near Cromer (21) Bodelwyddan Castle – Warners (45) West Runton, Llangollen (67) Cromer (37) Kings Lynn (20) Cwmbran (66) Great Yarmouth (58) Carmarthen (41 • 65) Huntingdon (57) Beaulieu, New Forest (52) Cardiff (14 • 66) Bracknell, Berkshire (35) Colchester (20 • 35) Tenby (65) Cricket St Thomas – Warners (45) Woodbridge, Suffolk (57) Barnstaple (14 • 17 • 25) Abingworth, South Downs (39) Saunton Sands (34) Maidstone (54 • 55) Canterbury (55) Bideford (48) Tiverton (50) Dover (56) Sidmouth (14 • 18 • 27 • 49 • 50) Folkestone (56) Bodmin (15) Eastbourne (14 • 19 • 29) www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk Newquay (47) Brighton (14 • 54) Falmouth (25 • 47) Worthing (30) or visit visit or Southsea/Portsmouth (53) Isles of Scilly (16 • 46) Bembridge Coast Hotel – Warners (45) Isle of Wight – Ventnor (19) The Lizard (16) St Austell (17 • 33) Isle of Wight – Sandown (53)

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See pages 88 to 91 for more information on the below cruises. • Islands of the Azores & Cities of Portugal • The Canary Islands & Madeira • Authentic Andalucía & The Cadiz Carnival • French River Cruising with Bordeaux • Scottish Islands • Christmas Markets Cruise • Cruising to the Heart of the Baltic • Fjords, Mountains, & Glaciers of Norway • The Scenic Moselle Valley

Letterkenny (76) Claremorris, Co Mayo (76) Belfast (77)

Ennistymon, County Clare (77) Dublin(24) Ennis, Co Clare (76) HOLLAND – Leusden (Bulbﬁelds) (14 • 18)

HOLLAND – Arnhem (81) Killarney (24) GERMANY – Harz Mountains (82) Carlow (42) BELGIUM – Bruges (79) GERMANY – Harz Mountains (82)

Channel Islands – Jersey & Guernsey (12 • 13 • 14)

LUXEMBOURG – Vianden (80)

FRANCE – Lisieux, Normandy (78)

FRANCE – Paris, Versailles (78) AUSTRIA – Vienna (84) AUSTRIA – Salzburg (84) GERMANY – The Moselle (81)

FRANCE – Le Bugue, The Dordogne (79) SWITZERLAND – Zurich (83)

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11 CHannel ISlandS CHannel Corbiere Lighthouse, Jersey Herm © Flickr – Rachel Docherty © Flickr – Rachel © Visit Guernsey

our Holidays JERSEY & to the Channel Islands on GUERNSEY & HERM GUERNSEY Pages 12 & 13 BY AIR BY AIR Include: Door to Door A short journey from home, but a million miles from the hectic Service From cliffs coated with wild flowers to pace of 21st century life! Nestling off the Normandy coast, Our own courier the beautiful beaches that fringe its service Guernsey is the second largest of the Channel Islands – shores, Jersey is a truly picturesque Return Air Travel An island full of natural beauty, it provides a relaxing destination. Just 19 miles from France, from Birmingham or environment for a peaceful getaway. the island effortlessly combines East Midlands European sophistication with traditional Return transfers between 7 day Holiday Itinerary British charm. With its unspoiled Jersey/Guernsey Day 1 We transfer to East Midlands Airport for our flight to Guernsey. Upon landscape, Jersey really is a place where airport & hotel arrival, we are transferred to the Peninsula Hotel, where we stay for 6 nights. you can get away from it all. Relax and Half Board Day 2 A tour of St Peter Port. Afternoon at leisure. Accommodation enjoy the famed hospitality of its people, Day 3 A guided tour of the north and east of the island. and lose yourself in the Island’s winding Outlined Excursions Day 4 A free day to explore more of Guernsey. Local buses operate from lanes or on its breathtaking coast. One piece of hold nearby and provide easy access to the centre of St Peter Port and the rest of luggage per person the island. Alternatively, why not head to Guernsey, (20Kgs) Day 5 We join a catamaran for a visit to the lovely, peaceful island of Herm. the second largest of the Channel Islands All current There will be time to walk to Shell Beach (approx 1.5 Km) or relax in the village taxes – Full of natural beauty, it provides a of Herm Harbour. Please note that depending upon tides there may be some relaxing environment for a peaceful Not included: All lunches steep steps to negotiate at St Peter Port. getaway. Winding lanes reveal rolling Day 6 A free day to explore more of Guernsey. pastures, tree filled valleys, dotted with traditional Guernsey Day 7 We transfer to Guernsey Airport for the flight to East Midlands, and our farmhouses, dramatic clifftop views and glorious sandy onward journey home. beaches – with a surprise around every corner! Note: The itinerary may vary according to weather conditions. 6 day Holiday Itinerary all Jersey & Guernsey tours As above but please delete Day 6. Deposits – All our Channel Island Tours require a deposit of £250, payable at the time of booking. All Air Holidays are weather permitting and that the itinerary may have Your Holiday Hotel to be varied for weather conditions. Please note that all Flight Times Peninsula Hotel, Vale are still to be confirmed. Accommodation: 5 or 6 Nts Half Board The hotel is situated on a small peninsula on the 1917 Our Guernsey Holidays are ATOL protected through Travelsmith north-west coast of the island and with views over Ltd, for whom Johnsons are acting as an Agent. This package is Grand Havre Bay. Spacious Lounge, Sarnia ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL number 1917). Restaurant, Rendezvous Bar. Pitch & Putt Golf 1965 Our Jersey Holidays are ATOL protected through the CI Travel Course. A regular bus service connects you to Group, for whom Johnsons are acting as an Agent. This package is St Peter Port. Mobility Grade: 5 – Locality level. Hotel level with a lift to all floors. ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL Number 1965) Date Price Tour Departs Returns By PaSSPortS Mon 22 – Sun 28 Apr 2019 (7 Days) £849 TBA TBA Whilst passports are not required for entry to the Channel Islands, Mon 24 – Sun 30 Jun 2019 (7 Days) £919 TBA TBA increased security is such that most airlines now require that you Sun 18 – Sat 24 Aug 2019 (7 Days) £915 TBA TBA

www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk produce valid photo identification at check in. The following forms of ID are acceptable: Supplements • Valid Passport Sole Occupancy: £112 • Standard Sea View: £48 Holiday Insurance: £53 (Apr) £57.50 (Jun/Sep) or visit visit or • Valid Photographic driving licence • Citizen Card However, if you are planning a trip to St Malo in France from Jersey, SINGLES GALORE 6 DAY TOUR a passport will be required. Wednesday 9 – Monday 14 October 2019 (6 Days) CurrenCY Tour price: £869 01564 01564 797000 The island’s currency is Sterling. However, the island does have its own Supplements

Call Call coins and notes which you may receive in change and it is worthwhile Sole Occupancy: Nil • Standard Sea View: £94 remembering that these are NOT accepted in the UK! Holiday Insurance: £48 12 Greve De Lecq Battle of Flowers ISlandS CHannel © Jersey.com

SECRETS OF JERSEY – Danny Evans ©Jersey Tourism BY AIR

The Golden Sands Hotel has been welcoming Johnsons clients for over 30 years and is one of our most popular hotels. Situated directly on the beach, with its glorious views over St Brelade’s Bay.

8 day Holiday Itinerary JERSEY – THE BATTLE OF Day 1 We transfer to East Midlands Airport for our flight to Jersey. Upon arrival, we are transferred to the Golden Sands Hotel, where we stay for FLOWERS 6 nights. Day 2 Enjoy our included full-day island tour by coach, which will travel along the coast of Jersey from St. Brelade’s Bay to Corbiere Lighthouse. We then The Jersey Battle of Flowers is an annual carnival which consists continue along St. Ouen’s Bay for a visit to the Jersey Pearl Centre before of music, funfairs, dancers, majorettes and a parade of flower travelling to the rugged north coast cove of Greve De Lecq. In the afternoon covered floats alongside various street entertainers. It was we include a guided tour of the La Mare Wine Estate where we visit the inaugurated in 1902 to celebrate the Coronation of Edward VII. beautiful vineyards, orchards, the Cognac style distillery and the chocolate production kitchen. Holiday Itinerary Day 3 A day at leisure in resort. Saturday We include Door-to-Door transfers to Birmingham Airport, Day 4 A half day visit to the magnificent Samarès Manor. Dating in part followed by our flight to Jersey and hotel transfers to the Royal Hotel. to Norman times, the House is surrounded by beautiful gardens originally Sunday Enjoy our included full-day island tour by coach, which will travel designed & constructed in the 1920’s by millionaire ship owner and plant along the coast of Jersey from St. Brelade’s Bay to Corbiere Lighthouse. enthusiast, Sir James Knott. We then continue along St. Ouen’s Bay for a visit to the Jersey Pearl Centre Day 5 Our day begins with a visit to Bouley Bay and on to the north east before travelling to the rugged north coast cove of Greve De Lecq. In the coast and delightful Rozel Bay. We visit Gorey to see the harbour and afternoon, we include a guided tour of the La Mare Wine Estate where we gardens, taking in some more lovely scenery as we return via St Helier. visit the beautiful vineyards, orchards, the Cognac style distillery and the Day 6 A day at leisure in resort. chocolate production kitchen. Day 7 A half day visit to the Jersey War Tunnels, where we discover the Monday A full day at leisure in resort. true story of the Occupation of Jersey during the dark days of World War II. Tuesday A half day visit to the Jersey War Tunnels, where we discover the Day 8 We transfer to Jersey Airport for the flight to East Midlands, and our true story of the Occupation of Jersey during World War II. Walk along the onward journey home. very tunnels which were trodden on by the German soldiers and discover Note: The itinerary may vary according to weather conditions. what Jersey life was like during those dark days of the occupation. 7 day Holiday Itinerary Wednesday At leisure with an included evening ‘Behind the Scenes’ As above, but please delete Day 7 – These tours do not visit the Jersey War excursion to view the parade floats. Tunnels. Thursday We include Grandstand Tickets for the Battle of Flowers Parade. Friday At leisure however during the evening we include a transfer back to Your Holiday Hotel the arena to enjoy the popular ‘Moonlight Parade’ of the floats. Saturday We include transfers to Jersey Airport for the flight to Birmingham. The Golden Sands Hotel, St Brelade’s Bay Accommodation: 6 or 7 Nts Half Board Popular Upon arrival at Birmingham your Door-to-Door vehicles will be waiting to take Offering very high standards and occupying a Favourite you home. magnificent position directly on the sea front Note: The itinerary may vary according to weather conditions. with gardens and a few shops near the hotel. Stylish restaurant, cocktail bar with wonderful views, quiet lounge. Mobility Grade: 3 – Resort: On level sea front location. Your Holiday Hotel Hotel: On level sea front location. Lift to all floors. The Best Western Royal Hotel, St Helier Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Accommodation: 7 Nts Half Board The Best Western Royal Hotel occupies a large town

Sat 6 – Fri 12 April 2019 (7 Days) £909 TBA TBA centre site, close to the Millennium Town Park – www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk Sat 4 – Fri 10 May 2019 (7 Days) £965 TBA TBA a 10-12-minute walk from the main shopping area. Many Tue 4 – Tue 11 Jun 2019 (8 Days) £1099 TBA TBA bedrooms overlook our outdoor terraced areas or have Tue 17 – Tue 24 Sep 2019 (8 Days) £1049 TBA TBA direct terrace or balcony access. Restaurant, bar, large visit or Tue 15 – Tue 22 Oct 2019 outdoor sun terrace. Mobility Grade: 3 – Resort: On the level. Hotel: 6 Steps at main (Singles Galore) (8 Days) £920 TBA TBA entrance to the hotel with a few isolated steps internally but lift serves all floors. Supplements Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Single: £90 (7 Day) £105 (8 Day) • Double for Sole Use: £150 (7 Day) £175 Sat 3 Aug – Sat 10 Aug 2019 (8 Days) £1129 TBA TBA (8 Day) • Sea View Balcony: £90 (7 Day) £105 (8 Day) 797000 01564 Double for Single Sea View: £240 (7 Day) £280 (8 Day) Supplements Superior Sea View: £120 (7 Day) £140 (8 Day) Single Room (Limited Availability) Prices on Application Call Holiday Insurance: £53 (Apr/May 7 Day) £57.50 (Jun/Sep/Oct 8 Day) Holiday Insurance: £57.50 13 2 Excursions – 2 Excursions Ⅲ 2 Excursions – Bluebell Railway & Sheffield Park – Bluebell Railway 2 Excursions 3 Excursions – RHS Rosemoor Gardens, – RHS Rosemoor 3 Excursions Departing Thu 18th April Ⅲ Ⅲ Ⅲ tHe BulBFIeldS oF Holland Holland oF BulBFIeldS tHe Hotel Leusden Der Valk Van 5 Days From: £605 80) (For further details please see Page 4 nights half board* Devonshire cream tea 4 nights half board 4 nights 4 nights half board Ⅲ Ⅲ Ⅲ Ⅲ 3 Excursions –Guided 3 Excursions The Old Ship Hotel, Brighton The Angel Hotel, Cardiff The Imperial Hotel, Barnstaple The Victoria Hotel, Sidmouth Ⅲ Tour of Cardiff Castle, The of Cardiff Castle, Tour Gower Mint Visitors Centre. & the Royal Peninsula 66 For further information on this tour please see Page half board Look What’s Included: Look What’s Bicton Botanical Gardens & Lyme Regis. Park 18 For further information on this tour please see Page eaSter BrIGHton CeleBratIonS Visit stylish Brighton and discover miles of glorious beaches bordered by the a lovely wide promenade, Lanes and discover shopping area Brighton Pavilion. Your Hotel: 5 Days Departing Monday 22nd April Prices From: £495 Included: Look What’s & Arundel Gardens (NT), Worthing 54 For further information on this tour please see Page CardIFF In eaSter capital city has more The Welsh than its fair share of attractions, top class entertainment and quality shopping. Your Hotel: 5 Days Departing Mon 22nd April Prices From: £498 Included: Look What’s luXurY eaSter In eaSter luXurY deVon nortH Beautiful, wild, green North Devon. This corner of the south-west epitomises narrow lanes unspoiled rural England, with with fishing and a rugged coastline dotted villages. Your Hotel: 5 Days Departing Mon 22nd April Prices From: £549 Included: Look What’s & Guided Tour. & Hartland Abbey including Cream Tea Woolacombe 17 tour please see Page For further information on this at eaSter luXurY SIdmoutH Sidmouth is a charming and elegant resort and remains our most popular destination – the timeless charm and unhurried way of life offers the perfect recipe for relaxation. Your Hotel: 5 Days Departing Mon 22nd April Prices From: £609 4 Course Individual Ⅲ Nightly Open-Bar from Ⅲ 2 Excursions – Beachy Head & 2 Excursions Ⅲ Departing Mon 22nd April Ⅲ 3 Excursions –Loch Lomond & Inveraray, 3 Excursions Ⅲ GuernSeY BY aIr BY GuernSeY Prices From: £849 12) (For further details please see Page The Peninsula Hotel The Peninsula 7 Days 2 Excursions – Abbotsbury Swannery & Sub- – Abbotsbury Swannery 2 Excursions Welcome Drinks Reception Drinks Reception Welcome 2 lunches Ⅲ Ⅲ Ⅲ 3 Excursions – 3 Excursions 2 nights entertainment Ⅲ Ⅲ 4 nights half board 4 nights half board Return sailings from Return 4 nights half board Ⅲ Ⅲ Ⅲ Ⅲ Wine with dinner 5 nights half board Packed lunches on 3 Days 3 Packed Ⅲ Ⅲ Ⅲ

The Hotel Rex, Weymouth Weymouth The Hotel Rex, The Winnock Hotel, Drymen The Empress Hotel, Douglas The New Wilmington Hotel,

OTHER EASTER TOURS INCLUDE: Look What’s Included: Look What’s 5 Days Departing Friday 19th April Prices From: £499 Weymouth is a classic holiday resort Weymouth situated on the great sweep of with superb views Bay, Weymouth and an award-winning beach and panoramic Esplanade. Your Hotel: eaSter In eaSter WeYmoutH 5 Days Departing Thu 18th April Prices From: £539 Included: Look What’s Our All Inclusive holiday based at the Winnock Hotel, close to Loch Lomond includes some of the most stunning scenery possible as we journey through the Loch Lomond & National Parks. Trossachs Your Hotel: eaSter SCottISH ‘all InCluSIVe’ ‘all SCottISH eaSter Look What’s Included: Look What’s 6 Days Departing Thu 18th April Prices From: £659 The Isle of Man has over 200 square miles of beautiful unspoilt countryside and a coastline with little coves and superb beaches. Your Hotel: eaSter In tHe ISle oF man – man oF ISle tHe In eaSter Sea By Prices From: £469 Included: Look What’s Eastbourne 5 Days Departing Thu 18th April relaXed eaSter In eaSter relaXed eaStBourne The elegant seaside town of Eastbourne is the sheltered by the rolling expanse of cliﬀs of South Downs and the towering Beachy Head. Your Hotel:

Get away this Easter with JOHNSONS – With the arrival of lighter evenings, spring is in the air evenings, spring of lighter – With the arrival JOHNSONS this Easter with Get away rediscover a new or to discover somewhere a trip to take a better time be couldn’t and there past favourite. TAKE A SPRINGTIME BREAK AT EASTER Heysham/Douglas Tropical Gardens & Isle of Purbeck with train ride on the Swanage Railway. Gardens & Isle of Purbeck with train ride on the Swanage Tropical 51 For further information on this tour please see Page 7.30pm-10.30pm 7.30pm-10.30pm of Holyroodhouse & The Trossachs. Edinburgh & the Palace 70 For further information on this tour please see Page Dining Experience Snaefell Mountain Railway & Laxey Wheel, Tynwald Hill & the Wheel, Tynwald Laxey & Snaefell Mountain Railway House of Manannan, Cregneash & the Sounds Visitors Centre. 43 For further information on this tour please see Page Alfriston, Carr-Taylor Vineyards & Rye. Alfriston, Carr-Taylor 29 tour please see Page For further information on this

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WATERWAYS OF CHESHIRE & Aqueduct © Pontcysyllte NORTH WALES CORNISH GARDENS With so many wonderful attractions on look What’s AT EASTER offer in Chester and North Wales, it’s Included difficult to decide which to visit first. Door to Door This tour explores the region’s waterways, Service The rural heart of Cornwall is blessed look What’s illustrating the important part it has played Our own courier with beautiful gardens containing exotic Included in our nation’s heritage service flowers and plants, offering spectacular Door to Door Club Class Extra views over scenic Cornish landscapes. Service Legroom Coach With the climate to sustain a jungle Our own courier Holiday Itinerary 4 nights garden, our new itinerary visits some of service Tuesday We depart Henley in the morning half board the most alluring gardens in the area, as Club Class Extra and make our way to North Wales with a stop Entertainment on Legroom Coach three evenings well as a journey on the Bodmin Railway. en-route. We aim to arrive at the hotel in the 4 nights afternoon. Outlined half board excursions Wednesday Today we begin the day with a visit Holiday Itinerary Outlined 30 Minute to charming Chester starting with a tranquil 30 Thursday We arrive at our hotel with time to excursions River Dee Cruise minute cruise on the River Dee with included settle in before dinner. Guided tour of the Admission to Lost Gardens of commentary. There will also be time to explore the Erddig Hall Friday This morning we make our way to one Heligan & a visit to pretty medieval streets and city walls. After lunch, Cruise on the of the most unique and fascinating attractions in the St Austell we travel to Erddig House – one of the most Pontcysyllte Cornwall – The Lost Gardens of Heligan. Brewery Visitors Aqueduct Centre fascinating houses in Britain. This furnished 18th A genuine secret garden, lost for decades. Ride & Cruise on the Lanhydrock House & century country house offers a unique insight into Now, with an incredible 200 acres of gardens and Anderton Boat Lift the Bodmin & the ‘Upstairs, Downstairs’ life of the gentry and a estate to explore we enjoy a guided tour with a Wenford Railway Admission to the servants way of’ life in the 18th and 19th century. Lion Salt Works leisurely stroll around the main features of the Trelissick House & The large walled garden has been restored to its Not included: Northern Gardens. Later we visit the St Austell Gardens 18th century formal design and has a Victorian All lunches Brewery Visitors Centre, where we discover the Not included: All lunches parterre and yew walk. secrets behind St Austell’s award-winning ales and Thursday We venture south this morning for a canal cruise through the the 160-year old brewing process. beautiful Vale of Llangollen and across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, or Saturday Today, we visit Lanhydrock House, an impressive late Victorian ‘Stream in the Sky’, on a brightly coloured narrowboat. An interesting home and gardens. Discover the fascinating contrast between the upstairs commentary gives visitors an insight into the history of the area and other and downstairs worlds by exploring the kitchens and servants quarters as well canals in the UK. There will be some free time in Llangollen. as the grand family spaces. Next, we take the short drive to the Bodmin & Friday Today we take a ride on the magnificent Anderton Boat Lift. Wenford Railway for a scenic return heritage train ride. Originally built in 1875, the structure lifts passengers aboard the elegant Sunday After breakfast we visit the only city in Cornwall – Truro where we Edwin Clark boat from the River Weaver to the Trent and Mersey Canal high spend the morning exploring it’s vibrant centre, where its cathedral takes above. A comprehensive visitor centre houses an exhibition focusing on the centre stage, with its huge spires soaring over the city. After lunch, we visit lift’s history together with its control centre, so visitors can get close to the Trelissick – fabulously positioned on its own peninsula, with panoramic views action. We then head to the nearby Lion Salt Works at Northwich to discover over the Fal estuary. The house has one of the best views in the country and the fascinating story of the country’s last open-pan salt making site. contains a fine collection of Copeland Spode china. The woodland garden Saturday We return homeward, making a stop en-route, arriving during and formal lawns contain plant collections including magnolias, camellias, the afternoon. rhododendrons and hydrangeas. Monday After a leisurely breakfast we leave Cornwall and return homeward. Your Holiday Hotel Your Holiday Hotel Best Western Forest Hills, Frodsham, Cheshire Stunning panoramic views across the Cheshire plains Lanhydrock Hotel & Golf Club, Nr Bodmin and the Mersey Estuary await all who visit the Forest

The family owned luxury hotel is located on the Hill Hotel. Set amidst beautiful Cheshire countryside, www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk outskirts of Bodmin in the heart of rural Cornwall this is the perfect base for us to explore the within 180 acres of beautiful Cornish surrounding areas. All rooms are modern and

countryside. 46 contemporary rooms with all the comfortable and offer tea making facilities, safe, TV, visit or comforts you would expect from a 3-star hotel. telephone and hairdryer. Hotel facilities include a swimming pool and gymnasium. Restaurant and bar. Mobility Grade: 4 – Location and hotel fairly level. Ground floor Mobility Grade: 3 – Location of Hotel – Flat level ground. There is no lift but rooms rooms available plus lift access to 2nd floor & function rooms. are on ground & first floor.

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Thu 18 – Mon 22 Apr 2019 (5 Days) £559 8.00am 7.00pm Tue 23 – Sat 27 Apr 2019 (5 Days) £565 10.00am 4.00pm 797000 01564

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THE STAR CASTLE HOTEL, ISLES OF SCILLY OUTSTANDINGLY BEAUTIFUL & UNSPOILT MULLION COVE & Located on St Mary’s, the largest island in look What’s THE LIZARD PENINSULA the Isles of Scilly archipelago, the 4-star Included DISCOVER THE SECRET Castle Hotel is just a short 5-minute walk Door to Door from Hugh Town. Nestling on the Garrison, Service it offers breathtaking views of the Our own courier In a ‘World of its Own’, the Mullion Cove Look What’s service surrounding islands. Hotel is a celebration of quality, style and Included 5 nights half board service. Combining traditional values with Door to Door Included excursions Cream modern amenities in a simply unrivalled Service Walking tour of St Mary’s – A full-day guided Tea coastal setting situated on the Lizard Our own courier walking tour of St Mary’s, taking in Hugh Town, Return Peninsula in South Cornwall, the hotel service Harry’s Wall, Lower Moors and the Old Town. flights stands on the cliff top overlooking the Club Class Extra Legroom Coach For the more active walker we also include visits All coach harbour and fishing cove with transfers 4 nights to Peninnis Head and Buzza Hill. uninterrupted sea views. Guided walking tour half board Tresco – A crossing to the second largest island, of St Mary’s Cornish Tresco, for a visit to the world famous Tresco Boat trip to the Holiday Itinerary Cream Tea Abbey Gardens. Established in the ruins of a Island of Tresco and Sunday We travel south, arriving at our hotel Easy access train Benedictine priory, they contain plants found entrance to the ride from St Erth to Abbey Gardens during the afternoon. Relax, settle in and enjoy St Ives nowhere else in Britain. Boat trip to St a drinks reception before our first delicious Not included: St Martin’s or St Agnes – A full day trip to the Martin’s or St Agnes evening meal. All lunches island of St Martin’s with its beautiful beaches and Not included: Monday After breakfast we travel to St Erth scenery OR St Agnes, which is only a mile wide. All lunches where we board the local train for the short journey to St Ives. Here we You then continue to the outer isles to view discover one of Cornwall’s best loved resorts with its cobbled streets, winding colonies of wild seals and birdlife. alleyways, historic harbour and quaint fisherman’s cottages. A mecca for The days on which the excursions will operate is weather dependant and artists for many years, the town is home to the Tate Gallery St. Ives. will be at the discretion of the hotel. Tuesday We drive to the Lizard, Britain’s most southerly village. During FLIGHTS: This tour includes return flights from Land’s End Airport to St Mary’s summer, clamouring colonies of kittiwakes and guillemots inhabit the cliffs on the Isles of Scilly. Flights are with Skybus who operate the scheduled and the turf is carpeted with fragrant flowers. We return via the pretty market 20 minute flying time with 19 & 8 seater aircraft. town of Helston to the historic fishing port of Portleven with its picturebook Our Jersey Holidays are ATOL protected through the CI Travel location and stunning coastal scenery. We return to our hotel in the afternoon Group, for whom Johnsons are acting as an Agent. for a cream tea. This package is ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority Wednesday Today’s full day excursion takes us to the maritime town and (ATOL Number 1965) resort of Falmouth, guarded by the impressive Pendennis Castle Headland. Thursday After breakfast we depart our hotel and after making a suitable Your Holiday Hotel stop for lunch en-route we arrive home in the afternoon. The Star Castle Hotel, St Mary’s This Grade I listed, family run hotel, is located on Your Holiday Hotel the Garrison a short walk from the centre of St Mary’s and the harbour, commanding breathtaking The Mullion Cove Hotel views of the stunning archipelago. With 38 A unique and elegant destination on the Lizard

www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk bedrooms, the hotel boasts traditional 16th century castle accommodation within Peninsula, the Mullion Cove Hotel features an AA 3 acres of secluded gardens. Facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, Rosette-winning restaurant and offers spectacular conservatory and 2 award-winning restaurants. There is also a lounge for teas, sea views. Atlantic View Restaurant, Art-Deco

or visit visit or coffees and cream teas. Mobility Grade: 2 – It is a steep walk to the castle. inspired bar, 3 lounges, garden & terrace. Mobility There are nine steps to the main entrance and many unavoidable steps throughout Grade: 4 – All ground floor facilities are on one level with lift access to all floors. the hotel and grounds. There are many bedrooms on the ground, however we do The immediate locality is level, although the hotel does command a cliff top position. not recommend this hotel for those with impaired or reduced mobility. Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Sun 28 April – Thu 2 May 2019 (5 Days) £609 9.30am 6.00pm 01564 01564 797000 Mon 6 May – Sat 11 May 2019 (6 Days) £1049 7.00am 5.30pm Sun 20 – Thu 24 Oct 2019 (5 Days) £612 9.00am 5.30pm

Call Call Supplements Various Supplements Apply (Prices on application) Single Room: Nil • Holiday Insurance: £27 Holiday Insurance: £26 (Apr) £28 (Oct) 16 Carlyon Bay Hotel The Imperial Hotel traVeller luXurY

THE IMPERIAL HOTEL, BARNSTAPLE PICTUREBOOK NORTH DEVON

Beautiful, wild, green North Devon. look What’s CARLYON BAY HOTEL, This corner of the south-west epitomises Included unspoiled rural England, with narrow Door to Door ST AUSTELL lanes and a rugged coastline dotted with Service THE CREAM OF CORNWALL fishing villages. Our own courier service Club Class Extra Holiday Itinerary With its extraordinary location, Carlyon look What’s Legroom Coach Day 1 We travel south, making a suitable lunch Bay is a truly special hotel. Stunning views Included 4 nights stop en-route, arriving at our hotel mid-afternoon. half board are to be had all year round, especially Door to Door Relax, settle in and enjoy a drinks reception Outlined from the Bay View Restaurant. During Service before our first delicious evening meal. excursions your stay at Carlyon Bay, you can enjoy Our own courier Day 2 We visit RHS Rosemoor Gardens. Entrance to RHS free use of the hotel’s stunning spa or service Rosemoor Gardens This 40-acre garden, lying in the Torridge Valley, relax in the lounge. Club Class Extra Guided tour of Legroom Coach close to Great Torrington, offers a something for Hartland Abbey with 4 nights all garden lovers: * The mature Lady Anne’s included cream tea Holiday Itinerary half board Garden and its adjacent arboretum * Formal Not included: Sunday A comfortable journey south, pausing Cornish gardens * Rock gorge * Stream & bog gardens * All lunches Cream Tea for lunch en-route. Settle in and enjoy a drinks Enchanting lake * 200 variety of roses * Colour reception before taking your place in the Entrance & Guided Tour of Heligan themed gardens * Herb garden & potager * Extensive herbaceous borders * restaurant to enjoy first class cuisine. Gardens Cottage garden * Foliage & plantsman’s garden * Fruit & vegetable garden. Monday Today, we visit the Lost Gardens of Not included: Day 3 In the morning we are free to enjoy the old-world charm and friendly Heligan for a guided tour. There is so much to All lunches atmosphere of Barnstaple’s historic Pannier Market. Today’s market see in this secret kingdom including a sub-tropical specialises in antiques and collectibles. In the afternoon, we visit the charming jungle, vegetable, flower & fruit gardens and the ‘Lost Valley’. Later we village of Woolacombe, where magnificent scenery meets the swell of the continue to picture postcard fishing village of Mevagissey where pubs, Atlantic waves along the spectacular North Devon coast. Return to our hotel cafes, galleries and shops cluster around the harbour walls and line the for evening dinner. pretty streets. We return to our hotel for a sumptuous Cornish cream tea! Day 4 Today we enjoy a visit to Hartland Abbey, the cherished home of the Tuesday Looe, a delightful fishing town, is actually made up of East and West Stucley family with treasures and memorabilia collected over many Looe, which face each other across the river. Relax and watch the world go by, generations. (Guided Tour & Cream Tea included). The beautiful 18th century explore its many gift shops or enjoy a local boat cruise. Later, we head to the walled and woodland gardens, the walks and the parkland provide visitors unspoilt harbour of Polperro, a true slice of Cornish beauty, where you can visit with extensive grounds through which to wander and enjoy the stunning valley the art and craft galleries and its very own Heritage Museum of Smuggling. leading down to the rugged Atlantic cove and cottage at Blackpool Mill. Wednesday Today we visit Falmouth. Standing at the head of Carrick Roads, Day 5 After breakfast we depart our hotel and after making a suitable stop overlooked by the impressive Pendennis Castle, Falmouth is a delight to for lunch en-route we arrive home in the afternoon. explore with cobbled alleys, ancient inns, excellent shops and galleries. Thursday After breakfast we depart our hotel returning home during the Your Holiday Hotel afternoon. The Imperial Hotel, Barnstaple Located in the centre of Barnstaple, Popular Your Holiday Hotel overlooking the River Taw, just a short walk Favourite from the shops. With the old-style charm of a Carlyon Bay Hotel, St Austell, Cornwall traditional townhouse hotel, the Imperial has become The hotel is set in 300 acres of grounds Popular a firm favourite of our clients. Restaurant, ‘Colours’ www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk Favourite overlooking St Austell Bay and has truly Bar, comfortable lounge and garden Terrace. Mobility inspiring views. Bay View Restaurant, Bar and Grade: 4 – Locality flat. Hotel: Public areas level. Lift to all floors. lounge, spa bath, sauna and solarium. Mobility Grade: visit or 4 – Locality – fairly level. Hotel – minor steps to main Date Price Tour Departs Returns By entrance with ramp alternative. Lift to all floors. Mon 22 – Fri 26 Apr 2019 (5 Days) EASTER £549 10.30am 4.00pm Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Sun 18 – Thu 22 Aug 2019 (5 Days) £595 10.00am 5.00pm Sun 29 Sep – Thu 3 Oct 2019 (5 Days) £612 9.30am 5.00pm

Supplements 797000 01564 Supplements Single Room: Nil • Inland Double for Sole Use: £100 (Apr) • £156 (Aug) Single Room: Nil • Inland Double for Sole Use: £160 Superior River View: £100 • Deluxe River View: £140 Call Sea View: £80 • Deluxe Sea View: £160 • Holiday Insurance: £28 Holiday Insurance: £26 (Apr) £28 (Aug) 17 luXurY traVeller luXurY The Victoria Hotel The Belmont Hotel

LUXURY SIDMOUTH THE BELMONT HOTEL, AT THE VICTORIA, SIDMOUTH SIDMOUTH STYLE, ELEGANCE & CHARM Sidmouth is a charming and elegant resort look What’s and remains our most popular destination Included Sidmouth still retains a ‘special’ elegance look What’s – the timeless charm and unhurried way of Door to Door that understandably makes it our most Included life offers the perfect recipe for relaxation. Service popular seaside location. Nestling in an There is a long, flat promenade which is Our own courier Door to Door area of outstanding natural beauty on Service overlooked by Regency buildings, along service the Jurassic Coast the town lies at the Our own courier with wonderful views of the softly Club Class Extra Legroom Coach centre of a gentle curving bay, enclosed service curving bay. 4 nights by red sandstone cliffs and has a level Club Class Extra Legroom Coach half board promenade with fine golden sandy Holiday Itinerary Devonshire 4 nights beaches. half board Day 1 We travel south, making a suitable lunch cream tea Devon stop en-route, arriving at our hotel mid-afternoon. Outlined excursions Holiday Itinerary cream tea Relax, settle in and enjoy a drinks reception Admission to Bicton Sunday Making a suitable lunch stop en-route, Exe Estuary Cruise & before our first delicious evening meal. Entrance to Park Botanical we arrive at our hotel mid-afternoon. Enjoy a Day 2 A free day to explore and enjoy the many Gardens Powderham Castle drinks reception before your first delicious attractions that Sidmouth has to offer. Make the Not included: The Donkey evening meal. Sanctuary most of the Victoria’s luxurious surroundings and All lunches Monday A relaxing cruise around the historic The South Devon enjoy a sumptuous Devon cream tea! Exe estuary with informative commentary is Railway & the Day 3 After breakfast we drive to Bicton Park Botanical Gardens. Set in Dartmoor Otter & followed by a visit to Powderham Castle – Devon’s Otter Valley, the grade I-listed gardens are the product of almost Buckfast Butterfly the Grade 1 listed seat of the Earls of Devon with Centre 300 years of horticultural history where the curved design of the 1820’s Palm its Grade 2* listed gardens. Not included: House greenhouse is a must see. Later, we continue along the East Devon Tuesday A free day to explore this beautiful All lunches Heritage Coast to Exmouth. Regency town, or join us for a visit to the famous Day 4 Today we visit Lyme Regis, a coastal resort that boasts breath-taking Donkey Sanctuary. In the afternoon, make the most of the Belmont’s scenery and holds a special mystique. Its historic Cobb and harbour are iconic luxurious surroundings and enjoy a sumptuous Devon cream tea! features, set against moody blue cliffs yielding fossilised evidence of life on Wednesday A scenic drive as we visit Buckfast Abbey on the edge of earth millions of years ago. (Please note that access to the town and Dartmoor National Park. We continue to Buckfastleigh where we enjoy a promenade from the coach park is via a steep incline and may prove return journey on the South Devon Railway, travelling along the Dart challenging for those with reduced mobility). Valley through the beautiful Devon hills. Later, we visit the Dartmoor Otter Day 5 After breakfast we depart our hotel and after making a suitable stop and Buckfast Butterfly Centre adjacent to the station. for lunch en-route we arrive home in the afternoon. Thursday We commence our return journey, arriving home during the Your Holiday Hotel afternoon. The Victoria Hotel, Sidmouth Your Holiday Hotel The Victoria stands proudly at the Popular western end of Sidmouth seafront, Favourite The Belmont Hotel, Sidmouth in 5 acres of manicured grounds which A luxurious former Victorian summer Popular offer truly glorious views over the bay and is only residence, the hotel retains much of its Favourite a short walk from the timeless charms of the town tranquility and charm. It stands at the end of centre. Restaurant, lounge/bar, sun lounge, games Sidmouth’s striking esplanade and is just a short stroll

www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk room, snooker room & table tennis, indoor pool, from the town centre. Elegant restaurant, bar/lounge, sauna & solarium. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality – Fairly level. Hotel – Occasional delightful gardens and use of superb leisure facilities steps with lift to all floors. at the Victoria Hotel next door. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality – fairly level. Hotel –

or visit visit or occasional steps, some bedrooms have steps inside the rooms. Lift to all floors. Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Mon 22 – Fri 26 Apr 2019 (EASTER) (5 Days) £609 10.30am 4.00pm Sun 26 – Thu 30 May (5 Days) £672 10.30am 5.30pm Sun 2 – Thu 6 Jun 2019 (5 Days) £659 10.30am 5.30pm Sun 21 – Thu 25 Jul (5 Days) £689 10.30am 5.30pm Sun 25 – Thu 29 Aug (5 Days) £679 10.30am 5.30pm 01564 01564 797000 Supplements Single Room: Nil • Inland Double for Sole Use: £180 Supplements Call Call Sea View: £40 (Apr) £60 (Jun) • Deluxe Sea View: £80 (Apr) £120 (Jun) Single Room: Nil • Inland Double for Sole Use: £180 • Sea View: £60 Holiday Insurance: £26 (Apr) £28 (Jun) Deluxe Sea View: £120 • Holiday Insurance: £26 (May) £28 (Jul/Aug) 18 Osborne House Beachy Head traVeller luXurY neW tour © Flickr – Simon Bradshaw

ISLE OF WIGHT LUXURY EASTBOURNE GRAND DESIGNS AT THE HYDRO HOTEL HOUSES & GARDENS OF DISTINCTION The elegant seaside resort of Eastbourne look What’s has five miles of unspoilt beaches and Included palm tree lined promenade with exquisite The unique and irresistible charm of the look What’s Door to Door floral and garden displays. Service Isle of Wight has prompted us to capture Included Our own courier the essence of the islands historic heritage Door to Door service Holiday Itinerary and stunning gardens. Service Club Class Extra Our own courier Day 1 We travel south with a suitable stop for Legroom Coach service lunch en-route before arriving at our hotel for our Holiday Itinerary Return ferry Club Class Extra 5-night stay. crossing Sunday We drive to Southampton for our ferry Legroom Coach Day 2 We begin today’s full day excursion by 5 nights crossing to the Island, arriving at our hotel during Return ferry visiting medieval Rye. It’s considered to be one of half board the mid-afternoon. crossing the best-preserved of the ancient Cinque Ports, Drinks Monday Today we have included a visit to 4 nights reception with its quaint cobbled streets, historic half- Osborne House (EH). “It is impossible to imagine half board Cream timbered buildings and smugglers’ inns. This a prettier spot” said Queen Victoria of Osborne Drinks tea reception afternoon we travel along the coast to Hastings, House, her palatial holiday home on the Isle of Entrances to Cream overlooked by William the Conqueror’s castle, Batemans (NT) Wight. Visit Victoria and Albert’s private tea and famous as the location for the popular TV Not included: apartments, their bathing beach and children’s Entrances to detective series Foyles War. All lunches play-cottage for an intimate glimpse of royal family Osborne House(EH), Day 3 A day at leisure in Eastbourne with life. Then stroll through the garden terraces where Mottistone Manor, Calbourne Water afternoon Cream Tea included at the hotel. the stunning views across the Solent reminded Mill and Ventnor Day 4 Today we visit Batemans (NT). Rudyard Kipling loved this house. Prince Albert of the Bay of Naples. We also visit Botanic Garden It was his little piece of paradise, and somewhere he could enjoy family life. nearby Whippingham Church, where Victoria and Not included: Surrounded by the wooded landscape of the Sussex Weald, this 17th century Albert were once regular members of the All lunches house, with mullioned windows, pretty secluded garden and acres of congregation. countryside, provided a tranquil sanctuary. The atmospheric oak-beamed Tuesday This morning we visit the superb Botanic Garden and Visitors rooms remain much as he left them. Outside, winding paths take in manicured Centre, followed by free time in the afternoon to discover the delights of lawns, a wildflower meadow and Kipling’s 1928 Rolls-Royce Phantom 1, while Ventnor. Later enjoy a delicious cream tea at our hotel. beside the river sits a 17th century watermill. Wednesday We travel along the scenic ‘military’ coastal road of West Wight Day 5 This morning we ascend Beachy Head, the vast chalk promontory pausing at Isle of Wight Pearl before visiting Mottistone Manor Garden (NT), which marks where ‘the Downs’ are halted by the sea before visiting the a magical five-acre Elizabethan Manor garden. We continue to nearby picturesque South Downs village of Alfriston. Free time in Eastbourne in Calbourne Water Mill and Museum. Set in peaceful countryside we discover the afternoon. a working Water Mill dating from the Doomsday Book. Day 6 A leisurely drive homeward arriving home during the afternoon. Thursday After breakfast we visit the picture-postcard setting of Godshill before catching our ferry back to the mainland and our journey homeward. Your Holiday Hotel Your Holiday Hotel The Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne Set in award-winning gardens, the Hydro Hotel features an The Royal Hotel, outdoor pool, elegant restaurant and superb sea views. Ventnor, Isle of Wight Popular The hotel is a few yards from Eastbourne Seafront, just a Set in the coastal town of Ventnor, the Favourite 10-minute walk from Eastbourne Pier and a 20-minute walk hotel has outstanding views of the Isle of from the main town centre. The Crystal Restaurant serves Wight’s breathtaking coastline. Restaurant, bar, classic British and French cuisine for evening dining. Guests

terrace, conservatory, lounges and beautiful can enjoy beverages and light snacks in the cosy lounges, www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk gardens. Mobility Grade: 3 – Location generally and hearty cooked breakfasts are available daily. Beauty level, steep slope to the beach. Lift serves some salon, offering a range of specialist treatments and therapies. Poolside terrace, which

floors. Occasional steps in public areas. features sun loungers and parasols. Mobility Grade: 3 – Easy access throughout the visit or hotel with occasional steps in public areas. Lift to all floors. Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Sun 30 Jun – Thu 4 Jul 2019 (5 Days) £739 9.30am 6.30pm Sun 8 – Thu 12 Sep 2019 (5 Days) £739 9.30am 6.30pm Mon 27 May – Sat 1 Jun 2019 (6 Days) £695 9.30am 5.30pm Sun 15 – Fri 20 Sep 2019 (6 Days) £705 10.00am 6.30pm Supplements 797000 01564 Single Room: Nil • Double for Sole Use: £140 • Garden View: £80 Supplements Holiday Insurance: £28 Single Room: Nil • Holiday Insurance: £27 (May) £29 (Sep) Call Reductions Available for (EH) English Heritage & (NT) National Trust Members Reductions Available for (NT) National Trust Members 19 luXurY traVeller luXurY Aldeburgh Oxburgh Hall

CONSTABLE COUNTRY © Flickr – Jamesthe1st WITH HIGHLIGHTS OF SUFFOLK & EAST ANGLIA TREASURED HOUSES OF We combine the beautiful pastoral views look What’s and picturesque villages of Constable Included NORFOLK Country, with some delightful East Anglian Door to Door countryside and peaceful coastline. Service West Norfolk is a truly special place of look What’s Our own courier service unspoilt charm and natural beauty. Included Holiday Itinerary Club Class Extra Brimming full of heritage and renowned Door to Door Monday The outward journey includes a Legroom Coach for its stunning coastline and unspoilt Service convenient stop for lunch en-route. 4 nights countryside, it is the ideal place to explore, Our own courier Tuesday We visit Gainsborough’s House at half board unwind and soak up the sheer sense of service Sudbury, the birthplace of the famous painter – Gainsborough’s space and tranquillity. Club Class Extra Dating back to the 16th century it boasts an House & Entrance to Legroom Coach Melford Hall (NT) outstanding collection of his work. We continue 4 nights Constable Country Holiday Itinerary half board to Lavenham is one of England’s finest medieval Guided Tour Sunday Travelling east we make a stop for lunch Drinks villages with a 15th century church and the Entrance to Sutton in Ely, a charming market town, then to our hotel Reception Guildhall, an early 16th century timber framed Hoo (NT) in West Norfolk, for our 4-night stay. Cream building that dominates the Market Place. Later Entrance to Audley Tea Monday On the stunning north Norfolk coast, we visit Melford Hall (NT), one of East Anglia’s End House (EH) Entrance to surrounded by rolling parkland, lies Holkham most celebrated Elizabethan houses where little Not included: Holkham Hall All lunches Hall, an 18th century masterpiece. The Palladian- has changed externally since 1578. Entrance to Royal style stately home is a treasure trove with Sandringham & Free Wednesday We meet our Blue Badge guide and explore Constable Country. incredible architecture, art, original furniture and Entrance to Bircham Located on the Suffolk and Essex border – East Bergholt is the site of John Windmill classical statuary. The collection includes works Constable’s Studio and St Mary’s Church, built in the 15th and 16th centuries Entrance to Oxburgh by Rubens, Van Dyck, Gaspar Poussin, Claude and and renowned for the absence of a tower or spire to house the bells – Hall (NT) Gainsborough. at Dedham our tour takes in sights such as Constable’s School and Dedham Not included: Tuesday We travel to Sandringham House & All lunches Parish Church, dedicated to St Mary the Virgin in 1492 – Bridge Cottage at Gardens. This estate is the much-loved Norfolk Flatford is located upstream from Flatford Mill and houses an exhibition on retreat of her Majesty the Queen. The magnificent stately house is set in 24 John Constable, several of whose paintings famously feature the mill. hectares of stunning landscaped gardens with a museum that is home to an Thursday This morning we visit the National Trust’s Sutton Hoo, an Anglo extraordinary collection of memorabilia. We continue to Bircham Windmill. Saxon royal burial site where the priceless Sutton Hoo treasure was discovered Standing in the heart of Norfolk’s undulating fields Bircham Windmill now in a huge ship grave in 1939. We continue to the picturesque 16th century looks like it did over 100 years ago. Free entry to the Bakery, Tea Rooms, fishing village of Aldeburgh, renowned for its festival of music and arts, Galleries and Gift Shop (including Cream Tea). where Benjamin Britten lived and worked for the last two decades of his life. Wednesday Today we visit Oxburgh Hall (NT) – a moated manor house with Friday We are homeward bound. En-route, we visit Audley End House (EH), a Tudor gatehouse. The rooms show the development from medieval austerity one of England’s grandest stately homes. Equipped with original and to Victorian comfort and includes a display of embroideries by Mary Queen of reproduction Victorian fixtures and fittings the house creates an atmospheric Scots and Bess of Hardwick. portrait of daily Victorian life – from butler and cook down to dairy maids and Thursday On our homeward journey we pause in the historic old stone town lowly houseboy. The historic stables come complete with resident horses and of Stamford. a Victorian groom. Add the beautiful grounds, the working Organic Kitchen Garden and Audley End offers a fascinating insight into the past. Your Holiday Hotel Your Holiday Hotel Best Western Plus Knights Hill Hotel, South Wootton, Nr Kings Lynn Popular Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Stoke by Nayland, Located just four miles from King’s Lynn town Favourite Nr Colchester centre, the hotel has evolved from a working A modern country hotel set in 300 acres of farm into the stylish, character filled accommodation

www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk undulating ‘Constable Country’ within a designated you see today. 79 bedrooms, a number having patios Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Lakes leading into the walled garden. Elegant restaurant. Restaurant and Bar. Spa with indoor pool, gym, Farmers Arms traditional country pub. Leisure club with indoor pool, sauna, gym &

or visit visit or treatment rooms and a 28-hole golf course. spa. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality & Hotel are generally level. No Lift but ground floor Mobility Grade: 5 – Locality level. Hotel is level with a lift to all floors. rooms with easy access available.

Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Mon 1 – Fri 5 Jul 2019 (5 Days) £615 10.00am 5.30pm Sun 2 – Thu 6 Jun 2019 (5 Days) £645 10.30am 5.30pm Mon 2 – Fri 6 Sep 2019 (5 Days) £615 10.30am 4.30pm Sun 22 – Thu 26 Sep 2019 (5 Days) £639 9.30am 5.30pm 01564 01564 797000 Supplements Supplements Call Call Single Room: £116 • Holiday Insurance: £27 Single Room: Nil • Holiday Insurance: £27 Reductions available for (NT) National Trust & (EH) English Heritage Members Discounts available for (NT) National Trust Members 20 We beginat Woodbastwick, withitsdiminutivegreenandthatchedcottages. and wethentravelthroughsomeofthedelightfulBroadsvillages,suchas ride to Thursday Wednesday visitto A collection ofsteamenginesandorgans.Thisisfollowedbyararetreat!– Tuesday Monday Norfolk,forour4-nightstay. North in lunch Sunday Holiday Itinerary wildlife. teeming with miles ofunspoiltbeachesandrivers find prettyvillagesandhistoricchurches, miniature. Aroundeverycorneryouwill NorfolkisalmostEnglandin North valleys, forestareasandmarshes. with hillsandundulatingfields,wooded areas ofoutstandingbeautyanddiversity, Britain. Thecoastandcountrysideoffer escape fromthehustleandbustleofbusy A visittoNorfolkoffersarefreshing AT THE PHEASANT HOTEL, KELLING NORFOLK NORTH OF JOURNEYS ROMANTIC h hotel. the havefreetimetoexploreandobtainlunch,lateafternoonreturning we House andGrounds train ride azalea gardensjustoutsideHolt. by gentleslope(nostairs).Allotherrooms areonthefirstfloor(accessibleviastairs). Single Room: Supplements Sun 19–Thu23May 2019(5Days) Date bar, terrace&gardens. Blakeney. Allbedroomsarebeautifullypresentedandverycomfortable. Restaurant, YourHoliday Hotel neW tour Wroxham Peterborough Stody LodgeGardens – Travelling eastwemake astopfor Today wecombineanostalgic After breakfast,wevisit with Homeward bound. Aylsham This morningourdestinationtodayavisitto £88 a cruiseontheNorfolkBroads . At Wroxham wejointheboatforacruisearoundBroads, • Holiday Insurance: , theNorfolkretreatofHerMajestyQueen,here Mobility Grade:4 – where wejointhe , thentoourhotelin Norfolk coastandthesurroundingvillages ofCleyand ideal basefromwhichtoexplorethebeautiful north location inthesmallvillageofKelling, makingitan its ownextensivegrounds,enjoyingapeacefulrural The Pheasantisacharmingcountryhousehotelsetin The PheasantHotel,Kelling Thursford a spectacular14-acrerhododendronand £26 24 Rooms ongroundfloorallaccessed steam Bure Valley Railway £675 Price , toseetheworld’s largest . Tour Departs Notincluded: look What’s 10.30am Included Sandringham EntrancetoRoyal EntrancetoStody NorfolkBroads 4nights ClubClassExtra Ourowncourier Doorto All lunches & Grounds Sandringham House Lodge Gardens Railway Train Ride Cruise &BureValley half board Legroom Coach service Service Bure Valley Railway for the9miles Returns By 6.00pm

© Flickr – Michael Button COASTLINE EXPLORING SOUTHPORT’S FAMOUS COAST SEFTON THE of shopsorrelaxintheBotanicGardens. promenade alongtheVictoriansplendourofLordStreet withitsuniquerange traditional seasideamusementsawait.Stroll downtheUK’s oldestironpier, to sea.We continuetotheclassicseasideresort ofSouthport,where foreshore andstretchingalmostonekilometreout that arespreadoutalong3kilometresofthe Gormley’s ‘Another Place’ – Monday Holiday Itinerary dunes andpinewoods. miles ofwidesandybeaches,scenicsand perfect placeforwalks,withmilesand coastline stretchesover20kmandisa The beautifulandtranquilFormby This ishowtoreallygetawayfromitall– Friday to and birthplacesmanyothersigniﬁcantspots.Intheafternoonwecontinue famous bythe‘FabFour’. Strawberry Field,Penny Lane, theirhomes,schools Mystery Tour’ Thursday Wednesday Tuesday h popularLiverpoolMaritimeMuseum the chance toexploretheRoyal AlbertDockareaandincludea famous Liverpoolskylineandthe‘ThreeGraces’, andafterwards wehave weenjoya Here Victorian ArtsandCrafts. century, itisauniqueandbeautifulmixtureofTudor simplicityand 19th on thebanksofRiverMersey. Restored andbroughtbacktolifeinthe hotel forour4-nightstay. empire createdonsoap!Later, we continuetoour shows usaroundandgivesaninsightintothisvast 900 GradeIIlistedbuildings.Ourguidedtour factory, itisnowaconservationvillage containing Leverhulme toaccommodateworkers initssoap the historicvillageof Single Room: Supplements Date pool. superb viewsofthegolfcourse. Extensivespafacilities includinganindoorswimming lift accessthroughout. Mon 29Apr–Fri3 May 2019(5Days) Your Holiday Hotel Speke Hall(NT)– neW tour Mobility Grade:3– Homeward bound. Travelling northwereachtheWirraland Travelling viaCrosby, weview Joined byourprofessionallocalguide, weembarkonour This morningweheadsouthtoMerseysideand . Acameraisamustaswevisitmanyofthelandmarksmade £90 Mersey FerriesRiverExplorercruise • Holiday Insurance: Port Sunlight A stunningTudor timber-framedmanorhouse, located Locality &Hotelaregenerallylevel.Ground floorrooms& 100 castironﬁgures miles from Southport.Therestaurant&baroffer 7 in countrysidejustoutsideFormbyandis just This sophisticatedandintimatehotelissituated Liverpool Formby HallHotel&Spa,Nr . BuiltbyLord £26 Antony £569 . Price Tour Departs Notincluded: lookWhat’s 10.30am Included with viewsofthe BeatlesMagical MerseyRiver GuidedTour of 4nights ClubClassExtra Ourowncourier Doorto All lunches Hall (NT) entrance toSpeke Mystery Tour & Maritime Museum Cream Tea atthe Explorer Cruise& half board Legroom Coach service Service otSunlight Port cream teaat Liverpool Mersey Ferry Returns By 4.00pm ‘Magical .

LUXURY TRAVELLER IN KENDAL Cumbria Hall Kendal © Levens & THE SOUTHERN LAKE DISTRICT LAKELAND LUXURY & THE SCOTTISH BORDERS Spoil yourself and indulge in this superb look What’s holiday with a touch of class to the Included The Northern region of the English Lake look What’s stunning Lake District. Based in an Door to Door District National Park is an area of Included excellent hotel on the outskirts of Kendal Service outstanding natural beauty. With lakes, Door to Door we are ideally placed to enjoy some of the Our own courier mountains, delightful small towns, villages Service service hidden treasures associated with the and hamlets set amongst magnificent Our own courier stunning Southern Lake District. Club Class Extra service Legroom Coach landscape – This is somewhere to escape from the pressures of modern living. Club Class Extra 4 nights Legroom Coach Holiday Itinerary half board 4 nights Monday We drive north, pausing for a suitable Guided Tour of Holiday Itinerary half board stop for lunch en-route, arriving at our hotel for Levens Hall with Cream Tea included Monday We drive north, pausing for a suitable Wordsworth’s House our 4-night stay. & Garden (NT) Haverthwaite to stop for lunch en-route, arriving at our hotel for Tuesday Today we visit Kendal, home of the Lakeside Railway & our 4-night stay. Ride on the famous mint cake. The town has a rich and varied Windermere Cruise Ravenglass & Tuesday This morning we step back to the 1770’s Eskdale Railway history and offers great shopping and attractions Entrance to and visit the National Trust’s Wordsworth House Holker Hall Devil’s Porridge for you to explore. Later, we visit Levens Hall – an and Garden (NT) in the Cumbrian town of Museum & Elizabethan mansion, built around a 13th century Not included: Caerlaverock Castle All lunches Cockermouth. It is preserved as it would have pele tower. Home to the Bagot family containing been when he and his sister lived here with their Ullswater lake cruise superb panelling, plaster work and period furniture. In the grounds, the world- parents in the 18th century. We continue south famous topiary gardens were first laid out in 1694 by Monsieur Beaumont. Not included: following the scenic Cumbrian coastline to All lunches Location for the BBC’s “Wives and Daughters” period drama series. A Guided Ravenglass. Here we join the Ravenglass and tour of the house is included followed by an afternoon cream tea. Eskdale Railway – for a L’al Ratty steam train from the coast to the foothills of Wednesday A leisurely morning begins with a short heritage railway journey England’s highest mountains. from Haverthwaite to Lakeside, followed by a cruise on Lake Windermere Wednesday We cross the border in to Scotland and visit the Devil’s Porridge to Bowness. After disembarking there is time to explore this popular holiday Museum – a state-of-the-art museum that has something for everyone. village at leisure. There are cafes, restaurants, shops and places to visit, such Experience life in a World War One trench and explore the factory to discover as the World of Beatrix Potter attraction. what life was like for the thousands of munitions girls who flocked to work Thursday Travel to the southern tip of the Cartmel Peninsula where we visit in this ammunitions factory. The unique name of the museum is inspired by the quiet seaside retreat of Grange-over-Sands. Grange is a pretty resort Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who while visiting the factory as a war correspondent with an Edwardian flavour located on the shores of Morecambe Bay. Next, witnessed the munitions girls mixing the nitro cotton by hand and commented we continue to Holker Hall – home of the Cavendish family, and is one of the ‘that is the devil’s porridge’! We continue to nearby Caerlaverock Castle best-loved stately homes in Britain. Holker Hall and Gardens are set within where we discover one of Scotland’s great medieval fortresses with its moat, beautiful countryside, here you can see Queen Mary’s bedroom, the Dukes twin-towered gatehouse and imposing battlements. bedroom, the main hall, the library and gallery and the oak staircase. Thursday Today’s excursion is to the North Lakes of Ullswater and Friday We bid farewell to the hotel and travel to Lancaster, an historic Derwentwater. Catch a glimpse of England’s highest mountain, Scafell Pike town with a daily market. St. Georges Quay and its Custom House on the and free time in the market town of Keswick, before we enjoy an afternoon River Lune is a reminder that Lancaster was once a busy port handling more cruise on Lake Ullswater from Glenridding to Pooley Bridge. cargo tonnage than Liverpool! We depart Lancaster after lunch and continue Friday Homeward Bound. homewards. Your Holiday Hotel Your Holiday Hotel The Hundith Hill Hotel, Nr Cockermouth Best Western Premier Castle Green Hotel, The Hundith Hill Hotel is a former country house and Kendal sits in 14-acres of its own grounds surrounded by the Our hotel stands on the outskirts of Kendal, set in beautiful Lorton Valley. Just a mile and a half away from 14 acres of natural gardens and woodland, it offers the charming town of Cockermouth and with views of

www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk modern comfortable facilities in all 99 rooms. the Cumbrian fells, it is the perfect location for exploring the Lake District which is just Restaurant and bar. Guests can also enjoy a short drive away. With 25 bedrooms and facilities that are some of the finest in the complimentary use of Pulse, Health and Fitness area, this superb hotel is a welcome addition to our programme for 2019. Bar/lounge,

or visit visit or club with pool, steam room, gym or book restaurant. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality & Hotel are generally level with easy access treatments for The Green Rooms Spa. Mobility Grade: 4 – Located on hill with throughout. Rooms are mainly on first & second floors, with a limited number of beautiful views of Kendal Castle and surrounding Lakeland Fells. Level access ground floor rooms. throughout Lift to most floors (Not to new extension and Executive Floor Rooms). Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Mon 20 – Fri 24 May 2019 (5 Days) £659 8.30am 6.30pm 01564 01564 797000 Mon 22 – Fri 26 Jul 2019 (5 Days) £729 8.30am 6.30pm Supplements Call Call Supplements Single Room: £62 • Holiday Insurance: £26 Single Room: £140 • Holiday Insurance: £28 Reductions available for (NT) National Trust Members 22 Saltburn-by-the-Sea Blair Castle traVeller luXurY © Flickr – Chris Combe LUXURY HIGHLAND ADVENTURE YORKSHIRE CLASS AT THE DUNKELD HOUSE HOTEL WHITBY & THE NORTH YORKS MOORS Lap up the luxury at one of Perthshire’s look What’s most popular hotels. Located on the banks Included of the River Tay, in the heart of ‘Big Tree Door to Door Covering a splendid variety of magnificent look What’s Country’, this is the perfect location for a Service scenery and contrasting countryside, Included Summer escape to Scotland. Our own courier with quaint Yorkshire towns and villages, Door to Door service rugged moorland and stunning coastlines. Service Club Class Extra Holiday Itinerary We also feature a railway ride as well as a Our own courier Legroom Coach Monday We drive north, with a suitable stop boat trip on the Tees to Yarm. service 4 nights Club Class Extra for lunch en-route, arriving at Dunkeld in time half board Legroom Coach for dinner. Guided Tour of Holiday Itinerary 5 nights Tuesday A leisurely morning to explore Dunkeld, Blair Castle with afternoon cream tea Sunday We travel north, arriving at our hotel in half board with its Cathedral ruins, the last resting place of the afternoon. Mousey Thompson Entrance to one of the most-evil characters in Scottish history Scone Palace Monday We commence with a drive through Visitor Centre – Alexander Stewart or the ‘Wolf of Badenoch’. Not included: Bilsdale – ‘Little Switzerland’, passing Rievaulx Danby Moors Centre with tea/coffee & Dedicated to St Columba and beautifully located All lunches Abbey to delightful Helmsley. In the afternoon we scones beside the River Tay, a visit to this historic church continue past Byland Abbey to Kilburn, under the Ryedale Folk is a delightful way to start the day. We continue to Blair Castle, a famous famous White Horse visiting the wood carving Museum Highland fortress with a 700-year history incorporating the Jacobite Mousey Thompson Visitor Centre. Train ride on the Rebellions, the disaster at Culloden and Mary Queen of Scots. Hear about Tuesday We journey across the moors to the North Yorks Moors Railway Queen Victoria’s love affair with the Scottish Highlands and her role in creating Danby Moors Centre. Set in an idyllic spot on the Saltburn the only legally recognised private army in Europe – the Atholl Highlanders. banks of the River Esk where we are treated to Cliff Lift (Guided Tour & Cream Tea Included). tea/coffee & scones. We continue over Blakey Entrance to Preston Wednesday Heading in to the Grampian Mountains, over Britain’s highest Ridge to Hutton-le-Hole where we visit the Hall Museum main road, the Spittal of Glenshee, we reach Royal Deeside. Free time in Ryedale Folk Museum. Next, we enjoy a ride Teesside Princess Braemar, home of the Royal Highland Gatherings before we drive up the River Cruise on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway from Valley of the Dee passing Balmoral Castle, The Royal church of Crathie and Pickering to Grosmont. Not included: All lunches the town of Ballater, where, it would appear, that every shop is by “Royal Wednesday We head to Saltburn-by-the-Sea. Appointment”. We take the Cliff Lift to the shore and enjoy a gentle stroll along the historic Thursday We make the short journey to Scone Palace, the Crowning Place pier. We continue along the coastal route to maritime Whitby, where we have of Scottish Kings. This is a 5-star Visitor Attraction and is a great place to visit. free time to wander the little alleyways and narrow streets. With its exciting and colourful history Scone Palace is one of Scotland’s most Thursday We visit Preston Park & Hall Museum to discover a delightful important stately homes. It has been the seat of parliaments and the crowning collection of memorabilia from times gone by. We join the ‘Teesside Princess’ place of the Kings of Scots, including Macbeth and Robert the Bruce. We also for a gentle cruise along the River Tees to the cobbled town of Yarm, famous have time to explore the gardens & grounds. for its riverside location and awe-inspiring railway viaduct. Friday After breakfast we commence our journey homeward, arriving back Friday We include a visit to York on our return, arriving home during the during the evening. evening. Your Holiday Hotel Your Holiday Hotel Dunkeld House Hotel, Dunkeld Gisborough Hall Hotel, Nr Guisborough Nestled into the beautiful Perthshire

This stunning 4-star hotel dates back to the 19th Popular landscape, Dunkeld House Hotel boasts an www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk Century and was formerly a baronial home. Favourite unrivalled experience of Scottish country Today, this elegant hotel provides a pleasing living. This four-star luxury country house

combination of original features and modern facilities. hotel sits on 280 acres of well-maintained and natural woodland and overlooks the visit or Restaurant, bar, lounge, garden terrace, sauna & massage wide and fast-flowing River Tay, renowned for its famous salmon fishing. Restaurant, facilities. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality: Fairly flat. Hotel: bar/lounge, Indoor swimming pool. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality: Fairly flat. Good There are a few steps within the hotel, but the lift serves all floors. access throughout with a lift to all floors.

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Sun 2 – Fri 7 Jun 2019 (6 Days) £729 8.00am 7.00pm Mon 10 – Fri 14 Jun 2019 (5 Days) £675 7.00am 7.30pm 797000 01564

Supplements Supplements Call Single Room: Nil • Holiday Insurance: £29 Double for Sole Use: £140 • Holiday Insurance: £28 23 luXurY traVeller luXurY Ring of Kerry

LUXURY KILLARNEY & THE RING OF KERRY INCLUDING A 2 NIGHT DUBLIN STAY

Travel in comfort from coast to coast and experience varied treasures, from stunning countrysides and look What’s coastlines to picturesque towns and World heritage landmarks. Experience the rich cultural traditions of the Included vibrant city of Dublin before travelling across the country to Killarney and the Ring of Kerry – a land of constantly Door to Door changing colours, magnificent landscapes, rugged mountains, imposing valleys, lush green fields, deep blue service lakes and long sandy beaches. Our own courier service Wednesday Join us for a guided tour of the Club Class Extra Holiday Itinerary Legroom Coach stunning Dingle Peninsula. Travelling through Friday To Holyhead for our crossing to Dublin, then on to the Talbot Hotel, Return Irish Ferry Stillorgan (4-Star) for our 2-night stay. ‘Ryan’s Daughter Country’, we’ll see the wild and crossings Saturday After breakfast we travel into central Dublin where we meet our beautiful natural scenery as we make our way to 7 nights city guide for a morning tour of Ireland’s great capital. The afternoon is free the fishing village of Dingle. half board for individual sightseeing. Thursday Departing Killarney, we travel to Cobh, A visit to the Irish where we visit the Queenstown Story. Here, National Stud & the Sunday Departing our hotel we visit the Irish National Stud at Kildare, home Japanese Gardens we can retrace the steps of the 2 ½ million Irish to some of Ireland’s most revered thoroughbreds and the adjacent Japanese Guided tours of Gardens. Later we continue via Adare, Ireland’s ‘prettiest village’, with its people who emigrated from Ireland via Cobh on Dublin, the ‘Ring of delightful thatched cottages before arriving in Killarney for our 4-night stay. coffin ships, early steamers and finally on the Kerry’ and the Dingle Peninsula Monday Discover the secrets of the Ring of Kerry, as our guided tour takes great ocean liners. In fact Cobh was the last port of call for the ill-fated Titanic. Later, we drive to A visit to the us via Killorglin; famed for its annual Puck Fair, to Glenbeigh, with its Bog Queenstown Story Waterford for our overnight accommodation at Village. We continue around the Iveragh Peninsula, ascending Peakeen Not included: Mountain, around Moll’s Gap and Ladies View before finally descending back the 3-star Dooley’s Hotel. All lunches into Killarney, along the glittering shores of Lough Leane. Friday Breakfast today is included on board our Tuesday A day at leisure. Why not enjoy a scenic lake cruise or a jaunting return Irish Ferries sailing back to Pembroke where upon arrival we continue cart ride? Or you may wish to visit Muckross House. The day is all yours! homeward. Even though passports are not needed to travel to Ireland, ferry companies request passengers to carry some form of PHOTO ID, which may be required for inspection.

Your Holiday Hotel Killarney Plaza Hotel, Killarney Popular

www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk This stylish hotel is in the centre Favourite of Killarney, adjacent to the National Park, and offers excellent

or visit visit or facilities including restaurant, piano bar, leisure facilities include an indoor pool, sauna & spa bath. Mobility Grade: 4 –

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01564 01564 797000 Fri 11 – Fri 18 Oct 2019 (8 Days) £945 7.30am 6.30pm

Call Call Supplements Irish National Stud Single Room: £187 • Holiday Insurance: £57.50 24 Falmouth Hartland Abbey traVeller relaXed © VisitEngland – North Devon © Flickr - Tim Green

FALMOUTH RELAXED NORTH DEVON & THE CORNISH RIVIERA AT THE PARK HOTEL, BARNSTAPLE

The historic fishing town of Falmouth look What’s North Devon is a delightful mixture of look What’s boasts an enchanting combination of Included dramatic coastline and magnificent Included moorland scenery, sprinkled with unspoilt picturesque narrow streets, a fascinating Door to Door Door to Door harbour, numerous sheltered coves and Service resorts, bustling market towns and Service superb sandy beaches. Our itinerary Our own courier quaintly named villages. Barnstaple is Our own courier service takes in some of the highlights of the service said to be the oldest borough in the Club Class Extra kingdom and was founded at the lowest Club Class Extra Cornish Riviera. Legroom Coach Legroom Coach crossing point of the River Taw. 4 nights 4 nights Holiday Itinerary half board half board Day 1 We drive to the West Country, making a Two Holiday Itinerary Two lunches convenient included lunch stop en-route. lunches Monday Leaving the Midlands behind us we Guided tour of Day 2 We visit Truro, Cornwall’s only city, which Guided Tour of head for the West Country making a stop for Truro Cathedral Hartland Abbey & once thrived as a river port. The prosperity of the our included lunch en-route before arriving in Gardens with Entrance to the Barnstaple during the afternoon. cream tea late 18th and early 19th century can still be seen Porthcurno today in the elegant town houses that lines the Telegraph Museum Tuesday It’s market day in bustling Barnstaple Entrance to RHS Rosemoor city’s streets. We include a guided tour of the Not included: and the morning is free to explore this ancient 3 lunches borough. In the afternoon, we enjoy a gentle ride Not included: impressive neo-gothic cathedral. Discover the 3 lunches regenerated Lemon Quay area – a continental- out to Appledore. style cobbled square lined with café terraces before continuing to the Wednesday Today we visit Hartland Abbey & Gardens for a guided tour of picturesque fishing village of Mevagissey. this cherished family home, full of treasures and memorabilia collected over Day 3 A free day in Falmouth, perhaps to explore the bustling harbour. many generations. We include a sumptuous cream tea and during our visit Day 4 A scenic drive west to Penzance travelling via Marazion with views there will be free time to wander the beautiful gardens and grounds which of St Michael’s Mount. Our drive takes us though a designated ‘Area of lead to a rocky cove. Outstanding Natural Beauty’. We stop to visit Porthcurno and the award- Thursday A morning visit to RHS Rosemoor, where you can stroll around winning Telegraph Museum – a showcase of Victorian ‘internet’ and an the enchanting and meticulously crafted 65-acre garden. Free time for lunch important hub for World War II secret communication. before returning to our hotel in the afternoon. Day 5 We travel home with a convenient included lunch stop en-route. Friday We return home to the Midlands, with a convenient stop for our included lunch stop en-route, arriving home during the afternoon. Your Holiday Hotel Your Holiday Hotel The Falmouth Hotel, Falmouth Affectionately known as the ‘Grand Old The Park Hotel, Barnstaple Lady of Falmouth’. Dating from 1865 with The Park Hotel is set in a quiet corner of the its impressive Victorian architecture and bustling market town of Barnstaple, a level spacious interiors the hotel commands a 15-minute stroll into the shops, bars & restaurants wonderful prime seafront location and of the town centre. The elegant, comfortable excellent sea views. Restaurant, bars, bedrooms offer every modern facility with special

lounge, health centre with sauna, attention to detail. Spacious restaurant, bar & www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk solarium & jacuzzi. Mobility Grade: 4 – lounge, sun terrace overlooking Rock Park. Resort: Generally, level although access Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality is generally flat. Most rooms are on the 1st floor, with

to the town area is quite hilly. Hotel: level with a lift to most floors. a limited number of ground floor rooms available in the Garden Court Annexe, visit or 100m from main entrance. Lift access to most floors. Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Fri 24 – Tue 28 May 2019 (5 Days) £662 9.00am 5.30pm Thu 26 – Mon 30 Sep 2019 (5 Days) £675 9.00am 5.30pm Mon 26 – Fri 30 Aug 2019 (5 Days) £609 10.30am 4.30pm

Supplements Supplements 797000 01564 Compact Single Room: £100 • Standard Single for Sole Use: £140 Single Room: Nil • Double for Sole Use: £140 • Park View: £20 Sea View: £40 • Sea View Executive: £80 Holiday Insurance: £28 Call Holiday Insurance: £26 (May) £28 (Sep) Discounts available for RHS Members 25 relaXed traVeller relaXed Torquay Paignton © Flickr – hectorlo

TORQUAY & THE ENGLISH RIVIERA

Torquay is called the ‘English Riviera’ look What’s because of its mild climate and exotic Included PAIGNTON plants. Enjoy its parks, bustling harbour, Door to Door illuminated promenade and popular Service & GLORIOUS SOUTH DEVON theatres. This tour allows you to discover Our own courier service the glorious South Devon region but at a Set between two rugged headlands with look What’s relaxed leisurely pace and includes a Club Class Extra Legroom Coach miles of golden beach, Paignton nestles Included vintage steam train ride and a delicious 5 nights snugly between its two neighbours – Door to Door Devon cream tea! half board Torquay and Brixham. Its colourful Service Two image is enhanced by a marine gardens Our own courier Holiday Itinerary lunches promenade, pier and harbour which are service Day 1 We travel to the West Country, making an Cream brought to life at nightfall by seafront Club Class Extra tea Legroom Coach included lunch stop en-route and arrive at our illuminations. ‘Agatha Christie’ 4 nights hotel during the early afternoon. guided tour of half board Day 2 Today, we explore key sites around Torquay Holiday Itinerary Two Torbay, where Agatha Christie grew up and lived. A Buckfast Abbey & a Monday A leisurely journey to the West Country lunches guided tour by coach and foot where we examine return train ride on Entrance & Guided the South Devon with an included lunch stop en-route. the places and events that helped determine the Tour of Powderham Railway Tuesday A morning drive to the old fishing port Castle personality and character of the young novelist. Not included: of Brixham. Enjoy a stroll around the harbourside Not included: Firstly, an hour’s coach tour to capture the more far 4 lunches and admire the replica of the Golden Hind. 3 lunches flung sites of Torquay, followed by a gentle guided Afternoon at leisure in Paignton. walk around the harbour area exploring how it has developed over the past 200 Wednesday Travelling via Newton Abbot we reach Buckfastleigh with its years. Enjoy a delicious Devon cream tea upon our return. great abbey. Next, we explore the vast open expanse of Dartmoor with its Day 3 Relax as we take a leisurely drive to Paignton, with its extensive isolated villages, dense woodlands and soaring summits, visiting the sandy beaches and popular pier. Later, we continue to the old fishing port of picturesque little village of Widecombe-in-the-Moor. Brixham. Enjoy a stroll around the harbourside and admire the replica of the Thursday Today we drive to Dawlish, a popular seaside resort flanked by Golden Hind. red cliffs, with famous lawned gardens. We continue via the Exe estuary to Day 4 A day at leisure in Torquay Powderham Castle. Nearly 600 years of history are contained within the Day 5 We visit beautiful Buckfast Abbey, home to a community of walls of one of England’s oldest family homes and our guided tour reveals Benedictine monks. There is time to explore and enjoy this inspirational place secret doors, stunning castle rooms, amazing architecture including the before we continue to nearby Buckfastleigh. We board a steam hauled train restored Victorian Kitchen, where we can visualize what life would have for a return journey on the South Devon Steam Railway which hugs the been like in domestic service. beautiful River Dart on its journey to Totnes. Friday We depart our resort and head towards our included lunch stop Day 6 Departing our hotel after breakfast we return homeward making an before returning to the Midlands late afternoon. included lunch stop en-route arriving home in the late afternoon. Your Holiday Hotel Your Holiday Hotel The Redcliffe Hotel, Paignton The Livermead Cliff Hotel, Torquay Superbly positioned overlooking two sandy Popular Located in an enviable position, the hotel Popular beaches the Redcliffe lies within 3 acres of Favourite operates with a smooth efficiency and is Favourite grounds with spectacular views across Torbay.

www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk located directly on the water’s edge just a Converted in 1904 from a private residence, many of its short bus ride from the town centre. Restaurant, original features still abound, creating an atmosphere of lounge area overlooking the sea, sun terrace & bar. luxury and elegance. Restaurant, 2 lounges with views of

or visit visit or Mobility Grade: 3 – Resort: Level sea front and the bay, spa bath, gym, sauna, solarium, hairdresser and putting area. Mobility promenade. Hotel: Some rooms are accessed by lift and several steps. Ramp Grade: 3 – Locality: Flat. Hotel: 8 steps to entrance. Isolated steps elsewhere. alternative to front entrance. A few steps in public areas. Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Mon 13 – Fri 17 May 2019 (5 Days) £539 10.30am 4.00pm Tue 2 – Sun 7 Jul 2019 (6 Days) £689 10.30am 5.30pm Mon 16 – Fri 20 Sep 2019 (5 Days) £545 10.30am 4.30pm 01564 01564 797000 Mon 23 – Sat 28 Sep 2019 (6 Days) £689 10.30am 5.00pm Supplements Call Call Supplements Single Room: Nil • Double for Sole Use: £120 • Sea View: £64 Single Room: £50 • Holiday Insurance: £29 Holiday Insurance: £26 (May) £28 (Sep) 26 Sidmouth South Devon Steam Railway traVeller relaXed © Flickr – Alison Day

SIDMOUTH & SOUTH DEVON

Sidmouth is a charming and elegant resort look What’s and remains our most popular destination Included – the timeless charm and unhurried way Door to Door of life offers a perfect recipe for relaxation. Service This family owned hotel has been Our own courier SIDMOUTH delighting our customers for over thirty service years. Club Class Extra TIMELESS CHARM & ELEGANCE Legroom Coach 7 nights Holiday Itinerary half board Sidmouth approaches perfection as it has look What’s Friday A leisurely journey to Sidmouth, stopping Two everything you could possibly want – Included for an included lunch en-route. lunches beaches, stunning coastal walks, gardens, Saturday Free to relax and settle in. Perhaps Buckfast Abbey & Door to Door the South Devon a theatre and cinema, stylish eating Service take a gentle stroll, explore this lovely resort and Railway places, and some of the best shops in Our own courier savour the delightful coastal views. Honiton Lace East Devon. service Sunday We drive to Buckfast Abbey, a haven of Museum and The Club Class Extra peace, where we have time for lunch and a look House of Marbles & Legroom Coach Teign Valley Glass around the gardens and the shop. From here we Holiday Itinerary 4 nights Not included: Day 1 A leisurely journey to Sidmouth with an half board make the short journey to Buckfastleigh where we 6 lunches included lunch en-route. Arriving in the afternoon Lunches on join the South Devon Railway, following the we have time to settle in and relax before dinner. days 1 & 5 beautiful Dart Valley, for a return trip to Totnes. Day 2 This morning we visit Exeter, which is Guided tour of Monday A day at leisure in Sidmouth Fursdon with a Tuesday Today we venture to the Honiton Lace Museum where we have a famous for its magnificent cathedral. In the cream tea short introductory talk followed by time to browse the museum at leisure. afternoon, we travel to Fursdon, one of Devon’s A Visit to the hidden gems, for a private guided tour and a Donkey Sanctuary Free time for lunch before moving on to Bovey Tracey, where set on the edge cream tea. Fursdon is an elegant house with Not included: of Dartmoor, located in the old Bovey Potteries site we discover the House of pleasant gardens; it is also home to one of 3 lunches Marbles & Teign Valley Glass. The Marble Museum has a variety of Devon’s oldest families. exhibitions including an antique marble making machine and a collection of Day 3 A morning visit to the Donkey Sanctuary at Slade House Farm, toys & games dating back to 3rd century BC. Also watch the glass blowers at returning to Sidmouth for an afternoon at leisure. work as they produce huge Victorian replica marbles. Day 4 Free time to enjoy the hotel’s delightful location and Sidmouth’s charm. Wednesday We enjoy a wonderful scenic drive around Lyme Bay, with Perhaps stroll along the promenade or investigate the interesting shops. lovely views on the way. Our destination is the charming seaside town of Day 5 We commence our homeward journey. En-route we stop for an Weymouth. The resort has a beautiful beach, and on the historic old harbour included lunch arriving home during the late afternoon. side you’ll find pavement bistros, tea rooms and galleries. Thursday A day for rest and relaxation; perhaps browse some of the Your Holiday Hotels interesting shops. Friday We return home to the Midlands, making a stop en-route for our The Kingswood & Devoran Hotel, Sidmouth (March Tour) Popular included lunch. The Royal York & Faulkner Hotel, Favourite Sidmouth (October Tour) Your Holiday Hotel Two of our clients’ favourites hotels. Both enjoy superb seafront locations on the Esplanade with excellent sea The Kingswood & Devoran Hotel, views. The Kingswood has two sea view lounges and Sidmouth Popular attractive dining room and the Royal York & Faulkner One of our clients’ favourites and for over Favourite has a restaurant, two bars, three comfortable lounges, 50 years under the direct and careful hydrotherapy pool (extra charge). Mobility Grade: 5 management of its owners, the Seward family.

(Both Hotels) – Resort: Generally, level. Hotel: On the The hotel enjoys a superb seafront location on the www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk level with a few steps to some public rooms and a lift Esplanade with excellent sea views. Restaurant, to all floors. Steps to some rooms in the Kingswood two sea view lounges. Mobility Grade: 5 – Resort: On the level. Hotel: On the level.

Hotel. Few steps. Lift to most floors. Steps to some bedrooms. visit or

Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Fri 15 – Tue 19 Mar 2019 (5 Days) £509 10.30am 4.00pm Fri 26 Apr – Fri 3 May 2019 (8 Days) £859 10.00am 5.30pm Sun 13 – Thu 17 Oct 2019 (5 Days) £575 10.30am 4.30pm Fri 26 Jul – Fri 2 Aug 2019 (8 Days) £909 10.30am 5.00pm Fri 27 Sep – Fri 4 Oct 2019 (8 Days) £869 10.30am 4.30pm Supplements 797000 01564 March Tour – Single Room: Nil • Double for Sole Use: £48 Supplements Sea View: £32 • October Tour – Single Room Nil Single Room: Nil • Double for Sole Use: £84 • Sea View: £56 Call Holiday Insurance: £26 (Mar) £28 (Oct) Holiday Insurance: £30 (Apr) £31.50 (Aug/Sep) 27 relaXed traVeller relaXed Bournemouth The Needles

SHANKLIN & THE ISLE OF WIGHT

The popularity of this wonderful, unspoilt look What’s isle owes much to its southerly position Included and mild and sunny climate. Our relaxing Door to Door itinerary includes many of the highlights of Service this lovely island. Our own courier BOURNEMOUTH service Club Class Extra LYMINGTON, LYNDHURST, NEW FOREST & 8 day Holiday Itinerary Legroom Coach Day 1 The outward journey includes a stop for an Return ferry to the THE BEAULIEU ESTATE included lunch before sailing to the Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight arriving at our hotel in time for dinner. 4 or 7 nights half board Bournemouth has long been recognised look What’s Day 2 A Full day Island tour! Don’t forget your cameras as the coach travels to some of the Lunches on ﬁrst & as one of Britain’s most fashionable Included last days Isle’s most iconic places including Alum Bay & resorts, oﬀering the visitor a wide variety Door to Door Osborne House of attractions. The town is one of the Service The Needles. (EH)/Whippingham leading shopping centres in the south, Our own courier Day 3 Today is free to enjoy your surroundings Church with arcades, markets and boutiques, service and explore the lovely resort. Ventnor Botanic Club Class Extra Day 4 A morning excursion to Ventnor Botanical Gardens (8 Day whilst the wooded Chines which slope Tours only) Legroom Coach Gardens with its exotic plant collection. Later, we down to the sea are only a small part Isle of Wight Steam 4 nights visit pretty Godshill with its thatched cottages and of Bournemouth’s beautiful parks and half board Railway /Calbourne gardens. many gift shops and tea rooms. Water Mill (8 Day Two Tours only) lunches Day 5 Today we include a train ride on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Hauled by a vintage steam Not included: Holiday Itinerary Outlined All other lunches excursions locomotive we enjoy a special journey back in Sunday We travel south, making an included Entrance to the time enjoying a unique view of some of the Island’s unspoilt countryside. lunch stop en-route and arrive at our hotel during Beaulieu Estate In the afternoon, we continue to Calbourne Watermill, containing one of the the early afternoon. Not included: oldest working watermills in England, dating back to the Doomsday Book. Monday A day at leisure to relax and enjoy 3 lunches Day 6 Today we have included a visit to Osborne House (EH). “It is Bournemouth. impossible to imagine a prettier spot” said Queen Victoria of Osborne House, Tuesday Today we travel via Christchurch to the bustling Georgian town of her palatial holiday home on the Isle of Wight. Visit Victoria and Albert’s Lymington with its two marinas. Explore the town’s narrow streets lined with private apartments, their bathing beach and children’s play-cottage for an pretty cottages and houses and cobbled streets which lead down to the Old intimate glimpse of royal family life. Then stroll through the garden terraces Town Quay. Later we continue into the New Forest travelling via Brockenhurst where the stunning views across the Solent reminded Prince Albert of the Bay to Lyndhurst, the “capital of the forest”. Lyndhurst is the largest village in the of Naples. We also visit nearby Whippingham Church, where Victoria and New Forest and became its natural capital when William the Conqueror Albert were once regular members of the congregation. established his hunting grounds here and for centuries it was the haunt of Day 7 At day at leisure in Shanklin. royalty and nobility who visited Lyndhurst’s Manor House. Day 8 Homeward bound today, we catch our ferry back to the mainland and Wednesday We travel eastwards and visit the Beaulieu Estate with onwards to the Midlands with an included lunch en-route. an inclusive ticket providing admission to The National Motor Museum, Palace House, Gardens & Grounds & Beaulieu Abbey. 5 day Holiday Itinerary Thursday We depart our hotel, making a convenient stop en-route for our Day 1 Travel to the Isle of Wight. Day 2 Island Tour. Day 3 At leisure in included lunch, arriving home during the late afternoon. Shanklin. Day 4 Osborne House(EH)/Whippingham Church. Day 5 We travel homeward. Your Holiday Hotel Your Holiday Hotel The Hotel Miramar, Bournemouth Popular The Brunswick Hotel, Shanklin Superbly situated overlooking Favourite An outstanding family-run hotel in Popular Bournemouth Bay and offering very a superb quiet location, directly Favourite

www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk high standards of food, décor and service. overlooking the sea. Close to the Restaurant & bar/lounge, terrace lounge, shops and cliff lift. Restaurant, lounge/bar, patio, executive lounge. Mobility Grade: 3 – lounge and sauna. Mobility Grade: 3 –

or visit visit or Resort: Level cliff top walks, gradients to shopping centre and pier. Hotel: Level Locality: Fairly level. Hotel: A few stairs in public areas. location. Lift to all floors. Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Sat 8 – Sat 15 Jun 2019 (8 Days) £910 10.00am 6.00pm Sun 24 – Thu 28 Mar 2019 (5 Days) £562 10.30am 5.00pm Sat 21 – Sat 28 Sep 2019 (8 Days) £895 10.00am 6.00pm Sun 15 – Thu 19 Sep 2019 (5 Days) £629 10.00am 5.00pm Mon 7 – Fri 11 Oct 2019 (5 Days) £565 10.00am 6.00pm 01564 01564 797000 Supplements Supplements Call Call Single Room: Nil • Double for Sole Use: £120 • Sea View: £100 Single Room: Nil • Holiday Insurance: £28 (5 Day) £31.50 (8 Day) Holiday Insurance: £26 (Mar) £28 (Sep) Reductions Available for (EH) English Heritage Members 28 Eastbourne traVeller relaXed © Flickr – Martin Robson

EASTBOURNE & ROMANTIC SUSSEX

Eastbourne is one of England’s most elegant seaside resorts with a wide promenade extending along the broad look What’s shingle beach. A relaxed holiday atmosphere pervades the Grand Parade, with its famous old pier dating from Included 1870 and the remarkable bandstand of 1935. Beyond the town the cliff top rises to the foothills of the South Door to Door Downs, while the lower promenade leads to gardens with fine views across the bay to Hastings. Service Our own courier service our 8 day Holiday Itinerary Day 7 In the morning we travel to Burwash where we visit Bateman’s (NT), a beautiful Jacobean Club Class Extra Day 1 We travel to the Sussex Coast, making a stop for our included lunch Legroom Coach house, which was Rudyard Kipling’s family home en-route, arriving in our resort during the afternoon. 4, 6 or 7 nights Day 2 We cross the South Downs to enjoy the views at Beachy Head, for over 30 years. The rooms are much as Kipling half board reaching Birling Gap. Return via the scenic Seven Sisters to Alfriston, left them, reflecting his exotic tastes. Lunches on first & one of the oldest and prettiest villages in Sussex. Day 8 We return homeward, making a stop for last days Day 3 A day at leisure in Eastbourne. our included lunch en-route, arriving during the Entertainment on three evenings Day 4 The magnificent, informal landscape gardens at Sheffield Park (NT) late afternoon. Outlined included were laid out in the 18th century by ‘Capability’ Brown and further developed our 7 day Holiday tours excursions in the early years of the 20th century with four lakes forming its centrepiece. Include all of the above but excludes the Day Not included: This afternoon we journey back in time aboard a steam train for a ride through Excursion to Bateman’s as we return home on 3 lunches (5 Day the picturesque Sussex countryside aboard the Bluebell Railway. Day 7. Tours), 5 lunches (7 Day Tours), 6 Day 5 A day at leisure in Eastbourne, where you might be fortunate our 5 day Holiday tours lunches (8 Day Tour) enough to catch a concert at the Grand Parade Bandstand. Stroll along Include excursions to Beachy Head/Alfriston on Eastbourne Pier to enjoy a cup of tea in the Victorian tearooms or visit the Day 2 and Carr Taylor Vineyards & Rye on Day 3. Wish Tower, from where you can visit the Lifeboat Museum, Heritage Centre and Winter Gardens. Day 6 This morning we visit the Carr-Taylor Vineyard at Westfield before continuing to historical Rye – With its enchanting cobbled streets, medieval Your Holiday Hotel church and beautifully preserved houses. New Wilmington Hotel, Eastbourne This friendly family run hotel is located very Popular close to the sea, bandstand, Wish Tower, Favourite Winter Gardens and Devonshire Park. The pier and shopping centre are only a few minutes away. Restaurant, lounge, bar and spacious dining room. Mobility Grade: 4 – The resort and hotel are on the level. Hotel has isolated steps and a lift serving most floors. www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Thu 18 – Mon 22 Apr 2019 (EASTER) (5 Days) £469 10.30am 4.30pm Mon 3 – Sun 9 Jun 2019 (7 Days) £678 10.00am 5.30pm visit or Sat 20 – Sat 27 Jul 2019 (8 Days) £799 10.00am 5.30pm Sat 31 Aug – Fri 6 Sep 2019 (7 Days) £689 10.00am 6.30pm Thu 24 – Mon 28 Oct 2019 (5 Days) £468 9.30am 5.00pm Supplements Single Room: £32 (5 Day) £50 (Jun 7 Day) £59 (Aug 7 Day) £58 (Jul 8 Day) 797000 01564

Holiday Insurance: £26 (Apr 5 Day) £28 (Oct 5 Day) Call £30.50 (Jun/Sep 7 Day) £31.50 (Jul 8 Day) Rye Reductions available for (NT) National Trust Members 29 relaXed traVeller relaXed Worthing Ruﬀord Old Hall neW tour

RELAXING LIVERPOOL NESS GARDENS & RUFFORD OLD HALL

Liverpool has world-class tourist look What’s WORTHING & attractions, with more museums and Included galleries anywhere outside of London. Door to Door THE SOUTH DOWNS The city is a designated UNESCO World Service Heritage Site and is known worldwide as Our Own Courier the birthplace of The Beatles. Service Enjoy the seaside on the southern coast of look What’s Club Class Extra Legroom Coach England overlooked by the South Downs, Included Holiday Itinerary 4 nights England’s newest National Park. Our base Door to Door Monday We visit the Ness Botanic Gardens on half board is the resort of Worthing – boasting five Service the Wirral in Cheshire. Created by a rich cotton Two miles of level seafront with a splendid art Our own courier merchant in the late 1800’s, it is now a great lunches service deco pier, palm tree-lined promenade and botanic garden with lots to see all year round. Ness Botanic glorious parks and gardens to explore at Club Class Extra Gardens Legroom Coach A light lunch is included before we continue to your leisure. Liverpool Guided 4 nights our hotel and our 4-night stay. ‘Magical Mystery’ half board Tuesday Joined by our professional local guide, Tour Holiday Itinerary Two we embark on our ‘Magical Mystery Tour’. Rufford Thursday We travel south, making an included lunches A camera is a must as we visit many of the Old Hall (NT) lunch stop en-route and arrive at our hotel during Outlined landmarks made famous by the ‘Fab Four’. Not included: excursions 3 lunches the early afternoon. Strawberry Field, Penny Lane, their homes, Entrance to Friday After a leisurely breakfast we start our Amberley Museum & schools and birthplaces and many other significant spots. Experience for morning with a journey to Arundel, a beautiful Heritage Centre free the Maritime Museum, with its enthralling Titanic & Slavery Exhibitions. small town dominated by its Castle. We give you Guided tour of Fabulous stories of history, industry and music in one of the cultural capitals time to wander its streets before we continue to Fishbourne Roman of the world. Palace & Gardens Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre which Wednesday A day at leisure to explore the popular Royal Albert Dock area. Not included: resides in the heart of the South Downs National 3 lunches Thursday After breakfast we travel to Rufford Old Hall (NT) near Ormskirk. Park. Established in 1979 it seeks to reflect the With over 500 years of history this Tudor Great Hall hosted theatrical industrial and transport heritage of the area with over 40 exhibits such as productions in Shakespeare’s time. It also has a Victorian style garden. listed buildings, village shop & garage and a narrow gauge railway. After a From here, we continue to Southport for some free time. day of remembering the past we return to our hotel in Worthing. Friday We commence our journey home which includes a stop for an Saturday Today is a free morning to explore Worthing. Then in the afternoon included lunch. join us for a short drive along the coast to Brighton with its traditional seafront and trendy precincts. Your Holiday Hotel Sunday This morning we travel through the Sussex countryside to the city of The Shankly Hotel, Liverpool Chichester with its magnificent 900 year old Norman Cathedral and ancient Sitting in the very heart of Liverpool, the hotel is imbued with city walls. In the afternoon we continue to Fishbourne Roman Palace and memorabilia of the legendary Bill Shankly. The rooms boast lavishly decorated interiors and come with en-suite bathrooms Gardens which houses the largest collection of Roman mosaic floors in featuring whirlpool hot tubs. Restaurant & bar facilities and a Britain. We include a Guided Tour where we see the Palace reconstructed to roof-top infinity pool with tree-lined rooftop garden with 360-degree panoramic its former glory in an introductory film and follow in the footsteps of our views across the City from a magnificent glass box, which allows guests to enjoy the views in all climates. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality & hotel is generally level with very Roman ancestors as you wander around Britain’s first garden, the lavish few steps. Lift to all floors. centrepiece of the Palace. Monday We depart our hotel, making a convenient stop en-route for our Date Price Tour Departs Returns By included lunch, arriving home during the late afternoon. Mon 30 Sep – Fri 4 Oct 2019 (5 Days) £529 10.00am 5.30pm

Your Holiday Hotel Supplements Single Room: £100 • Holiday Insurance: £28 The Chatsworth Hotel, Worthing Reductions available for (NT) National Trust Members One of the finest hotels the South Coast has to offer. The Chatsworth is located off the promenade overlooking Steyne Gardens, within ADDITIONAL TOUR TO the town centre. A Grade II listed building that is

www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk steeped in history with a gorgeous Georgian THE SHANKLY HOTEL frontage that offers 97 guest rooms with all todays modern amenities. Restaurant, bar/lounge, LIVERPOOL, PORT SUNLIGHT &

or visit visit or terrace lounge & patio. Mobility Grade: 4 – Steps or Ramp entrance with level SOUTHPORT access throughout. Rooms are over 3 floors which are accessible via 2 lifts. 13 Rooms 5 Days – Mon 1 – Fri 5 April 2019 with walk-in shower with step into the shower cubicle. No ground floor rooms.

Prices From: £495 © VisitEngland – Mark McNulty Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Included Excursions: Ⅲ Guided Tour of Port Sunlight Ⅲ Magical Mystery Thu 13 – Mon 17 Jun 2019 (5 Days) £639 10.00am 5.30pm

01564 01564 797000 Ⅲ Thu 12 – Mon 16 Sep 2019 (5 Days) £639 9.30am 5.30pm Tour of Liverpool Southport & Martin Mere Wetland Centre. (This is not a ‘Relaxed Traveller tour’ – For further details please see Call Call Supplements Page 56 of our 2018/19 Autumn/Winter/Spring brochure) Single Room: £40 • Holiday Insurance: £28 30 Lake Windermere Harrogate traVeller relaXed

WORDSWORTH’S LAKE DISTRICT HARROGATE & THE SKIDDAW HOTEL THE DALES & HISTORIC YORK

Follow in the footsteps of William look What’s Harrogate evolved as one of the country’s look What’s Wordsworth as we explore the beautiful Included premier spa towns following the discovery Included Lake District. Wordsworth was inspired by Door to Door of medicinal waters, and the grandeur of Door to Door the beauty and grandeur of this National Service yesteryear still remains amid the Service Park and you can witness the same Our Own Courier beautifully preserved buildings, and Our Own Courier Service spectacular sights on our tour of famous parks and gardens. With its Service Cumbria which includes a cruise on Lake Club Class Extra Club Class Extra Legroom Coach close proximity to the magnificent city of Windermere and a visit to Wordsworth’s Legroom Coach 4 nights York and the beautiful rolling Yorkshire House & Garden in Cockermouth. 4 nights half board countryside; this tour has all the half board Two ingredients for a truly memorable holiday. Two Holiday Itinerary lunches lunches Entrance to Day 1 Relax on board as we journey north to our Holiday Itinerary Entrance to Wordsworth House Castle Howard included lunch stop before arriving in Keswick & Garden at Sunday A scenic drive north through the rolling for our 4-night stay. Cockermouth (NT) Guided Open-Top hills and moorlands of the Peak District. We stop Bus tour of York Day 2 This morning we step back to the 1770’s Entrance to the for our included lunch en-route before continuing Not included: and visit the National Trust’s Wordsworth House World of Beatrix Potter & Lake to our hotel in Harrogate for 4-nights. 3 lunches and Garden (NT) in the Cumbrian town of Windermere Cruise Monday This morning we make our way to Castle Cockermouth. It is preserved as it would have from Bowness to Howard, the elegant setting of Brideshead Revisited, set amid 1,000 acres of Ambleside been when he and his sister lived here with their landscaped gardens and parkland where you have plenty of time to explore the parents in the 18th century. Listen to poetry in the Not included: 3 lunches vast grounds and grand Baroque mansion. We return over the Hambleton Hills summerhouse, visit the Scot’s Dumpy chickens and Sutton Bank as the vista of Swaledale unfolds ahead of us. and explore the heritage vegetable and flower gardens. Later, we continue Tuesday At leisure in Harrogate – With its handsome historic buildings and north to the old port town of Silloth, nestling on the shores of the Solway Firth. verdant gardens, Harrogate is one of Yorkshire’s most elegant destinations. Day 3 Today we visit Bowness, commencing with a visit to The World of Why not indulge in an antiques hunt in the morning, lunch at the famous Beatrix Potter™ attraction, where 3D scenes from Beatrix Potter’s stories Betty’s tearoom and then in the afternoon visit the luxurious Turkish baths or combine with atmospheric lighting and real sounds and smells, taking enjoy a stroll through the floral Valley Gardens… The day is yours to enjoy! visitors right to the pages of her beautiful stories. Later, we take to the Wednesday A full day excursion to the historic city of York. Upon arrival, we water and enjoy a relaxing cruise on Lake Windermere to Ambleside. include a 60-minute Open-Top Bus Tour, so relax whilst your guide shows you Day 4 A free day to relax and explore Keswick or join us on a half day all the amazing sights around York’s historic centre. In the afternoon free time excursion to Ullswater. for sightseeing and shopping, but there is so much to see you will have to be Day 5 We return home after breakfast with an included lunch en-route. selective. The majestic Minster, the old Roman walls, the Shambles, the Jorvik Centre and the National Railway Museum are all worth considering. Your Holiday Hotel Thursday We return home after breakfast with an included lunch en-route, The Skiddaw Hotel, Keswick arriving home during the early evening. This popular hotel enjoys an excellent Popular location in the market square of the Favourite lovely town of Keswick. Cocktail bar and Your Holiday Hotel conservatory, stylish restaurant and pleasant The Doubletree by Hilton. Harrogate lounge. Mobility Grade: 4 – Town: Generally level. Formerly known as the ‘Majestic’, our hotel is

Hotel: Level location. Lift to all floors. located in the centre of Harrogate. Set in 8 acres www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk of beautiful grounds. Restaurant, lounge/bar. Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Leisure facilities include a health club, indoor

Sun 23 – Thu 27 Jun 2019 (5 Days) £615 8.30am 6.00pm swimming pool. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality & hotel is generally level with very few visit or Sun 14 – Thu 18 Jul 2019 (5 Days) £615 8.30am 6.00pm steps. There is a slight incline when walking into the town centre. This hotel has a lift Mon 26 – Fri 30 Aug 2019 (5 Days) £599 8.30am 6.00pm to all floors. All rooms are classified as ‘King Deluxe Rooms’. Supplements Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Single Room: Nil • Holiday Insurance: £28 Sun 9 – Thu 13 Jun 2019 (5 Days) £599 10.30am 6.00pm Reductions available for (NT) National Trust Members Sun 8 – Thu 12 Sep 2019 (5 Days) £639 9.30am 6.00pm 797000 01564

Please see Page 41 for our ‘Single Traveller’ tours to the Skiddaw Hotel Supplements Call on the 31st March & 6th October. King Deluxe Doubles for Sole Use: £120 • Holiday Insurance: £28 31 relaXed traVeller relaXed Alnwick Gardens Isle of Anglesey © www.geograph.org.uk – Michael Graham © www.geograph.org.uk

GREAT GARDENS OF SPLENDOURS OF NORTHUMBRIA SNOWDONIA BELSAY HALL, ALNWICK CASTLE & & THE ISLE OF ANGLESEY CRAGSIDE HOUSE Enjoy the breath-taking scenery of the look What’s Northumberland has so much to offer. look What’s beautiful Snowdonia National Park and Included Castles, gardens, museums and the Included Menai Straight on our tour of this Door to Door great outdoors all clamour for your time. Door to Door delightful region. With time to explore Service No wonder so many people return time Service the resort of Beaumaris or simply relax at Our Own Courier after time – one visit is just never enough! Our Own Courier our comfortable hotel, this itinerary has an Service Service unhurried pace. Club Class Extra Club Class Extra Legroom Coach Holiday Itinerary Legroom Coach 4 nights Monday Travelling to the north-east we pause for 4 nights Holiday Itinerary half board our included lunch en-route, arriving at our hotel half board Monday We head for North Wales, with an Two during the afternoon. Entrance & Guided included stop for lunch en-route, arriving at our lunches Tuesday A morning excursion to the magnificent Tour of Belsay Hall hotel in the afternoon. Admission to Castle & Gardens Portmeirion gardens at Belsay Hall (EH), a magical 17th Tuesday We travel via Caernarfon, famous for (EH) Puffin Island Cruise century mansion where we enjoy a guided tour. Alnwick Castle & its impressive castle, built by Edward I and scene (Subject to weather The Grade I listed heritage garden has been Gardens of the investiture of Prince Charles in 1969. conditions) lovingly restored with an impressive array of Entrance to We continue to Portmeirion. Designed and built The Llanberis shrubs and flowers which change with the Cragside Estate (NT) by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis between 1925 and Lake Railway seasons. Not included: 1975, Portmeirion recreates an Italian village, with Not included: 3 lunches 3 lunches Wednesday We visit Alnwick Castle & Gardens a truly Mediterranean feel and was the backdrop – This majestic and imposing medieval castle offers impressive architecture, for the 1960’s TV series ‘The Prisoner’. fine art treasures and a beautiful setting. It has been a popular film location, Wednesday A free morning to relax and enjoy our hotel’s location. Perhaps for everything from Harry Potter to Elizabeth to Becket to Blackadder. visit the superb castle which is a well-preserved example of medieval military The garden has a Grand Cascade of amazing water displays, a rose garden architecture, or the gaol which will give you a fascinating insight into the world with pergola-covered paths and a fine show of shrubs. of the prisoner in Victorian times. This afternoon, we take a Puffin Island Thursday Today we visit Cragside House and Gardens (NT). The estate Cruise which has spectacular views of Snowdonia. See the Seal colony and was created by Lord Armstrong, a Victorian inventor and landscape genius. up to 12 distinct species of sea birds in their natural habitat. It was the first house in the world to be lit by hydro-electricity, and is still full Thursday Today we visit the delightful village of Llanberis, situated at the of working ingenious gadgets. Cragside is home to one of the largest rock foot of Mt Snowdon. Here, we include a ride on the Llanberis Lake Railway gardens in Europe that lead down to the Iron Bridge which in turn leads to enjoying a leisurely journey along the northerly shore of Llyn Padarn. the formal gardens. Friday Our return journey takes us through more glorious Snowdonian Friday We commence our journey home which includes a stop for an scenery and following a stop for our included lunch en-route we arrive included lunch, arriving back in the Midlands during the late afternoon. home during the early evening.

Your Holiday Hotel Your Holiday Hotel Millennium Copthorne, The Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris. Newcastle The most prestigious hotel in Anglesey, Popular The Millennium Copthorne Hotel offering style, elegance and a warm Favourite

www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk stands in one of the finest welcome. In a prime position on the locations in Newcastle, on the shores of the Menai Strait, overlooking the banks of the River Tyne, just a Snowdonia mountain range. Restaurant, cosy bar

or visit visit or short stroll from the city centre. and cocktail lounge. Mobility Grade: 5 – Resort: Bedrooms are all river facing. Restaurant & bar facilities. Mobility Grade: 4 – The Level. Hotel: Level with a few steps. Lift to all floors. hotel is on the level with a few isolated steps. Lift to all floors. Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Mon 3 – Fri 7 Jun 2019 (5 Days) £629 10.00am 5.00pm Mon 15 – Fri 19 Jul 2019 (5 Days) £559 8.30am 6.30pm Mon 29 Jul – Fri 2 Aug 2019 (5 Days) £629 10.00am 5.00pm 01564 01564 797000 Mon 30 Sep – Fri 4 Oct 2019 (5 Days) £625 10.00am 5.30pm Supplements Call Call Single Room: £60 • Holiday Insurance: £28 Supplements Discounts available for (EH) English Heritage and (NT) National Trust Members Single Room: £80 • Holiday Insurance: £28 32 Shakespeare’s New Place St Michaels Mount traVeller aCtIVe

GREAT GARDENS OF © The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust © The Shakespeare CORNWALL

Cornwall is world-renowned for its many look What’s great gardens. This tour gives you an Included opportunity to discover six of it’s very best Door to Door ACTIVE TRAVELLER with included visits to Trebah Gardens, Service Glendurgan Gardens (NT), The Lost Our own courier HOLIDAYS Gardens of Heligan, St Michaels Mount, service Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens and Club Class Extra FULLY ESCORTED Legroom Coach magnificent Lanhydrock House (NT) as GARDENS TOUR 4 nights well as time to explore the historic old half board fishing port of Mevagissey. Discover some of the most relaxing places in Cornwall…and Entrances to Knightshayes (NT), some of the most exciting with our NEW Escorted Trebah Gardens, Gardens Tour. neW Holiday Itinerary Glendurgan tour Sunday We travel south pausing at Knightshayes. Gardens (NT), The Gardens are often described as ‘oases of tranquillity’, Knightshayes has one of the finest gardens in Devon, Lost Gardens of but your journey becomes more of an experience when Heligan, St Michaels with formal terraces, unique topiary, rare shrubs, many fine Mount, you travel with someone who has inside knowledge. Who can specimen trees and glorious spring flowers. After a Garden Tremenheere take you to places you wouldn’t otherwise see – and give you visit and free time for lunch we continue to our hotel for our Sculpture Gardens extra insight when you arrive. Your escorted journey mean and Lanhydrock 4-night stay. including morning enhanced experiences! Monday Today we visit two gardens that are located coffee next to each other but are, individually, very different. Not included: New for 2019 we are Trebah Gardens is a spectacular 26 acre Cornish ravine All lunches pleased to team up with garden, rated among the 80 finest gardens in the world. one of the most sort-after This sub-tropical paradise is home to a unique collection of rare and exotic plants, trees and Speakers within the shrubs. Next door, we visit Glendurgan (NT) with its wonderful collection of sub-tropical ‘Garden World’ – plants, pathways and a maze that dates back over 180 years. Glyn Jones, Head of Tuesday This morning we make our way to one of the most unique and fascinating attractions Gardens of the in Cornwall – The Lost Gardens of Heligan. A genuine secret garden, lost for decades. Shakespeare Birthplace Now, with an incredible 200 acres of gardens and estate to explore we enjoy a guided tour. Trust and one of the UK’s Relax in the afternoon in the quintessential Cornish fishing village of Mevagissey and discover top Garden Managers its quaint streets lined with fisherman’s cottages, pubs, cafes, galleries and shops. who will accompany the tour throughout. His knowledgeable, professional Wednesday Today we visit St Michael’s Mount, one of Britain’s most stunning coastal and humorous approach will be a huge bonus as we visit many of the locations. This small island is cut off from the mainland, so depending upon the tides we’ll region’s major garden attractions. either access the island via the cobbled causeway walk or by one of the flotilla of small boats Glyn has been working in horticulture professionally for 40 years, having that sail from the mainland at high tide .The gardens cling to a near-vertical granite rock face been through a traditional style apprenticeship scheme, then finishing his above the sea. However, the warm Gulf Stream along with the heat-retentive granite walls Horticultural education at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh. and bedrock, enable a wide variety of tender and exotic plants to be grown. We continue to Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens, a beautiful landscaped garden in a sheltered valley Throughout his career, Glyn has been Gardener in Charge at Tintinhull overlooking Mount’s Bay, interwoven with high quality contemporary art installations. House in Somerset working alongside Penelope Hobhouse the Garden (NB: Both attractions today are not suitable for those with reduced mobility) designer and writer. The next challenge was Peckover House in Thursday Departing St Austell we visit Lanhydrock House, an impressive late Victorian home Cambridgeshire, working as Head Gardener and Property Manager. In 1999 and gardens. We include morning coffee before commencing our return to the Midlands. Glyn took over the reins at Hidcote Manor Garden in Gloucestershire, one of the National Trusts flagship gardens. Glyn spent 17 years there, restoring Your Holiday Hotel missing features, improving the standards of Horticulture, and establishing Carlyon Bay Hotel, St Austell, Cornwall environmental standards. He also initiated volunteering opportunities and The hotel is set in 300 acres of grounds Popular establishing a garden apprenticeship scheme. overlooking St Austell Bay and has truly Favourite www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk inspiring views. Bay View Restaurant, bar and Glyn joined the Shakespeare Birthplace trust as Head of Gardens in lounge, spa bath, sauna and solarium. Mobility Grade: February 2016. 4 – Locality – fairly level. Hotel – minor steps to main visit or entrance with ramp alternative. Lift to all floors.

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Traveller Holiday itineraries often include walks over uneven Supplements 797000 01564 Single Room: Nil • Double for Sole Use: £160 ground which may prove challenging for those customers with Call reduced and limited mobility. Sea View: £80 • Deluxe Sea View: £160 • Holiday Insurance: £26 Reductions Available for (NT) National Trust Members 33 Popular Favourite 6.30pm Returns By Returns £28 RHS Garden Wisley Garden RHS Quince Honey 9.00am We round oﬀ our holiday We Tour Departs Tour from our team of All lunches other admissions individually highlighted half board Legroom Coach courier service Service Garden with Light Refreshments (Entrance Included), with its Entrances & Guided Tour of RHS Entrances & Guided Tour and any Outlined Excursions 4 nights Club Class Extra Our own Door to Door Included Price £689 • Holiday Insurance: look What else Is else What look Not included: £180 Thursday with a visit to the Farm renowned exhibition of Honey Bees, before returning home to the Midlands. Lynton, watch the activity in the harbour or visit the charming Lyn and Exmoor Museum. free advice £140 The Garden ; perhaps take • Double for Sole Use: • Deluxe Sea View: • Deluxe Nil We spend time in the We £80 Lynmouth Walk with us, talk with us, grow with us with grow us, with talk us, with Walk Your Holiday Hotel Holiday Your Saunton Sands Hotel, Nr Braunton This elegant, four-star art deco hotel has a spectacular setting overlooking one of the finest beaches in Devon – an idyllic three-mile stretch of smooth leisure lounges, snooker/billiards, café, bar, golden sands. Restaurant, All floors are complex with sauna, solarium, gymnasium & beauty salon/manicure. served by a lift. Date Sun 16 – Thu 20 Jun 2019 (5 Days) Supplements Single Room: Sea View: magazine each month – every issue with advice and the RHS is packed the most of your membership. Life section is designed to help you make Develop your gardening skills with horticultural experts, either face-to-face or via post, phone or email. Access to quieter Members’ Days at to quieter Members’ Access world-renowned RHS Flower Shows. Immerse yourself in the world-famous water powered funicular railway to the twin village of the Taw & Torridge rivers meet we’ll & Torridge the Taw be able to discover its quaint, narrow streets which boast a small, but impressive range of shops, pubs and art galleries. Wednesday resort of on where Bideford . Located where Appledore Rosemoor Gardens (RHS) Rosemoor After breakfast we head to the small port town of After Our ﬁrst destination today is

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the estuary of River Torridge in time for the Pannier Market. Later we Market. in time for the Pannier the estuary of River Torridge continue to the delightful quayside village of there is time to stroll around the enchanted garden and have lunch. We in the afternoon. head to the friendly town of Great Torrington Your one Year Gift membership Includes membership Gift Year one Your Ⅲ NEW for 2019 we are pleased to be working in partnership with the Royal NEW for 2019 we are pleased to be one When you book on gardening charity. leading Horticultural Society – The world’s receive ONE YEARS GIFT 34-35 you will automatically of the 4 tours listed on Pages MEMBERSHIP to the RHS. WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP JOHNSONS & THE RHS Tuesday Monday Holiday Itinerary Holiday Sunday An award-winning gem in the north of Devon encircled by Hot Garden, contrasting cool woodlands with an exciting streamside garden and a host of scented roses. Ⅲ Ⅲ

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The Crowne Plaza Five Lakes, Maldon, Essex The Crowne Plaza Five Lakes, golf course and ornamental Set in 320 acres of English Countryside including its own explore Suffolk and this luxurious hotel offers a great base from which to lakes, a heated indoor swimming Essex. This hotel boasts spa & leisure facilities including Lift to all floors. Restaurant, pool, spa, sauna & steam room. Bar/Lounge, Date Mon 22 – Fri 26 Jul 2019 (5 Days) Supplements Single Room: The Crown Plaza Hotel, Harrogate This modern hotel is superbly positioned just a short walk from Harrogate town bar & gym. The town of Harrogate does have hills centre and gardens. Restaurant, and inclines and although the locality of the hotel is relatively level, a few steps may be encountered. Lift to all floors. Date 2019 (5 Days) Mon 12 – Fri 16 Aug Supplements Single Room: Hilton Hotel, Bracknell is ideally located for this fantastic the hotel Located in the heart of Berkshire, Club with swimming pool, spa, sauna ‘Living Well’ break. Facilities include weekend Lift to all floors. Restaurant, and gym. Bar/Lounge, Date (5 Days) Thu 4 – Mon 8 Jul 2019 Supplements Single Room:

garden, alpine zone, kitchen garden kitchen zone, alpine garden, centre, Plant walks. woodland and some are Tearooms Betty’s and shops in time Free available. facilities the of Harrogate Garden Hyde Hall – – Hall Hyde Garden England. of East the in gardens ﬁnest is estate (360-acre) 145-hectare This gardening the as evolving, constantly original the retain to strive team horticultural this of charm and intimacy to aiming time same the at while gem, its to estate the of much restore historic its including glory, rural former woodland. and hedgerows Thursday Wednesday Saturday Sunday Wednesday Model Gardens, Fruit Field and Gardens, Fruit Model visit afternoon we In the Arboretum. of town Thameside the picturesque Kingston-upon-Thames Yorkshire Dales Grassington Bridge, towns of Pateley town of Skipton. and the market Polesden Lacey Polesden a historic country house marvellous interiors including art with glittering Dutch Masters and work from the much sparkling Faberge and much, more (Entrance Included).

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WITH ASHLEY GROVE neW tour The Birdwatching and Wildlife breaks that were first introduced in 2018 proved DORSET – to be a popular and welcome addition to our holiday collection. So, for 2019 we have three BIRDS GALORE! new and exciting itineraries for you to follow. LEAD BY ASHLEY GROVE Once again, all tours will be fully escorted throughout by Ashley Grove, who will again be adding his expert skills and knowledge, Portland Bill is Dorset’s most southerly look What’s ensuring you get so much more from the rich wildlife locations point, jutting out nearly six miles into the Included we will visit. English Channel and has to be one of the Door to Door top sites in Dorset for wildlife and is a Service Warwickshire born Ashley has formed a career from a must for any keen nature enthusiast. Our own courier combination of his expert knowledge of Birds in particular and In Spring it’s a gateway for thousands of service his warm approachable personality. He leads Birdwatching migratory birds visiting the UK. From our Club Class Extra Legroom Coach and Wildlife Photography tours not only in the UK, but further hotel there are stunning panoramic views afield in Europe, Africa, Canada and the Caribbean. 3 nights over Chesil Beach, Lyme Bay and Portland half board Harbour – an ideal base for exploring the Outlined DORSET – BIRDS GALORE! wildlife of Dorset! excursions After a long, cold winter, the spring is a great time for bird watchers, with Visits to the Portland new migrants coming over for the summer as well as many local birds out Bird Observatory & Included excursions in full force as the weather takes a turn for the better. If you’ve never given Field Centre, RSPB Friday We visit the Portland Bird Observatory Radipole Lake & birdwatching a try, it’s a terrific way to add a bit more fun and enjoyment to and Field Centre, a haven of interest for RSPB Arne your outdoor adventures. naturalists all year round. Later, we continue to Not included: All lunches WILDLIFE IN SCOTLAND Radipole Lake RSPB. Nestling in the centre of In July, we once again head north to Scotland, where we will be based at Weymouth it is home to some stunning wildlife, including fabulous birds like the popular Grant Arms Hotel. Set within the Cairngorm National Park, bearded tits and kingfishers and elusive creatures such as otters and water many Scottish specialities may be seen on this trip, which includes a voles. Flocks of swallows and martins gather over the water in spring to feed Dolphin watching cruise, so there’s lots of great British wildlife to enjoy. on insects after their migration from Africa. Warblers also arrive, including grasshopper, willow and Cetti’s warblers, blackcaps, whitethroats and lesser BIRDWATCHING IN NORFOLK whitethroats. The reedbeds are full of singing sedge and reed warblers. You The Autumn is a very exciting time for bird watching in Norfolk. Migration may be lucky enough to hear the boom of a bittern coming from the reedbed. gets under way in August and carries on all through the autumn into early Saturday The RSPB nature reserve in Arne is a nature lover and bird November. A large number of birds pass through the region on their way to watching paradise. The reserve is a vast expanse of heath and woodland their wintering grounds further south. Significant numbers of other species, bordering on Poole Harbour. The area is famed for the diverse birdlife. particularly waders and wildfowl, congregate here to spend the winter. Twitchers are well catered for with hides scattered all over the area in Where facilities allow, these breaks will include an evening talk by Ashley, opportunistic locations. The Arne peninsular is popular in all seasons due to who is a recommended speaker by the RSPB and Royal Horticultural its unique visitors and prolific mating seasons. Society. Each of Ashley’s informative talks are illustrated with images from his stunning wildlife portfolio and punctuated with entertaining anecdotes Your Holiday Hotel of his experiences in the field. The Heights Hotel, Isle of Portland, Dorset Set on the summit of Portland with stunning sea and coastal views over Weymouth and Chesil Beach towards Lyme Bay. www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk On all Tours we will spend time outdoors regardless of the Bar, bistro & coffee shop with wonderful panoramic views. Mobility Grade: 3 – The hotel commands an elevated weather. Please bring sensible clothing and wear strong shoes or position. Bar & bistro is situated on the first floor accessible

or visit visit or boots, as it can be wet and muddy. Our Active Traveller Holidays via a lift or 2 small flights of stairs. All bedrooms are situated on ground and first floor itineraries often include walks which may be up to 1 – 1.5 miles only. First floor rooms are not easily accessible via the lift so anyone with walking difficulties should request a ground floor room. long over uneven ground which may prove challenging for those customers with reduced and limited mobility. Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Thu 4 – Sun 7 Apr 2019 (4 Days) £459 9.30am 5.00pm 01564 01564 797000 What else could you bring? Binoculars are recommended, and you Supplements Call Call may wish to bring a small bird guide book to help with identiﬁcation Single Room: £60 • Holiday Insurance: £20.50 or a compact digital camera, but this is entirely up to you! Reductions available for RSPB Members 36 Osprey, Loch Garten Redshank, Cley Marshes NWT traVeller aCtIVe © Flickr – Kev Chapman © Flickr – Kev

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Early autumn on the beautiful North look What’s WILDLIFE IN THE Norfolk coast – and migration is in full Included flow. Seabirds are passing offshore, and Door to Door CAIRNGORMS numbers of ducks, geese and waders are Service building daily. With tens of thousands of Our own courier service Don’t miss the chance to enjoy summer in look What’s shorebirds also on the move, plus exciting passerine arrivals to watch for. October 4 nights the Scottish Highlands and fantastic views Included half board also brings winter thrushes, finches and of some of the best wildlife in Britain, Door to Door Titchwell including red deer, pine martens, golden Service ‘crests – and Yellow-browed Warblers are RSPB eagles, mountain hares, red squirrels, Our own courier often about, too. Join Ashley on this great Broads bottlenose dolphins and a host of wildfowl service 5-day break ... and treat yourself to the Cruise and raptors. 5 nights best of British birding! Seal Cruise & half board Cley Marshes Dolphin Spirit Not included: Included excursions Wildlife Cruise & Included excursions All lunches Monday We drive to Inverness where we board Wildlife Quiz Titchwell RSPB Reserve – We visit the Mecca of the Dolphin Spirit for a cruise along the Cairngorm Funicular the North Norfolk coast at migration time! Salt marsh, freshwater marsh, Railway, reedbeds, beach and dunes – a fascinating mix of habitats for autumn wonderful Moray Firth coastline hopefully viewing Rothiemurchas herons, otters and the famous Moray Firth Estate, Red Deer migrants. During our relaxed walk around Titchwell Marsh reserve, you’ll bottlenose dolphins. Tonight, we enjoy a Wildlife Feeding & a discover a wide variety of birds in their natural habitats. Stroll through Wildlife Film Quiz in our Hotel. dappled woodland and listen to the calls of songbirds, enjoy close-up views Loch Garten Osprey of waders in their wetland habitats and look out for raptors soaring over Tuesday A scenic drive through the Cairngorms Centre & Kincraig National Park, Britain’s highest and most vast Wildlife Park reedbeds and marsh. mountain range. We board the Funicular Railway, Glenfarclas Broads Cruise – What better way to discover the Broads National Park the highest in the UK, ascending the northern Distillery than by joining Broads Tours for a scheduled river trip. All trips include an slopes of the mountain on a spectacular 2km Not included: entertaining live commentary; your skipper will explain the origins of the All lunches journey. Next, we visit the Rothiemurchas Estate Broads as he points out the sights of interest including the abundance of for a tour of the parkland where our ranger introduces us to the herd of red wildlife. Light refreshments, licensed bar and toilet facilities are available on deer and explains how the herd was first formed by capturing wild animals. all river trips. Those born in captivity have no fear of humans and can be fed by hand. Seal Cruise & Cley Norfolk Wildlife Trust – The Norfolk Coast becomes Tonight, relax in the hotel with a wildlife film and a talk from Ashley. home to hundreds of thousands of birds that chose to spend their winter here. Wednesday Today, we visit the Loch Garten Osprey Centre – an ideal spot Learn more about these birds and hopefully experience the amazing sights to observe these magnificent birds, with fantastic views of the birds on the and sounds of the thousands of Pink-Footed Geese as they come in to roost nest, plus close ups thanks to the non-invasive CCTV. Later, we visit the for the night. spectacular setting of Kincraig Highland Park, where we experience more We take a boat trip to see the seals in their natural environment basking on Scottish wildlife and see endangered animals of the world’s mountain and Blakeney Point. Later we visit Cley Marshes (Norfolk Wildlife Trust). tundra regions. Perched on the north Norfolk coast, NWT Cley Marshes has a well-deserved Thursday A morning at leisure in Grantown-on-Spey, followed by an reputation as one of the UK’s best bird watching sites. afternoon drive along the Spey Valley to Ballindaloch and a visit to the Glenfarclas Distillery. Your Holiday Hotel The Links Country Park Hotel, West Runton, Your Holiday Hotel Nr Cromer Set in 35 acres of wooded parkland, which feature Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown-on-Spey an impressive golf course, the Links Country Park Situated in the heart of Grantown-on-Spey this 3-star Hotel is situated just 3-miles from Cromer.

hotel offers modern comforts whilst retaining a traditional The magnificent period building is rich in www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk Victorian character. Priding itself on its traditional Scottish traditional charm, and the elegant rooms feature antique furniture and have views of dishes sourced from local produce, it also has a West Runton Village, the golf course, or the coast. Restaurant, bar & leisure centre

dedicated area showcasing the amazing local flora and with indoor swimming pool. There is a sandy beach is just 15 minutes’ walk away. visit or fauna with wildlife enthusiasts listing daily sightings of birds and animals which Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality fairly level with a lift to all floors. guests can see for themselves. Restaurant and bar. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality & Hotel are generally level with isolated steps throughout There is a lift to all floors. Date Price Tour Departs Returns By

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Sun 28 Jul – Fri 2 Aug 2019 (6 Days) £829 7.00am 7.30pm Supplements 797000 01564 Single Room: £80 • Holiday Insurance: £28 Supplements Reductions available for RSPB Members & Members of the Norfolk Wildlife Call Single Room: £147 • Holiday Insurance: £29 Trust 37 aCtIVe traVeller aCtIVe Malham

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We are pleased to continue with themed walking look What’s Included Door to Door holidays with our partners at hf holidays – the service award-winning experts in Guided Walking and Transfers to/from Henley-in- Arden to your chosen centre Self-guided walking holidays, with over 100 years 3 or 4 nights full board from of experience in delivering unforgettable dinner on day of arrival to breakfast on day of departure memories all based on their 3* and 4* Country including packed lunches on Tue, Wed & Thu Houses set in stunning surroundings. Expert Guides for your chosen walks New for 2019 hf holidays All centres are staffed by a friendly, caring and are including a range of knowledgeable team, who will be on hand to offer advice and ‘Gentle Walking’ assistance throughout your stay itineraries – an easier Country House Overview – Not included: Lunches on First and variation of Guided All are within National Parks or Last Days. Porterage of Luggage. (Please note our coach does not Walking, still with a daily Areas of Outstanding Natural stay in resort) choice of three walks, Beauty. Each offering a unique but with an ‘entry level’ that covers only 3 to 4 miles with holiday experience; from legendary packed lunches to some sightseeing in the local area. dedicated boot rooms, maps and books galore, lounges to lounge in, bars to relax and socialise in and quiet corners to Nobody knows the best places to walk like HF Holidays and read in. with their knowledgeable guides you’ll never be short of some inside story on local features, viewpoints – and quite possibly, On all Tours, we will spend time outdoors regardless of if you press them − the best pubs too! the weather. Please bring sensible, waterproof clothing and walking boots, as it can be wet and muddy, and

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Monday walking – Option 1 (Half Day Gentle Walk up Gentle Walk walking – Option 1 (Half Day Option 3 to 3-4 Miles). Option 2 (6-8 Miles) yours! (9-11 Miles) – The choice is all collection we drive to the magnificent South Downs to Abingworth Hall for our 4-night stay. Contrast the solitude and magnificent views of heather moorland and rocky escarpments with the pastoral patchwork and traditional villages of the limestone dales. Our Country House sits a skip away from Dove Dale’s famous gorge – a world of sheers walls, stepping stones and rock spires – the perfect playground for outdoor enthusiasts alike. Itinerary Holiday Friday Tuesday – Thursday Tuesday hills rolling the along out Stride of cliffs chalk magnificent and the Follow – Down South the Devil’s to downs the of crest Beacon Ditchling and Dyke at shore the reaching before cliffs rollercoaster famous the Discover – Sisters Severn the of villages, historic of land a pastoral cottages, thatched sweeping of landscapes towns. market and cornfields Itinerary Holiday Monday Holidaying on the Isle of Wight of Isle the on Holidaying a than better any get doesn’t the at break walking Country Bay Freshwater the from away world A House. the of bustle and hustle areas new offering mainland, corner. every around explore to Itinerary Holiday collection we transfer to Southampton for collection we transfer to Southampton to our hotel for our sailing to Cowes, then on our 4-night stay.

© www.geograph.org.uk – Peter Barr Peter – www.geograph.org.uk © © Flickr – Peter – Flickr © Shining Tor The Needles Beachy Head Abingworth Hall, Sussex Surrounded by the peaceful Sussex extensive the hotel boasts countryside, views over the South Downs. 26 Bedrooms Freshwater Bay House, Freshwater Bay Freshwater Bay House, bedrooms in 2016, many of its 48 Refurbished Surrounded by have breathtaking sea views. extensive gardens overlooking the bay and The Peveril of the Peak, Dovedale of the Peak, The Peveril Scott, our Named after the novel by Sir Walter Country House hotel is set in extensive grounds, less than a mile from Dove Dale Gorge.

Your Holiday Hotel Holiday Your Your Holiday Hotel Holiday Your Your Holiday Hotel Holiday Your only. Lounge with grand piano, sitting room, conservatory bar. Heated outdoor sitting room, conservatory bar. Lounge with grand piano, only. No lift. pool. 8 acres of grounds with lake. include a putting green, outdoor pool and private access to Freshwater Bay include a putting green, outdoor pool and private access pool. No lift. beach. 3 lounges, bar and restaurant. Heated outdoor 44 terrace and extensive grounds. No lift. lounge, bedrooms, comfortable bar,

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If you enjoy look What’s meeting like- Included minded people in a Door to Door BOURNEMOUTH friendly, relaxed service atmosphere, then Our own courier LYMINGTON, LYNDHURST, these singles service NEW FOREST & THE BEAULIEU holiday are just for Club Class Extra Legroom Coach ESTATE you! There are few Tea & Biscuits on strangers on a Door arrival to Door singles Bournemouth has look What’s 4 nights holiday, just friends half board long been Included TORQUAY you are yet to meet! Welcome Drinks recognised as one & THE ENGLISH RIVIERA Door to Door This special break Reception on the of Britain’s most service 1st night includes fabulous fashionable Our own courier Outline sightseeing Torquay is the look What’s resorts, offering service excursions excursions and a perfect place to Included the visitor a wide Club Class Extra Entrance to Legroom Coach welcome drinks Barnsdale Gardens, come for a relaxing Door to Door variety of 4 nights reception. Great Woolsthorpe Manor singles holiday by service attractions. (NT) & Belton House half board fun, great company the seaside. Set at Our own courier The town is one (NT) service Welcome Tea/Coffee and great value – the very heart of of the leading on arrival Guided tour of Club Class Extra the perfect holiday Lincoln the English Riviera, shopping centres Entrance to the Legroom Coach whether you are a Not included: it is famous for its in the south, with Beaulieu Estate 5 nights seasoned traveller All lunches sandy beaches and half board arcades, markets Not included: All lunches or it’s the first time genteel Victorian Welcome Drinks and boutiques, you’ve ventured away on your own. appearance. Reception on the whilst the wooded Chines which slope 1st night Torbay has a down to the sea are only a small part of distinct Devon Included excursions Cream Tea Bournemouth’s beautiful parks and Mediterranean feel Monday En-route to our hotel we visit Barnsdale Guided tour of gardens. with plenty of Torbay Gardens, home to 38 individual gardens created attractions and by the late Geoff Hamilton, former presenter of the Return journey on Included excursions things to do. the South Devon BBC’s ‘Gardeners World’. Day 2 (At leisure in Bournemouth). Steam Railway Tuesday Guided tour of Lincoln on the coach Day 3 Christchurch, Lymington and the Not included: followed by a guided tour of the Cathedral. Included All lunches New Forest. Wednesday Stamford and Woolsthorpe Manor excursions Day 4 The Beaulieu Estate with an inclusive (NT), birthplace of Sir Isaac Newton Thursday Agatha Christie themed Guided Tour ticket providing admission to The National Motor Thursday Spalding, Springfields Garden Centre of Torbay. With Cream Tea upon our return. Museum, Palace House, Gardens & Grounds & and Belton House (NT) which featured in BBC’s TV Friday A leisurely drive to Paignton & Brixham. Beaulieu Abbey. adaptation of Pride & Prejudice. Saturday (At leisure in Torquay). For further details on these excursions and our Friday Homeward bound. Sunday Buckfast Abbey & the South Devon ‘Relaxed Traveller’ tours to Bournemouth, For further details on these excursions and our Steam Railway. staying at the Miramar Hotel please see Page other Tour to the Olde Barn Hotel Grantham on For further details on these excursions and our 28 We also have a selection of additional tours the 8th July please see Page 58. other ‘Relaxed Traveller’ tours to Torquay and to the popular Marsham Court Hotel, the Livermead Cliff Hotel please see Page 26. Bournemouth on Page 51. Your Hotel Your Hotel Your Hotel The Olde Barn Hotel, Marston, Nr Grantham Formerly known as the Ramada Resort Hotel, Grantham, The Livermead Cliff Hotel, Torquay The Hilton Hotel, Bournemouth this delightful hotel is set in luscious Lincolnshire Located in an enviable position, the hotel Popular Perfectly positioned just five minutes from the Golden countryside and combines rustic charm with modern operates with a smooth efficiency and is Favourite Beach and Town Centre. Lounge bar, restaurant, amenities. Restaurant, bar, lounge. Spa/Wellness centre located directly on the water’s edge just a fitness room, health club and beauty salon. Mobility including Jacuzzi, whirlpool & gymnasium. Mobility short bus ride from the town centre. Restaurant, Grade: 3 – Resort: Slight gradients outside hotel. Grade: 4 – Locality: Generally, level. Hotel: Generally,

www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk lounge area overlooking the sea, sun terrace & bar. Level access throughout the hotel Lifts to all floors. level with occasional steps to public areas. Bedrooms Mobility Grade: 3 – Resort: Level sea front and Please note that this is a modern Hotel with most are on 3 floors all served by a lift. promenade. Hotel: Some rooms are accessed by lift bathrooms containing a walk-in shower.

or visit visit or and several steps. Ramp alternative to front entrance. Date Price Departs Returns Date Price Departs Returns A few steps in public areas. Mon 29 Apr – Fri 3 Date Price Departs Returns Sun 19 – Thu 23 May May 2019 (5 Days) £531 10.30am 4.00pm 2019 (5 Days) £705 8.30am 4.00pm Mon 9 – Fri 13 Sep Wed 21 – Mon 26 Aug £729 10.00am 5.00pm Mon 14 – Fri 18 Oct 2019 (5 Days) £539 10.30am 4.30pm 2019 (6 Days) 2019 (5 Days) £695 10.30am 4.30pm 01564 01564 797000 Supplements Supplements Supplements Reduction for Twin/Double Room Share: £52 per Call Call Reduction for Twin/Double Room Share: £75 per Reduction for Twin/Double Room Share: £160 per person • Holiday Insurance: £26 (Apr) £28 (Sep) person • Holiday Insurance: £29 person • Holiday Insurance: £26 (May) £28 (Oct) Reductions available for National Trust Members 40 Ullswater Scarborough Gower Peninsula traVeller SInGle

PICTURESQUE SINGLES GALORE PEMBROKESHIRE & THE BEAUTIFUL GOWER IN THE LAKES AT THE SKIDDAW HOTEL The natural look What’s beauty of the Included The Lake District look What’s Pembrokeshire Door to Door is a unique Included SCARBOROUGH coast and the Service Gower Peninsula Our own courier destination and is Door to Door MAGICAL MOORLANDS & are famed all over service home to a stunning Service COASTAL CHARMS the world. Glorious Club Class Extra combination of Our own courier Legroom Coach service sandy beaches and rugged crags, 4 nights

© VisitEngland – Richard J Jones rolling wooded Club Class Extra Scarborough look What’s seemingly endless half board Legroom Coach valleys and tranquil enjoys an Included rugged coastline Tea/coffee & Welsh 4 nights unrivalled position give way to the cakes on arrival lakes. The bustling half board Door to Door market town of as one of Britain’s Service Preseli Hills, Harpist or pianist on Outlined one evening with Keswick is the excursions premier coastal Our Own Courier historic towns and Service one further night of perfect base, from Guided tour of resorts, yet also little villages. We evening Dalemain Historic lies tantalisingly Club Class Extra stay in Carmarthen entertainment which we will Legroom Coach House & Gardens close to North for our tour, ideal Guided tour of St explore some of 4 nights Dove Cottage & Yorkshire’s rugged for visiting this David’s Cathedral Cumbria’s most Visitors Centre half board National Park and delightful corner of Not included: stunning and Rydal Mount & Outlined All lunches dramatic Gardens the rolling pastures excursions Wales. landscapes. Ullswater of the North Wolds. Entrance to Castle Howard Cruise The town straddles Holiday Itinerary Not included: Not included: two magnificent Monday We arrive in Carmarthen during the late Included All lunches All lunches bays separated by afternoon for our 4-night stay. excursions a headland crowned by a 12th century Tuesday This morning we travel via Saundersfoot Sunday En-route to our hotel we enjoy a guided castle. to the popular holiday seaside resort of Tenby. tour of the Dalemain Historic House and Gardens. With its old town walls, interesting little side Monday We visit Dove Cottage and Visitors Holiday Itinerary streets and alleyways to explore and superb Centre in Grasmere, then on to Rydal Mount Monday En-route to our hotel we visit historical beaches. Our return takes us via Pendine Sands and gardens in the afternoon. (Please note the York for free time to explore the sites. and Laugharne, former home of Dylan Thomas. Wordsworth Museum will be closed in 2019 for Tuesday We follow the coast road to Whitby, the Wednesday We take in the beautiful, unspoilt renovation). famous fishing port which was once the home of scenery of the Gower Peninsula – An ‘Area of Tuesday A free day to relax and explore Keswick Captain James Cook. There’s time to wander the Outstanding Natural Beauty’. We visit the picture Wednesday We visit England’s “most beautiful narrow streets and busy harbourside before postcard resort of Mumbles, view the nature lake”, Ullswater, for a cruise on a ‘steamer’ from leaving for Goathland, famous as ‘Aidensfield’ reserve of Worm’s Head and Rhossili Bay, where Pooley Bridge to Glenridding. From here, enjoy the in TV’s popular ‘Heartbeat’. the 250ft cliffs drop steeply away. beautiful and remote scenery of the Lake District Wednesday A free day to enjoy Scarborough’s Thursday We drive via St Bride’s Bay and Newgale as we drive over Kirkstone Pass, returning to many attractions. Sands to the magical place of St. David’s, Keswick in the afternoon. Thursday We travel through Thornton-le-Dale to birthplace of the patron saint of Wales. A guided Thursday Departing Keswick we drive along the Castle Howard. Here “Yorkshire rivals Rome”. tour is included of St David’s Cathedral, the shoreline of Thirlmere, in the lea of mighty For over 300 years this palatial stately home has smallest in Great Britain. From St. David’s we Helvellyn pausing at Bowness-on-Windermere commanded its position over the Howardian Hills head around the Preseli Mountains back to hotel. before continuing our journey homeward. and, more recently, was the setting for TV’s Friday Homeward bound. For our other 5 Day ‘Relaxed Traveller’ tours to acclaimed ‘Brideshead Revisited’. the Skiddaw Hotel, please see Page 31. Friday Departing after breakfast we commence Your Hotel Your Hotel our journey homeward. Ivy Bush Royal Hotel, Carmarthen Located on the River Tywi within walking Popular The Skiddaw Hotel, Keswick Your Hotel distance of the town centre, the 3-star Ivy Favourite This popular hotel enjoys an excellent Popular Bush sympathetically blends olde-world location in the market square of the lovely Favourite The Esplanade Hotel, Scarborough charm with today’s modern facilities. Restaurant, large town of Keswick. Cocktail bar and This comfortable and friendly hotel, with first class lounge area and bar. Mobility Grade: 3 – Immediate

conservatory, stylish restaurant and pleasant lounge. service occupies a commanding position on locality reasonably flat. Hotel: One step to entrance www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk Mobility Grade: 4 – Town: Generally, level. Hotel: Scarborough’s south cliff. Restaurant, bar, lounge and with ramp alternative. Small lift to all floors. Due to the Level location. Lift to all floors. games room. 2-nights entertainment. Mobility Grade: age & style of the building there are some floors with a

3 – A long level frontage and a lift to all floors. few unavoidable steps. visit or Date Price Departs Returns Date Price Departs Returns Date Price Departs Returns Sun 31 Mar – Thu 4 Apr 2019 (5 Days) £569 8.00am 7.00pm Mon 11 – Fri 15 Mar £429 8.00am 6.00pm Mon 4 – Fri 8 Nov £465 9.00am 5.30pm Sun 6 – Thu 10 Oct 2019 (5 Days) 2019 (5 Days) 2019 (5 Days) £579 7.30am 7.30pm Supplements Supplements 797000 01564 Supplements Single Room: Nil • Holiday Insurance: £26 Single Room: Nil • Holiday Insurance: £28 Single Room: Nil For our other 6 Day Tours to Scarborough, For our other 5 Day Tours to Carmarthen, Call Holiday Insurance: £26 (Mar) £28 (Oct) please see Page 62. please see Page 65. 41 SInGle traVeller SInGle Queens View Edinburgh Huntington Castle neW tour

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Newtonmore is a look What’s © www.irelandscontentpool.com SCOTTISH IRELAND’S GLORIOUS SOUTH lovely, unspoilt Included EASTERN CORNER Highland village Door to Door BORDERS & nestling in the Service upper reaches of Our own courier EDINBURGH A jewel of a county with look What’s service Spey Valley within a wealth of scenery and Included Cairngorms Club Class Extra history – from rich Legroom Coach This tour covers a look What’s pastureland and Door to Door National Park. 4 nights wide variety of Included colourful mountains to Service Lying 12 miles south the deep and historical half board visits for you to Our own courier of Aviemore and a Door to Door Barrow River Valley. service Welcome Drink with enjoy – Marvel Service A county of green, close neighbour to dinner on 1st night Club Class Extra at the beauty of Our own courier vibrant colours, whose Kingussie it is 3 Course/3 Choice most prominent feature Legroom Coach Abbotsford House, service ideally situated dinner menus with is the 5000-year-old 4 nights tea/coﬀee enjoy the bustling Club Class Extra granite formation half board for touring the Legroom Coach Live musical Scottish capital of known as Browne’s Hill 1 nights Highlands region. 4 nights Dolmen – believed to be entertainment on at Edinburgh or relax entertainment least one night half board the largest capstone in at the New Lanark Europe, weighing a Return Ferry Afternoon tea/coﬀee Outlined Crossings Holiday Visitor Centre and excursions colossal 100 tonnes. & shortbread on Outlined Itinerary Day 3 learn about the Abbotsford House & excursions Gardens Holiday Monday We travel All Single Rooms are area’s rich heritage. Guided tour of north to the Highlands double or twin for Guided tour of Itinerary Lullymore Heritage sole use Edinburgh and our base for the Sunday Travel by ferry to & Discovery Park Local Distillery Tour Holiday The New Lanark Dublin, then we continue to next four nights at the Guided tour of the with tasting Itinerary Visitor Centre Co. Carlow for our 4-night Irish National Stud & Highlander Hotel at stay at the Woodford Not included: Sunday We journey Not included: the Japanese Newtonmore. 4 lunches All lunches Dolmen Hotel. Gardens north to the Scottish Monday Venture in to the Tuesday Travelling via Guided tour of Borders, arriving at the Peebles Hydro for our Bog of Allen for a guided tour Kingussie and Aviemore we reach the Capital of of the award-winning Huntington Castle & 4-night stay. Gardens the Highlands, Inverness. Lullymore Heritage & Monday This morning we drive to the Scottish Discovery Park. A tour that Guided tour of Wednesday We visit the colourful and vibrant Border Town of Kelso, full of architectural and takes us through 9000 years Wicklow Gaol Victorian town of Pitlochry, a popular tourist centre of history is followed by a historic interest. In the afternoon, we visit the Guided tour of with craft and modern shops, tearooms and not spot of traditional turf cutting Dunbrody Famine historic house and gardens of Sir Walter Scott’s and a ride on the Peatland forgetting the world-famous ‘Salmon Ladder’. Ship Experience Abbotsford. Abbotsford remains today as one Heritage Railway. In the Our excursion also takes in ‘Queens View’ with afternoon we include a Not included: of the most famous houses in the world. All lunches spectacular views over the Perthshire Lakes. guided tour of the Irish Tuesday Enjoy a morning guided tour of National Stud at Kildare, Later, we visit a local distillery where we enjoy a Edinburgh, followed by some free time to explore home to some of Ireland’s most revered thoroughbreds and ‘wee dram’ before returning to our hotel. entrance to the accompanying Japanese Gardens. this great capital city. Thursday Today we travel westwards and pass Tuesday We visit Huntington Castle and Gardens. Built in 1625 Wednesday We head through the Scottish and still home to the same family, we enjoy a guided tour with a by Loch Laggan and Loch Spean, through Spean countryside to the New Lanark Visitor Centre, family member, who will tell the tales of this beautiful castle. Bridge to Fort William which is situated on Loch Later, we visit Wicklow, where we include an unforgettable tour an UNESCO World Heritage Site, which tells the Linnhe. Ample time to explore the town before ‘through the gates of hell’ as we enjoy a guided tour of fascinating story of the cotton mill village of New Wicklow’s infamous gaol. we retrace our route back to Newtonmore. Lanark which was founded in the 18th century. Wednesday Today we begin with free time in Waterford, Friday Homeward bound. before continuing to New Ross and a guided tour of the Thursday After breakfast we leave and head 1840’s Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience, with its animated for home. interpretation of Ireland’s famine story. Your Hotel Thursday An afternoon ferry crossing and our homeward Highlander Hotel, Newtonmore, Sottish Highlands Your Hotel journey. This modern 3-star hotel offers comfortable accommodation, attentive service and fine Scottish The Peebles Hydro Hotel Your Hotel food. The hotel consists of 2 main buildings and is Peebles Hydro is located in the heart of the Tweed located in the small village of Newtonmore in the heart Valley and just a 45-minute drive to Edinburgh. Woodford Dolmen Hotel, Carlow of the Cairngorm National Park. Hotel facilities include Originally a centre for hydropathic treatments, as the Located on the banks of the River Barrow, the hotel a gift shop, lounge bar and restaurant with stunning water in the surrounding area is known for its healthy offers comfortable accommodation, friendly service views. The second building is where all the bedrooms properties. The building dates from the late 19th and a good base from which to explore the

www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk are situated. Although the hotel does not have a lift, all century and is surrounded by forest. Lounge, bar, surrounding area. Mobility Grade: 3 – Plenty of the public areas and many of the bedrooms are on the restaurant with sun room and leisure centre, featuring ground floor rooms. Hotel has a lift to some floors. ground floor. Mobility Grade: 3 – The resort & hotel a heated indoor pool, gym and spa facility. The town of

or visit visit or offers good access throughout. Hotel has no lift, Peebles itself is a 15-minute stroll away. Mobility Date Price Departs Returns however there are a number of ground floor bedrooms Grade: 4 – This is a large hotel with good access available, but some rooms may be accessed by stairs. throughout Lift to all floors. Sun 7 – Thu 11 Apr 2019 (5 Days) £539 7.30am 11.00pm Date Price Departs Returns Date Price Departs Returns Supplements Mon 25 – Fri 29 Mar Sun 27 – Thu 31 Oct Single Room: £75 • Holiday Insurance: £41

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THE ISLE OF MAN THE ISLE OF MAN BY AIR BY SEA Lying in the Gulf Stream midway between look What’s mainland Britain and Ireland enables the Included The Isle of Man has over 200 square miles look What’s Isle of Man to enjoy one of the mildest Door to Door of beautiful unspoilt countryside and a Included climates in the British Isles. Service coastline with little coves and superb Door to Door Our own courier beaches. Our base is the island capital, Service service Holiday Itinerary Douglas, with its delightful promenade, Our own courier 6 nights Monday To Birmingham Airport for the one hour Victorian pier and little specialist shops. service half board Club Class Extra flight to the Isle of Man. Return flights from legroom Johnsons Tuesday Today, we board a steam train for a Birmingham Airport Holiday Itinerary coach throughout ride through lovely countryside from Douglas to (1 hour) Day 1 We travel north to Heysham to catch our Return ferry Port Erin. We continue via Port St Mary and the Airport to hotel ferry to Douglas. crossing transfers by local Heysham/Douglas picturesque Cregneash Folk Museum, as well as coach Day 2 A free day to relax, settle in and explore 5 nights the Calf of Sound, returning via the southern town Outlined excursions Douglas. half board of Castletown. by local Island Day 3 Today, we travel to Laxey Station, where Ride on the Snaefell Wednesday We include a ride on the Snaefell Coach we board a train on the Snaefell Mountain Mountain Railway Mountain Railway, which at 2,036ft offers some Train rides on the Isle of Man Steam Railway to the top of the island’s highest Laxey spectacular views (weather permitting!) of the Wheel Railway and the mountain for spectacular views of the island island. Then on to the famous Laxey Wheel and Snaefell Mountain (weather permitting!). We take the train back to Admission to Railway Cregneash Folk Mines Trail. Laxey and pay a visit to the Laxey Wheel. Museum & the Thursday Today’s excursion takes us to Rushen Entrances to Day 4 We follow the course of the famous TT Sound Visitor Centre Cregneash Folk Abbey located near Ballasalla with its fascinating, Village, the Laxey race to Tynwald Hill, the home of the Manx Entrance to the ‘Story of Mann’. We continue to Castletown and Wheel & Mines Trail, House of Manannan Parliament, which has Nordic origins and is the Peel before returning to our hotel. Rushen Abbey & the oldest parliament in the world. We continue to Not included: Curraghs Wildlife All lunches Friday A day at leisure in Douglas. Perhaps visit Park Peel and discover the secrets of The House of the Manx Museum, admire the Jubilee Clock or Not included: Manannan. stroll along the stylish seafront. All lunches Day 5 Our destination today is the village of Cregneash, where we visit Saturday We visit Tynwald, home of the Manx the National Folk Museum, We continue to the Sounds Visitor Centre Parliament, where we include a visit to the mills. In the afternoon we include a for spectacular views over the Calf of Man before returning to Douglas via visit to the Curraghs Wildlife Park. Castletown for a free afternoon. Sunday We make our way to the airport to join our one hour flight to Day 6 We board our ferry to Heysham and continue south homewards to the Birmingham and return home. Midlands. This holiday is ATOL protected through the CI Travel Group, The order of the days our excursions operate may be subject to alteration for whom Johnsons are acting as an Agent. This package holiday is ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority Your Holiday Hotel (ATOL Number 1965). Empress Hotel, Douglas Our comfortable and elegant hotel is Popular Your Holiday Hotel located on the Victorian promenade Favourite overlooking Douglas Bay and is just a The Sefton Hotel, Douglas

short walk from the town centre. Restaurant, bar, Perfectly situated in a prime location on the Popular www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk spa bath, sauna & steam room and gymnasium. promenade. The hotel is a sympathetic Favourite Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality is level. Hotel has mixture of a fine Victorian hotel and a new

18 steps to entrance but alternative entrance is extension set round a unique indoor atrium water visit or available. There is a lift to all floors and public areas have ramps. garden. Restaurant, breakfast room, bar. Indoor swimming pool with health & fitness club. Mobility Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Grade: 4 – Locality – Fairly level. Hotel –Lift to all floors.

Thu 18 – Tue 23 Apr (EASTER) (6 Days) £659 8.30am 4.30pm Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Fri 14 – Wed 19 Jun (6 Days) £759 8.00am 5.00pm Sat 14 – Thu 19 Sep (6 Days) £749 8.00am 5.00pm Mon 1 – Sun 7 Jul 2019 (7 Days) £1049 TBA TBA 797000 01564

Supplements Single Room: £90 • Holiday Insurance: £30.50 Call Single Room: £53 • Holiday Insurance: £27 (Apr) £29 (Jun/Sep) Deposits – A deposit of £250 is payable at the time of booking. 43 6.00pm Returns By Returns Cathedral At leisure to enjoy At ent every night every ent to enable you to view on the Sunday 10.00am Tour Departs Tour Following a leisurely before continuing with our excursions Accommodation Legroom Coach courier service Service Outlined 3 or 4 nights Half board Club Class Extra Our own Door to Door Chesterfield Holidays Include: Holidays Price £469 all our Warner our all Not included: All lunches breakfast we bid farewell to the hotel and travel westwards making a stop in the famous crooked spire of the the famous crooked Mary and All Saints. church of St. We then continue to the spa town of Buxton homeward journey. all the fabulous facilities and will offer entertainment provided. We to the a short excursion City of Lincoln Saturday/Sunday Monday meal and entertainment. £22 • Signature Room Upgrades (Twin/Double Rooms Only) Rooms Upgrades (Twin/Double • Signature Room Nil We travel outward pausing at We • Holiday Insurance: National Memorial Arboretum – Date 2019 (4 Days) Fri 2 – Mon 5 Aug Supplements Single Room: £23 tryside to coast, boasting coast, to tryside Entertainment – A world of discovery awaits you! down, the party gets started -As the sun goes Live Music and Performances dress down, Dress up, with an evening show kicking off right after dinner. your holiday! it easy – it’s have a boogie or take entertainm different be will there stay, your During to tennis racquets, trainers if you would like your swimsuits, to take Remember use the facilities available some of the sites have outdoor bowls, fun croquet, tennis and swimming pools with skilled staff available to guide you to archery, ensure you enjoy every minute of your holiday. Hotel Signature Room Upgrades Hotel Signature Room on most departures – Available upgraded decor, smart Wonderfully spacious amenities and bigger beds and chairs, plus mini-bar. the complimentary toiletries, hair dial television, direct dryer, trouser press and telephone, hospitality tray. Itinerary Holiday Friday the UK’s year-round centre of the UK’s With 150 acres of Remembrance. beautiful woodland and gardens to explore and over 300 unique at Thoresby Arrive memorials to see. Hall mid-afternoon. Settle into your room and later enjoy your evening or their comfort, luxury, comfort, their or of holidays staying at a at staying holidays of LCD-TV En-suite Bedrooms Complimentary Toiletries Hairdryer with biscuits Hospitality Tray replenished daily All Standard Rooms/Chalets All Standard include: ) ) ) ) )

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Mon 28 Oct – Fri 1 Nov 2019 (5 Days) Fri 30 Aug – Mon 2 Sep 2019 (4 Days) Fri 30 Aug Date Supplements Single Room: £20 Date Mon 21 – Fri 25 Oct 2019 (5 Days) Supplements Single Room: £20 Date Supplements Single Room: £23 Holiday Itinerary Holiday Monday extensive entertainment facilities. Hotel has a lift. There may be some walking between the accommodation and the main hotel facilities. Please note: Most single rooms are in Standard Chalets, not in the hotel. These are of a 3-star standard, tastefully decorated with en-suite, TV and tea/coﬀee making and double facilities. Twin rooms are in the hotel complex and are 4-star. Holiday Itinerary Holiday Friday Other Hotel Facilities Include: Lounge areas, Restaurant, room, entertainment Pavilion steam sauna & Indoor Pool, alternative room. Hotel: Ramp to steps into main entrance and restaurant. Lift to all ﬂoors, including Pavilion Please note that there Room. may be some walking between accommodation and hotel facilities. main (Some facilities chargeable). facilities (Some and slopes have The grounds has a lift The hotel gravel. and there may be some your walking between and the accommodation main hotel facilities. historic City of shopping visit the two-tiered ‘Rows’ and galleries, the lovely cathedral the city walls. Arrive at our hotel your room mid-afternoon. Settle into travel to our

Other hotel facilities include: Restaurant, bar, lounge with bar, Other hotel facilities include: Restaurant, Coast is a thoroughly modern hotel set in lovely grounds. Commanding magniﬁcent views across the Solent, Bembridge famous as the setting for the TV series to ‘The Manor Born’. landscaped gardens this Regency Style Manor House is Style landscaped gardens this Regency Located near Chard in Somerset and set within glorious

fitness studio, 4 rink indoor bowls complex etc. fitness studio, indoor swimming pool, spa pool, sauna, steam room and indoor swimming pool, spa pool, sauna, steam stunning vaulted ceiling and marbled chimney place, heated place, stunning vaulted ceiling and marbled chimney extensive entertainment facilities, sculpture gallery with extensive entertainment Other Hotel Facilities Include: Restaurant, bar, lounge areas & bar, Include: Restaurant, Other Hotel Facilities offers a truly unforgettable experience. offers a truly unforgettable with its ivy-clad turrets and commanding hilltop position with its ivy-clad turrets Set in 200 acres of gardens and park Bodelwyddan Castle Set in 200 acres of gardens BEMBRIDGE, ISLE OF WIGHT OF ISLE BEMBRIDGE, COAST HOTEL BEMBRIDGE

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NORTH WALES NORTH BODELWYDDAN CASTLE enGland all You need to KnoW IS WHen! You choose the date… we choose the hotel! It’s fun and exciting to set off into the unknown! We can’t say too much about your destination as it’s a surprise! Tours depart during the morning on the first day, returning home during the evening on the last day. No clues here to the time of departure either! Times will be advised approximately two weeks prior SEASIDE MYSTERY TOUR to departure. Will it be North, South, East or West? We can’t say, but we do COASTAL SURPRISES! know you’ll be delighted when you get there! To make the most of the area around our location we have included an exciting mystery excursion, along with a tasty lunch on the return journey. For a holiday with a difference, why not look What’s So why not make the most of your sense of adventure and join us on a try one of our Seaside Mystery Tours? Included wonderful Mystery Break by the sea? The final destination will be kept a Door to Door secret, with the driver doing his best to Service keep you guessing as he plans his route Our own courier to the hotel. Will he tell??? Where’s the service fun in that? Club Class Extra Your Holiday Hotel Legroom Coach Our destinations are always a pleasant The MINIMUM Standards offered in all hotels we feature would include en-suite 3 nights bedrooms, TV and hospitality tray. surprise and represent excellent value half board for money with accommodation of a high Lunch on the day of Date Price Tour Departs Returns By standard. Many customers return time return Sun 27 – Wed 30 Oct 2019 (4 Days) £399 TBA TBA and time again so if you haven’t yet A Mystery joined us for a Mystery Tour, it’s time to Excursion Supplements get on board! Not included: Single Room £75 • Holiday Insurance £22 3 lunches Tour departure and return times – To be advised.

Tresco St Martin’s

additional Included excursion on 7 day tours St Martin’s or St Agnes – A full-day trip to the island of St Martin’s with its beautiful beaches and scenery or St Agnes, which is only a mile wide. NB: Our 26th Jul Tour includes a later return time from the island than usual. Please note an additional lunch at the hotel on your day of return is included. Not included: All lunches. FLIGHTS: All tours include return flights from Land’s End Airport to St Mary’s on the Isles of Scilly. Flights are with Skybus who operate the scheduled 20-minute flying time with 19 & 8-seater aircraft. This holiday is ATOL protected through the CI travel Group, for whom Johnsons are acting as an Agent. This package holiday is ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL Number 1965)

THE ENCHANTING Your Holiday Hotel ISLES OF SCILLY The Atlantic Hotel, St Mary’s The hotel is located directly on the water’s Popular BY AIR edge overlooking the harbour. The hotel is Favourite an old inn, so bedrooms vary in shape and size. Delightful restaurant built over the water and Ocean Bar with sea views. Mobility Grade: 2 – Town and hotel: Fairly level location. The Scillies, a unique natural environment look What’s Hotel has no lift and frequent steps and stairs. Excursions include walking tours and with unspoilt beaches of silver sand, are Included sea launch journeys. Coaches are not used on the island. designated an area of Outstanding Natural Door to Door Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Beauty. Service Our own courier Mon 8 – Sat 13 Apr 2019 (6 Days) £969 7.00am 6.00pm service Tue 16 – Mon 22 Apr 2019 (7 Days) £1089 7.00am 6.00pm InCluded eXCurSIonS Fri 26 July – Thu 1 Aug 2019 (7 Days) £1145 7.00am 10.00pm www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk 5 or 6 nights half Thu 1 – Wed 7 Aug 2019 (7 Days) £1135 7.00am 6.00pm on 6 day tours board Thu 19 – Wed 25 Sep 2019 (7 Days) £1135 7.00am 6.00pm Walking tour of St Mary’s – A full-day guided Return Sat 12 – Thu 17 Oct 2019 (6 Days) £915 7.00am 6.00pm or visit visit or walking tour of St Mary’s, including Old Town ﬂights and the Lower Moors Nature Trail and the metal All coach/minibus Supplements transfers Single Room: £106 (6 Day) £128 (7 Day) • Sea View: £50 (6 Day) £60 (7 Day) lighthouse at Peninnis Head. Outlined Included Holiday Insurance: £27 (6 Day Apr) £28 (7 Day Apr) £30.50 (7 Day Jul/Aug/Sep) Tresco – A crossing to the second largest island, Excursions £29 (6 Day Oct) • Times are approximate (Subject to Flight Times) Tresco, for a guided walk and a visit to the world Deposits – A deposit of £250 is payable at the time of booking. 01564 01564 797000 famous Tresco Abbey Gardens. Established in the ruins of a Benedictine priory, Clients who are unable to walk reasonable distances will be limited in their enjoyment of the holiday. Please remember that all air and sea journeys are Call Call they contain plants found nowhere else in Britain. weather permitting and that the itinerary may have to be varied for weather Plus, two full days FREE at leisure and tidal conditions. 46 Eden Project Tintagel Castle enGland

MEMBLY HALL HOTEL, © Flickr – Allan Henderson

FALMOUTH © Matthew Jessop – Visit Cornwall & THE CORNISHMAN CORNISH CHARM ‘POLDARK COUNTRY’ – Falmouth is Britain’s most southerly resort Look What’s and the third largest natural harbour in the Included A MAGICAL LAND OF LEGENDS world. In the narrow streets of the bustling Door to Door town centre you’ll find a wide selection of Service The fascination of the Cornish coast is look What’s shops, art galleries and ancient inns. Our own courier legendary. A dramatic coastline, pretty service Included fishing villages and ancient tales of Club Class Extra Door to Door Your Included excursions on Legroom Coach smugglers combine to attract visitors Service all tours 4 or 6 nights half from the world over. Explore attractions Our own courier service St Ives We drive to St Erth where we board the board associated with the top BBC Series Club Class Extra local train for the short journey to St Ives. Here we Outlined ‘Poldark’ whilst discovering some of the excursions Legroom Coach discover one of Cornwall’s best loved resorts with region’s most picturesque landscapes. Return train from St 4 nights its cobbled streets, winding alleyways, historic Erth to St Ives half board harbour and quaint fisherman’s cottages. A mecca The Lost Gardens of Holiday Itinerary Entrance to Geevor for artists for many years, the town is home to the Heligan Day 1 We depart during the morning and with a Tin Mine Museum Tate Gallery St. Ives. Entrance to the suitable stop for lunch en-route we arrive at our Not included: All lunches The Lost Gardens of Heligan This morning we Eden Project (7 Day hotel, on the outskirts of Newquay, in time for Tour Only) visit The Lost Gardens of Heligan, where you’ll dinner and our 4-night stay. Not included: have plenty of time to explore the 200 acres of All lunches Day 2 Today we visit Padstow with its fine medieval buildings including the garden history, mystery and romance. Twenty-five 16th century courthouse of Sir Walter Raleigh. Now famous for its restaurants, years ago, Heligan’s historic gardens were unknown and unseen; lost under a including that of the famed chef, Rick Stein. We continue to enchanting tangle of weeds. It was only the chance discovery of a door in the ruins that Tintagel – forever associated with the legends of King Arthur. Explore the led to the restoration of this once great estate. Today, the Lost Gardens have village and the more energetic can walk to the nearby Castle for dramatic been put back where they belong: in pride of place among the finest gardens cliff top views (English Heritage discounts apply but please note admission in Cornwall. is not included). additional Included excursions on 7 day tour Day 3 A scenic drive west to Penzance travelling via Marazion with views of The Lizard – We stop on-route at picturesque Porthleven before travelling via St Michael’s Mount. In the afternoon continue to the fascinating Geevor Tin Helston then on to the Lizard, Britain’s most southerly village. During summer, Mine Museum to discover the history of mining in Cornwall. It was Geevor clamouring colonies of kittiwakes and guillemots inhabit the cliffs and the turf where the BBC came for advice about filming Poldark on the nearby coastline. is carpeted with fragrant flowers. Day 4 We visit Charlestown – This Grade II listed harbour doubled for Truro The Eden Project – If you’ve never been before, then prepare to be Harbour in Poldark and dates from the late 18th century. There are often astounded! If you’ve been before you’ll be keen to see the developments historic vessels in port and there is a fascinating shipwreck centre to explore. taking place in this living theatre of plants for all seasons. Eden, located Later, we continue to the old fishing port of Mevagissey. close to St Austell is Cornwall’s ‘Global Garden’ and is an on-going, Day 5 We travel home with a convenient lunch stop en-route. long-term project that is situated inside giant geodesic conservatories, creating gardens from around the world including sub-tropical rain forests, Your Holiday Hotel fruits of the Mediterranean and flowers of South Africa and California. The Fistral Beach Hotel & Spa, All tours include a Day at leisure in Falmouth Newquay, Cornwall Perfectly located in a quiet residential area, right on top of Fistral Beach with outstanding views Your Holiday Hotel across the Fistral Bay. Restaurant and bar. Regular entertainment programme. Fistral Spa The Membly Hall Hotel, Falmouth with pool, sauna, spa bath, steam room & fitness suite. Mobility Grade: 4 – Resort: Owned by the Andrew family for over Popular Cliff top walks. Hotel: Level location. forty years, Membly Hall offers an Favourite intimate and friendly atmosphere whilst Date Price Tour Departs Returns By enjoying a superb seafront position on Falmouth Bay. Covered sun lounge, Wellness sauna & spa pool, jacuzzi, pool table, tennis court Mon 23 – Fri 27 Sep 2019 (5 Days) £559 8.30am 5.30pm

& short mat bowls available. Restaurant, bar, lounge. large dance floor & regular www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk entertainment programme. Mobility Grade: 3 – Town and hotel: Fairly level location. Supplements Hotel entrance has a slight incline & a few steps, but lift serves all floors. Due to the Single Room: £80 • Holiday Insurance: £28

nature of the building there are occasional steps on landings. visit or

Date Price Tour Departs Returns By NEWQUAY ‘ALL INCLUSIVE’ Wed 10 – Sun 14 Apr 2019 (5 Days £439 8.30am 6.00pm 5 Days from £479 Sun 16 – Sat 22 Jun 2019 (7 Days) £699 9.00am 5.30pm Thu 17 – Mon 21 Oct 2019 (5 Days) £459 9.00am 5.30pm For further details of our 5 Day Spring Time ‘All Inclusive’ Tour to the Esplanade 797000 01564 Supplements Hotel Newquay. Single Room: Nil • Holiday Insurance: £26 (5 Day Apr) From Mon 11-Fri 15 March 2019 please see P51 of our Call £30.50 (7 Day Jun) £28 (5 Day Oct) Autumn/Winter/Spring Brochure. 47 enGland Lynmouth River Exe

TORQUAY & THE ENGLISH RIVIERA BIDEFORD & DELIGHTFUL NORTH DEVON Torquay, at the heart of the English look What’s ‘Riviera’, is a stylish resort with a real Included continental atmosphere. One of the UK’s Door to Door North Devon is an enchanting, often look What’s top holiday destinations since Victorian Service forgotten region of the country with such Included times, today it’s an exciting resort with a Our own courier service a variety of beautiful countryside scenery Door to Door wide variety of attractions including a – rolling hills, hidden woodlands, Service palm-lined promenade, international Club Class Extra Legroom Coach spectacular rivers, rocky coves and Our own courier marina, shops and cafés, and 22 miles of service 4 or 6 nights long sandy beaches and sleepy hidden coastline, cliffs, coves and beaches! half board hamlets. Club Class Extra Legroom Coach Exmouth Cruise & 7 day Holiday Itinerary Rail excursion with 4 nights tea & scones Holiday Itinerary half board Day 1 We drive to Torquay arriving in time for (7 Day Tour) Day 1 A smooth ride to the West Country, Entrance to dinner and our 6-night stay. Not included: paying a visit to beautiful Hestercombe Gardens Hestercombe Day 2 Our excursion takes us along the famous All lunches Gardens en-route, with its formal terraces, cascades and Devon coastline to Brixham. Primarily a fishing Entrance to RHS breathtaking views. We continue to our hotel Rosemoor Gardens port, Brixham has a long and rich maritime history. with time to settle in and enjoy the comfortable & The Dartington Day 3 A day at leisure in Torquay. surroundings before dinner. Crystal Visitors Day 4 Today we drive to Exmouth where we embark on a 60-minute Exe Centre Day 2 Our first stop this morning is the river cruise. Sit back and relax whilst our skipper gives a live commentary on Not included: picturesque resort of Lynmouth where we have All lunches the history of the area, the beautiful sites and the resident and visiting wildlife. time to explore the narrow streets and maybe Our cruise also includes fresh Devon scones smothered with strawberry jam take the cliff railway to the twin village of Lynton. From here we make our way and locally made clotted cream, along with tea and coffee. We disembark at through scenic ‘Little Switzerland’, as the region is known, to the lovely village Topsham, a quaint historic port with elegant 17th century Dutch-style merchant of Dunster, with its famous castle and octagonal Yarn Market. Our return houses. We return to Exmouth via the First Great Western ‘Avocet Line’ takes us through Exford and the Exmoor National Park. railway (Diesel Rail Car). Day 3 A morning at leisure in resort. Why not discover Bideford’s Pannier Day 5 Purple heather clad moorland, wide open landscapes, rushing rivers Market? It’s a lovely traditional market with around 40 stalls selling a wide and obscure stone tors shape the landscape of Dartmoor. We visit range of locally-sourced fresh fish, crafts and gifts. In the afternoon, we visit Princetown, the highest village on Dartmoor, set in an expanse of high open the charming fishing village of Appledore with fabulous coastal views towards moorland and Widecombe-in-the-Moor, set in beautiful Widecombe Valley. Bideford Bay. Return to our hotel for evening dinner. Day 6 Friday Today’s excursion takes us to Totnes, a unique and charming Day 4 We visit RHS Rosemoor Gardens where you can stroll amongst the market town for free time before continuing to the historical town of many gardens from formal to model garden, from winter to cherry and from Dartmouth. exotic to stone garden there is much to see. We will also have the chance to Day 7 Departing after breakfast we return homeward. visit the Dartington Crystal Visitors Centre a short drive away before 5 day Itinerary – Included excursion: returning to our hotel. * Dartmoor/Widecombe-in-the-Moor (As above) * Brixham Half Day Day 5 After a leisurely breakfast we leave Bideford and return home, making * Totnes & Dartmouth a convenient lunch stop en-route. Your Holiday Hotel Your Holiday Hotel The Howden Court Hotel, Torquay The Royal Hotel, Bideford The Howden Court Hotel is a Grade ll listed building. The location Standing at the eastern end of the Popular is central to Torquay town centre and the main seafront/beach ancient Bideford Bridge, the Royal Favourite with the added advantage of a private pathway leading to within Hotel is steeped in history. As Bideford’s 100 metres of the seafront. The hotel looks to create a warm,

www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk finest hotel, you can rely on the Royal for a warm friendly and relaxed atmosphere with a home from home feel. Mobility Grade: 2 – Brend Hotels welcome among stylish and The resort of Torquay has many inclines and for those with mobility issues: there is a peaceful surroundings. Regency Restaurant, fairly-steep incline to the beach and sea front of approximately 105 yards. Access

or visit visit or lounge and bar area. Mobility Grade: 4 – within the hotel is relatively good with a lift to some floors. Location and hotel fairly level, slight hill into town. Lift to all floors. Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Sun 11 – Sat 17 Aug 2019 (7 Days) £619 10.00am 5.00pm Sun 10 – Thu 14 Mar 2019 (5 Days) £439 9.00am 4.30pm Mon 21 – Fri 25 Oct 2019 (5 Days) £419 10.30am 4.30pm Mon 15 – Fri 19 Jul 2019 (5 Days) £529 9.30am 4.30pm 01564 01564 797000 Supplements Supplements Single Room: Nil • Single Sea View: £60 (Aug) £40 (Oct) • Various Room Call Call Single Room: Nil (Mar) £40 (Jul) • Double for Sole Use: £80 (Mar) £120 (Jul) Upgrade Supplements Apply – Prices on application Deluxe Room: £40 (Both Dates) • Holiday Insurance: £26 (Mar) £28 (Jul) Holiday Insurance: £30.50 (Aug 7 Day) £28 (Oct 5 Day) 48 Brixham Abbotsbury Sub Tropical Gardens enGland © Flickr – Roger Marks © Flickr – Roger © Flickr – Alison Day

DAWLISH DELIGHT AT THE LANGSTONE CLIFF HOTEL

Dawlish is a fascinating little regency look What’s town huddled attractively between steep Included SIDMOUTH surrounding hills. There are several Door to Door popular beaches here including Dawlish Service & MAGNIFICENT SPRING GARDENS Warren – a popular destination in its own Our own courier right. Meanwhile in the middle of the town service Situated on the glorious South Devon look What’s there is a flat landscaped area called Club Class Extra Legroom Coach coast, set between deep red cliffs on ‘The Lawn’, home to various wildfowl and Included 5 nights the edge of Devon’s heathery uplands, the famous Dawlish black swans. Door to Door half board Sidmouth is a charming and peaceful town Service Exmouth Cruise & to visit, renowned for its ‘olde-worlde’ Our own courier Holiday Itinerary Rail excursion with service tea & scones charm, elegant Regency style esplanade, Sunday Enjoy a leisurely journey to Dawlish, sheltered beach and delightful gardens. Club Class Extra Entrance & guided Legroom Coach arriving during the afternoon. tour of Powderham Monday Today we drive to Topsham, a quaint Castle 4 nights Holiday Itinerary half board historic port with elegant 17th century Dutch-style Not included: Wednesday Sit back and relax on board our Outlined merchant houses. After some free time we embark All lunches coach as we make our way to the south coast. excursions on a 60 minute Exe river cruise to Exmouth. After a convenient stop for lunch en-route we Entrance to Burrow Sit back and relax whilst our skipper gives a live commentary on the history of Farm Gardens arrive in Sidmouth mid-afternoon. the area, the beautiful sites and the resident and visiting wildlife. Our cruise Admission to Thursday A day at leisure to relax and enjoy this also includes fresh Devon scones smothered with strawberry jam and locally Abbotsbury charming and elegant resort. Subtropical Gardens made clotted cream, along with tea and coffee. Free time in Exmouth before Friday After breakfast we drive to Burrow Farm Not included: we return to Topsham via the First Great Western ‘Avocet Line’ Railway Gardens, a beautifully landscaped seven-acre All lunches (Diesel Rail Car), where our coach will be waiting to return us to the hotel. garden located near Axminster that has been Tuesday Relax as we take a leisurely drive to Paignton, with its extensive created over the last forty years by its owner, Mary Benger. The gardens will sandy beaches and popular pier. Later, we continue to the old fishing port of appeal to both the keen plantsmen and those seeking a relaxing walk round Brixham. Enjoy a stroll around the harbourside and admire the replica of the a tranquil garden with extensive views. It includes a fascinating woodland Golden Hind. garden created in an ancient Roman clay pit, and the most recent addition Wednesday A day at leisure in our resort. a millennium mill water garden. Later, we continue to Seaton – a unique Thursday We visit Powderham Castle. Situated overlooking the Exe estuary, seaside town sitting on the Jurassic Coast at the heart of the Dorset and nearly 600 years of history are contained within the walls of one of England’s East Devon Coast World Heritage Site. oldest family homes and our guided tour reveals secret doors, stunning Saturday A scenic coastal drive is followed by a visit to lovely Abbotsbury castle rooms, amazing architecture including the restored Victorian Kitchen, Subtropical Gardens. Established in 1765 by the first Countess of Ilchester as where we can visualize what life would have been like in domestic service. a kitchen garden for her nearby castle, the garden is now filled with rare and Friday Making a convenient stop for lunch en-route we return to the exotic plants from around the world. Midlands. Sunday We travel home with a convenient stop for lunch en-route, arriving Your Holiday Hotel home during the afternoon. The Langstone Cliff Hotel, Dawlish Warren Your Holiday Hotel Set in 19 acres of peaceful woodland overlooking the Exe estuary and just a short walk from the beach via a The Royal York & Faulkner Hotel, public footpath. 64 comfortable bedrooms located on Sidmouth Popular

just 2 floors with 10 rooms located on the ground floor, A popular, well appointed, family owned and Favourite www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk Restaurant, bar, lounge, garden, terrace, games room, run hotel, in the centre of the Esplanade, indoor pool (all year) & outdoor pool (seasonal) overlooking the sea and adjacent to the town centre.

Mobility Grade: 4 – Resort: generally level. Hotel: On the level with a few isolated Restaurant, two bars, three comfortable lounges, visit or steps and a lift to all floors. hydrotherapy pool (extra charge). Mobility Grade: 5 – Resort: generally level. Hotel: On the level with a few steps to some public rooms Date Price Tour Departs Returns By and a lift to all floors.

Sun 12 – Fri 17 May 2019 (6 Days) £709 9.30am 5.30pm Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Sun 1 – Fri 6 Sep 2019 (6 Days) £699 9.30am 4.30pm Wed 10 – Sun 14 Apr 2019 (5 Days) £519 10.30am 4.00pm 797000 01564 Supplements Single Room: £75 • Sea View Balcony: £30 Supplements Call Holiday Insurance: £27 (May) £29 (Sep) Single Room: Nil • Holiday Insurance: £26 49 enGland South Devon Railway Fleet Air Arm Museum © Flickr – Hugh Llewelyn

DEVON EXPLORER NOSTALGIC TRAILS THROUGH THE © Flickr – Seshadri Dhanakoti WEST COUNTRY

This popular tour features two fantastic look What’s yet completely different heritage Included excursions – a relaxing afternoon canal Door to Door cruise and a heritage train ride to the Service seaside. Nostalgia is the theme Our own courier REGENCY SIDMOUTH throughout this tour which includes a service visit to one of the regions lesser known Club Class Extra WEST COUNTRY ‘RAIL & SAIL’ Legroom Coach stately homes and a visit to the Fleet Air 4 nights Arm Museum at Yeovilton. half board Sidmouth is a charming and elegant resort look What’s Outlined and remains our most popular destination Included Holiday Itinerary excursions – the timeless charm and unhurried way of Door to Door Monday We make our way to Bishops Lydeard Train ride on the life offers a perfect recipe for relaxation. Service West Somerset where we join the West Somerset Railway, the Our own courier Railway service longest heritage railway in the UK, taking a scenic Entrance to Downes Holiday Itinerary Club Class Extra trip to Minehead. Free time in this popular House & audio Day 1 A leisurely journey to Sidmouth with a Legroom Coach Somerset Coastal resort before re-joining our guided tour of Exeter Cathedral convenient lunch stop en-route. 5 nights coach for the drive south to Tiverton. Day 2 A free day to relax and enjoy this charming half board Horse-drawn Canal Tuesday We drive to Crediton, visiting Downes Cruise on the Grand and elegant resort. Entrance to House, family home of the Parker family since Western Canal Buckfast Abbey Day 3 A scenic drive today as we make our way 1692 and the country estate of the famous Entrance to the Return train ride on to beautiful and inspirational Buckfast Abbey, Victorian British Army General, Sir Redvers Fleet Air Arm the South Devon Museum Yeovilton located on the edge of the Dartmoor National Railway Buller VC. Still privately occupied and loved by Park. We continue to Buckfastleigh, where we Entrance to Exe River its owners, some 300 years after it was first built. Knightshayes (NT) enjoy a return train journey on the South Devon Cruise It is hoped that visitors will appreciate the Not included: Railway. Following the River Dart our journey Entrance to opportunity to share this special place. In the All lunches ‘A La Ronde’ takes us through the beautiful Devon Hills and afternoon we continue to Exeter, where we beautiful unspoilt countryside. Visit to the Donkey Sanctuary include an audio guided tour of the impressive cathedral. Day 4 We drive to Exmouth where we include a Not included: Wednesday After a leisurely breakfast we have chance to explore Tiverton leisurely river cruise. The Exe is a feeding ground All lunches and obtain lunch before this afternoon’s delightful Horse-drawn canal cruise. for seals so keep a watchful eye open as we sail We glide gently along the Grand Western Canal to East Manley where the through the calm sheltered waters of the Exe. With live commentary this cruise boat moors and you have chance to stretch your legs and admire the horse as will give you a full insight into the history and scenic splendour of the area he rests before the return sail. Refreshments are available on-board to add to including the resident and visiting wildlife. In the afternoon we visit ‘A La your enjoyment of a peaceful and tranquil afternoon. Ronde’ (NT), a quirky 16-sided, 18th century house with fascinating interior Thursday We visit the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton to discover the decorations and collections. largest collection of naval aircraft in Europe. Inside the museum you can go Day 5 A morning visit to the Donkey Sanctuary at Slade House Farm, on-board Concorde and enjoy a simulated helicopter flight to the ‘Flight Deck’ returning to Sidmouth in the afternoon. of the aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal. Day 6 We travel home with a convenient lunch stop en-route. Friday On our route home we visit Knightshayes (NT) – a Victorian ‘gothic revival’ country house with richly decorated interiors, set in acres of glorious Your Holiday Hotel gardens – This is a country estate on a grand scale! The Royal York & Faulkner Hotel, Sidmouth Popular Your Holiday Hotel A popular, well appointed, family owned and Favourite run hotel, in the centre of the Esplanade, Best Western Tiverton Hotel, Tiverton

www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk overlooking the sea and adjacent to the town centre. This modern hotel is located in a pleasant suburban Restaurant, two bars, Three comfortable lounges and area just outside the market town of Tiverton, set in hydrotherapy pool (extra charge). Mobility Grade: 5 – 2 acres of grounds. Restaurant. Bar. Mobility Grade:

or visit visit or Resort: generally level. Hotel: On the level with a few steps to some public rooms 3–Location and hotel reasonably level. A few isolated and a lift to all floors. steps within the building. There is no lift, but the hotel does have plenty of ground floor rooms. Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Sat 15 – Thu 20 Jun 2019 (6 Days) £699 10.00am 4.00pm Fri 23 – Wed 28 Aug 2019 (6 Days) £699 10.00am 4.30pm Mon 6 – Fri 10 May 2019 (5 Days) £529 7.30am 4.30pm 01564 01564 797000 Supplements Supplements Call Call Single Room: Nil • Holiday Insurance: £29 Single Room: £90 • Holiday Insurance: £26 Discounts available for (NT) National Trust Members Discounts available for (NT) National Trust Members 50 Monkey World Weymouth enGland neW tour © Flickr - Alison Day WEYMOUTH

Weymouth is a classic holiday resort look What’s situated on the great sweep of Weymouth Included Bay, with superb views and an award- Door to Door winning beach and panoramic Esplanade. Service We take in some lovely coastal scenery, Our own courier PORTLAND & including the 180-million-year-old Jurassic service Coast and a ride on the Swanage Railway. Club Class Extra THE DORSET COAST Legroom Coach 4 or 5 nights 6 day Holiday Itinerary half board The Isle of Portland, which shelters look What’s Sunday We journey south arriving in Weymouth Outlined excursions Weymouth harbour, is a plateau of rock Included in the afternoon. Monday An excursion to discover the Isle of Train ride on the joined to the mainland by a narrow Door to Door Swanage Railway causeway of shingle which is part of Service Purbeck. Arriving at Norden we board our train for (All Tours) the 10 mile stretch of Chesil Beach. Our own courier a delightful ride on the Swanage Railway through Guided tour of service pretty Corfe Castle to the lively seaside resort of Portland Castle Club Class Extra Swanage. During the afternoon, we take the (6 Day Tours Only) Holiday Itinerary Legroom Coach Sandbanks chain ferry to Poole, and enjoy some Entrance to Monday Travel south to Dorset, arriving at our Abbotsbury 4 nights free time to explore the historic quay area with its hotel late afternoon for our 4-night stay. half board Subtropical Gardens fine array of shops. (All Tours) Tuesday A morning scenic drive around the Outlined Tuesday A day at leisure in Weymouth to explore Entrance to Isle of Portland, viewing the famous Portland Bill excursions the award-winning beach, picturesque harbour Abbotsbury Lighthouse, and Portland Castle before visiting Entrance to Swannery (5 Day Athelhampton and traffic-free centre. Weymouth – With its fine Georgian seafront, Tour Only) House & Gardens Wednesday We take a morning excursion to 3 miles of golden sands and its pretty harbour, Not included: Entrance to Monkey the Isle of Portland, a peninsula joined to the All lunches Weymouth is always a firm favourite. World & the mainland by the narrow spit of Chesil Beach. Wednesday We visit the historic market town of Bovington Tank Museum The amazing views of Weymouth and the Dorset coast are as famous as Dorchester, birthplace of the 19th century novelist Not included: the local ‘Portland stone’, a much-prized limestone used in civic buildings and poet Thomas Hardy and continue to nearby All lunches throughout the UK. We include a guided tour of Portland Castle, before Athelhampton House – a quintessential English returning to Weymouth for some free time. manor house. Discover the Tudor Great Hall at the heart of the house, with its Thursday Today, we travel to Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, a woodland linenfold panelling, heraldic stained glass and historic furnishings. There will garden of splendid trees and shrubs of immense variety. We continue to West be time to visit the gardens and, if you wish, take the short walk to the estate’s Bay, known as ‘The Golden Gateway to the Jurassic Coast’. West Bay, has two St. Edward’s Church. beaches, a harbour and marina, and was used as a filming location in the hit Thursday Today, we visit two very different attractions – We commence with TV series Broadchurch. a visit to Monkey World – a venue that assists governments around the world Friday Departing Weymouth we make a stop for lunch in historic Salisbury in stopping the smuggling of primates from the wild. At the Centre refugees of before heading home. this illegal trade as well as those that have suffered abuse or neglect are rehabilitated into natural living groups. We continue to the nearby Bovington 5 day Holiday Itinerary Tank Museum – a museum that brings the history of tanks and tank crew to Includes * A day at leisure in Weymouth (Sat) * Abbotsbury Swannery/Sub life. Supported by the world’s best collection of tanks & action-packed live Tropical Gardens & West Bay (Sun) * Isle of Purbeck & Swanage Railway (Mon). displays, the centre is also the museum of the Royal Tank Regiment & Royal No visit to Salisbury is included on the day of return. Armoured Corps. (Please note that Abbotsbury Swannery may prove challenging for those Friday Homeward bound, arriving home during the afternoon. with reduced or limited mobility)

Your Holiday Hotel Your Holiday Hotel The Heights Hotel, Isle of Portland, Dorset Hotel Rex, Weymouth Set on the summit of Portland with stunning sea and coastal Situated on the promenade, overlooking the Popular Favourite views over Weymouth and Chesil beach towards Lyme Bay. beach and just a short stroll from the town centre Bar, bistro & coffee shop with wonderful panoramic views. and harbour. Restaurant, bar and lounge. Mobility

Mobility Grade: 3 – The hotel commands an elevated Grade: 4 – Locality: Fairly flat. Hotel: steps to entrance. www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk position. Bar & bistro is situated on the first floor accessible Isolated steps throughout. Lift to all floors. via a lift or 2 small flights of stairs. All bedrooms are situated on ground and first floor Date Price Tour Departs Returns By only. First floor rooms are not easily accessible via the lift so anyone with walking visit or difficulties should request a ground floor room. Fri 19 – Tue 23 Apr 2019 (EASTER) (5 Days) £499 9.30am 4.30pm Sun 12 – Fri 17 May 2019 (6 Days) £639 9.30am 5.30pm Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Sun 23 – Fri 28 Jun 2019 (6 Days) £659 10.30am 5.30pm Mon 15 – Fri 19 Jul 2019 (5 Days) £629 9.30am 4.30pm Sun 4 – Fri 9 Aug 2019 (6 Days) £659 9.30am 5.30pm Mon 16 – Fri 20 Sep 2019 (5 Days) £619 10.30am 4.30pm Sun 22 – Fri 27 Sep 2019 (6 Days) £659 9.30am 5.30pm Mon 7 – Fri 11 Oct 2019 (5 Days) £579 8.30am 4.30pm 797000 01564 Supplements Supplements Single Room: Nil • Double for Sole Use: £80 (5 Day) £100 (6 Day) Call Single Room: £100 • Holiday Insurance: £28 Holiday Insurance: £26 (Apr) £27 (May 6 Day) £29 (Jun/Aug/Sep) 51 enGland Compton Acres Beaulieu Motor Museum © Flickr – davidgsteadman BEAULIEU &

Based at a stunning forest retreat with look What’s Beaulieu village on the doorstep, our hotel Included provides the perfect base for visiting all Door to Door BOURNEMOUTH the local attractions. This wonderful new Service Itinerary includes a wide variety of great Our own courier & THE NEW FOREST attractions with everything from classic service cars to cream tea cruises! Club Class Extra Legroom Coach Bournemouth is best known for its look What’s 4 nights spectacular golden beaches, which Included Holiday Itinerary half board stretch for over 7 miles along the seafront. Monday We arrive at our hotel with time to settle Welcome tea/coffee Door to Door upon arrival Within the centre are the colourful public Service in before dinner. Tuesday This morning, we will take a short drive Entrance to gardens, and to the East & West rise high Our own courier Beaulieu Estate service to visit the nearby Beaulieu National Motor cliffs indented by steep-sided chines, New Forest where streams flow gently into the sea. Club Class Extra Museum, where over 250 vintage vehicles are Guided Tour Legroom Coach exhibited in a setting that explains the story of Guided Tour of 4 or 5 nights motoring in the UK. We then experience the Salisbury Cathedral 6 day Holiday Itinerary half board Victorian splendour of Palace House as costumed Entrance to Day 1 We travel south to Bournemouth arriving at Guided Tour of guides provide us with a flavour of life ‘below Compton Acres our hotel during the afternoon. the New Forest stairs’. Enjoy a stroll through the beautiful Poole harbour Day 2 A day at leisure to relax and enjoy Jurassic Coast Cruise with Cruise & train ride grounds and gardens and explore the tranquil Bournemouth. Cream Tea on the Swanage ruins of the 12th Century Cistercian Beaulieu Day 3 We enjoy a guided tour along the back Railway Entrance & Abbey. The Monorail which offers sweeping views Guided Tour of roads and byways of the New Forest, passing Compton Acres of the park and the Secret Army Exhibition is also Wilton House such locations as Beaulieu, Bucklers Hard and (6 Day Tour Only) included in our ticket price. In the afternoon, we Not included: Brockenhurst before making a stop in Lyndhurst. Not included: All lunches All lunches will take a scenic Guided Tour through the New Ponies, donkeys, deer, cattle and occasionally Forest National Park. Our route takes us via historic Lyndhurst, where we pigs still roam freely in the unspoilt woodland, heath and marshland. can spend some free time before continuing through the storybook village Day 4 Sailing from Poole Quay we enjoy a Jurassic Cruise through delightful of Burley and then on to Brockenhurst, before heading back to our hotel. Poole Harbour then along the Jurassic Heritage Coast. We sail past ‘Old Harry Wednesday This morning we visit Salisbury with time to explore this Rocks’ to the quaint fishing town of Swanage. Here our coach transfers us into magnificent medieval city with its historic streets and alleyways and charming Swanage for free time prior to our heritage train ride on the Swanage half-timbered buildings. We also allow time to visit the magnificent Salisbury Railway to Norden via Corfe Castle. Cathedral for a Guided Tour. In the afternoon, we travel to nearby Wilton Day 5 Today we visit Compton Acres, the South’s finest privately owned House, set within 21 acres of landscaped parkland and home to the 18th Earl gardens with a unique series of stunning gardens and spectacular views. of Pembroke – This stunning house provides a fascinating insight into British Having undergone extensive refurbishment in the past 10 years, Compton history and contains one the finest surviving 17th century staterooms in Acres has 10 acres of beautiful gardens and is now highly regarded as one England, designed to display the family portraits by Van Dyck. of the most important historic gardens in the UK. Thursday Today we visit the historic gardens at Compton Acres, before Day 6 Today we are homeward bound, arriving home during the afternoon. heading to Poole for a 90-minute vintage cruise on the Dorset Queen, 5 day tours where we enjoy a Dorset cream tea and live commentary as we pass As above but excludes the Day 5 excursion to Compton Acres. Millionaires Row, Brownsea Castle and the other four islands within Poole Harbour. Your Holiday Hotel Friday This morning we leave the New Forest and make our way home. The Marsham Court Hotel, East Cliff, Bournemouth Popular Your Holiday Hotel The hotel is located on the East Cliff overlooking Favourite the bay and beaches in a central, yet secluded Beaulieu Hotel, Beaulieu, Nr Brockenhurst position and has an award-winning garden frontage. Formerly a coaching inn, the Hotel is located in Restaurant & Bar. Mobility Grade: 4 – Resort: Level cliff top the stunning New Forest National Park near the

www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk walks, gradients to shopping centre and pier. Hotel: Level location. Lift to all floors. small village of Beaulieu and is surrounded by No ground floor rooms & some first-floor rooms involve stairs. 9 steps to the main beautiful open heath land and New Forest entrance can be avoided. wildlife. Cosy restaurant, bar plus atmospheric

or visit visit or pub located next door. Small indoor heated pool. Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Mobility Grade: 4 – Most rooms are located within the main building with lift access, but there are also superior rooms located with an annexe next door with several Mon 6 – Fri 10 May 2019 (5 Days) £525 10.00am 4.30pm more rooms on the ground floor. Sun 14 – Fri 19 Jul 2019 (6 Days) £659 10.30am 4.30pm Sun 13 – Thu 17 Oct 2019 (5 Days) £509 10.30am 5.00pm Date Price Tour Departs Returns By

01564 01564 797000 Supplements Mon 10 – Fri 14 Jun 2019 (5 Days) £679 9.30am 5.00pm Single Room: Nil • Double for Sole Use: £80 (5 Day) £100 (6 Day) Call Call Sea View: £60 (5 Day) £100 (6 Day) • Sea View Balcony: £80 (5 Day) £150 Supplements (6 Day) • Holiday Insurance: £26 (May 5 Day) £29 (Jul 6 Day) £28 (Oct 5 day) Single Room: £47 • Holiday Insurance: £28 52 Carisbrooke Castle HMS Warrior enGland neW tour

SOUTHSEA & PORTSMOUTH © Flickr – Andrea Vail EXPLORING BRITAIN’S NAVAL HERITAGE

With its four mile long flat promenade and look What’s sweeping views across the Solent, Included Southsea attracts visitors all year round Door to Door with its lively sophisticated and varied Service attractions. Southsea has everything an Our own courier SANDOWN & ideal holiday can offer with its beach, service superb shopping, and historic sites. Club Class Extra Legroom Coach Adjoining historic Old Portsmouth is THE ISLE OF WIGHT 4 nights also well worth a visit. half board Entrance to West The ‘Diamond Isle’ as it is known, has a look What’s Holiday Itinerary Dean Gardens peaceful beauty and an indefinable charm, Included Monday We head south to Portsmouth and our Portsmouth Historic Dockyard along with a particularly mild and sunny Door to Door resort of Southsea, stopping for lunch en-route, climate. You can enjoy colourful views of Service Tour & Tasting at arriving in plenty of time before dinner. Bombay Sapphire sailing activity in the Solent, whilst inland, Our own courier Tuesday A free day to enjoy a leisurely stroll in service Not included: amidst picturesque countryside; there are the gardens and along the Promenade in All lunches quaint villages and bustling market towns. Club Class Extra Legroom Coach Southsea, home to a castle and the D-Day 4 nights Museum & Overlord Embroidery. Join us on our visit the historic waterfront city Holiday Itinerary half board of Portsmouth, as we visit Gunwharf Quays where there is an opportunity to Thursday A morning departure for the south Return Ferry take a panoramic trip up the 170ft high Spinnaker Tower. coast and our sailing to the Isle of Wight. We arrive Sailings Wednesday A morning visit to Chichester, once a Roman town and port, at the Trouville Hotel during the afternoon for our Whippingham with its market and many interesting shops. In the afternoon we visit the Church & Osborne 4-night stay. House (EH) award-winning gardens of West Dean, featuring a Victorian Walled Garden, Friday A leisurely tour of the island. On the west Entrance to 300-foot-long Edwardian pergola, naturalistic spring garden, sunken garden, of the island there is spectacular scenery, where Carisbrooke orchards and circular arboretum walk set in beautiful parkland with views over sheer cliffs plunge down to the English Channel. Castle (EH) the surrounding South Downs. We visit Freshwater Bay before reaching Alum Bay, Not included: Thursday Situated within a working Naval Base, Portsmouth Historic All lunches with its colourful sands and famed Needles rocks. Dockyard is home to a collection of fantastic attractions. Discover the Royal Saturday We travel to Carisbrooke Castle (EH), a mighty, medieval fortress, Navy past, present and future, including the world -famous historic ships – where King Charles I was held prisoner before his trial and execution. We then HMS Victory the Mary Rose & HMS Warrior 1860 that have shaped British visit the islands main town, Newport, with its quay and two elegant squares history. Other attractions include The Royal Naval Museum with a new surrounded by period architecture Exhibition “Sea Your History” and Action Stations with the interactive gallery Sunday We visit Whippingham Church, with its connections to Queen detailing the science and technology used by the modern Royal Navy. Victoria followed by Osborne House (EH), her seaside residence. Marvel at Friday Departing after breakfast, we journey to Laverstoke Mill in rural the sumptuous décor of the Royal Apartments and take an intimate glimpse Hampshire and the Bombay Sapphire Distillery. The distillery showcases into the private life of the Victorian royal family. the care, skill and artistry behind every drop of Bombay Sapphire. Discover Monday Homeward bound today, we catch the ferry back to the mainland the Botanical Dry Room, a real sensory experience, before you go behind the and onwards to the Midlands. scenes of the Dakin Still House, where you can see the processes involved in making this exquisite liqueur. To conclude your stay, enjoy a drink, suited to Your Holiday Hotel your personal taste profile, in the Mill Bar. Note: Visitors cannot wear open- The Trouville Hotel, Sandown toed shoes or high heels for the tour. Gloriously situated directly overlooking the sea, opposite the golden beach. Split-level restaurant Your Holiday Hotel with panoramic views over the bay, Bar, Lounge and regular entertainment. All twin/double bedded Best Western Royal Beach Hotel, Southsea rooms have sea views at no supplement, Located on the promenade at Southsea, the Royal Beach

Ballroom, indoor leisure complex with four lanes Hotel offers magnificent views over the Solent, with many www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk for short mat bowls. Mobility Grade: 3 – Hotel bedrooms overlooking the sea and the Isle of Wight. has a level sea front location with easy access to Sandown Pier. A few gentle steps at This fabulous Victorian hotel is draped in history and

entrance. Incline to main town. A few steps within hotel but lift serves all floors. splendour. A grand staircase, chandelier-filled restaurant visit or and sumptuous lounge awaits. Restaurant, relaxing sea view bar/lounge. Mobility Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Grade: 4 – Level access throughout with a few isolated steps. Two lifts to all floors.

Thu 16 – Mon 20 May 2019 (5 Days) £479 9.00am 6.00pm Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Thu 25 – Mon 29 Jul 2019 (5 Days) £519 9.00am 6.00pm Mon 20 – Fri 24 May 2019 (5 Days) £539 8.30am 6.30pm Supplements Mon 5 – Fri 9 Aug 2019 (5 Days) £539 10.00am 6.30pm 797000 01564 Single Room: Nil • Single Side Sea View: £60 Double Sea View for Sole Use: £140 • Holiday Insurance: £28 Supplements Call Reductions available for (EH) English Heritage Members Single Room: Nil • Holiday Insurance: £26 (May) £28 (Aug) 53 enGland Bluebell Railway Hever Castle © Flickr – Loco Steve © Flickr – Loco © Hever Castle Ltd © Hever Castle Ltd

THE BRIGHTON BELLE BLUEBELLS & Visit stylish Brighton and discover miles look What’s of glorious beaches bordered by a lovely Included TULIPS IN KENT wide promenade. Take a stroll on the pier Door to Door or explore the maze of little streets called Service The Lanes. There’s also the Brighton Our own courier There is no better time to visit the Garden look What’s Pavilion to see – a Royal Beach House service of England than in spring when everything Included built in Indian style – an amazing treat Club Class Extra is bursting to life with vibrant colours. Door to Door Legroom Coach full of treasures. With our special themed events to two of Service 4 nights the region’s top locations, you are sure to Our own courier half board see an array of colour that will fill the Kent service Holiday Itinerary Outlined countryside. Club Class Extra Day 1 We travel to Brighton making a convenient excursions Legroom Coach stop in Windsor en-route, with time for lunch. Ride on the Bluebell 4 nights Railway & Entrance Holiday Itinerary half board Arriving in Brighton in the afternoon enjoy tea on to Sheffield Park & arrival whilst your bags are taken to your room. Gardens (NT) Monday We travel south to Kent, making a stop Outlined excursions Three-course table service dinner followed by a Not included: for lunch en-route, arriving at our hotel in the All lunches afternoon. Entrances to Hever relaxing evening. Castle, Ightham Day 2 We drive to Sheffield Park where we are Tuesday As spring takes hold across the country, Mote (NT) & treated to a return heritage train journey on the Bluebell Railway. Our joint the stunning Hever Castle tulip display comes Chartwell (NT) ticket then allows us to explore Sheffield Park & Gardens (NT), a place of into full bloom, with over fifty different varieties of Not included: All lunches stunning reflections and views and amazing plants. this springtime favourite on show. Head Gardener Day 3 A free day to explore the variety of attractions Brighton has to offer. Neil Miller described the tulip display at Hever Our hotel is within walking distance of the Lanes shopping area, the famous Castle as “a hidden gem” commenting that “the south-east is renowned for Brighton Pier and a short distance away is the Royal Pavilion. tulip festivals, and the explosion of colour along Pergola Walk brings a carnival Day 4 A tour along the South coast to another famous Georgian resort – like atmosphere to the formality of the Italian Garden. Worthing. The town is renowned for its fabulous shopping and miles of award Wednesday Today we visit Ightham Mote (NT), a romantic 14th century, winning beaches, its parks and gardens. A chance to visit the extraordinary moated manor house. Described by historian David Starkey as ‘one of the English Martyrs’ Church featuring a full-scale replica of Michelangelo’s ceiling most beautiful and interesting of English country houses’, where you’ll from the Sistine Chapel. Later we continue to the ancient town of Arundel. discover swathes of bluebells throughout this marvelous 546-acre estate. Built on a hill, Arundel is quite spectacular having a cathedral and castle The house is surrounded by peaceful gardens with an orchard, water features, together with cafes and shops lakes and woodland walks with unique views across the Kent countryside. Day 5 We make the leisurely drive home to the Midlands, making a suitable Thursday After breakfast we visit the ancient city of Canterbury. Discover stop for lunch en-route. the beautifully preserved cathedral, the 13th century Greyfriars Chapel and Franciscan Gardens, and perhaps take a historic river tour – a popular way Your Holiday Hotels to experience the city – browse the wonderful independent shops along the King’s Mile or visit the award-winning Canterbury Tales. The Old Ship or The Jurys Inn Brighton Waterfront, Brighton The Old Ship is the most historic hotel in Brighton and located in the heart of the Friday Departing our hotel we make our way to Chartwell (NT), once family city centre and overlooking Brighton’s glorious seafront. Restaurant and lounge/bar. home of Sir Winston Churchill. The rooms remain as they were when he lived Mobility Grade: 4 – The location is level, steps to the entrance with alternative there, with pictures, books and personal mementoes evoking the career and entrance available. Occasional steps in the corridors and some rooms. Lift to all floors. Jurys Inn Brighton Waterfront is situated in a premier position on the Promenade, interests of the famous statesmen. We then commence our journey overlooking the sea and is within easy reach of all that the city has to offer. Built homeward. around its spectacular Atrium, the hotel has 210 air-conditioned bedrooms, Promenade Restaurant, lounge and bar. Otium Health & Fitness Club with swimming pool, sauna & steam room. Mobility Grade: 5 – Good access throughout with lift to all floors. Your Holiday Hotel

www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk The Mercure Maidstone, Great Danes Hotel Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Set within 26 acres of private grounds this delightful Mon 22 – Fri 26 Apr 2019 (Easter) 4-star rated hotel is built around a Georgian country or visit visit or (Old Ship) (5 Days) £495 8.30am 6.00pm house, adjacent to Leeds Castle. Restaurant, Sun 7 – Thu 11 Jul 2019 bar/lounge, fitness & wellness centre with indoor pool, (Jurys) (5 Days) £559 9.30am 5.00pm sauna & solarium. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality & Sun 1 – Thu 5 Sep 2019 public areas generally level. Lift access from car park. Lift to all floors. (Old Ship) (5 Days) £519 9.30am 5.00pm Date Price Tour Departs Returns By

01564 01564 797000 Supplements Mon 29 Apr – Fri 3 May 2019 (5 Days) £525 8.30am 6.30pm Single Room: £120 (Apr/Oct) £140 (Jul) Call Call Holiday Insurance: £26 (Apr) £28 (Jul/Sep) Supplements Reductions Available for (NT) National Trust Members Single Room: £Nil • Holiday Insurance: £26 54 Canterbury Faversham enGland neW tour © Flickr - Herry Lawford

KENT CASTLES & TASTES & FLAVOURS CANTERBURY OF KENT

Kent, the Garden of England – a beautiful look What’s A wonderful holiday to the Garden of look What’s region of Oast houses, vineyards, England – Kent, visiting Leeds & Dover Included Included orchards, hop-fields, secret villages, Castles, Canterbury and Rochester. Door to Door Door to Door historic towns and rolling countryside. Service Service Our own courier Holiday Itinerary Our own courier service service Holiday Itinerary Day 1 We journey south arriving at our hotel in Club Class Extra Club Class Extra Thursday We journey south arriving at our hotel the afternoon for our 4-night stay. Legroom Coach Legroom Coach in the afternoon for our 4-night stay. Day 2 We visit the lovely picture postcard 4 nights 4 nights Friday We head to Hush Heath Vineyards. half board village of Chilham. The village, with its many half board Our visit includes a tour of the estate, with tasting Hush Heath Estate half-timbered houses, is situated on the former Guided Tour of and lunch at the nearby Goodhurst Inn. From here Vineyard Tour, pilgrim’s route to Canterbury. Indeed, we Canterbury tasting & lunch Cathedral we visit the Winterdale Cheese Farm for a continue to Canterbury, where we enjoy a Winterdale Cheese Entrances to guided tour of the dairy and cave, followed by guided tour of its magnificent cathedral followed Farm Tour, tasting & Leeds Castle & cheese tasting and cream tea. Kent Cream Tea by some free time to discover its maze of Dover Castle Saturday We begin with a ride to historic Hop Pickers intriguing side streets, which are rich with a Not included: Faversham. Nestling between the rural gently Afternoon Tea variety of specialist shops. All lunches sloping Downs and the austere North Kent Not included: Day 3 Today we visit Leeds Castle – quite All other lunches marshes, Faversham is one of southern England’s possibly the loveliest Castle in the World. The Castle has a history spanning most charming towns. It now has over 475 listed buildings and a broad 900 years and is set on two islands on the River Len. Discover its lavish selection of independent shops. We have time for lunch here before we interiors, craft café, shops, falconry & maze. This afternoon we visit Rochester leave for our afternoon visit to the Shepherd Neame Brewery for a guided with its stunning Cathedral, Castle and historic links to writer Charles Dickens. ‘behind the scenes’ tour. Afterwards we round off the visit with Hop Pickers The places that pop up in his books still sit among its characterful streets, Afternoon Tea. shops and ancient buildings. Highlights include the Six Poor Travellers House Sunday This morning we head for the land of mysterious marshes and and Miss Haversham’s ‘home’. The Guildhall Museum is alive with interactive smugglers. First, we come to New Romney. A Cinque Port since 1155, the Dickens exhibits, while Baggins Book Bazaar, stands out as one of England’s Great Storm of 1287 changed the course of the River Rother and made New largest second-hand book shops. Romney an inland town. Next, we arrive at Lydd. In the 18th and 19th centuries Day 4 We visit Dover Castle & the Secret Wartime Tunnels. Spectacularly the town was notorious for the activities of ‘owlers’ (Local smugglers hooting situated above the famous white cliffs this magnificent castle has guarded to each other at dead of night). Have a look at All Saints Church – The our shores for 20 centuries. The Secret Wartime tunnels are fascinating to Cathedral of the Marsh, which has a soaring 132ft tower, and at 199ft is Kent’s explore as is the richly furnished Great Tower, where costumed actors longest church. As we head inland spot the tower of St Mildred’s Church at introduce medieval life at King Henry II’s court. Tenterden. Horatio, Lord Nelson’s daughter by his mistress Emma Hamilton, Day 5 Departing after breakfast we make our way homeward, arriving back was at one time the vicar’s wife. Known as the ‘Jewel in the Weald’ the town during the late afternoon. makes an ideal place to finish the day. Your Holiday Hotel Monday After breakfast we leave and begin our journey home. Best Western Abbots Barton, Canterbury Your Holiday Hotel The 3-star Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel is a

Gothic-style building built in the 1830’s. Hilton Hotel, Maidstone www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk This picturesque hotel, set within two acres of beautiful Stay at The Hilton Hotel standing on the outskirts of gardens, is just a brief 10-minute walk from the historic Maidstone, in Kent, and is the perfect base for

town of Canterbury, ideally located to explore exploring the Garden of England. Hotel facilities visit or Canterbury’s many attractions. Mobility Grade: 3 – include indoor swimming pool, sauna and fitness Bedrooms are on three floors. A lift serves most rooms. centre. Mobility Grade: 3 – Level, easy access throughout. The hotel does not have a lift, but rooms are on ground & first floor only. Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Thu 30 May – Mon 3 Jun 2019 (5 Days) £565 10.00am 5.30pm Mon 5 – Fri 9 Aug 2019 (5 Days) £565 10.00am 6.30pm Thu 27 Jun – Mon 1 Jul 2019 (5 Days) £559 9.30am 5.00pm 797000 01564

Supplements Supplements Call Single Room: £40 • Holiday Insurance: £28 Single Room: £100 • Holiday Insurance: £28 55 enGland Leeds Castle Festival of Flowers Canterbury neW neW tour tour © Leeds Castle Foundation © Leeds LEEDS CASTLE FLOWER FESTIVAL & A SALUTE TO THE 40’S

We head to Leeds Castle for its Flower look What’s Festival where its state rooms display an Included abundance of floral artistry by local florists. Door to Door A visit to the Historic Chatham Dockyard is Service FOLKESTONE, always of interest but it will also be playing Our own courier host to a Salute to the 40’s, one of Britain’s service CANTERBURY & Best Vintage Festivals, with vintage music Club Class Extra Legroom Coach and wartime displays. 4 nights BOULOGNE half board Holiday Itinerary Outlined The county of Kent in south east England look What’s Friday We head to the south east, making a stop excursions has played a vital role in Britain’s maritime for lunch en-route. Entrance to Included Chatham Dockyards history, and many fine relics from its Saturday Today we visit Chatham Historic Door to Door ‘Salute to the 40’s’ defensive past can still be seen today. Service Dockyard, formerly an important naval dockyard. weekend This new tour will discover the region’s Our own courier Here we turn back the clock to the forties as we Train ride on the fascinating heritage with included visits service visit their ‘Salute to the 40’s’ weekend. Step back Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway to the iconic Dover Castle and a day trip Club Class Extra in time for a day of nostalgia and life on the home Legroom Coach Entrance to Leeds to France via Eurotunnel. front. There will be wartime vehicles, period Castle Flower 4 nights fashion and an exciting programme of wartime Festival half board entertainment with humour, music and dance. Not included: Holiday Itinerary Outlined excursions Around every corner you’ll encounter bombsite All lunches Monday We travel south, with suitable stops en-route, arriving in Folkestone during the Entrance to Dover urchins, ‘spivs’, soldiers, coppers and Dockyard Castle with tour of Maties. Themed street scenes and even more indoor and outdoor live afternoon with time to settle in before dinner. the Underground entertainment for you to enjoy! Tuesday We take a drive along the coast to Hospital Sunday This morning we make the short transfer to the Romney, Hythe and Dover, home to those iconic white cliffs. Here we Eurotunnel Crossing to Calais Dymchurch Railway, where we board our narrow-gauge steam train for a 13- visit Dover Castle and take a tour around a fully furnished 12th Century Royal Palace and enjoy a Group Entrance to mile journey across the picturesque Romney Marsh to Dungeness, one of the Canterbury largest expanses of shingle in the world, a place of beauty and a designated unique visitor experience in the Secret Wartime Cathedral National Nature Reserve. We rejoin the coach and continue to the pretty Tunnels. We then take a fascinating guided tour Not included: Cinque Port of Rye. The town has enchanting cobbled streets, the medieval of the Underground Hospital. Following this we All lunches St. Mary’s church and the fascinating Ypres Tower which houses Rye Museum. make our way to the Battle of Britain Memorial Monday Today we visit the Leeds Castle Flower Festival. Claimed to be in Capel-le-Ferne, a poignant tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of those who ‘the most romantic castle in the world’, there is plenty to see and do. During served their country. the flower festival this magnificent castle is adorned with spectacular floral Wednesday After breakfast we make our way to the Eurotunnel Terminal displays. See the castle’s state rooms transformed into complete works of art for our Channel crossing to France. Here we visit the lovely French town of using flowers by local florists, flower societies and clubs. Stroll around the Boulogne (Passports Required). beautiful grounds including the Woods Gardens, The Culpeper Gardens, Thursday Today we visit the historic city of Canterbury, pausing en-route in and of course, The Lady Baillie Garden which is on the site of Lady Baillie’s the lovely picture postcard village of Chilham, with its half-timbered houses. original aviary and is a favourite destination for visitors to the Castle. We continue to Canterbury, where we include group entry in to the Tuesday We end our tour with a leisurely journey home to the Midlands, magnificent cathedral, after which there is free time to explore this historic city. making a stop for lunch en-route. Friday Departing the hotel after breakfast, we commence our journey homeward. Your Holiday Hotel Your Holiday Hotel Best Western Plus Hotel Dover Marina,

www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk Dover Seafront The Burlington Hotel, Folkestone A picturesque Regency hotel on the seafront A stylish, Victorian hotel ideally situated near the main commanding a stunning position with superb views of town centre of Folkestone and set within its own

or visit visit or Dover Harbour. Restaurant, bar & waterfront coffee grounds overlooking the English Channel. Amenities shop, gym & spa facility. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality: include a traditional restaurant and two bars. Mobility Reasonably flat. Hotel: A few gentle steps to front Grade: 3 – Good access throughout with isolated entrance, isolated steps in public areas. Lift to all floors. steps. Lift available.

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CONCORDE, CASTLES & CODE BREAKERS

2019 will mark 50 years since Concorde look What’s first took to the skies. Now you can enjoy Included SUFFOLK’S SERENE the chance to get up close and personal Door to Door with this extraordinary feat of engineering Service COAST & GARDENS and design – arguably the most iconic Our Own Courier aircraft to have emerged from the latter Service As one of the most beautiful areas of look What’s half of the 20th century. This fabulous Club Class Extra Legroom Coach England, Suffolk retains a quintessential ‘high-flying’ tour will appeal to a wide Included 4 nights charm that makes it a worthy addition to range of passengers, so strap yourself in Door to Door half board our 2019 Summer Tour Programme! Service for an enigmatic trip to the Imperial War Outlined Our Own Courier Museum at RAF Duxford, Bletchley Park excursions Service Holiday Itinerary and a private guided tour of Rockingham The Imperial War Club Class Extra Castle – we’ve cracked the code for a Museum, Duxford Monday We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Legroom Coach fantastic five days! Entrance & Guided Tuesday Today, we enjoy a leisurely tour along 4 nights Visit to Rockingham the picturesque Suffolk coast, commencing with half board Castle a visit to Southwold, complete with its famous Outlined Holiday Itinerary Entrance to painted beach huts and lovely pier, before excursions Thursday We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Bletchley Park continuing to the pretty village of Thorpeness, Guided tour of Friday Our destination this morning is the Not included: Sutton Hoo All lunches with its mock Tudor houses and fairy-tale Imperial War Museum Duxford, Britain’s best- 2-Hour Debden ‘House in the Clouds’. In the afternoon continue preserved WW2 airfield. Its story reflects the landmark achievements made in River Boat Cruise to Aldeburgh, which retains features from a with tea/scones aviation history and it incorporates a series of museums and exhibitions such bygone era. Entrance to as the 1940’s Operations Room, The American Air Museum, The Battle of Wednesday We commence the day with a Gainsborough’s Britain Exhibition Land Warfare to name but a few. Be sure to discover House guided tour of the ancient Saxon burial site of “AirSpace”, featuring 30 iconic aircraft – including the Supermarine Spitfire House & Garden Sutton Hoo. Please note a reasonable degree of and Concorde itself! We spend the afternoon at leisure in Cambridge. tour of Otley Hall mobility is required as a walk of around 15 minutes including afternoon Saturday Today, we enjoy a fascinating private guided tour of Rockingham to the burial grounds is required. Otherwise, for cream tea Castle, a castle with the rare status of having been continuously occupied for anyone less mobile there is an exhibition centre, Not included: nearly 1,000 years and by just one family since being relinquished as a royal 4 lunches café and shop. In the afternoon we include a castle. On arrival we enjoy tea and coffee, followed by our tour, with time leisurely 2-hour cruise along the River Debden, with tea/coffee & scones afterwards to explore the gardens, grounds, church and ice house at leisure. included. Sunday This morning, we make our way to Bletchley Park where Alan Turing Thursday A morning visit to Gainsborough House – Birthplace of the and his colleagues helped crack Germany’s Enigma Code during World War II. leading English Painter – Thomas Gainsborough, now a museum to his works. We uncover Bletchley Park’s remarkable story by visiting the unglamorous, In the afternoon we include a guided tour of Otley Hall & Gardens – Widely functional Codebreaking Huts and Blocks. regarded as one of the UK’s most beautiful historic houses (Unavoidable steps Monday After breakfast, we make our way home. to the first floor). Cream Tea included. Your Holiday Hotel Friday After breakfast, we begin our way home. The Huntingdon Marriott Hotel, Your Holiday Hotel Huntingdon This modern, stylish hotel is located on the Ufford Park Hotel, Melton, Woodridge, Suffolk outskirts of Huntingdon, with excellent access to This stylish ‘chalet’ style hotel is as spacious as the surrounding

surrounding routes. Each of the 150 well parkland, where the low sloping roofs provide many bedrooms www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk decorated bedrooms are comfortable and with private dormer balconies and panoramic views over the traditional in style. The hotel has a range of grounds. Located 2 miles north of Woodbridge Town and 13 miles

modern facilities throughout, including a spacious, informal restaurant, a comfortable from Ipswich. Facilities include a restaurant, bar and lounge. visit or bar, indoor swimming pool, sauna, spa bath and gym. Mobility Grade: 4 – The Indoor pool, steam room, sauna, Jacuzzi, gym and spa. Mobility locality is generally level with good accessibility throughout. Lift access to floors. Grade: 2 – A lift serves all 3 floors except the 2nd floor bedrooms. 6 steps from Please note this hotel does not currently have walk-in showers. reception to ground floor – level access available. Limited ground floor bedrooms.

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Supplements Supplements Call Single Room: £95 • Holiday Insurance: £28 Single Room: £104 • Holiday Insurance: £28 57 enGland Great Yarmouth Lincoln Cathedral neW Itinerary © Flickr – Nick © Greater Yarmouth Tourism - David Street Tourism © Greater Yarmouth LINCOLNSHIRE LANDSCAPES GREAT YARMOUTH HISTORIC HOUSES, PARKS & GARDENS & THE NORFOLK BROADS Holiday Itinerary look What’s Monday En-route to our hotel we visit Included Grimsthorpe Castle & Park. A local guide joins us Great Yarmouth is Norfolk’s biggest and look What’s Door to Door for a tour of the magnificent parkland before you Service most popular holiday resorts with its Included visit the house for a self-guided free-flow tour of Our own courier Golden Mile, Pleasure Beach and Summer Door to Door the magnificent House and State Rooms with their service shows! Great Yarmouth is a traditional Service fine collection of tapestries. We then continue to Club Class Extra seaside resort with a beautiful promenade. Our own courier Legroom Coach our hotel for our 4-night stay. service 4 nights Club Class Extra Tuesday We travel to Lincoln with its world- half board Holiday Itinerary Legroom Coach famous Cathedral and castle. Take a Entrance to Sunday Travelling to East Anglia, we make a stop 6 nights trip back through time as you stroll along the Grimsthorpe Castle for lunch in Ely before arriving at our hotel during half board many cobbled streets which lead to the & Park, with guided tour of the grounds the afternoon. 3 nights hotel impressive castle and cathedral. Enjoy a wander Monday A free day to explore and discover the entertainment Guided tour of around the cathedral quarter and visit the Lincoln Cathedral delights of Great Yarmouth Broads Cruise beautifully imposing Lincoln Cathedral, one Entrance & Guided Tuesday We begin the day with a visit to Bressingham of the finest medieval buildings in Europe. Tour of the Fishing Wroxham and the charming Norfolk Broads Gardens & Steam You are treated to a guided tour of this Heritage Centre where we enjoy a cruise around the picturesque Museum exceptional building. Entrance to Burghley House Broads. In the afternoon we head to Norwich, Somerleyton Wednesday After breakfast we drive across where a visit to the Cathedral is a must, also Hall Rutland Water Lincolnshire and head for Grimsby and the Fishing Cruise cobbled Elm Hill and the Castle Mall shopping Not included: All lunches Heritage Centre. Fishing has been described as Not included: complex. one of the toughest jobs in the world. Witness it All lunches Wednesday We visit the timeless and delightful resort of Southwold, little for yourself as you sign on for a journey of changed since Victorian times. In the afternoon, we head inland to Diss to discovery as a trawler man in the 1950’s. Here we also enjoy a guided tour Bressingham Gardens and Steam Museum – the gardens are renowned by a former fisherman of a fishing trawler to imagine life out at sea. the world over for their excellence. Thursday This morning head to magnificent Burghley House, one of the Thursday Our first visit today is North Walsham, where it is market day, and largest and grandest Elizabethan houses, built in 1555 by the Lord High we have the chance to explore and maybe enjoy a drink and bite to eat before Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I. One of the Treasure Houses of England, we visit the coastal resort of Cromer for a leisurely afternoon by the sea. it offers a fascinating insight into life in England over the centuries and it is Friday We drive to Oulton Broad and Lowestoft, with a chance to explore surrounded by 1000’s of acres of ‘Capability’ Brown parkland. From Burghley and obtain lunch before we make our way to Somerleyton Hall – an early we continue to pretty Rutland, England’s smallest county, where you embark Victorian Mansion with Jacobean origins set in a wooded park with 12 acres on a 45-minute cruise on Rutland Water, one of the largest man-made lakes of lovely gardens including a maze, tearoom and gift shop. in Europe. Saturday Departing after breakfast we return homeward, arriving in the Friday Departing after breakfast we return home during the afternoon. mid-afternoon. Your Holiday Hotel Your Holiday Hotel The Olde Barn Hotel, Marston, Nr Grantham Burlington Palm Court Hotel, Great Yarmouth Formerly known as the Ramada Resort Hotel, Grantham, this Formerly known as the Burlington Palm Hotel, this delightful hotel is set in luscious Lincolnshire countryside

www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk family owned hotel stands in a quiet location on and combines rustic charm with modern amenities. Great Yarmouth’s seafront directly overlooking the Restaurant, bar, lounge. Spa/Wellness centre including sea. Restaurant, 2 bars, heated indoor swimming pool. Jacuzzi, whirlpool & gymnasium. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality:

or visit visit or Mobility Grade: 2 – Hotel: The hotel originally was Generally, level. Hotel: Generally, level with occasional steps to public areas. 3 houses that have been sympathetically joined together Bedrooms are on 3 floors all served by a lift. over the years. Rooms do vary in size and there are unavoidable steps to some floors, although the hotel has a lift. Locality: The hotel commands a level location. Date Price Tour Departs Returns By

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01564 01564 797000 Sun 28 Jul – Sat 3 Aug 2019 (7 Days) £789 10.00am 4.30pm Supplements Single Room: £60 • Holiday Insurance: £28 Call Call Supplements Please See Page 40 for our 5 day ‘Singles Galore’ tours to Lincolnshire Single Room: Nil • Holiday Insurance: £30.50 on 29th April & 9th September 58 Belton House East Lancashire Railway enGland neW tour

LINCOLNSHIRE © Flickr - brianfagan © Flickr - Thomas’s Pics © Flickr - Thomas’s ‘BOMBER COUNTRY’

During the Second World War Lincolnshire look What’s became ‘Bomber Country’, home to many Included TRADITIONAL Lancaster squadrons. Almost half Bomber Door to Door Command’s 19 Victoria Crosses honoured Service LANCASHIRE airmen flying from Lincolnshire, including Our Own Courier Wing Commander Guy Gibson of 617 Service Squadron, the Dam Busters. By 1945 there Club Class Extra Wordsworth called Lakeland, “the loveliest look What’s Legroom Coach were 49 airfields, more than any other spot that man hath ever found”, and few Included 4 nights who have visited the area would disagree. county. We have inclusions to help you half board Door to Door The heart of the Lake District National Park Service learn more about Bomber Command and Outlined the Aviation Heritage in Lincolnshire. excursions has a grandeur all of its own, with massive Our Own Courier Service Belton crags and ridges, towering fells and deep House (NT) green valleys in its labyrinths of lakes and Club Class Extra Holiday Itinerary Legroom Coach The Lincolnshire rivers. Kendal is often referred to as the Sunday We journey to Belton House (NT), 4 nights Aviation Centre, Gateway to the Lakes and is the oldest and one of the finest restoration houses in the Guided tour of the half board most important market town in the county. country and featured in BBC’s Jane Eyre, Pride Battle of Britain Outlined Memorial Flight and excursions and Prejudice and Tom Jones. Built between ‘Dambusters’ Talk at Holiday Itinerary Guided tour of 1685-1688 with stunning interiors, it also houses Petwood House Leighton Hall with an important collection of paintings, furniture, Guided Tour of the Thursday We journey to the North West and to afternoon tea tapestries and silverware. Later, we continue International our hotel in Leyland for our 4-night stay. Train ride on the Bomber Command Friday Today we travel north to explore the East Lancs Railway to our hotel at Louth for our 4-night stay. Centre Monday This morning we travel to the ancient city of Lancaster. Visit the castle and Rochdale Pioneers Not included: Museum Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre at East All lunches museums to uncover ancient stories, take a stroll to St George’s Quay, wander around the quirky The Chocolate Kirkby. Experience the sights, sounds, smells and House boutiques and independent galleries. After time atmosphere of a bomber airfield. The only place in the country to see a Guided tour of Lancaster Bomber on an original wartime airfield. Next, we visit RAF for lunch we continue north to Carnforth and Salmesbury Hall Coningsby, and The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre, for a Leighton Hall, the ancestral home of the Not included: guided tour. We continue to the charming village of Woodall Spa, where we renowned Gillow furniture family. We enjoy a tour All lunches can find the magnificent memorial to the ‘Dambusters’ 617 Squadron before and the guides will share the history of the hall visiting Petwood House, home to the Dambusters for a talk from a local expert. with you. Our visit ends with afternoon tea. Tuesday We make our way to the new International Bomber Command Saturday We make our way to Rawtenstall where we join the East Centre, located on the outskirts of Lincoln and set within 10 acres of Lancashire Railway and enjoy a ride along the Irwell Valley through pleasant landscaped ‘Peace Gardens’. Immerse yourself in the interactive exhibition countryside to Bury. There is time to look around and obtain a drink and bite which tells the stories of those who served, supported and suffered during to eat before our afternoon visit to Rochdale. It was here in 1844 that the the bombing campaigns of World War II. See the Walls of Names, Ribbon of Rochdale Pioneers started the Co-op movement, still of course going strong Remembrance and the Spire Memorial, the UK’s tallest war memorial and today. We visit the museum in Toad Lane and discover how the movement once the sighting point for crews based in the area. A guide will accompany grew over the years. this visit. Later, enjoy time at leisure in the cathedral city of Lincoln. Sunday A short ride from the hotel brings us to the Chocolate House in Wednesday A day to explore Lincolnshire’s pretty coastline. Places such as Blackburn. We enjoy a chocolate making demonstration, along with Skegness, Mablethorpe and Cleethorpes are classic holiday destinations refreshments and samples to tantalize your taste buds. In the afternoon we but this area is also famed for its nature and birdlife. visit historic Salmesbury Hall, a fabulous half-timbered black and white Thursday We bid a fond farewell to Lincolnshire as we commence our medieval house built in 1325 as a family home. A guided tour brings history journey home. to life and tells tales of intrigue and witchcraft through the centuries. Monday Leaving our hotel this morning we return home. Your Holiday Hotel Your Holiday Hotel Best Western Kenwick Park Hotel, Louth The Kenwick Park is a very well-presented hotel Hallmark Premier Leyland Hotel, Leyland

located in a magnificent setting in over 300 acres of Part of the Feathers group and one of their flagship hotels. www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk grounds. It has its own 18-hole golf course and This modern hotel has many unique touches such as chaise impressive leisure facilities. Restaurant, bar and longues and oversized chairs. The public areas feature art

terrace. Mobility Grade: 3 – The locality is generally work by local artists and the Four Seasons restaurant is visit or level with good accessibility throughout. There is no lift, modern with a great atmosphere. Mobility Grade: 3 – but the hotel only has two floors with ground floor rooms available. The locality is generally level with good accessibility throughout. There is no lift, but ground floor rooms are available. Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Sun 19 – Thu 23 May 2019 (5 Days) £565 10.30am 6.00pm Thu 5 – Mon 9 Sep 2019 (5 Days) £535 10.30am 4.30pm 797000 01564 Supplements Single Room: £68 • Holiday Insurance: £26 Supplements Call (NT) Reductions available for National Trust Members Single Room: £64 • Holiday Insurance: £28 59 enGland Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway Hutton-in-the-Forest © Flickr – Michael D Beckwith © www.geograph.org.uk – Gareth James © www.geograph.org.uk ROMANTIC JOURNEYS KENDAL & THE OF THE NORTH SOUTHERN LAKES KIELDER WATER, THE EDEN VALLEY & CARLISLE Wordsworth called Lakeland, “the loveliest look What’s spot that man hath ever found”, and few Included Based at the popular Gilsland Hall Hotel, look What’s this spring tour introduces us to some of who have visited the area would disagree. Door to Door Included The heart of the Lake District National Park Service the regions lesser known, but still Door to Door has a grandeur all of its own, with massive Our Own Courier historically important attractions, as we Service crags and ridges, towering fells and deep Service explore the Cumbrian and Northumbrian Our own courier service green valleys in its labyrinths of lakes and Club Class Extra countryside, hills and valleys. Legroom Coach Club Class Extra rivers. Kendal is often referred to as the 4 nights Legroom Coach Gateway to the Lakes and is the oldest and half board Holiday Itinerary 4 nights most important market town in the county. Outlined Monday We drive north to Cumbria for our half board excursions 4-night stay. A tea dance is held Distillery tour & Tuesday Today we have an excursion that takes each evening Holiday Itinerary before dinner tasting us south to the market town of Penrith. Today is Monday We depart Henley and travel north to Nightly Entrance to Dove market day and there will be an opportunity to our hotel, stopping en-route for lunch and Cottage & entertainment refreshment stops. Wordsworth browse the stalls before we make our way in the Outlined Tuesday After breakfast enjoy a scenic drive Museum afternoon into the Pennines, climbing Hartside excursions past Lake Windermere, Thirlmere Reservoir then Lakeside & Pass, on the way to Alston, with its cobbled main Entrance to Hutton- Haverthwaite street and 17th century buildings, continuing along in-the Forest Bassenthwaite Lake to the Lakes Distillery where Railway Journey the South Tyne Valley to our hotel. Lanercost Priory a tour tasting of their own whisky, gin or vodka Cruise on Lake (EH) with afternoon awaits. We allow some free time in Keswick Windermere Wednesday This morning we head to Longtown tea before continuing in the afternoon to Grasmere Cruise on Ullswater and drive along Liddesdale as we make our way Not included: where we include a visit to Dove Cottage and Not included: to picturesque Kielder Water and Forest Park. All lunches the Wordsworth Museum. All lunches From here we continue to Bellingham and Wednesday A leisurely morning begins with a Hexham, dominated by the Abbey overlooking the market square. Our return short heritage railway journey from Haverthwaite to Lakeside, followed by a to the hotel is along the path of Hadrian’s Wall, which stretched some 76 miles cruise on Lake Windermere to Bowness. After disembarking there is time to from the Tyne to the Solway Firth. explore this popular holiday village at leisure. There are cafes, restaurants, Thursday A morning visit to Hutton-in-the Forest, a beautiful house, set in shops and places to visit, such as the World of Beatrix Potter attraction. woods which were once part of a medieval forest. The house consists of a Thursday Today we head north towards Ullswater for another relaxing cruise. 14th century pele tower and contains a ﬁne collection of furniture, portraits, On then to the Cumbrian town of Penrith, rich in history and hub of the Eden tapestries and china. The superb walled garden has a large collection of Valley. This afternoon we spend time in Ambleside and see Waterhead, where herbaceous plants, and there are a ﬁne array of terraces and topiary the sweeping views across Lake Windermere and the surrounding fells should sculptures. We return via Lanercost Priory (EH) – Set in a tranquil setting the not be missed. Priory had an often-troubled history yet there is much to see in this best Friday We commence our journey home, returning to the Midlands during the preserved Cumbrian monastery. Afternoon tea is included in the adjacent afternoon. tea rooms. Friday After breakfast we commence our journey homeward. Your Holiday Hotel Your Holiday Hotel The Riverside Hotel, Kendal A converted 18th century tannery, the hotel is situated on The Gilsland Hall Hotel, Gilsland

www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk the banks of the River Kent, beneath the ruins of the town’s Set in 140 acres of woodland with fantastic views across 12th Century castle. A short walk away is the centre of this Irthing Gorge, where the River Irthing separates the famous Lake District market town with its bustling shops, counties of Cumbria and Northumberland. Restaurant,

or visit visit or galleries and museums. The hotel’s restaurant has excellent lounge bar, coffee shop. Regular entertainment. Mobility river views and there is a range of leisure facilities including indoor swimming pool, Grade: 3 – The manicured grounds are relatively flat & gym, sauna & steam room. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality & hotel is generally level. allow guests the chance to sit, relax and enjoy the views over the surrounding Isolated steps throughout the hotel with a lift to most rooms. countryside. A few isolated steps throughout the hotel. Lift to most floors.

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RAILWAY LINES, GRAPEVINES & GOOD QUINTESSENTIAL TIMES IN YORKSHIRE CUMBRIA This tour introduces us to the highlights look What’s This tour takes us through the Cumbrian look What’s of Yorkshire, enjoying its railway lines, Included countryside and through the Pennines Included grapevines and some good times as we Door to Door relax between excursions. Enjoy market Service this summer to quaint towns, beautiful Door to Door landscapes and interesting visits around Service day in the ‘Gateway to the Dales’, a Our own courier service Cumbria. Our own courier picturesque trip along the Keighley & service Worth Valley Railway and wine tasting Club Class Extra Legroom Coach Club Class Extra in Holmfirth. Holiday Itinerary Legroom Coach 4 nights half board Monday We drive north to Cumbria for our 4 nights 4-night stay. half board Holiday Itinerary Outlined excursions Tuesday This morning takes us to Hexham, a Outlined Monday We drive north to the Yorkshire excursions Sculpture Park – an open air gallery near The Yorkshire historic market town, where today is also market Sculpture Park Entrance to the Wakefield that brings together striking works of art day. Here, you can search for a bargain, wander The Harrogate North-East Lead and the green countryside of Yorkshire to create the town or possibly visit the historical Abbey. In Mining Museum Pump Rooms an atmospheric art experience. We then continue the afternoon, we travel through the Pennines to Cream Tea at Keighley & Worth KIllhope – The North-East Lead Mining Slaley Hall to our hotel for our 4-night stay. Valley Railway Museum. Here you can experience the life and Guided tour of Tuesday Today we cross the River Wharfe at Fountains Abbey & Carlisle Castle (EH) Poole-in-Wharfdale and head for the spa town of Studley Royal Water work of the lead mining families of the North Gardens Pennines. The South Tynedale Harrogate. We include a visit to the historic Pump Railway Holmfirth Wednesday This morning is all about scenery, Rooms before a free afternoon to explore this Vineyards Not included: delightful town. as we follow Hadrian’s Wall, passing the famous All lunches Not included: ‘Sycamore Gap’ as we continue along the wall to Wednesday Today we head off along the Aire All lunches Chollerford. We then drive through the countryside, around the scenic Derwent Valley to Skipton – ‘Gateway to the Dales’, Reservoir to Slaley Hall, where we enjoy cream tea in the beautiful former where today is market day. Enjoy a stroll around the town and explore some of Edwardian Mansion. In the afternoon, we travel to the historic village of the interesting little alleyways and shops. Later we drive to Keighley, joining Corbridge. As far back as 1827 Corbridge was rated as a shopper’s paradise, the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway for a journey through the countryside a reputation it retains today. A wander along Corbridge’s pretty high street and down the Worth Valley to Oxenhope. with its plethora of small shops with their decorated fronts will tempt you. Thursday This morning we drive via Ripon to the beautiful North Yorkshire Thursday This morning we travel to the border city of Carlisle, where we countryside where we visit the magnificent ruins of Fountains Abbey. On our include a guided visit to Carlisle Castle (EH) – a major fortress that has guided-tour we will discover it’s rich but often turbulent history. Next, we visit withstood many sieges, facing more than any other castle in Britain. The castle Studley Royal Water-Gardens – Here we can wander through the tranquil played a key role in the conflict between England and Scotland. The Castle is water gardens and admire the beautifully designed ponds, classical statues also home to the museum of Cumbria’s Military Life. In the afternoon we and visit the many follies dotted throughout the grounds. journey via Penrith and the spectacular Hartside Pass to Alston, where we Friday Departing our hotel, we visit Holmfirth Vineyard, where we get a enjoy a ride on the South Tynedale Railway, Britain’s highest narrow-gauge brief insight into the history of the vineyard, followed by a tour around the railway line. winery with wine tasting included. We continue into the delightful village of Friday After breakfast we commence our journey homeward. Holmfirth, home to the ‘Last of the Summer Wine’ before returning home during the early evening. Your Holiday Hotel Your Holiday Hotel The Gilsland Hall Hotel, Gilsland Set in 140 acres of woodland with fantastic views across Cedar Court Hotel, Leeds/Bradford Irthing Gorge, where the River Irthing separates the The Best Western Plus Cedar Court Hotel Leeds/Bradford is

counties of Cumbria and Northumberland. Restaurant, a modern, spacious hotel, set in a convenient location on www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk lounge bar, coffee shop. Regular entertainment. Mobility the outside of the city. The hotel offers 131 spacious and Grade: 3 – The manicured grounds are relatively flat & well equipped rooms, many of which have just been

allow guests the chance to sit, relax and enjoy the views over the surrounding refurbished. Restaurant, lounge & bar. Leisure facilities visit or countryside. A few isolated steps throughout the hotel. Lift to most floors. include indoor pool, sauna & gym. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality & hotel are generally on the level. Lift to all floors. Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Mon 13 – Fri 17 May 2019 (5 Days) £534 8.00am 6.30pm Mon 2 – Fri 6 Sep 2019 (5 Days) £534 8.00am 6.30pm Mon 27 – Fri 31 May 2019 (5 Days) £494 9.30am 7.00pm Mon 14 – Fri 18 Oct 2019 (5 Days) £489 8.30am 7.00pm 797000 01564 Supplements Single Room: £24 • Holiday Insurance: £26 (May) £28 (Sep) Supplements Call Reductions available for (EH) English Heritage Members Single Room: £80 • Holiday Insurance: £26 (May) £28 (Oct) 61 enGland Harrogate Whitby © Flickr – Jack Cousin © www.geograph.org.uk - Richard Humphrey © www.geograph.org.uk

SCARBOROUGH HARROGATE MAGICAL MOORLANDS & COASTAL CHARMS & THE YORKSHIRE DALES Scarborough enjoys an unrivalled position look What’s Encounter beautiful Yorkshire landscapes look What’s as one of Britain’s premier coastal resorts, Included and soak up the history and heritage of Included yet also lies tantalizingly close to North Door to Door Harrogate, voted as “the happiest place Door to Door Yorkshire’s rugged National Park and Service to live in Britain”! Service the rolling pastures of the North Wolds. Our Own Courier Our own courier The town straddles two magnificent bays Service service separated by a headland crowned by a Club Class Extra Holiday Itinerary Legroom Coach Club Class Extra 12th century castle. Monday Our journey takes us north to Harrogate Legroom Coach 5 nights and our 4-night stay. 4 nights half board Tuesday Today we drive via Blubberhouses Moor half board Holiday Itinerary Entrance to Eden to Embsay where we take a return steam train Embsay Railway & a Sunday Travelling north we visit historical York. Camp through picturesque Yorkshire Dales scenery. visit to the Free time to explore the sites before continuing Train ride on the Wensleydale North Yorks Moors After this, we drive through Wharfedale to Creamery to Scarborough in the afternoon. Railway Aysgarth then along Wensleydale to the magical Skipton Canal Monday We head south to the genteel resort of Entrance to market town of Hawes, home to the famous Cruise & The Filey for a short stay before continuing to Eden Castle Howard Wensleydale cheese and we visit the factory and Nidderdale Museum Camp, near Malton. Housed within the grounds of Not included: watch one of the cheeses being made. The Harrogate an original Prisoner of War camp we discover the All lunches Pump Rooms Wednesday We drive to Skipton – ‘Gateway to story of WW2 recreated using sights, sounds, Newby Hall & the Dales’. We also take a trip on the Skipton Gardens smells and moving images to create a unique atmosphere that makes you Canal with rib-tickling commentary by our host Not included: feel like you’ve travelled back in time to wartime Britain. with tea & biscuits included. Our final visit today All lunches Tuesday A free day to enjoy Scarborough’s many attractions. is Pateley Bridge, where we visit the Nidderdale Wednesday We follow the coast road to Whitby, the famous fishing port Museum. which was once the home of Captain James Cook. There’s time to wander Thursday We commence with a visit to the Royal Pump Rooms Museum. the narrow streets and busy harbourside before we join the North Yorkshire Situated in the original spa building, built to house the famous sulphur well, Moors Railway for a train ride over the scenic North Yorkshire Moors through they tell the story of Harrogate, and there’s even the chance to sample the Grosmont and Goathland to Pickering where we rejoin the coach to water. Afterwards, we are free to explore Harrogate. With its huge open Scarborough. spaces, broad tree-lined boulevards, antique shops and elegant buildings, Thursday We travel through Thornton-le-Dale to Castle Howard. Here Harrogate also boasts the world-famous Betty’s Tearooms, founded in 1919 “Yorkshire rivals Rome”. For over 300 years this palatial stately home has by a Swiss Confectioner. commanded its position over the Howardian Hills and, more recently, Friday Departing after breakfast we visit Newby Hall and Gardens. Built by was the setting for TV’s acclaimed ‘Brideshead Revisited’. There is time to Sir Christopher Wren, Newby Hall epitomises the Georgian Act of Elegance, visit the house, take a stroll around the delightful grounds before we return with Robert Adams beautiful interiors. Enjoy the 25 acres of gardens that were to Scarborough. created in the early 1920’s. Friday Departing after breakfast we commence our journey homeward.

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www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk Crowne Plaza Hotel, Harrogate Esplanade Hotel, Scarborough This modern hotel is superbly positioned just a short This comfortable and friendly hotel, with first walk from Harrogate town centre and gardens. class service occupies a commanding position

or visit visit or Restaurant, Bar & Gym. Mobility Grade: 3 – on Scarborough’s south cliff. Restaurant, bar, The town of Harrogate does have hills and inclines lounge and games room. 2 nights and although the locality of the hotel is relatively entertainment. Mobility Grade: 3 – A long level frontage and a lift to all floors. level, a few steps may be encountered. Lift to all floors. Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Sun 26 – Fri 31 May 2019 (6 Days) £609 8.00am 5.00pm 01564 01564 797000 Mon 22 – Fri 26 Jul 2019 (5 Days) £589 8.30am 6.30pm Sun 25 – Fri 30 Aug 2019 (6 Days) £619 8.00am 6.00pm

Call Call Supplements Supplements Single Room: £80 • Holiday Insurance: £28 Single Room: Nil • Holiday Insurance: £27 (May) £29 (Aug) 62 Locomotion Museum Shildon Souter Lighthouse enGland © VisitEngland - Visit County Durham © www.geograph.org.uk – David P Howard © www.geograph.org.uk

DELIGHTFUL DURHAM & THE HISTORIC NORTH EAST THE DURHAM The beautiful city of Durham, with its look What’s Cathedral and Castle World Heritage Site, Included HERITAGE COAST is the jewel in the crown of an Door to Door SUNDERLAND – DURHAM – HARTLEPOOL extraordinary county. We discover what Service this magical North East corner of England Our Own Courier has to offer, with its quaint market towns Service Explore the colourful and dramatic look What’s and delightful villages. The area boasts Club Class Extra landscape of Durham’s Heritage Coast Included Legroom Coach some of the country’s finest countryside with its beaches, rugged cliffs and Door to Door 4 nights imposing headlands. A truly stunning Service and coastlines, whilst the area’s turbulent half board history has also left its mark on the location, the Heritage Coast is recognised Our own courier Outlined service landscape with its numerous castles and excursions internationally for its rare plants and wildlife, having previously won the UK Club Class Extra fortifications. Entrance to the Legroom Coach Bowes Museum Landscape Award. 4 nights The National half board Holiday Itinerary Museum of the Navy Monday We travel north with a suitable stop for at Hartlepool Holiday Itinerary Entrance to Raby Castle & Gardens lunch en-route before arriving at our hotel for our Entrance to Monday We travel north to our hotel and our ‘Locomotion’ at 4-night stay. Entrances to Souter 4-night stay. Lighthouse (NT) & Shildon & Guided Tuesday We visit Raby Castle and Gardens, Tuesday A drive into the North Pennines takes Tour of Durham Washington Old Hall us to Barnard Castle where we visit the Bowes Cathedral home to Lord Barnard’s family since 1626. One of (NT) Museum – an important collection of treasures Not included: the finest medieval Castles in England the gardens Not included: All lunches including fine art, ceramics, textiles and dress. All lunches are a mix of traditional 18th century ornamental Our return takes us via Weardale where we pause Walled Gardens, Yew Hedges, Trees, Plants and in the pretty village of Stanhope with its Durham Dales Visitor Centre and Ornaments. We return via Escomb Village, to admire the hidden little gem of Castle Gardens with tea rooms and craft workshops. Escomb Saxon Church, considered one of the finest 7th century churches in Wednesday We visit the National Museum of the Royal Navy at the country. Hartlepool’s award-winning Historic Quay – A faithful reproduction of an 18th Wednesday We begin our day by heading for the County Durham Coastline. century seaport portraying the exciting experience of what life was like at the Commencing at Noses Point – Once home to one of the biggest coal mines in time of Nelson and Trafalgar. Home to the Trincomalee – Europe’s oldest Europe, where the beach was buried under 2 ½ million tonnes of colliery floating warship, restored by the people of Hartlepool – this superb visitor waste each year. The Beach has now been cleaned and is a spectacular haven attraction offers the sights, smells and sounds of the naval yesteryear. for wildflowers and wildlife. We continue via Seaham to Whitburn, pausing at Thursday We visit ‘Locomotion’ in Shildon, a branch of the National Railway the Souter Lighthouse (NT). Next, we skirt inland from South Shield to Museum, which contains many historic and interesting exhibits, locomotives and Washington Old Hall (NT) – a picturesque stone manor house and gardens more. Later we continue to Durham City, home to the iconic Durham Cathedral with strong associations to the family of George Washington, first president of and Castle World Heritage Site. We include a guided tour of the Cathedral the United States. before allowing free time to explore Durham’s ancient cobbled streets. Thursday A day at leisure in Durham, with free time to explore this medieval Friday A leisurely drive homeward arriving home during the afternoon. city’s cobbled streets and imposing Cathedral. Friday A leisurely drive homeward arriving home during the afternoon. Your Holiday Hotel Your Holiday Hotel Redworth Hall Hotel, County Durham A beautiful Jacobean country manor dating Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County

back to 1744. Standing in 150 acres of Durham Situated on the banks of the River Wear, the hotel is www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk countryside, the hotel combines traditional located just a few minutes’ walk from the centre of elegance with contemporary style. Restaurant, the city. Restaurant, bar/lounge and garden. Indoor

bar, lounge, Indoor pool & gym. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality: Generally level. Hotel: pool, sauna & spa services. Mobility Grade: 3 – visit or Level entrance & lift to all floors. Locality: Incline to city centre. Hotel 5 – Flat with a lift to all floors. Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Mon 8 – Fri 12 Apr 2019 (5 Days) £489 9.30am 5.30pm Mon 19 – Fri 23 Aug 2019 (5 Days) £515 9.30am 5.30pm Mon 10 – Fri 14 Jun 2019 (5 Days) £539 9.30am 5.00pm 01564 797000 01564 Supplements Supplements Single Room: Nil • Double for Sole Use: £100 Single Room: £100 • Holiday Insurance: £28 Call Holiday Insurance: £26 (Apr) £28 (Aug) Discounts available for (NT) National Trust Members 63 enGland Lindisfarne Castle Chillingham Castle

BEAUTIFUL - John Sparshatt © www.geograph.org.uk NORTHUMBRIA THE KINGDOM OF BEAMISH – ALNWICK – BAMBURGH NORTHUMBRIA HOLY ISLAND & THE SCOTTISH BORDERS Northumberland, a rich and diverse region look What’s with a long and illustrious heritage. Included This tour covers a variety of splendid look What’s scenery, contrasting countryside, historic From its unspoilt coastline to rural Door to Door Included landscapes we’ll discover a land of mighty Service towns, rugged coastlines, rolling hills Door to Door castles, pretty villages and historic market Our Own Courier and quaint northern villages. The ancient Service towns; lush rolling countryside and a Service Kingdom of Northumbria offers some of Our Own Courier Service coastline fringed by miles of golden sands Club Class Extra the most striking unspoilt beauty in Legroom Coach Club Class Extra – a perfect holiday setting! England. 5 nights Legroom Coach half board 4 nights Holiday Itinerary Outlined Holiday Itinerary half board Sunday We travel north towards Newcastle excursions Monday We travel north towards Newcastle Outlined excursions passing Antony Gormley’s iconic Angel of the Entrance to Beamish passing Antony Gormley’s iconic Angel of the ‘Living Museum of North as it welcomes travellers to the area, Chesters Roman North as it welcomes travellers to the area, the North’ Fort & Vindolanda arriving at the hotel during the afternoon. arriving at the hotel during the afternoon. River Tyne Ford & Etal Estate Monday This morning we head to the Beamish Cruise Tuesday Today we follow part of the route of including the ‘Living Museum of the North’, where we step Alnwick Castle & Hadrian’s Wall, with an opportunity to see a Heatherslaw Steam Light Railway back in time and see how people lived and worked Gardens section of the actual remaining structure. Not included: We visit Chesters Roman Fort to gain an insight Chilingham in the late 19th and early 20th century. Staff in Castle All lunches into the life of a soldier living on Rome’s northern period dress add to the amazing atmosphere as Not included: they tell their story and guide you through living history. Browse through the frontier. At Roman Vindolanda there’s a world All lunches school house, have a peek in the newsagents or even buy freshly baked famous collection of artefacts and an opportunity goods in the bakery! Take the tram to Pockerley Manor and see what farm to possibly see a ‘live dig’. Our journey takes us to Hexham Abbey, life was like in the 1820’s. After all this excitement, you can even relax in the returning via Corbridge. Sun Inn, a good old fashioned pub or take a trip to the traditional tearoom. Wednesday We visit the villages of Ford and Etal, a vast rural estate with Tuesday A leisurely morning in Newcastle followed by a fabulous cruise on Visitor Centre, steam railway, castles, paintings, cafe, tea rooms, craft the River Tyne – With expert commentary, we sail under many of the famous workshops and the Black Bull, Northumberland’s only thatched roof pub. Tyne Bridges. Whilst here we include a visit to Lady Waterford Hall – the hall was Ford Wednesday We visit Alnwick Castle and Gardens – This majestic and School until 1957, a ride on the Heatherslaw steam light railway, and a visit imposing medieval castle offers impressive architecture, fine art treasures to the Heatherslaw Cornmill, England’s most northerly working water mill. and a beautiful setting. It has been a popular film location, for everything From here we head for the Scottish Borders region at Coldstream and from Harry Potter to Elizabeth to Becket to Blackadder. continue along the Tweed Valley to Kelso. Thursday To the resort of Seahouses on the North Northumberland Heritage Thursday We make our way to Chillingham Castle, a 13th century, Grade I Coast. Offshore lie the remote Farne Islands, home to a wide variety of bird star-listed stronghold in Northumberland, with its fine rooms, gardens, lakes, and sea life. Following miles of sandy dunes and unspoilt beaches we reach fountains and tea rooms for a guided tour. The castle has an extraordinary Bamburgh, home of Grace Darling, where the imposing castle looks out to ownership bloodline which runs back to the 1200’s! Please note: As this is a sea. Subject to tidal conditions we travel over the causeway to Lindisfarne 600 year old castle, this property is not suitable for people with mobility (Holy Island), birthplace of British Christianity restrictions. We have free time after the tour to explore the estate further Friday A leisurely drive homeward arriving home during the afternoon. at your own pace. Friday Today we are homeward bound. Your Holiday Hotel Your Holiday Hotel Millennium Copthorne, Newcastle

www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk The Millennium Copthorne Hotel stands in one Millennium Copthorne, Newcastle of the finest locations in Newcastle, on the The Millennium Copthorne Hotel stands in one banks of the River Tyne, just a short stroll from of the finest locations in Newcastle, on the

or visit visit or the city centre. Bedrooms are all river facing. banks of the River Tyne, just a short stroll from Restaurant & bar facilities. Mobility Grade: 4 – The hotel is on the level with a few the city centre. Bedrooms are all river facing. isolated steps. Lift to all floors. Restaurant & bar facilities. Mobility Grade: 4 – The hotel is on the level with a few isolated steps. Lift to all floors. Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Sun 26 – Fri 31 May 2019 (6 Days) £629 8.00am 5.00pm 01564 01564 797000 Sun 20 – Fri 25 Oct 2019 (6 Days) £625 9.00am 6.30pm Mon 17 – Fri 21 Jun 2019 (5 Days) £539 9.30am 6.00pm

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PICTURESQUE PEMBROKESHIRE & THE BEAUTIFUL GOWER TENBY

The natural beauty of the Pembrokeshire look What’s & THE SOUTH PEMBROKESHIRE COAST coast and the Gower Peninsula are famed Included all over the world. Glorious sandy beaches Door to Door Tenby is one of the most popular and well- look What’s and seemingly endless rugged coastline Service known resorts in Wales. Stroll the narrow- Included give way to the Preseli Hills, historic towns Our own courier cobbled streets or sit in one of the many service Door to Door and little villages. We stay in Carmarthen cafes, restaurants and public houses, or Service for our tour, ideal for visiting this delightful Club Class Extra Legroom Coach wander along the harbour, where you Our own courier corner of Wales. service 4 nights can board one of the cruises to nearby half board Caldey Island. Club Class Extra Legroom Coach Holiday Itinerary Tea/coffee & Welsh cakes on arrival 4 nights Day 1 We arrive in Carmarthen during the late Holiday Itinerary half board afternoon for our 4-night stay. Harpist or pianist on one evening with Monday We journey to South Wales with a Live entertainment Day 2 This morning we travel to the popular one further night of suitable stop for lunch en-route arriving at our on at least one night seaside resort of Tenby, with its superb beaches, evening hotel during the afternoon. Aberglasney House entertainment & Gardens old town walls, interesting little side streets and Tuesday We enjoy a half day excursion to historic alleyways, just waiting to be explored. In the Entrance to Picton Caldey Island Castle & the Pembroke with its imposing castle set on the boat trip afternoon, we visit Picton Castle and Woodland Woodland Garden banks of the River Cleddau. The bustling main Not included: Garden. Situated in some 40 acres, we can Guided Tour of The street is lined with both Georgian and Tudor All lunches discover just why they are regarded as Gower Peninsula buildings housing some fascinating shops, cafes with a cream tea Pembrokeshire’s finest stately home and gardens. and restaurants, whilst a stroll by the river and mill pond will take you around Day 3 Leaving the hotel we head south to the Guided tour of St David’s Cathedral the castle walls. Free time in the afternoon to explore the historic seaside picture postcard resort of Mumbles, delightfully Not included: resort of Tenby. located on Swansea Bay. We have time for a look All lunches Wednesday This morning, we visit Aberglasney House & Gardens, round and to obtain lunch. This afternoon we have spectacularly set in the beautiful Tywi Valley. Aberglasney Gardens is seeing a short drive to the Gower Heritage Centre at Parkmill. Here we meet our a fascinating, ongoing garden restoration project undertaken in an area that guide for a tour taking us to the beautiful unspoilt scenery of the Gower covers over 10 acres and are destined to become one of the finest gardens in Peninsula. After the tour, we return to the Heritage Centre and enjoy a the UK. Gower Cream Tea. Thursday Today we take to the water for the 20-minute boat trip to Caldey Day 4 Today our excursion takes us via St Bride’s Bay and Newgale Sands Island. Caldey Abbey is the home of Cistercian Monks who farm this tiny to the magical place of St. David’s, birthplace of the patron saint of Wales. island off the coast of Tenby and make the famous Caldey Island perfume A guided tour is included of St David’s Cathedral, the smallest in Great Britain. and chocolate. There is also a medieval priory, lighthouse, post From St. David’s we head around the Preseli Mountains back to our hotel. office/museum, gift shop and tea garden as well as a glorious sandy beach, Day 5 After breakfast we depart our hotel, arriving home during the late pleasant walks and spectacular views. (The Boat Trip is weather dependant afternoon. & may not be suitable for those with limited mobility). Friday After breakfast we begin our homeward journey, arriving home during Your Holiday Hotel the afternoon. Ivy Bush Royal Hotel, Carmarthen Located on the River Tywi within walking Popular Your Holiday Hotel distance of the town centre, the 3-star Ivy Favourite Bush sympathetically blends olde-world Park Hotel, Tenby charm with today’s modern facilities. Restaurant, large This traditional yet elegant, family run hotel is perched on

lounge area, and bar. Mobility Grade: 3 – Immediate a cliff top with spectacular views overlooking Tenby. www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk locality reasonably flat. Hotel: One step to entrance The hotel provides an elegant dining room, the North Cliff with ramp alternative. Small lift to all floors. Due to the age & style of the building Suite with a bar and dance floor. 40-foot outdoor swimming

there are some floors with a few unavoidable steps. pool (seasonal), landscaped lawns, beautiful cliff top visit or terraces and a garden bar. Mobility Grade: 2 – Accessed via 3 steps and it should Date Price Tour Departs Returns By be noted that there are multiple steps throughout this historic property. There is, however, lift access to all 42 rooms. Mon 13 – Fri 17 May 2019 (5 Days) £499 10.30am 4.00pm Sun 4 – Thu 8 Aug 2019 (5 Days) £499 9.30am 5.00pm Date Price Tour Departs Returns By

Supplements Mon 8 – Fri 12 Jul 2019 (5 Days) £599 9.00am 5.30pm 797000 01564 Single Room: Nil • Holiday Insurance: £26 (May) £28 (Aug) Please See Page 42 for our 5 Day ‘Singles Galore’ tour to the Ivy Bush Supplements Call Hotel on 4 Nov. Double for sole use: £72 • Holiday Insurance: £28 65 WaleS Cardiﬀ Royal Mint Visitors Centre © The Royal Mint Experience © The Royal © AndrewPickettPhoto.com

COINS, CASTLES & THE BRECON BEACONS

This tour includes visits to some of South look What’s CARDIFF Wales’ most popular attractions including Included SOUTH WALES & THE ROYAL MINT the Royal Mint, Dyffryn Gardens, Castle Door to Door Coch, Penderyn Distillery and the Brecon Service EXPERIENCE Mountain Railway. Our Own Courier Service Club Class Extra The Welsh capital city has more than its look What’s Holiday Itinerary Legroom Coach fair share of attractions, top class Included Thursday We travel south west to Wales, pausing 4 nights en-route in Ross-on-Wye before arriving at our half board entertainment and quality shopping. Door to Door The city also boasts more green space Service hotel for our 4-night stay. Outlined excursions per person than any other UK City offering Our own courier Friday This morning we visit the Royal Mint service Visitors Centre at Llantrisant which produces Guided tour of the fabulous parks and gardens to explore. Royal Mint Club Class Extra coins and medals for over 60 countries. Entrance to Legroom Coach We take a guided tour of the production Holiday Itinerary Dyffryn Gardens & 4 nights processes and then visit the Visitors Centre for Castle Coch Monday Travelling out via Monmouth we take half board a self-guided tour of the static and interactive The Brecon in the scenic splendour of the Wye Valley as Outlined exhibits. Return to Cardiff for a free afternoon Mountain Railway & we head to Cardiff for our 4-night stay. excursions Penderyn Distillery at leisure to enjoy the city’s attractions Tuesday A morning Guided Tour of Cardiff Guided tour of Not included: Cardiff Castle & Saturday We visit the stunning 55-acres of Castle. Cardiff Castle is a proud monument to All lunches Cardiff Dyffryn Gardens (NT). Surrounding the partially medieval craftsmanship and Welsh heritage. The Royal Mint restored Dyffryn House, we can explore the beautiful garden rooms, formal Much of it was restored and updated during the Visitors Centre lawns and extensive arboretum at leisure. In the afternoon we visit Castle Victorian times, and today it’s a feast of marble, Not included: Coch – the ultimate in fairy-tale castles, with conical towers and needle gilding and spectacular wood carvings. Later we All lunches shaped turrets peaking out from a wooded slope. With its ‘Camelot’ style enjoy an afternoon guided tour of Cardiff’s drawbridge, portcullis, courtyard and interiors, no wonder the castle is a attractive city centre, as well as the modernised Cardiff Bay area. popular filming location (NB: Due to the landscape and distances involved, Wednesday A full day excursion to the stunning Gower Peninsula taking Castle Coch may not be suitable for those with walking difficulties). in the Mumbles and the Gower Heritage Centre, a converted watermill. Sunday We embark on a 6-mile return vintage steam train journey from Pant Thursday We visit the Royal Mint Visitors Centre at Llantrisant which to Torpantau on the Brecon Mountain Railway. Travelling alongside the Taf produces coins and medals for over 60 countries. We take a guided tour of Fechan Reservoir we climb to Torpantau high in the Brecon Beacons. Our 1.5 the production processes and then visit the Visitors Centre for a self-guided hr trip includes a 35-minute stop at Pontsticill station where there is a lakeside tour of the static and interactive exhibits. Return to Cardiff for a free afternoon café and steam museum. Returning to Pant we head towards the famous at leisure to enjoy the city’s attractions. Penderyn Distillery, where we enjoy a guided tour and tasting. Friday Departing Cardiff we drive over the ‘Heads of the Valley’ to Monday Departing our hotel, we travel via Chepstow then on through the Abergavenny, arriving home during the afternoon. scenic Wye Valley passing Tintern Abbey, pausing at Monmouth before our Your Holiday Hotel arrival home during the late afternoon. The Angel Hotel, Cardiff Your Holiday Hotel Enjoying a prime location in the heart of Cardiff,

www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk close to Cardiff Castle and the Millennium Stadium. Parkway Hotel & Spa, Cwmbran, Gwent Restaurant, bar and lounge/reception area. Located just north of Newport, set in its own grounds, Mobility Grade: 4 – The streets around the hotel surrounded by green parkland. 80 tastefully

or visit visit or are level. 9 steps up to the hotel but wheelchair decorated bedrooms. Live entertainment in the bar at access available. Level access throughout the weekends. Intimate restaurant serving carvery menu. hotel with a lift to all floors. Extensive leisure facilities with indoor pool, gym & sauna. Mobility Grade: 4 – Ground floor rooms available with lift access to most rooms. Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Mon 22 – Fri 26 Apr 2019 Easter (5 Days) £498 8.30am 6.00pm 01564 01564 797000 Mon 5 – Fri 9 Aug 2019 (5 Days) £489 8.30am 4.00pm Thu 11 – Mon 15 Apr 2019 (5 Days) £559 9.30am 5.30pm

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BORDERLANDS & THE VALE OF LLANGOLLEN & A HORSE-DRAWN CANAL CRUISE LLANDUDNO & GREAT LITTLE TRAINS OF SNOWDONIA Imagine drifting along the beautiful clear look What’s waters of the Llangollen Canal, now part Included Llandudno is a traditional seaside resort look What’s of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, when Door to Door the only sound you can hear are the birds Service with a wealth of attractions showcasing Included in the overhanging trees and the gentle Our own courier its Victoria origins and beaches oﬀering Door to Door plodding of horse’s hooves on the service spectacular views across Snowdonia and Service waterside pathway as it pulls your boat Club Class Extra Anglesey. Our itinerary takes in some of Our own courier Legroom Coach service through the Welsh mountains. the dramatic and spectacular scenery of 4-nights Snowdonia National Park. Club Class Extra half board Legroom Coach Holiday Itinerary Welcome drink upon 4 nights Monday Departing during the morning we travel arrival Holiday Itinerary half board outward via the British Ironwork Centre at British Ironwork Day 1 We drive to Llangollen, famously situated A ride on the Centre (Free on the River Dee, overlooked by its magniﬁcent Ffestiniog Railway Oswestry before arriving at our hotel in the Vale Admission) Castle before continuing to the Victorian resort of Llandudno open top of Llangollen during the afternoon. Return train ride bus ticket Llandudno, arriving during the late afternoon. Tuesday After breakfast we enjoy a return on the Llangollen The Snowdon heritage train ride on the Llangollen Railway. Railway Day 2 We drive to Porthmadog where we enjoy Mountain Railway Primarily steam hauled, our journey takes us Plas Newydd & a train ride on the historic Ffestiniog Railway to Entrance to Ness Horse Drawn Blaenau Ffestiniog. Then we take the scenic Botanic Gardens through 7 ½ miles of scenic countryside as we Canal Trip follow the River Dee to the village of Carrog. Crimea Mountain Pass to Dolyddelan, then on to Not included: Entrance to Chirk All lunches Here, we can enjoy spectacular views over the Castle & Gardens Betws-y-Coed. Here the raging rivers of the Lledr, River Dee and the Berwyn mountain range. Not included: Llugwy and Conwy all meet and after free time we Wednesday Travelling via Horseshoe Pass we All lunches return through the pretty Vale of Conwy to our hotel. visit Plas Newydd, former home of the ‘Ladies of Day 3 Today is free to explore some of the many attractions of this popular Llangollen’. This house is a gothic fantasy with beautiful stained-glass panels North Wales resort. We include a ticket for the open topped bus to enable and elaborate carved oak furniture. In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing horse- you to explore the town and surrounding areas at your leisure. drawn boat trip to see the Chain Bridge across the River Dee and view the Day 4 This morning we enjoy a scenic trip on the Snowdon Mountain manmade Horseshoe Falls. Railway, a narrow-gauge ‘rack & pinion’ railway that takes us from Llanberis Thursday Today we travel to the mighty medieval fortress of Chirk Castle to the summit of Mt Snowdon, the tallest peak in England and Wales. Take in (NT). Here, we discover 400 years of changing tastes and fashions in its the views and peruse the exhibitions at Hafod Eryri, the summit visitors centre, lavishly furnished rooms. Built on an outcrop above the meeting point of the before making the return descent to Llanberis. River Dee and Ceiriog, this imposing castle was an ominous statement of Day 5 Departing our hotel we drive to the Wirral Peninsula where we visit the English intent in the Welsh Marches. After exploring the castle there’s time Ness Botanic Gardens. Filled with all year-round interest, enjoy extensive to wander through over 5-acres of stunning gardens with glorious views out herbaceous borders, a Victorian style Potager, an alpine house and more. over the Cheshire and Salop plains. We return home evening during the early evening. Friday Leaving our hotel after breakfast we commence our journey homeward. Your Holiday Hotel The Dunoon Hotel, Llandudno Your Holiday Hotel Commanding an excellent location on Gloddaeth Street, the hotel is perfectly situated for the shops and the The Bryn Howel Hotel, Trevor Nr Llangollen promenade. The Dunoon has an old-fashioned view of Set in 5-acres of rural parkland a rural setting on the what a hotel should provide – Quality, character and outskirts of the town, the Bryn Howel boasts uncommon values. Amid the oak panels and antiques,

magnificent views across the Vale of Llangollen. the atmosphere is warm, intimate and relaxed with the www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk Restaurant & bar facilities. Mobility Grade: 3 – service being personal and attentive. Restaurant, bar, snack bar, library, games room Generally there is level access, with a few isolated and lounge. Mobility Grade: 4 – Resort: Level seafront and shopping area. Hotel:

steps. The hotel has developed from an original country house with a single and two- Level entrance, with easy access throughout. Lift to all floors. visit or storey extension added. Lift access to two floors in the original section of the hotel. Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Thu 28 Mar – Mon 1 Apr 2019 (5 Days) £549 9.00am 6.00pm Mon 20 – Fri 24 May 2019 (5 Days) £549 10.30am 4.00pm Thu 16 – Mon 20 May 2019 (5 Days) £589 9.00am 6.00pm Mon 7 – Fri 11 Oct 2019 (5 Days) £575 10.30am 4.00pm Fri 12 – Tue 16 Jul 2019 (5 Days) £609 9.30am 5.30pm Thu 12 – Mon 16 Sep 2019 (5 Days) £609 9.30am 5.30pm 797000 01564 Supplements Single Room: £88 • Holiday Insurance: £26 (May) £28 (Oct) Supplements Call Discounts available for (NT) National Trust Members Single Room: £24 • Holiday Insurance: £26 (Apr/May) £28 (Jul/Sep) 67 SCotland Abbotsford House RRS Discovery, Dundee neW neW tour tour © Flickr – dun_deagh

‘ALL INCLUSIVE’ This new luxurious twin centre tour starts look What’s with 2 nights at the Marine Hotel Troon, Included overlooking the spectacular Ayrshire Delight in the contrasting landscapes of look What’s Door to Door coast, before travelling across Scotland to Service Scotland as you enjoy an “All Inclusive” Included Aberdeenshire to stay in a stunning 19th Our own courier break from your base in the village of Door to Door century former manor house. Full of great service Symington in the Southern Uplands. Service attractions, just look at what is included! Club Class Extra The perfect location to discover Ayrshire, Our own courier Legroom Coach Edinburgh and the Borders with some service 6 nights fascinating attractions included. Club Class Extra Holiday Itinerary half board Legroom Coach Wednesday We arrive at our hotel in Troon in time Outlined 4 nights for dinner. Excursions Holiday Itinerary half board Thursday This morning we visit Robert Burns Entrances to Robert Monday We journey north through the Welcome Burns Birthplace & Birthplace Museum, which offers a unique encounter Cumbrian Fells making a convenient stop for lunch Tea/Shortbread Dumfries House with Scotland’s favourite son. The museum includes with House Tour & en-route arriving at our hotel in Symington during 3 nights entertainment, the famous Burns Cottage, where he set some of his Afternoon Tea the afternoon. 1 Scottish themed greatest work, the elegant monument and gardens RRS Tuesday First stop today is the 15th century Discovery Wine with dinner created in his honour and a modern museum housing a Rosslyn Chapel, a truly unique and compelling each night Guided Tour of the collection of his life and works. We continue to Dumfries building that has survived the turbulent times of 3 x drinks vouchers Aberdeenshire House, one of Britain’s most beautiful stately homes and Highland Beef Farm the Reformation and was immortalised in Dan each night best kept heritage secrets, with sumptuous interiors and with lunch & Brown’s film ‘the Da Vinci Code’s and is one of Entry to Rosslyn refreshments Chapel magnificent furnishings, located in a marvellous 2000 the most famous chapels in the world surrounded Crathes Castle & Guided tour of acre setting. Here we enjoy a guided tour and by myths and legends of the ‘Holy Grail’. In the Estate Edinburgh afternoon tea before returning to our hotel. afternoon we continue to Edinburgh where we The Royal Deeside Entry to Traquair Friday Departing Troon we travel east to Dundee, Railway include a short guidedtour of Scotland’s great House & Abbotsford where after free time for lunch we visit Discovery Point. The Battle of capital city. House Here, we explore Captain Scott’s ship ‘Discovery’, Bannockburn Wednesday Today, we drive to Traquair House Guided tour of Visitors Centre Dumfries House which he sailed on during his remarkable Antarctic the oldest continually inhabited house in Scotland, Not included: with tea/coffee & exploration. From here, we journey north to Aberdeen which is over 900 years old and was a pleasure shortbread All lunches and our 3-night stay. ground for Scottish Kings and a refuge for Catholic Not included: Saturday After breakfast we drive to Banchory to visit the Aberdeenshire Highland priests. Later, we continue to Abbotsford House, All lunches Beef Farm. This is a working farm, where the owners are passionate about their herd. built and lived in by the 19th century novelist Sir Following tea, coffee & shortbread on arrival we have a guided tour where we meet Walter Scott – Stunningly located by the banks of the River Tweed in the this native breed, discover their history and sample some succulent highland beef. heart of a landscape that inspired the poetry and novels of its creator. To conclude our visit, we include a lunch of ‘shoulders tea’, tatties & onions (A regional Thursday Take in some sea air as we stop in Ayr, on our way to nearby dish to Aberdeenshire) with beetroot and oatcakes on the side. In the afternoon we Dumfries House, one of Britain’s most beautiful stately homes and best kept return to Aberdeen for some free time. heritage secrets, with sumptuous interiors and magnificent furnishings, Sunday After breakfast we visit Crathes Castle – one of the most superb castles in located in a marvellous 2000 acre setting. It is often regarded as an 18th Scotland. This splendid 16th Century family tower house has well-preserved interiors century time-capsule since the principal rooms have remained virtually and wonderful gardens. Later, we continue to the Royal Deeside Railway a standard unchanged for 250 years. We’ll enjoy exclusive access to a private room in gauge steam and diesel hauled heritage railway, located in a beautiful setting running the house to enjoy tea, coffee and shortbread, followed by a privately alongside the River Dee, where we enjoy a 2- mile return heritage train ride. guided tour of the house. Monday We bid a fond farewell to Scotland’s far north and journey south pausing at the Friday After breakfast we depart our hotel, arriving home during the early Battle of Bannockburn Visitor Centre near Stirling before continuing to our final night evening. at the 3-star Gretna Hall Hotel. Your Holiday Hotel Tuesday Departing our hotel, we arrive home during the early evening. Tinto House Hotel, Symington Your Holiday Hotels

www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk This country house styled hotel is set in its own ground in the village of Symington with open views Days 1 – 2 The Marine Hotel, Troon (4-Star) Overlooking the Golf Course & Firth of across the gardens and Borders countryside. Clyde. Restaurant & Lift.

or visit visit or Restaurant, Bar. Mobility Grade: 3 – Immediate Days 3 – 6 Ardoe House Hotel, Aberdeen (4-Star) This 19th century mansion house locality reasonably flat. Isolated steps in hotel. There is set in 30 acres of tranquil countryside 3 miles from Aberdeen. There is a lift. is no lift but there are a limited number of ground Day 7 Gretna Hall Hotel (3-Star) Welcoming lounge bar and attractive residents’ floor rooms with all other rooms on the first floor. lounge. No lift, but low floor rooms can be requested.

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TATTOO The Edinburgh Military Tattoo was first look What’s BASED AT THE KEAVIL HOUSE HOTEL performed in 1950 at the Edinburgh Music Included Festival. Today, with its captivating blend Door to Door of music, ceremony, entertainment and Service The Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a look What’s theatre, set against the backdrop of Our own courier spectacle of music, light and precision Included Edinburgh Castle, it is without doubt service movement performed by the massed Door to Door one of the world’s greatest shows. Club Class Extra Legroom Coach pipes and drums of the Scottish Regiments Service NB Access to the Tattoo is via a steep 4 nights half board and military units from all over the world. Our own courier gradient, which may be a problem for service (Note lunch replaces Steep rocks form a dramatic backdrop to people with walking difficulties. dinner on Day 2) the Tattoo’s Castle setting and, when Club Class Extra Legroom Coach Welcome Drinks subtle lighting picks out the lone piper Reception 3 nights half board Holiday Itinerary playing a lament from the ramparts, few 4-Course Individual and 1 night with bed Sunday We head north through the Scottish in the audience fail to be moved by the & breakfast Dining Experience in Border Region and on to the village of Drymen the Merlin atmosphere. One additional where we stay for 4-nights at the popular Restaurant including NB Access to the Tattoo is via a steep dinner in Edinburgh a ‘Taste of Scotland’ Winnock Hotel. Enjoy dinner this evening gradient, which may be a problem for Outlined dining Excursions followed by Scottish themed entertainment. people with walking difficulties. High Quality Wine Entrance & guided Monday A morning to relax in Drymen with an with dinner tour of Scone Palace included lunch at the hotel before we depart for Tea/Coffee after Holiday Itinerary Guided tour of Edinburgh. Enjoy some time for shopping or dinner Edinburgh Sunday An unhurried drive north with a sightseeing in this captivating city before we At least 2 nights convenient lunch stop en-route. Good seats for the entertainment Military Tattoo make our way to the castle and take our seats Monday Our destination today is beautiful Scone Outlined A ride on the Falkirk for the 9pm performance of the military tattoo. Excursions Palace, once the capital of the Picts, the seat of Wheel & Guided (Please note that this will be a very late return). Edinburgh Tattoo parliaments and the crowning place of the Scottish walking tour of the Tuesday Following a leisurely breakfast we take Ticket Kelpies kings including Macbeth and Robert the Bruce. a drive to the Loch Lomond Shores Visitor Loch Katrine A guided tour brings the fascinating history to Not included: Boat Cruise All lunches Centre, located on the banks of bonnie Loch life and we learn about the celebrated Stone of Lomond – Regarded as the Queen of the Scottish Stirling Castle Destiny and the outstanding collection of antiques, paintings and rare artifacts. Lochs and measuring some 23 miles long and Tuesday After a relaxing morning in our hotel, we make our way to Not included: 5 miles across, Loch Lomond is the largest All lunches except on Edinburgh to enjoy a guided tour of the city and see some of the many expanse of fresh water in Great Britain. Day 2 famous sights. Enjoy dinner in the heart of Edinburgh before we visit the Wednesday We visit Stirling Castle, where you renowned spectacle of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. can visit this imposing stronghold. The castle was the favourite residence of Wednesday A free morning to enjoy the comfort and amenities offered by the Stuart Kings and is where Mary Queen of Scots was crowned. We then our hotel followed by an afternoon excursion to the mighty Falkirk Wheel – continue past the National Wallace Monument into ‘Rob Roy’ country through a rotating boat lift which connects the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union the beautiful forest-covered hills of the Trossachs, to lovely Loch Katrine, Canal. We continue to the Kelpies – where we see the world’s largest equine where a scenic cruise on the ‘Sir Walter Scott’ is included. sculptures up close on a guided walking tour. Here we experience a Kelpie Thursday After a traditional cooked breakfast we journey home to the from the inside, and their breathtaking engineering and design. Midlands. Thursday We return home with a convenient lunch stop en-route. Your Holiday Hotel Your Holiday Hotel Winnock Hotel, Drymen Nr Loch Lomond Keavil House Hotel, Nr Dunfermline Situated on the pretty village green in the Popular

Set in 12 acres of landscaped gardens, our Popular conservation village of Drymen, located in the Favourite www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk excellent hotel is an elegant country house with Favourite heart of the beautiful Loch Lomond and the award winning food. Award winning Cardoon Trossachs National Park. Sensitively extended and

Restaurant, comfortable lounge, bar, spa facilities refurbished, whilst retaining all its traditional charm, the visit or including indoor pool, spa bath, sauna and steam room. hotel offers friendly hospitality and comfortable accommodation. Restaurant, bar & Mobility Grade: 4 – The hotel is in a generally level conservatory lounge. Mobility Grade: 3 – The resort & hotel are on the level. Hotel location. There is no lift, but ground floor rooms are available on request. has no lift, but rooms are on ground & first floor only.

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Sun 11 – Thu 15 Aug 2019 (5 Days) £639 7.30am 7.00pm Sun 18 – Thu 22 Aug 2019 (5 Days) £669 7.30am 7.00pm 797000 01564

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Picture yourself soaking up the atmosphere of this 18th century Inn near Loch Lomond, sitting beside the roaring log ﬁre whilst planning your day’s exploration of the surrounding beautiful Trossachs countryside. After a full day’s excitement, return to your tasteful bedroom, to prepare for a night to remember; good food, ﬁne wine and friendly service. After dinner, join in on one of the regular ceilidh or Scottish nights and reel the night away.

Palace of Holyroodhouse Loch Lomond

BLUEBELL GLADES IN THE TROSSACHS EASTER SCOTTISH & LOCH CRUISING ‘ALL INCLUSIVE’ Britain’s favourite flower grows in abundance in the Trossachs & A ‘TASTE OF SCOTLAND’ National Park and our tour will try to capture the Bluebell glades in full bloom. Enjoy a wonderful 4-night break exploring the area Prepare to be amazed by the awe-inspiring scenery and the and culminating in a delightful visit to see Duntreath Castle and beauty of the many Lochs that are backed by snow-capped Gardens mountains and the lush green hills. Our All-Inclusive holiday includes some of the most stunning scenery possible as we Holiday Itinerary journey through the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Parks. Thursday We journey north to the pretty conservation village of Drymen, situated in the heart of the beautiful Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Holiday Itinerary Park. Thursday Travel north through the Border Region arriving at our hotel in the Friday After breakfast we depart for a day’s adventure in to the Trossachs. late afternoon. Welcome evening drinks reception before dinner. Travelling via Aberfoyle we climb ‘Dukes Pass’ to lovely Loch Katrine where Friday A wonderful scenic excursion takes us firstly to the pretty town of the hunt begins for the ‘carpets of blue’! The drive has often been described Luss on the shores of Loch Lomond, where we spend a little free time before as one of the most beautiful in Britain. After a soup & sandwich lunch at continuing our journey. We travel through Arrochar at the northern tip of Loch Brenachoile café, we enjoy a 2-hour leisurely cruise on-board the Steam Ship Long before enjoying a stunning mountain drive passing ‘The Cobbler’ before ‘Sir Walter Scott’. reaching the stunning Rest and Be Thankful Pass. Shortly, lovely Loch Fyne Saturday Taking to the water again, we enjoy a 2-hour cruise exploring the comes in to view and we follow its shores to Inveraray which overlooks Loch secret islands and Narrows of Loch Lomond. We make a stop on Cailloch Shira. island where refreshments are served. Explore the waves of bluebells growing Saturday In the morning we visit ‘Auld Reekie’, an affectionate local name in the dapple shades of the islands ancient woodland. Tonight, after dinner, for the beautiful city of Edinburgh. We visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse, we have a Scottish Show with bagpipes, haggis and Highland dancing. Scotland’s famous royal residence, which dates back to late 15th century, Sunday We set off to the delightful 16th century Duntreath Castle at followed by some free time at leisure in Scotland’s first city. Blanefield. Here, you’ll be met by Lady Edmonstone and Sir Archie who will Sunday Another scenic excursion today taking us into the Queen Elizabeth show you around their home. Afterwards enjoy morning coffee and some Forest Park & The Trossachs, we pass the Lake of Monteith – Scotland’s only home-baking, after which you are free to explore the castle, grounds and natural Lake and enjoy a stop at Callander. We return to our hotel passing keep at leisure. A light lunch is provided back at the hotel. Free time in the www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk Loch Venachar & Loch Achray. afternoon. Tonight, after dinner there is live musical entertainment. Monday Departing after breakfast we commence our journey homeward, Monday After breakfast we commence our journey homeward, arriving

or visit visit or making a suitable stop for lunch en-route. back during the evening. Additional Inclusions: Open Bar from 7.30pm-10.30pm each night (Selected Additional Inclusions: Light lunches or refreshments between Friday & Brands), Packed lunches on 3 Days. Not included: 2 lunches. Sunday. Not included: Lunches on Thursday & Monday.

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01564 01564 797000 Thu 18 – Mon 22 April 2019 (5 Days) £539 8.00am 7.00pm Thu 2 – Mon 6 May 2019 (5 Days) £569 7.30am 6.30pm

Call Call Supplements Supplements Single Room: £60 • Holiday Insurance: £26 Single Room: £60 • Holiday Insurance: £26 70 SCotland Your Holiday Hotel look What’s Included Winnock Hotel, Popular on all tours Drymen Nr Loch Lomond Favourite Door to Door High Quality Wine Situated on the pretty village green in the Service with dinner conservation village of Drymen, located in the heart of the Our own Tea/Coﬀee courier service after dinner beautiful Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Club Class At least 2 nights Sensitively extended and refurbished, whilst retaining all its Extra Legroom Coach entertainment traditional charm, the hotel offers friendly hospitality and 4 nights Outlined Excursions and comfortable accommodation. Restaurant, Bar & Conservatory half board highlighted admissions Welcome Drinks Lounge. Mobility Grade: 3 – The resort & hotel are on the level. Reception Hotel has no lift, but rooms are on ground & first floor only. 4-Course Individual Dining Experience in the Merlin Restaurant

REGAL SCOTLAND FEATURING CASTLES & GARDENS SCOTLAND’S SECRET Highlights of this wonderful new tour include great castles, lochs and gardens as we explore from our base at the ever popular ISLANDS & WATERWAYS Winnock Hotel. INCHCOLM ISLAND, ARRAN & Holiday Itinerary LOCH LOMOND Saturday We commence our outward journey with suitable stops en-route, arriving during the afternoon with time to settle in, before joining our host for a welcome drink before dinner. Explore some of Scotland’s secret islands and waterways on this Sunday We travel to Edinburgh, Scotland’s cosmopolitan capital, for our visit fantastic itinerary to the Royal Yacht Britannia, to discover what life was like on board the Queen’s floating royal residence. Today we also have time to stroll through the Holiday Itinerary remarkable landscapes of Asia, America and Africa thanks to the exotic plants Sunday We journey north to the pretty conservation village of Drymen, in the Royal Botanic Garden where there are over 70 acres of beautifully situated in the heart of the beautiful Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National landscaped grounds. Park. Monday A morning visit to Duntreath Castle and Gardens. This magical Monday Today we drive towards South Queensferry, near Edinburgh, where place has been the family home of the Edmonstone family since 1435, and our we board the “Maid of the Forth” for a wonderful cruise out under the visit is hosted by Lady Edmonstone as she escorts us on a tour of the castle famous Forth Bridges out past Inchcolm Island, with its Abbey and collection and stunning gardens. No trip to Scotland is complete without a visit to a of wildlife, including Grey Seals, Puffins, Guillemots, Razorbills and even the local distillery, and for this tour we visit The Glengoyne Distillery, probably occasional sightings of porpoises, dolphins and even Minke whales. Scotland’s most beautiful distillery with its waterfall and hidden glen. (Packed lunch provided by Hotel today). Tuesday We make our way to Stirling Castle, one of the most important Tuesday Driving to Ardrossan we board the CalMac ferry across the Firth castles in Scotland, in a magnificent setting on high volcanic rock. Here you of Clyde to the wonderful Isle of Arran, where we include a short tour of can discover a world of colour, splendour and glorious craftsmanship as you the island. explore the world of Scotland’s Renaissance Kings and Queens. This afternoon Wednesday Taking to the water again today we enjoy a 2-hour cruise we enjoy a cruise on board the “Lady of the Lake” on Loch Katrine, with exploring the secret islands and Narrows of Loch Lomond. www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk afternoon cream tea served on board as you sail the queen of Scottish lochs. Thursday After breakfast we commence our journey homeward, arriving back

Wednesday We depart after breakfast to commence our homeward journey, during the evening. visit or making suitable stops along the way. Additional Inclusions: Maid of Firth Cruise with packed lunch. Not included: Additional Inclusions: Cream Tea at Loch Katrine. Not included: All lunches. All lunches.

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Sat 8 – Wed 12 Jun 2019 (5 Days) £614 7.30am 7.00pm Sun 29 Sep – Thu 3 Oct 2019 (5 Days) £619 7.00am 7.30pm 797000 01564

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Discover the beauty of the Scottish west look What’s coast which includes a stunning canal Included SCOTLAND’S cruise and a ride on Britain’s only Door to Door mountain gondola. However, the highlight Service AUTUMN GOLD of the tour is a train journey on the Our own courier magnificent Jacobite Steam Train and a service & THE “ENCHANTED FOREST” visit to the mystical Isle of Skye. Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 5 nights Immersed in a palette of breathtaking look What’s Holiday Itinerary half board colours, arguably, Scotland is at its best in Included Sunday Enjoy the ever-changing scenery as we Steam hauled train the autumn time – deep reds, gold, purple, Door to Door journey north to Fort William. ride aboard the copper and russets transform the Service Jacobite Express & Monday This morning we take a scenic drive Return sailing to mountain and valley landscapes. Our own courier along Loch Linnhe to Oban, the unofficial capital Skye service Also included is entry into the amazing of the West Highlands and the acclaimed Entrance to Glen “Enchanted Forest” – depicting nature’s Club Class Extra Coe Visitors Centre Legroom Coach ‘Gateway to the Isles’. McCaig’s Tower, the forces of earth, wind and fire! Distillery and the Caithness Glass Visitors Centre Caledonian Canal 4 nights Cruise & Gondola half board all add to Oban’s attractions where we will have Ride at Nevis Range Holiday Itinerary Entrance to the the day at leisure to explore. Not included: Sunday To Scotland passing Stirling and its Famous Grouse Tuesday We join the JACOBITE EXPRESS for our All lunches Distillery mighty castle and into Perthshire “the Big Tree scenic steam hauled train ride along the West Entrance to Glamis County” – renowned for its magnificent scenery, Castle & Gardens Highland Railway to Mallaig. Described as one of the greatest railway where we arrive at our hotel in Blairgowrie during Entry to the journeys in the world, our route takes us along over the iconic curve of the late afternoon. “Enchanted Forest” Glenfinnan Viaducts magnificent 21 arches. Upon arrival in Mallaig we rejoin Monday This morning we visit Dunkeld with its & Show our coach and board the ferry to Skye. Here, we visit Armadale Castle’s Cathedral ruins, the last resting place of one of the Not included: Visitors Centre, set in the heart of a 20,000-acre Highland estate in the south All lunches evillest characters in Scottish history – Alexander of Skye. Our return sailing is at 4.35pm, with an estimated return time to the Stewart or the Wolf of Badenoch! We continue through Strath Braan and Glen hotel of around 6.30pm. Almond to Crieff where we visit the Glenturret, (Famous Grouse), Distillery, Wednesday Following breakfast, we drive to the Glen Coe Visitors Centre. to take the Experience Tour to see first-hand how they make the Glenturret Here in dramatic Glencoe, or ‘The Valley of Weeping’, we discover an single malt using traditional methods whilst sampling a wee couple of drams. unforgettable place of dramatic mountains and haunting history. Free time in Tuesday We drive to Glamis Castle & Gardens – the childhood home of the Fort William during the afternoon. Queen Mother. Tonight, after dinner, we include entry to the award winning Thursday This morning we embark on a 1-hour canal cruise along the world- ‘The Enchanted Forest’ – Located close to Pitlochry, we experience a sound famous Caledonian canal from Banavie to Gairlochy. Keep your eyes peeled and light show allowing you the unique opportunity to experience the for deer, otters and eagles as we navigate through working lochs. Later we outdoors at night with spectacular imagery. take a ride on a gondola at Nevis Range – where Britain’s only mountain Wednesday Heading in to the Grampian Mountains, over Britain’s highest gondola transports us to 2150ft on the north face of Aonach Mor in around main road, the Spittle of Glenshee, we reach Royal Deeside. Free time in 15 minutes. Once at the summit absorb the stunning views of the Scottish Braemar, home of the Royal Highland Gatherings before we drive up the Valley Highlands, including the Great Glen and Ben Nevis whilst enjoying a drink at of the Dee passing Balmoral Castle to the Royal church of Crathie and the town the Mountain Discovery Centre. of Ballater, where it would appear that every shop is by “Royal Appointment”. Friday After breakfast we head through The Borders, arriving home during Thursday Homeward bound, arriving back during the evening. the evening.

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www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk Angus Hotel, Blairgowrie The Muthu West End Hotel, Fort William This traditionally styled hotel is located in the centre of Nestling in the shadow of Ben Nevis, the West End Hotel the town. Facilities include restaurant, bar, lounge and enjoys a location in the very centre of the town, surrounded

or visit visit or leisure club with spa bath, steam room, sauna and by beautiful mountain scenery and just steps away from the heated indoor pool. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality tranquil Loch Linnhe. Restaurant and bar/lounge. Mobility generally level. Hotel: Public areas are level but there Grade: 3 – The location & hotel are relatively flat. Steps into main building with are several steps to most bedrooms and in corridors. There is a lift. isolated steps throughout. Lift to all floors.

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01564 01564 797000 Sun 6 – Thu 10 Oct 2019 (5 Days) £469 7.30am 7.30pm Sun 5 – Fri 10 May 2019 (6 Days) £759 7.30am 7.30pm

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THE INNER HEBRIDEAN THE ISLE OF ARRAN ARRAN – ISLAY – SKYE & THE KINTYRE PENINSULA Sparkling like jewels off the west coast of look What’s With a remarkable diversity of landscapes, look What’s Scotland are three of Scotland’s “little Included clear green seas, sandy beaches, Included gems” – The Isles of Arran, Islay and Skye Door to Door mountains and lochs it’s little wonder Door to Door –each one having a unique charm with Service Arran is referred to as “Scotland in Service little changing in generations. Sample the Our own courier Miniature”. With the influence of the Our own courier island lifestyle – unspoilt and spectacular service Gulf Stream the climate is mild, a place service with their big skies, white beaches, snow- Club Class Extra Legroom Coach where you can see palm trees around its Club Class Extra capped mountains and crashing seas. Legroom Coach 6 nights 56 miles of coastline. Further afield we 4 nights half board also visit Kintyre and the Crinan Canal – half board Holiday Itinerary Outlined one of the most beautiful waterways in Outlined Saturday We journey north through the Scottish Excursions Britain, and enjoy uninterrupted views of Excursions borders to our overnight hotel, close to Glasgow. Ferry Crossings Ardrossan-Brodick Scotland’s breathtaking and rugged Return Ferry Sunday Take the ferry to Arran – “Scotland in natural landscape. Crossings Ferry Lochranza- Ardrossan-Brodick Miniature”, with free time in Brodick pausing at Claonaig (55 Mins) Highland Aromatics and Arran Cheese Shop Return Ferry to Islay Holiday Itinerary Tour & Tastings at (Located next door to each other). Then, taking (Breakfast on Board) Monday We drive north, boarding the afternoon Arran Distillery the coastal route we catch the late afternoon Ferry Mallaig- ferry from Ardrossan to Arran. Check into the Return Ferry sailing to Kintyre and continue to the Grey Gull Armadale, Skye Lochranza-Claonaig Kinloch Hotel for our 4-night stay. Hotel for our 2-night stay. Entrance to (30 Mins) Dunvegan Castle Tuesday Today we explore Arran and its coastal Monday Board the early morning sailing at Light lunch at the Not included: villages, travelling northwards along the coast for Grey Gull Hotel Kennercraig (breakfast included) to the Isle 4 lunches a guided tour and tastings at the Arran Entrance to Brodick of Islay. Our visit includes Bowmore, the islands Distillery. Time free in Brodick, the island’s capital Castle & Gardens capital, Tour & tasting at a distillery and a visit to the ‘Big Strand’ on Laggan before we continue south via Whitling Bay and Not included: Bay with 6 miles of unspoilt sandy beaches. 4 lunches Lamlash. Cameras ready as we pause at the Tuesday Travelling through majestic Highland countryside we travel via impressive “Paddy’s Milestone” at Kildonan before continuing along the coast Inveraray and Loch Awe to Oban. Next, we follow the shoreline of lovely Loch to Blackwaterfoot. Linnhe to Fort William for a short stop. Then we drive along the spectacular Wednesday Hugging the western coastline we head to Lochranza for the “Road to the Isles” stopping at the Glenfinnan Monument before boarding ferry sailing over the Mull of Kintyre. We journey along the shoreline of the ferry to Skye and the Dunollie Hotel, our base for the next two nights. Loch Fyne for a soup/sandwich lunch at the Grey Gull hotel in Ardrishaig. Wednesday Skye has a wealth of history from Jacobite battles to feuding Later, we visit the Crinan Canal – a marvellous feat of engineering that links clans. The island is abundant in wildlife and the scenery ever-changing from Loch Fyne at Ardrishaig with the open sea at Crinan, some 9 miles away. the patchwork of velvet moors to jagged mountains and towering sea cliffs. There are 15 lock gates and over 2000 vessels use the canal each year. Our tour takes in much of the island and visits Portree and Dunvegan Castle Thursday After a leisurely morning we visit Brodick Castle & Gardens, – home to the MacLeod Clan for over 800 years. beautifully positioned overlooking the Firth of Clyde. The castle is packed Thursday We cross the Skye Bridge, pausing at the imposing Eilean Donan full of treasures, period furniture, paintings and silverware. The landscapes Castle – the second most photographed Castle in Scotland! We continue gardens, dating back to 1710, include water features, wildlife ponds, a fine through Loch Shiel, swamped by the Five Sisters Mountains, to Fort William. collection of rhododendrons, Bavarian Summer House, walled garden and Continue through Glencoe and the ’bonnie, bonnie’ banks of Loch Lomond to woodland walks. our Perthshire hotel for our final night. Friday After breakfast we commence our journey south. After a stop for Friday After breakfast we commence our journey south. After a stop for lunch we arrive home in the evening. lunch we arrive home in the evening.

Your Holiday Hotel Your Hotels Kinloch Hotel, Blackwaterfoot, Isle of Arran 1st Night – Glasgow Area – Minimum 3-Star Standard The Best Western Kinloch Hotel enjoys a 2nd & 3rd Nights – Grey Gull Inn, Ardrishaig – 3-Star stunning location in the quiet hamlet of 4th & 5th Nights – Dunollie Hotel, Broadford, Isle of Skye – 3-Star

Blackwaterfoot overlooking the Kilbrannan 6th Night – Perthshire Area – Minimum 3-Star Standard www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk Sound and the shores of Kintyre. Facilities All hotels are varied in style and location. All have restaurant, bar & lounge facilities. include indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, No lift at the Grey Gull & the Dunollie, but ground floor rooms can be requested.

squash court, snooker room, lounges and public Mobility Grade: 3 – This is a touring holiday and although most of the sightseeing is visit or bars. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality fairly level. from the comfort of our coach, there is a ferry to board and three different hotels, Small steps or ramp access to front entrance. All facilities are on ground floor. Lift along with steps and stairs to negotiate. Please note that due to the nature of this access to upper floors. holiday, customers with mobility difficulties may be limited in their enjoyment.

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THE PALACE HOTEL INVERNESS ‘DIAMOND ALL INCLUSIVE’ ROMANTIC HIGHLAND Join us at the Best Western Palace Hotel look What RAILWAYS Inverness on this superb ‘All Inclusive’ Your ‘diamond break. Dating from the 1890’s, the Hotel all Inclusive JACOBITE STEAM TRAIN & THE KYLE LINE combines the best of the past with the Package contemporary style of the present with Includes elegant interiors, comfortable bedrooms Breathtaking Railway journeys capture the look What’s Door to Door and a superb Leisure Club & Spa. contrasting villages of Inverness, Fort Included Service William, Aviemore and the Kyle of Lochalsh Our own courier Door to Door service – Sit back and relax as the dramatic Service Holiday Itinerary Sunday We journey north to the Scottish Club Class Extra Highland landscapes glide past you. Our own courier Legroom Coach service Highlands arriving in Inverness during the early 5-nights Club Class Extra evening. Holiday Itinerary accommodation Legroom Coach Monday Today we include a cruise on the Monday We drive north, with a suitable stop Welcome cocktail 4 nights world-famous Loch Ness. Although forever reception on the for lunch en-route, arriving at Kingussie in time half board associated with legend, there is much more first evening for dinner. Outlined to Loch Ness than just the elusive monster! Complimentary Tuesday We take the short drive to Aviemore Excursions drinks package It is Scotland’s largest loch and it is more than where we board the Strathspey Steam train to Single journey on from 7-10 pm each the Strathspey 600ft deep for much of its 23 miles length. evening Broomhill. Next, we journey up the Whisky Trail Steam Railway Tuesday A day at leisure in Inverness, with time Wine with dinner to Glen Grant whisky distillery where we are Tour of Glen Grant to explore the shops, parks and gardens of the each evening treated to a guided tour and a wee dram! Free Whisky Distillery. Capital of the Highlands. Entertainment time in Grantown on Spey before returning via Single train journey programme (2 Wednesday Enjoy a full-day tour visiting Loch the Highland Heather Centre at Dulnain Bridge. from Inverness to nights guaranteed) the Kyle of Lochalsh Maree and Inverewe Gardens (NT). A true Wednesday We head to Inverness where we 3-course Single Journey on example of the rugged scenery of the west coast, dinners catch the train for Kyle of Lochalsh. Our route the Jacobite Steam Loch Maree lies in the shadow of the towering Lunch each day or takes us via Dingwall then past Loch Garve. Train between Fort Ben Slioch and has around 30 isles, which lie like packed lunch if we At Luib we reach the summit of the line before William & Mallaig are out on a cluster of jewels strung together to form a descending to the shores of Loch Carron. Here, Not included: excursions All lunches treasure of unrivalled beauty. We continue to the we twist and turn through the tiny loch inlets Afternoon tea & world-famous Inverewe Gardens, which boast a cream scones reaching Plockton before finally travelling through the impressive carved stunning location, overlooking Loch Ewe. each day solid rock walls to Kyle of Lochalsh – the ‘Gateway to the Isle of Skye’. Thursday We visit the Culloden Battlefield & Buffet Enjoy fantastic views of the Skye Bridge and the Cuillin Mountain range breakfasts Visitors Centre (NT), which features a state-of- before rejoining our coach for the scenic drive back to our hotel. Free tea/coffee any the-art exhibition bringing the battle alive in an Thursday We include reserved seats on the Jacobite Steam Railway for our time of the day immersion film and accounts from genuine single journey train ride between Fort William and Mallaig. The journey takes Loch Ness characters involved in the events when the British Cruise approximately two hours with time available to explore the delightful fishing troops defeated Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Entrance to village of Mallaig. One leg of our journey is by coach, which affords us the Highland clans in 1746. Inverewe Gardens opportunity to stop at Glenfinnan for photo opportunities of the Bonnie (NT) Friday Today we are homeward bound. Prince Charlie Monument, the impressive viaduct and lovely Loch Shiel. Culloden Battlefield Friday After breakfast we commence our journey south. After a stop for Visitors Centre (NT) lunch we arrive home in the evening. Not included: Lunches on Days 1 & 6 Your Holiday Hotel Your Holiday Hotel

www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie With origins in the eighteenth century the hotel was The Best Western Palace Hotel, Inverness originally built as a stopover for passengers travelling Our hotel nestles on the banks of the River Ness, Popular

or visit visit or by stage coach. Restaurant, bar and lounge and nightly opposite Inverness Castle and is just a few short Favourite entertainment. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality fairly level. steps from Inverness city centre. Restaurant, Hotel – ramp alternative to steps into the main lounge, bar, swimming pool, steam room & sauna. Mobility entrance. Lift to two floors. Grade: 4 – The resort & hotel are on the level. Hotel has a lift serving all floors.

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ULLAPOOL & THE OUTER HEBRIDES SHETLAND THE ISLAND OF THE VIKINGS INCLUDING THE ISLES OF LEWIS, HARRIS & SKYE Ruggedly handsome and wonderfully look What’s secluded – Shetland boasts a landscape Included quite unlike anywhere else in the world, This new itinerary takes in much of look What’s Door to Door with huge cliffs, unspoilt coastline and an service Scotland’s breathtaking North West Included abundance of wildlife. Here is a ‘once in a Our own courier coastline and includes highlights of the Door to Door lifetime’ chance to holiday on an island service Outer Hebrides – a chain of remarkable service quite unlike anywhere else in the UK. Club Class Extra islands that stretch out like a breakwater Our own courier Legroom Coach at the rim of the wide Atlantic. service 6 nights Club Class Extra Holiday Itinerary half board Legroom Coach Tuesday Travel to Scotland with an overnight Entry to Holiday Itinerary 7 nights stop in Perth/Dundee Area. Glamis Castle Saturday Travel to Scotland with an overnight half board Wednesday Departing after breakfast we visit 3 Days local stop in Perth. Entrance to Shetland Guides & Glamis Castle, the splendid childhood home of Sunday We continue via Pitlochry then over the Inverewe Gardens entrances to Island (NTS) Her Majesty the Queen Mother. We continue in attractions shown remote Drumochter Pass pausing at the leafy old Return ferry sailings the afternoon to Aberdeen where we board the Light lunch Victorian spa town of Strathpeffer before skirting to the Outer overnight Northlink Ferry sailing to Shetland. on Day 3 west to Ullapool and our overnight stay. Hebrides Thursday After breakfast we disembark the ferry Not included: Monday We take the morning ferry to Stornoway Local Coach & 6 lunches and meet our local, experienced guide for a tour on the Isle of Lewis, then continue to the Guided Tour of Lewis/Harris of the Northern Isles – Yell and Unst. Pause for a photo-stop at Sullom Voe Caberfeidh Hotel for our 2-night stay. Dunvegan then cross to Yell, with entry to the Old Haa Museum, Burravoe. We cross to Tuesday Using the services of a local coach Castle Unst with its many beautiful beaches where a light lunch is included before and tour guide we explore the Islands of Lewis Eilean Donan Castle we travel via Muckle Flugga, the most northern tip of the UK, and Skidbladner home to the Callanish Stones, one of the finest Visitors Centre – a replica Viking Long Ship, before checking into our Hotel around 6.00pm. prehistoric sites in Scotland, the historic Broch at Not included: Friday Today we enjoy a coastal tour towards Sumburgh Head RSPB Carolway and the Gearrannan Blackhouses Village All lunches Reserve, stopping at one of the islands finest beaches – Rerwick. with their traditional thatched croft houses. View cliff scenery, golden beaches and seabird colonies. Next we visit Wednesday The Isle of Harris beckons today with its ever-changing Jarlsof archaeological site and include entry to the Croft Museum. In the kaleidoscope of scenic colour. We visit Tarbert, home to Harris Tweed and the afternoon we view the Shetland Ponies before arriving in Scalloway, Isle of Harris Distillery before we board the afternoon sailing to Uig on the Isle Shetland’s former capital, where we visit the folklore museum. of Skye and continue to Broadford for our 2-night stay at the Dunollie Hotel. Saturday Travelling via Voe and Brae, we view the spectacular off-shore sea Thursday Discover Skye as we visit Dunvegan Castle, probably the oldest stacks of ‘Drongs’. Entry to the Tangwick Haa Museum is followed by a visit inhabited castle in the north of Scotland. It has been occupied continuously to the Shetland Jewellery Workshop. Free time in Lerwick via the Wormadale by the Chiefs of the Clan MacLeod for more than 750 years and is located on Viewpoint, before boarding our overnight evening sailing to Aberdeen. a wonderful setting on the shores of Loch Dunvegan. Sunday After breakfast, disembark the ship and take the coastal road south Friday Departing our hotel we pause at the Eilean Donan Visitors Centre for to Dundee with its new popular Waterfront development, before we cross wonderful photographic opportunities of one of Scotland’s most iconic historic over the Tay Bridge and drive to Stirling for our final night. castles. Then, travelling via Fort William, we reach the Winnock Hotel for our Monday We commence our journey homeward, arriving home during the final night. evening. Saturday We commence our journey homeward, arriving home during the evening. Your Holiday Hotels Your Holiday Hotels Day 1: 3-Star standard Hotel in Perth/Dundee area. Day 2 & 5: Overnight DBB with Cabin Accommodation – Northlink Line’s MV Hamnavoe, Hrossey and Day 1 Best Western Queens Hotel, Perth (3-Star) Hjaltland are modern ships carrying 600 passengers with shops, restaurant, bars and Day 2 Royal Hotel, Ullapool (3-Star) a cinema on board. All Cabins are 2-Berth en-suite. Days 3 & 4: 2 nights DBB at the Days 3 & 4 Caberfeidh Hotel, Stornoway (4-Star) Shetland Hotel, Lerwick. Located overlooking the bay, only a few minutes’ walk Days 5 & 6 The Dunollie Hotel, Broadford (3-Star) from the town centre. Bar, Restaurant. Lift to most floors. Day 6: 3-Star standard Day 7 Winnock Hotel, Drymen (3-Star) Hotel in Stirling. All hotels are varied in style and standards. Travellers should consider the fact that All hotels are varied in style and standards, but all rooms offer full-en-suite facilities.

they will often be in beautiful, yet isolated locations where hotel availability is Travellers should consider the fact that they will often be in beautiful, yet isolated www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk extremely limited. All have restaurant, bar & lounge. The Queens & Caberfeidh have a locations where hotel availability is extremely limited. All have restaurant, bar & lift. No Lift at The Royal, The Dunollie & The Winnock. lounge. Mobility Grade: 2 – This is a touring holiday and although most of the

Mobility Grade: 2 – This is a touring holiday and although most of the sightseeing is sightseeing is from the comfort of our coach, there are ferries to board and three visit or from the comfort of our coach, there are ferries to board and five different hotels, different hotels, along with steps and stairs to negotiate. Please note that due to along with steps and stairs to negotiate. Please note that due to the nature of this the nature of this holiday, customers with mobility difficulties may be limited in holiday, customers with mobility difficulties may be limited in their enjoyment. their enjoyment.

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IRELAND’S GRAND TOUR DISCOVERING THE WILD ATLANTIC WAY

Take in Ireland’s famous scenery, vibrant cities and wealth of history on a premium tour of Ireland. look What’s Included With Derry, Westport and Galway all combined with the fantastic attractions and stunning scenery Door to Door associated with the Wild Atlantic Way, you’ll get a real authentic taste of the Emerald Isle. Service Our own courier service Holiday Itinerary Sunday We journey to Ennis, pausing en-route at Galway before arriving at Club Class Sunday Travel by ferry from Holyhead to Dublin, then we continue to our Extra Legroom Coach the Tracey’s West Country Hotel, overnight stay at the 3-star rated Aspect Hotel Park West, Dublin. 11 nights Monday We travel north via Omagh, visiting the Ulster American Folk Park Ennis and our 3-night stay. half board before arriving at the Dillon’s Hotel in Letterkenny for our 3-night stay. Monday We explore the Wild Atlantic 3 nights live musical Tuesday This morning we meet our informative guide for a 2-hour walking Way as we journey to Doolin Pier entertainment tour of Derry. After lunch, we enjoy a guided tour of the Tower Museum where we board the Doolin ferry for a Return Ferry Crossings before strolling to the neo-gothic Guildhall where we discover its unique cruise to Inis Oirr and the Aran Islands. On arrival we enjoy a pony & trap tour Outlined history and stunning stained-glass windows. excursions before a stunning cruise to the base of Wednesday We travel this morning through hauntingly beautiful wilderness, Entrances to the Ulster American pristine lakes, tumbling waterfalls and rugged mountains to Glenveagh the Cliffs of Moher (Weather Folk Park, Glenveagh National National Park. On arrival we watch a short film on the history of the area permitting). Park & Shuttle Bus, National Museum of Ireland’s Country Life before transferring to a shuttle bus which takes us to Glenveagh Castle Tuesday Travelling via the short ferry crossing from Killmer to Tarbert we Guided tours of Derry, The Tower where we enjoy a guided tour. The afternoon is free in Letterkenny. Museum & Guildhall, Glenveagh Thursday This morning we drive to Donegal where we embark on a visit the Foynes Flying Boat Museum Castle, Westport House, 75-minute circular cruise of Donegal Bay. Free time in Donegal before we before continuing to Bunratty Castle & Strokestown Park & Irish National Folk Park. Famine Museum, Foyne Flying journey into County Mayo, pausing in Sligo before arriving at the McWilliam Boat Museum, Bunratty Castle & Park Hotel, Claremorris for the next 3 nights. Wednesday We drive east to Folk Park Friday We spend this morning at the National Museum of Ireland’s Country Mullingar for our final night at the Donegal Bay Cruise, River Life before continuing to Westport for lunch followed by a 1-hour guided tour 4-star Bloomfield House Hotel. Shannon Cruise, Aran Island Cruise ink Pony & trap tour of Westport House – one of Ireland’s most popular historic family homes. Thursday To Dublin for the afternoon ferry crossing and our homeward Not included: Saturday We are met by a local coach and driver for todays scenic excursion All lunches to Carrick-on-Shannon where we board the Moon River Pleasure Cruiser for journey. a relaxing 1-hour cruise on the River Shannon. We complete our day with a visit to Strokestown Park & Irish National Famine Museum where we enjoy Your Holiday Hotels a 45-minute guided tour of the Georgian Palladian Mansion and a 40-minute Dillon’s Hotel, Letterkenny, Co Donegal HHH tour of the Famine Museum McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris, Co Mayo HHHH

www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk Tracey’s West County Hotel, Ennis, Co Clare HHH Leisure Facilities at the McWilliam Park Hotel & the Tracey’s West County Hotel Mobility Grade: 3 – This is a touring holiday and although most of the sightseeing is

or visit visit or from the comfort of our coach, there are ferries to board and five different hotels, along with some guided walking tours. Please note that due to the nature of this holiday, customers with mobility difficulties may be limited in their enjoyment.

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© Flickr – Shadowgate OUTSTANDING NORTHERN IRELAND COUNTY CLARE & © Flickr – Titanic Belfast THE ARAN ISLANDS BELFAST, THE ANTRIM COAST & SO MUCH MORE County Clare is known as ‘Traditional look What’s Ireland’ thanks to its sleepy villages with Included Northern Ireland’s beauty is intertwined look What’s colourful shop fronts, smoke from peat Door to Door with tragic history & rich culture – the Included fires and local musicians playing in olde Service wild craggy mountains, magical lakes & Door to Door worlde bars. With a fantastic location Our own courier sweeping coastline have remained Service service overlooking the cascading Inagh River, our unspoilt by the passage of time. Our own courier tour showcases the spectacular scenery of Club Class Extra service Legroom Coach this region and no doubt, the highlight will Club Class Extra 6 nights Holiday Itinerary Legroom Coach be a day on the Aran Islands. half board Sunday We journey to Holyhead in North Wales Return Sea Outlined for our afternoon sailing to Ireland and continue crossings from Excursions Holiday Itinerary to our overnight stay at the Trim Castle Hotel, Holyhead to Dublin Sunday Travel by ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Cliffs of Moher 6 nights dinner, bed Visitors Centre Co Meath (4-Star rated). and continue to Mullingar for our overnight stay & breakfast Cruise to Inishmore Monday We journey north to Newry. Then at the 4-star Bloomfield House Hotel. Guided Tour of with Horse & following the Mountains of Mourne Coastal Belfast & entrance Monday Venture west with a visit to thriving Carriage ride Route we drive along the shores of Carlingford to Titanic Belfast Galway for some free leisure time before Entrance to Tullamore Dew Lough to Kilheel. We continue via Downpatrick, Entrance to the proceeding to Ennistymon for our 3-night stay. Heritage Centre the last resting place of St Patrick before arriving Giant’s Causeway Tuesday Today we explore the breathtaking Visitor Experience Guided tour of at the Stormont Hotel for our 4-night stay. (NT) Cliffs of Moher – home to Ireland’s largest colony Dublin Tuesday This morning a local coach and Belfast Guided tour of of sea birds. We include entry to the Visitors Not included: City guide meets us at our hotel for a morning Hillsborough Castle 4 lunches Centre and the Atlantic Edge audio-visual guided tour of Belfast. In the afternoon we visit with tea/scones presentation. We continue through the Titanic Belfast, the world’s largest Titanic visitor Not included: All lunches ‘moonscape’ scenery of the Burren with majestic mountains, tranquil valleys experience. This iconic six-floor building explores and megalithic tombs older than the Egyptian Pyramids! the sights, sounds, smells and stories of the Titanic, which brings history to life Wednesday The highlight of the tour begins at Doolin where your ferry in an unforgettable way. awaits. On the Western Edge of the Atlantic fringes, the three Aran Islands Wednesday This morning we drive pausing to view the ‘Dark Hedges’, have been standing guard for centuries. Enjoy a scenic cruise to Inishmore a romantic, atmospheric, tunnel-like avenue of intertwined beech trees, where we include a tour in the traditional way; by Horse & Carriage! Your planted in the 18th century. Today they are instantly recognisable to fans of driver will provide informative commentary as you wind your way through the the popular TV series ‘Game of Thrones’, as the Kings Road! We continue to island, past dotted ruins of Christian Monasteries and fortifications. the Giant’s Causeway Visitor Experience, returning along the spectacular Thursday Heading across Ireland we reach County Offaly where we include Antrim coast with its vertical cliffs, glens and mountain scenery. a visit to the Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre – housed within an old (Small separate charge for those requiring to use the Translink Shuttle bus Bonded Warehouse where we follow in the footsteps of Daniel E Williams from the Visitors Centre to view the Causeway). from Stable Boy to Distillery Manager who created the whiskey which still Thursday Today we visit Hillsborough Castle, one of the most beautiful, and bears his initials today. In the afternoon we continue to Dublin for a 2-night interesting historic properties in Northern Ireland and the official residence of stay at the Aspect Hotel. the Royal Family when they are in Northern Ireland. We include a guided tour Friday A morning guided tour of Dublin’s ‘Fair City’ before free time in of this magnificent Georgian Mansion and an opportunity to explore the the afternoon. beautiful gardens. (Our visit includes tea and scones). Saturday Breakfast today is included on board our return sailing to Friday We return south to Dublin before continuing to our final nights stay at Holyhead then we continue homeward. the Talbot Hotel, Stillorgan, Co Dublin (4-Star Rated). Saturday Breakfast today is included on-board our return Irish Ferries sailing Your Holiday Hotel to Holyhead then we continue homeward. Falls Hotel & Spa, Ennistymon, Co Clare The hotel offers comfortable, spacious Your Holiday Hotel accommodation with the small town of Ennistymon just a short walk away. Guests will Stormont Hotel, Belfast not fail to be impressed with the stunning views Located 5 miles from the centre of Belfast, opposite

from the public areas and its 50 acres of Stormont Parliament Buildings in a leafy, residential area. www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk gardens, woodland paths and river walks. Restaurant, bar, leisure facilities including Bar, lounge Mobility Grade: 3 – Location & hotel are all indoor swimming pool. Mobility Grade: 4 – The resort & hotel offers good access reasonably level and accessible. 2 lifts serve 3 floors,

throughout with lift to all floors. however there are limited ground floor rooms available. visit or

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Even though passports are not needed to travel to Ireland, ferry companies Even though passports are not needed to travel to Ireland, ferry companies Call request passengers to carry some form of PHOTO ID, which may be request passengers to carry some form of PHOTO ID, which may be required for inspection. required for inspection. 77 euroPe Honfleur Versailles neW tour © Flickr – Pom’ VERSAILLES, SPRINGTIME IN CANDELIT CHATEAUX NORMANDY & MONET’S GARDEN TULIPS GALORE, HONFLEUR Think of France and you think of Paris but look What’s & THE D-DAY BEACHES venture a little bit further afield and you Included will find a host of fantastic experiences Door to Door Spring is in the air... say farewell to winter look What’s and sumptuous Chateau just waiting to be Service and admire the first spring blossoms over Included discovered. This tour allows a visit to two Our own courier of the most stunning Chateau in France; service a refreshing break in Normandy. In April Door to Door the world-famous Chateau de Versailles Club Class Extra each year the gardens at Château de Service Legroom Coach and the impressive Chateau de Vaux-le- Vendeuvre explode into a fabulous riot Our own courier Welcome Drink of colour with a vibrant display of tulips, service Vicomte which provided a credible double upon arrival narcissus and grape hyacinths Club Class Extra as the film set for the BBC’s headline 4 nights half board Legroom Coach drama series, “Versailles”. (Set meal on first 4 nights half board night then three Holiday Itinerary (Buffet Menu) nights with buffet Thursday To Dover and our ferry crossing to Welcome glass of Holiday Itinerary menu choice – cider/soft drink on Thursday To Folkestone for our Eurotunnel Note lunch replaces Calais. We continue south west to Normandy, dinner on Day 3) arrival crossing to France. We continue to Paris and our arriving at our hotel in the evening for our Return Eurotunnel Return Ferry 4-night stay at the Novotel Saclay. 4-night stay. Crossings Crossings Friday Today we visit the Chateau and gardens Friday This morning, we will visit the 18th century Outlined Outlined Château de Vendeuvre, one of the most beautiful excursions of Versailles which are among the most illustrious excursions castles in Normandy. During our guided tour we Guided tour of of World Heritage Sites. Built by the “Sun King”, Guided tour of Versailles will discover a miniature furniture collection, a Chateau de Louis XIV, the Chateau contains a magnificent Vendeuvre including collection of fine furniture and artworks. Candlelit visit to perfectly preserved kitchen and an array of lunch & glass of Chateau de Vaux-le- stunning gardens including the Chateau’s wine We include a guided tour of the interior where Vicomte spectacular Tulip Festival, where more than Guided tour of the you’ll witness the awe-inspiring Hall of Mirrors. Entrance to Monet’s 30,000 bulbs of tulips, narcissus and grape D-Day Beaches Stroll at leisure through the stunning formal Gardens, Giverny including entrances gardens. During the summer months, visitors can Not included: hyacinths will be on display. We include a to Pegasus Bridge also witness the magical Musical Fountains Show 4 lunches & 4-course ‘Taste of Normandy’ lunch, including Museum, 1 evening meal a glass of Bordeaux wine. In the afternoon we Arromanches 360 and explore the fountains and groves with their Cinema & Landing water features spouting to the rhythm of the music. return to Lisieux where we can explore the Museum Saturday A morning at leisure where we enjoy lunch at our hotel before magnificent Basilica, the Norman Cathedral, Not included: the house of Saint Thérèse and this beautiful 4 lunches boarding our coach to visit another beautiful chateau. Chateau de Vaux-le- pilgrimage town at leisure. Vicomte is a 17th century, privately owned masterpiece that has been restored Saturday Today we meet our ‘step-on guide’ for a full day’s tour of the to its former glory with richly furnished and decorated rooms and wonderful Normandy Beaches. Highlights include Pegasus Bridge Museum, Ranville formal grounds. To add a touch of ‘romance’ this evenings visit will be via CWG, Ouistreham, Sword Beach, Juno Beach, Gold Beach and Arromanches candlelight, where the breathtaking gardens and Chateau will be illuminated including entrance to the 360 Cinema and Arromanches Landing Museum. by over 2000 candles creating a unique and memorable experience. Sunday We travel to the charming port town of Honfleur, located on the Sunday A trip to Normandy and the lovingly restored Monet’s Garden at beautiful Côte Fleurie. Honfleur’s beauty has long attracted artists whose work Giverny, is a source of as much pleasure today as it was to its creator. can be seen in the town’s art galleries. Explore the old dock in the heart of the Here, where the painter lived until his death in 1929, the perspectives, port, surrounded by the distinctive high, narrow, timbered-framed houses. symmetries and colours of the flower garden and water garden were the Monday We return to Calais for the ferry to Dover, returning home late inspiration for some of his most famous works. evening. Monday We return to Calais for the Eurotunnel crossing to Folkestone, returning home during the evening. Your Holiday Hotel Your Holiday Hotel Mercure Hotel, Lisieux This modern hotel is located on the outskirts of the Novotel Saclay, Saclay, South West Paris

www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk charming town of Lisieux, within easy reach of a host of This modern hotel has been built around a renovated attractions. Each of the 70 bedrooms is decorated in a farmhouse and courtyard and is located in the countryside modern, cosy style. The open plan restaurant and informal south of Paris. 139 bedrooms, restaurant, lounge/bar. Outdoor

or visit visit or bar are located on the ground floor, with both having a pool & large terrace area. Mobility Grade: 4 – Stepped pleasant ambience overlooking the outdoor swimming entrance with ramp access. Good access through. Ground pool. Mobility Grade: 4 – Level, easy access through. Lift to all rooms. floor rooms available. Lift available.

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LANDSCAPES OF THE DORDOGNE SECRETS OF HIDDEN FRANCE BEAUTIFUL BRUGES This tour has become something of a look What’s INCLUDING YPRES & GHENT perennial favourite – The Dordogne is one Included of the most beautiful and unspoilt regions Door to Door of France, where a plethora of magnificent Service One of the most perfectly preserved look What’s landscapes awaits you: massive cliffs, Our own courier medieval cities in Europe; Bruges is famous Included meandering rivers lined with honey- service for its lace shops, magnificent churches Door to Door Home coloured medieval villages. Club Class Extra and, of course, chocolate. A holiday in Service Legroom Coach Bruges is like taking a trip back in time Our own courier Return ferry as you wander through cobbled streets service Holiday Itinerary crossing from surrounded by historic buildings as horse Club Class Extra Tuesday We cross the channel to France then on Dover/Calais Legroom Coach drawn carriages go by and a trip on one of to the Novotel Chartres for our overnight stay. 8 nights Return Dover to half board the canal boats gives you a unique view of Wednesday Heading south, we call at the ‘ghost’ Calais ferry crossing Entrance to ‘the Venice of the north’. town of Oradour-sur-Glane, which has been left 4 nights bed & Oradour-sur-Glane buffet breakfast untouched as a forever silent monument, since Guided tour of Holiday Itinerary Welcome 1944 when the Nazis executed over 600 Périgueux drink Friday We head for Dover and the ferry crossing inhabitants and set fire to the town. Stroll the Wine tasting at Dinner on arrival empty streets, see the old burnt out cars, visit the Monbazillac to Calais. From here it is just a short drive up the night (To be taken in museum and watch the 12-minute film – a very Guided excursions coast to Bruges. Enjoy a welcoming drink upon a nearby restaurant of Sarlat la Canéda/ thought-provoking experience. We continue in arrival before settling in to our new surroundings. Outlined Rocamadour & excursions the afternoon to Le Bugue for 6-nights. Beynac/La Roque 3-course evening dinner tonight. Gageac Saturday Today, enjoy the delights of Bruges. A scenic guided Thursday We drive to the beautiful old Roman boat cruise of Ghent Dordogne river This ancient settlement on a network of canals and city of Périgueux, capital of the region. Enjoy a Not included: cruise & ‘little train’ rivers is an absolute delight. Take a cruise around guided walking tour of this beautiful town with its ride to Domme 3 evening dinners & the canals or a horse-drawn carriage through the all lunches wonderful architecture and wealth of historic sites. Not included: The afternoon is free for individual pursuits. All lunches streets, and shop for pretty lace or delicious Friday We enjoy an extended half-day excursion chocolates. This evening is our first opportunity to sample the delights of to Chateau de Monbazillac. Situated at the heart of the prestigious Bruges; there are restaurants and pubs aplenty to sample the local fayre. Monbazillac Vineyards, we enjoy a guided tour and wine tasting. Sunday After a leisurely start, we visit some of the key sites of the Ypres Saturday A day to relax and unwind in Le Bugue. battlefields area, including Tyne Cot, the largest British War Cemetery in Sunday A full days guided excursion, first to Sarlat-la-Canéda, where we the world and Essex Farm CWGC, where John McCrae wrote the immortal explore the maze of narrow lanes and winding medieval cobble stone streets. ‘In Flanders Field’ poem. We continue to Ypres town centre with an We then proceed to Rocamadour, a town built on narrow ledges above an opportunity to visit the Flanders Field Museum (not included) and the almost sheer cliff. Menin Gate. Free time at leisure for dinner before staying to attend the Monday We meet our local guide in Beynac before enjoying a cruise on a moving ‘Last Post’ ceremony. sailing barge to discover ten centuries of the Dordogne Valley and its fabulous Monday A full day excursion to historical Ghent. What better way to start history. We continue to La Roque Gageac, where you can discover the exotic our day than with a leisurely guided boat cruise taking in the heart of the gardens of this spectacular cliffside village before taking a trip on the “little medieval centre viewing such sites as St Bravo’s Cathedral, the Belfry and train” up to the 13th century village of Domme to enjoy lovely panoramic St Nicholas’ Church and the impressive Castle of the Counts’ and the Princes’ views of the river as it winds its way through the beautiful valley. court. In the afternoon there’s some free time to explore this charming city. Tuesday We depart Le Bugue and travel to the Novotel Chartres to our Tuesday Departing our hotel after breakfast we visit the popular seaside overnight hotel. resort of Ostend before returning homeward in the afternoon. Wednesday We return to Calais where we board our ferry to Dover, arriving home during the evening. Your Holiday Hotel Hotel Portinari, Bruges Your Holiday Hotel Superbly located on the t’Zand Square in the very heart of Bruges. You’ll find plenty of bars, cafes and shops nearby,

Hotel Royal Vezere, Le Bugue so after a busy day sightseeing it’s easy to find somewhere www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk A charming 3-star hotel which overlooks the river in to unwind, take the weight off your feet and watch the world the centre of Le Bugue. Restaurant, bar, restaurant, go by. All rooms (except suites) have walk-in showers, Bar &

rooftop outdoor swimming pool and terrace. Mobility breakfast room. Mobility Grade: 3 – The resort and hotel are on the level but please visit or Grade: 4 – Location has some slopes and steps. remember Bruges has many cobbled streets & walkways. There are a few isolated Hotel is fairly level with a lift. steps, but a passenger lift serves all floors.

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THE BULBFIELDS OF GRAND DUCHY OF HOLLAND LUXEMBOURG & MOSELLE Situated in Lisse, Keukenhof is the most look What’s outstanding spring attraction of the Included Netherlands. A riot of colour, no The small town of Vianden has a look What’s Door to Door experience can match this spectacular Service picturesque location on the River Our, set Included and unforgettable display, with some six Our own courier amidst magnificent Luxembourg scenery, Door to Door million tulips, narcissi, daffodils, hyacinths, service close to the border with Germany. Vianden Service shrubs, ponds & fountains. Club Class Extra houses many great buildings including a Our own courier Legroom Coach feudal manor, a former Trinitarian church service Return Dover to and cloister and a rural art museum. Club Class Extra Holiday Itinerary Calais ferry crossing Legroom Coach Thursday To Dover for the ferry to Calais then 4 nights Return Dover to across Belgium and into Holland, arriving at our half board Holiday Itinerary Calais ferry crossing hotel in time for dinner. Outlined Friday To Dover for the ferry to Calais then 4 nights excursions Friday Today we travel to award-winning across through the scenic Ardennes to half board Admission to Keukenhof Gardens, showpiece of the Dutch Luxembourg for our 4-night stay. 2 nights musical Keukenhof Gardens entertainment bulb industry with some 80 acres of colourful Saturday An excursion to Grevenmacher on Amsterdam Outlined floral displays. In the afternoon, there is free time Canal Cruise the River Moselle. Set in splendid scenery, excursions to explore or maybe take a ride on one of the Combined Grevenmacher is an important wine-growing Wine Tasting in ‘whisper boats’, which are almost silent as they Boat/Steam Tram centre. We visit a local wine-growing centre Grevenmacher Journey including sail through the beautiful bulb landscape. where you will be able to sample the local Champagne coffee & light Saturday A full day to explore the unique city of refreshments produce. From here we continue to Trier – Breakfast, guided walking tour of Amsterdam with its famous tree-lined canals and Not included: the oldest city in Germany. Once the regional Vianden, entrance preserved 17th century gabled houses. We include All lunches Roman capital, it offers a host of well-preserved to the castle & a 1-hour canal cruise, followed by some free reminders of bygone days with its amphitheatre afternoon tea leisure time to explore this fascinating city. and thermal baths. Guided tour of Luxembourg Sunday Today our excursion takes us on a fascinating ride by historical Sunday Enjoy a champagne breakfast, followed Not included: steam tram and steam boat around the coast of the Ijsselmeer (Light by a morning guided walking tour of Vianden All lunches refreshments –Tea/coffee & Apple Pie included). We also visit the museum at with entrance to the Castle included. Afternoon Hoorn, to learn something of the history and development of the Dutch steam High Tea is provided back at our hotel. tram from 1879 to 1966. Monday A day excursion to Luxembourg City including a morning guided Monday Leaving our hotel we make our way back to Calais and our ferry to tour followed by free time in the afternoon. Dover and home. Tuesday Our final Breakfast and then our departure back to Calais for the return crossing and back to the West Midlands. Your Holiday Hotel Your Holiday Hotel Van der Valk Hotel, Leusden Situated on the foothills of the Utrecht Hill Ridge Grand Hotel de Vianden, Vianden in the green heart of Holland, between

www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk An intimate hotel with a good location in pretty Vianden. Amersfoort and Utrecht. All rooms equipped with The hotel features a cosy bar, restaurant and terrace and modern facilities. Restaurant, Grand café, large enthusiastic proprietors, who are on hand to ensure that terrace. Solarium and souvenir shop. Mobility

or visit visit or everyone has an enjoyable stay. Mobility Grade: 3 – Grade: 4 – Location is level. Hotel is level and has a lift to all floors. Location is level with isolated steps throughout. The lift serves 3 of the hotel’s 4 floors. Date Price Tour Departs Returns By

Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Thu 18 – Mon 22 Apr 2019 (EASTER) (5 Days) £605 5.30am 9.00pm Thu 25 – Mon 29 Apr 2019 (5 Days) £599 5.30am 9.00pm Fri 15 – Tue 19 Nov 2019 (5 Days) £549 5.30am 9.00pm Thu 9 – Mon 13 May 2019 (5 Days) £599 5.30am 9.00pm 01564 01564 797000 Supplements Supplements Call Call Single Room: Nil • Holiday Insurance: £46 Single Room: £138 • Holiday Insurance: £42.50 Passports will be required for this tour Passports will be required for this tour 80 Airborne Museum, Oosterbeek Bernkastel euroPe neW tour

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Join FRED OLSEN’S look What’s 7 nights Full Board ARNHEM – THE new River Cruise River Cruise Included accommodation – vessel – Brabant and Door to Door Buffet Breakfasts, LIBERATION ROUTE embark on an Service Casual lunch, 5- effortlessly rewarding Our own courier course a la carte & THE ZUNDERT FLOWER PARADE service dinners & late German jaunt night snacks, combining stops at a Club Class Extra complimentary Legroom Coach Brabant and central Holland is a land of look What’s string of enchanting afternoon Days 1 & 2 and tea/coffee with contrasts, offering glimpses into the Included towns and cities with 9 & 10 sandwiches & vibrant and artistic past and the more Door to Door unforgettable daytime Return Dover to cakes, welcome recent period of occupation during the Service scenic river cruising. Calais ferry cocktail, welcome crossing dinner & Captain’s Second Word War. Our tour provides a Our own courier gala dinner service 2 nights dinner, similar contrast with a full day in Arnhem Holiday/Cruise bed & buffet Not included: uncovering the history of the Battle of Club Class Extra Itinerary breakfast in 3-Star 4 lunches & Legroom Coach Arnhem followed by a visit to one of the Wednesday We cross to Hotels Optional Shore Return Dover to Excursions oldest flower parades in Europe, combined Calais ferry crossing France then journey to with a day of exploration in beautiful 4 nights dinner, bed Holland for our overnight stay (DBB) ‘S-Hertogenbosch and Heusden. & buffet breakfast Thursday We drive to Dusseldorf, Germany, where we meet the MS Brabant. Settle into Outlined our cabins and enjoy dinner as the vessel prepares to embark on our leisurely cruise excursions Holiday Itinerary along the Rhine & Moselle Rivers. Guided tour of Friday To Dover for the ferry to Calais then Arnhem with visits Date Port Arrive Depart across Belgium and into Holland, arriving at to Airborne at the Friday Cologne 08.00am 12.30pm Bridge and the our hotel in time for dinner. Cruising via Bonn Airborne Museum Saturday After breakfast, we meet our local Remagen 5.00pm 8.00pm Entrance and guide for a tour of Arnhem, visit ‘Airborne’ at Saturday Cruising the Middle Moselle category 2 seated Bernkastel 2.00pm 11.00pm the Bridge and Oosterbeek Cemetery, resting tickets to the Sunday Cochem 9.00am 2.00pm place for over 1700 soldiers from the Battle of Zundert Flower Cruising the Lower Moselle Parade Arnhem. Then visit the Airborne Museum and Koblenz 8.00pm Overnight Guided walk & Boat Hartenstein Villa, where the stories of British, Monday Koblenz Overnight 1.00pm trip below & around Cruising the Middle Rhine German and Polish soldiers are told. ‘S-Hertogenbosch Tuesday Speyer 7.00am 6.00pm Sunday Admire the stunning floral displays at the Not included: Wednesday Strasbourg, France 8.00am 1.30pm annual Zundert Flower Parade which began in All lunches Cruising the Upper Rhine & Locks 1936 to honour Queen Wilhelmina’s birthday. Thursday Basel, Switzerland 6.00am Thursday In Basel, we rejoin our Coach for our journey to Northern France for our final Today the parade is a huge spectacle with giant floats covered in thousands night (DBB) of flowers. Uniquely, only dahlias are used to craft the elaborate displays. Friday We travel to Calais, homeward bound. Over 600,000 dahlias from dozens of species are grown locally just for the parade. This is sure to be an incredible sight! Your river Cruise Ship Monday To ‘S-Hertogenbosch, capital of Brabant. This 12th century city is something of a ‘hidden gem’! We include a guided town walk, a canal boat MS Brabant Brabant’s classic design is smaller than many trip underneath the city and a visit to a local café for coffee and Bossche bol river boats, so guests can enjoy the hallmarks of – a glutinous traditional cake. In the afternoon visit the 17th century city of Fred. Olsen’s approach to cruising. With four Heusden, a beautiful fortified city with countless restaurants, little boutiques decks and less than 80 rooms and suites, Brabant has the intimate, home-from-home atmosphere. and squares. Tuesday Leaving our hotel we make our way back to Calais and our ferry to 2019 River Cruise Pricing Juliet Balcony Juliet Balcony Dover and home. Strauss Deck 2 Mozart Deck 3 (SJ) (MJ) Your Holiday Hotel Exploring the Scenic Moselle Valley (Ref: R1914)

Hotel de Bilderberg, Oosterbeek Wed 3 – Fri 12 July 2019 www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk Situated in Oosterbeek, this eco-friendly hotel is (10 Days – 7 Nts Cruising) £1989 £2096 located close to the Airborne Museum and Airborne

Cemetery. 146 guest rooms, 2 restaurants, bar, indoor DEPARTURE & RETURN TIMINGS (Approx) – Depart Henley 5.30am visit or pool, sauna and leisure complex. Mobility Grade: 3 – Tour Return: 9.00pm • SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS – Available upon request Location is level and the hotel has a lift to all floors. HOLIDAY INSURANCE – £61 • DEPOSITS – A 20% Deposit of the total holiday value is required at the time of booking. Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Passports will be required for this tour. Fri 30 Aug – Tue 3 Sep 2019 (5 Days) £699 5.30am 9.00pm All Prices on board are in Sterling – so you don’t have any worries about currency fluctuations. 797000 01564 Supplements Single Room: £109 • Holiday Insurance: £46 All Cruise Holiday featured on this page are protected through our Call Passports will be required for this tour membership of ABTOT (Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust). 81 euroPe Heidelberg Alexisbad neW neW tour tour

Heidelberg is an ideal look What’s Return funicular destination for any railway ride & Included entrance to traveller who wishes to Door to Door Heidelberg Castle HARZ MOUNTAINS experience the scenic Service Boat trip on the beauty of the lush Our own courier River Neckar THE JEWEL OF GERMANY woodlands, old-town service Wine architecture and Club Class Extra Tasting Legroom Coach This area of Germany is peppered with look What’s ruined castles of Entrance & guided Return ferry tour of small town and villages ad where the Included Germany’s Rhineland. crossing from Ludwigsburg splendid and colourful half-timbered Door to Door The city’s picturesque Dover/Calais Residential Palace buildings reflect the prosperous past of Service location on the Neckar 7 nights Entrance to this region. Our tour visits the medieval Our own courier half board ‘Blooming River in southwest towns of Quedlinburg, Wernigerode and service Guided tour of Baroque’ Germany has made Goslar as well as a ride on the Harz Club Class Extra Heilbronn & Entrance & guided Legroom Coach Heidelberg a top entrance & guided visit to the Speyer Mountains Narrow Gauge Railway. destination for tourists tour of the Technik Museum Return ferry National Garden crossing from since the 1800’s. Not included: Dover/Calais Show All lunches Holiday Itinerary Combined guided Saturday Crossing the channel, we head to 7 nights Holiday Itinerary half board tours of old city & our overnight at the Novotel Brussels Airport, Wednesday Crossing the castle in Outlined Diagem. channel, we head to Heidelberg Excursions Sunday Travelling into Germany we pass Aachen, Germany, for our Walking tour of Dortmund and on to Braunlage for our Goslar overnight stay. 5-night stay. Harz Steam Railway Thursday Travelling via Koblenz, situated at the confluence of the rivers Rhine and Monday Today, we visit the World Heritage City from Alexisbad to Moselle, we continue to Heidelberg for our 5-night stay. Gernrode of Goslar, where intricate carvings adorn the Friday We head to the city of Heilbronn for a short-guided tour of this former Not included: front of picturesque timbered houses. Following a imperial town. In the afternoon we visit the National Garden Show. This unique festival All lunches guided walking tour, we are free to explore the is being held on a 40-hectare site in the middle of the city. Built on former wasteland, grand squares and cobbled streets the site is being transformed into a green oasis where visitors can expect to see Tuesday We visit medieval Wernigerode, with its half-timbered houses and gardening at its best. 16th century town square and Baroque Town, which sits nicely within the dark Saturday A morning at leisure. In the afternoon we include a boat trip from green scenery of the picturesque Harz region. Wernigerode was formerly the Heidelberg to Neckarsteinach, where we can enjoy the beautiful and romantic scenery capital of the medieval County of Wernigerode but following the Napoleonic of the Neckar Valley. Enjoy a spot of wine tasting on your way back to the hotel. Wars it became part of Saxony. Sunday Immerse yourself in the history and architecture of Heidelberg on a 3-hour Wednesday Start today with a scenic steam train ride from Alexisbad tour of the Old Town and Castle. Then take the funicular railway to the castle. Explore through the Selketal to Gernrode. Here, rejoin the coach and continue to the inner courtyard and castle gardens. Quedlinburg, a beautifully preserved medieval town. Wander the narrow Monday Today we visit the Castle of Ludwigsburg. Exploring the palace’s grand streets and take the opportunity to sample some local bratwurst. rooms is like ‘time travelling in style’: the magnificent interiors offer a glimpse of life in Thursday Our excursion today takes us to the historical and enchanting old the Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassical eras. After the guided tour of the palace, we town of Hamelin. Local attractions include the Minster of St Boniface and visit the fairytale garden of Baroque in Bloom – Ludwigsburg’s oldest permanent Bungelosenstrasse, which features the story of the Pied Piper, immortalised garden show with its extensive parks and colourful flowers. by the Brothers Grimm! Tuesday Departing Heidelberg we visit the impressive “Technik Museum” at Speyer. Friday We commence our journey home, stopping for dinner and overnight in Here, at Europe’s largest aerospace and naval exhibition centre we discover technology Belgium. from the underwater world to space during a guided tour of the museum. In the Saturday To Calais and homeward bound. afternoon we continue north to Saarbrucken for our final night. Wednesday To Calais and homeward bound. Your Holiday Hotel Your Holiday Hotel Maritim Berghotel, Braunlage A 4-star hotel with a super location at the foot of Mount

www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk NH Hirschberg Hotel, Heidelberg Wurmberg, surrounded by spruce forests and wonderful Located in a peaceful setting on the edge of the view over the town. 309 bedrooms, restaurants, bar & Neckartal-Odenwald Forest, a short drive from gardens. Indoor & outdoor pool. Mobility Grade: 3 – Good,

or visit visit or Heidelberg. Facilities include bar, restaurant & level access throughout the hotel with lift to all floors, however guests staying at this attractive terrace. Mobility Grade: 4 – Good, hotel are likely to encounter some steps during their stay. There is an incline between level access throughout – Lift to all floors. the hotel and Braunlage town

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ROYAL ROOTS ANDRE RIEU IN QUEEN VICTORIA AT 200! CONCERT IN ZURICH 2019 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth look What’s & THE GLACIER EXPRESS of both Queen Victoria, Britain’s second longest Included serving monarch and her beloved husband Door to Door Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Service André Rieu is quite simply a musical look What’s Join us on this new tour to Eastern Germany, Our own courier phenomenon like no other, having sold a Included where we’ll follow in their footsteps, exploring service massive 40 million CDs and DVDs and Door to Door the stunning towns and notable historic sites Club Class Extra notched 30 number 1 chart positions Service Legroom Coach associated with the epoch in which they lived. worldwide. Along with his 60-piece Our own courier Return ferry Johann Strauss Orchestra, André has service crossing from created a global revival in waltz music, Club Class Extra Holiday Itinerary Dover/Calais Legroom Coach Wednesday Crossing the channel, we head to 7 nights staging spectacular extravaganzas which Aachen, for our overnight stay at the Mercure Return Eurotunnel half board are second to none. crossings to France Aachen Europaplatz. Guided city tour of 7 nights half board Thursday We continue east via medieval Limburg, with Gotha its picturesque cobbled streets, half-timbered houses Holiday Itinerary including Overnight Entrance & guided hotels in Reims & and historic cathedral, before reaching the Aktiv Vital Wednesday Eurotunnel crossing to Calais, we Hotel, Thuringen for our 4-night stay. tour of Castle Metz Friday This morning we will make our way to the city Friedenstein then head to the Mercure Hotel Reims Park des Nightly menu choice of Gotha, which was part of the Duchy of Saxe – Gotha. The Bratwurst Expositions for our overnight stay. in Seelisberg with Here we visit the Palace Friedenstein for a guided Museum Thursday We continue south into Switzerland, one Folklore evening tour, the oldest Baroque palace in Germany. The palace Guided tour of arriving at the Bellevue Hotel, Seelisberg for our is closely linked to the British crown through Victoria and Coburg Reserved seating on 5-night stay. Albert as their second son, Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh Entrance to the the Glacier Express once lived here. We then make our way to the Bratwurst Veste Coburg Friday We travel by coach to Andermatt, where Top Price Tickets for Sausage Museum in Holzhausen, where we will Entrances & guided we board the Glacier Express for a memorable the Andre Rieu discover everything about this traditional German food tours to Castle scenic ride over the Oberalp pass to Chur. Concert in Zurich (Tasting included). Rosenau and the Undoubtedly Switzerland’s best-known train, we Not included: Saturday Today, we head to Coburg. Where the Palace of Ehrenburg All lunches majestic fortress still towers high above the town, with traverse through awe-inspiring and wildly romantic Guided city tour of the old glories of nobility, still visible everywhere. We Cologne valleys passing immense glaciers and deep gorges, all observed from include a morning guided city tour and in the afternoon panoramic windows. we include entrance to Veste Coburg – Often referred Not included: to as the “Franconian Crown”, it is one of the largest All lunches Saturday At leisure in Seelisberg before we journey to Zurich’s surviving medieval fortresses in Germany. Hallenstadion for tonight’s Andre Rieu concert. Sunday Today we will explore some of Queen Victoria’s favourite places in Germany. Come and join the party and enjoy the irresistible waltzes, classical music, Albert was born in Castle Rosenau near Coburg, where we include a guided tour. operetta and musicals... an evening you won’t be able to forget. Later, we continue to Palace Ehrenburg, the main seat of the Duke of Saxe – Coburg and Gotha for a guided tour of Queen Victoria’s Private Apartments and Great Hall. Sunday Visit beautiful Lucerne, full of medieval frescoed buildings, charming Monday Departing Thuringen we head for the beautiful city of Cologne, where we narrow streets, decorative fountains and numerous pavement cafes. stay 2 nights at the Maritim Hotel, Cologne City Centre. Monday An excursion over the Brunig Pass to Brienz, famous for its wood Tuesday We include a guided city tour, where we are introduced to the city’s key carving traditions. Then to Grindelwald, set amidst glittering mountain sights such as the iconic twin-spired Gothic cathedral, surrounded by the cobbled streets of the historic Altstadt. Spend the rest of the day exploring at leisure. peaks, of which the most famous is the Eiger – the most dangerous rock Wednesday To Calais and homeward bound. face in the Alps. Please note some of the guided tours will include some degree of walking. Tuesday Departing our hotel we journey north to the Novotel, Metz Hauconcourt for our overnight stay. Your Holiday Hotel Wednesday To Calais and homeward bound. Aktiv & Vital Hotel, Thuringen, Germany Situated in the Thuringian Forest, the hotel lies in a Your Holiday Hotel stand-alone location, above the rooftops of

Schmalkalden with amazing views of the Rhon Bellevue Hotel, Seelisberg, Switzerland www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk Mountains. There are 48 rooms and facilities include The rustic and cosy Bellevue Hotel offers one of the a restaurant, full-service spa and an indoor pool. most beautiful views of the Urner Lake (Part of Lake

Restaurant, bar/lounge and terrace. Lucerne) and the surrounding mountains. The small visit or Mobility Grade: 3 – The hotel is located within a hilltop setting, although there is village of Seelisberg lies in a quiet and sunny area level access throughout. The hotel lift serves most floors. above the lake.

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THE GREAT AUSTRIAN ‘BAKE OFF’! THE AUSTRIAN TYROL * SALZBURG * A ‘TRAIN RIDE TO HEAVEN’ & MAJESTIC MAYRHOFEN * VIENNA

The Tyrol regions stunning scenery, look What’s On your marks…Get look What’s Boat trip to waterfalls and majestic snow-capped Set…. Let’s Bake! Herreninsel, Included Included Carriage Ride & peaks are legendary. The area offers a Door to Door Embark on a fantastic Door to Door Entrance to wide variety of attractions to discover Service ten-day journey that Service Herrenchiemsee including a journey on the oldest steam Our own courier not only delivers some Our own courier Palace cog railway in Europe, a relaxing cruise service great sightseeing service Guided tour of Salzburg and a visit to the Tyrolean capital: Club Class Extra opportunities, but also Club Class Extra Legroom Coach Legroom Coach Strudel Cooking Innsbruck. introduces you to the Return ferry Return ferry Lesson, including crossing from world of famous crossing from light lunch Holiday Itinerary Dover/Calais Austrian delicacies! Dover/Calais Boat Trip on St Wolfgangsee Monday Crossing the channel, we head to the 2 nights half board 9 nights at the Novotel Metz half board Train ride to Novotel Metz Hauconcourt, for our overnight Holiday Itinerary Hauconcourt Friday Crossing the Overnight hotels Mariazell with stay. 5 nights half board channel, we head Aachen, in greater Aachen, guided tour 2-course lunch Tuesday Travelling into Germany we pass at the Neue Post Germany, for our Stuttgart & Hotel, Mayrhofen Nuremberg areas and visit to a Munich before arriving at our hotel in Mayrhofen overnight stay. Saturday gingerbread for our 5-night stay. Guided tour of We continue south via 2 nights at the factory Innsbruck medieval Limburg-an-der- Hubertushof Wednesday A day at leisure to relax in your Guided tour of Achenseebahn Cog Lahn, with its picturesque Hotel, Salzburg scenic surroundings at your own pace. cobbled streets, half- Vienna with Railway & Achen 3 nights at the Coffee & Cake Thursday Today visit Innsbruck, the capital of Lake Cruise timbered houses and an Nature Hotel Not included: the Tyrol surrounded by the high Alps and divided Tour of the historic cathedral, before Steinschalerhof reaching our second 8 lunches by the Inn River. The Old Town is magnificent with Kisslinger Glass Showrooms overnight near Stuttgart. highlights such as the famous Golden Roof, the Sunday Travelling south into Bavaria we enjoy a scenic boat cruise on Lake Not included: Chiemsee to the island of Herreninsel. Upon arrival we take a horse-drawn carriage Maria Theresia Street, the Wilten Basilica and St All lunches James Cathedral. Our guided tour introduces you ride to Herrenchiemsee Palace – a fairy-tale castle built by King Ludwig II as a tribute to Versailles. In the afternoon we continue to the Hotel Hubertushof, near Salzburg for to the city before enjoying free time at leisure. our 2-night stay. Monday This morning we have a guided tour of Salzburg followed by Friday To the Inn Valley this morning and to Jenbach to board the original a Strudel cooking lesson at the Edelweiss cooking school which includes lunch Achenseebahn Cog Railway, dating back to 1889. The train winds its way (traditional goulash soup/lentil soup). Tuesday Today, we include a boat cruise on through the valley to the shores of Lake Achen. We then board our coach beautiful Lake Wolfgangsee, before continuing into Lower Austria to the Nature Hotel, Steinschalerhof, located in the delightful Pielach Valley for our 3-night stay. for the short journey to the lakeside resort of Pertisau and enjoy free time Wednesday Walking across the road from the hotel we take a ‘train ride to Heaven!’. for lunch. Later, we board our boat for a scenic one-way cruise to the north Journeying through breathtaking Alpine scenery we reach the mountain retreat town of of the lake before returning to our hotel. Mariazell, one of Austria’s premier pilgrimage centres. After exploring this unique town, Saturday Today visit Rattenberg, the oldest and smallest town in the Tyrol, we enjoy lunch in the hotel Drei Hasen. In the afternoon, we include a guided tour through the Lebkuchen Museum Pirker where one of the most famous Lebkuchen known today as the Tyrolean home of glass and crystal. We include a guided (ginger bread) in Austria is produced. Thursday Join our full-day excursion to the tour of the Kisslinger Glass Showroom to see the artisans at work before Imperial City of Vienna which is, without question, one of Europe’s great cities. As the we continue on a circular tour of the Kitzbühel Alps pausing at the famous ski home of the former Habsburg monarchy and the present-day capital of Austria, it has much to charm the visitor. Enjoy a guided city sightseeing tour before visiting the resort of Kitzbühel. ‘Sweet Heart’ of Vienna with coffee and cake at the world-famous Gerstner Kuk Sunday After breakfast we commence our journey home travelling through Hofzuckerbackerel – Confectioners to the city for over 170 years – Taste a delicious to northern France for our overnight stay. strudel cake in their pastry shop or bring home your favourite Viennese pastry. Friday Monday To Calais and homeward bound. Departing Austria we return to Nuremberg, Germany for our penultimate night. Saturday We retrace our steps north to Aachen for our final nights accommodation. Sunday To Calais and homeward bound. Your Holiday Hotel Neue Post Hotel, Mayrhofen Your Holiday Hotels A traditional 4-star Austrian Hotel

www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk situated in the centre of Mayrhofen. Hubertushof Hotel, Salzburg Facilities include a restaurant, café, This traditional, country-house, chalet style hotel is located in Anif, in the southern lounge areas, roof-top terrace, fitness outskirts of Salzburg. Facilities include a restaurant, bar and terrace.

or visit visit or centre, indoor swimming pool and bar Nature Hotel Steinschalerhof with regular live music and dancing. All 100 bedrooms have private facilities, radio, Located in the scenic Pielach Valley, in Lower Austria’s Mostviertel Region surrounded telephone and are served by a passenger lift. by a beautiful sprawling garden with an outdoor swimming pool.

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ITALY’S LAKE LEVICO TREASURES OF TUSCANY LAKE GARDA & VAL SUGANA Get to know beautiful Tuscany, as this holiday look What’s uncovers its traditions, landscapes, cuisine and Included Nestling on the edge of the lake, Levico look What’s incredible artistic heritage. Door to Door Terme is an authentic, historic spa town Included Service in Trentino, Italy. The old town offers Door to Door Holiday Itinerary Return flights from charming shopping streets, a long Service Saturday We fly to Pisa today. On arrival we’ll transfer Birmingham lakeside promenade, parks and gardens. Our own courier to our hotel in the peaceful spa town of Montecatini Travelsphere Tour One of Italy’s most pristine lakes, Levico is service Terme. Manager & Local Sunday Today we visit Pisa with its world-famous Guide in the beautiful Sugana Valley, close to Club Class Extra Legroom Coach Leaning Tower, located on the aptly named ‘Field of 7 nights Trento and well placed for visiting nearby Miracles’. We’ll also see the Duomo, the Baptistry and Return Dover-Calais accommodation Lake Garda, the Dolomites and Bassano the Monumental Cemetery. In the afternoon we continue Ferry Crossing to Vinci, birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci, whose famous 13 Meals: del Grappa. 7 breakfasts, Outward overnight works include ‘The Last Supper’ and ‘Mona Lisa’. We visit 6 dinners half board in Metz & the Museum of Leonardo da Vinci where we’ll discover Feldkirch Overseas Holiday Itinerary about the artists life on a guided tour. 5 nights half board Monday A day at leisure in Montecatini Terme or take transfers Friday Channel crossing to France then on to in Levico Terme with the cable car up to the medieval village of Montecatini Porterage Metz for dinner and our overnight stay. a welcome drink on Alto. Or join us on an Optional Excursion to the beautiful Saturday Today, we visit four countries in one arrival, buffet Tuscan hilltop towns of Montalcino, Sienna Bagno Outlined breakfasts, 4 nights day. Travelling south through France, we drive Vignoni. Excursions 3 course dinners Tuesday If you love wine, then you’ll love todays through Switzerland and Liechtenstein into with choice, Not included: excursion to Greve and the Chianti wine region. 7 lunches Austria and our overnight in Feldkirch. 1 Special Trentino We include a visit to the wine cellars at Castello di dinner Optional Excursions Sunday Savouring the fine Alpine Tyrolean Verrazzano. to the Levada & the Return overnights in landscape we cross the spectacular Brenner Wednesday A day at leisure or join us on an Optional West Coast Tour Southern Bavaria & Excursion to the medieval hilltop town of San Pass into Italy and then on to Levico Terme for Metz Gimignano. Known for its beauty, it is also renowned for the many towers you’ll see our 5-night stay. Not included: today, built by feuding families as status symbols. The day continues to the 11th century Monday A day to relax and enjoy Levico. Enjoy a All lunches Abbey of Badia a Isola and on to Monteriggioni. lakeside walk in the parkland directly opposite the Thursday An included excursion to Volterra and the Etruscan Museum. Here there is a large collection of historic artefacts to view and you’ll also get to see craftsmen at hotel and take time to stroll the historic streets of the old town. work hand-carving alabaster. Tuesday Travel to the Valley of the Lakes to arrive in Riva del Garda. Friday A day at leisure or join us on an Optional Excursion to Florence – The tour Enjoy time in Riva and return via Rovereto, where we enjoy a visit to a includes a guided walking tour by foot taking in the Ponte Vecchio, the Santa Croce local Grappa Distillery. Church and the magnificent Duomo Cathedral. Saturday We’ll fly back to the UK today. Wednesday A full day excursion along the gorge-like Val Sugana to Bassano del Grappa. Here, take time to explore the historic and fortified town with its Your Holiday Hotel many stylish shops, cafes and restaurants. Thursday A short hop to neighbouring Trento, the regional capital. Grand Hotel, Tettuccio, Montecatini Terme This historic and charming hotel welcomes its The historic streets around the cathedral are well worth exploring. guests in the heart of Montecatini Terme’s Friday Departing Levico we cross into Austria, pausing at Innsbruck, thermal Park. The Art Nouveau building has before continuing north into Southern Bavaria. preserved the original structure whilst adding all of today’s modern comforts. Facilities include a Saturday We cross the Rhine and continue north into France, arriving at restaurant and terrace. Metz for dinner and our final nights stay. Sunday After breakfast, we drive to Calais and our ferry homeward. Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Sat 5 – Sat 12 Oct 2019 (8 Days) £1098 TBA TBA Your Holiday Hotel Supplements Hotel Al Sorriso, Levico Terme Single Room: £300 • Holiday Insurance: £57.50 A charming and inviting 3-star superior Pre-Bookable Optional Excursions: www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk hotel that sits in its own parkland close to San Gimignano/Badia/Monteriggioni Including Dinner £88 the lake. Bar, restaurant, indoor swimming Florence £70 • Sienna & Bagno Vignoni £62 pool, gardens & terrace. Mobility Grade: Pre-Book All Three – Instead of £220 You Pay: £209. visit or 4 – Locality: Generally, level. Hotel: Level Passports will be required for this tour entrance & lift to all floors. Estimated Flight Times: Outbound: Birmingham/Pisa 12.55 Inbound: Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Pisa/Birmingham Arrive BHX 18.30. Fri 28 Jun – Sun 7 Jul 2019 (10 Days) £1315 5.30am 9.00pm 11266 This Holiday is ATOL protected through G Touring Ltd, Compass House, Rockingham Road Market Harborough, Leicestershire 797000 01564 Supplements LE16 7QD, for whom Johnsons are acting as an Agent. Single Room: £167 • Holiday Insurance: £61 This package holiday is ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Call Passports will be required for this tour Authority (ATOL number 11266). 85 euroPe Belgrade Budapest neW aIr tour Holiday HUNGARIAN RHAPSODY THE DANUBE TO BY AIR THE BLACK SEA BY AIR & RIVER CRUISE Join us for an look What’s Travel card for exclusive journey to Included Budapest the land of the Boat cruise on Door to Door Lake Balaton Enjoy the gems of look What’s Local coach “Magyars” and Service transfers between Lunch at Eastern Europe and Included discover a city that is Our own Courier Balatonfokajar airport & ship Service wake up to Door to Door divided majestically with wine tasting 11 nights cruising Return coach breathtaking views as Service on a FULL BOARD into two parts by the Journey on Cog transfers to Luton Wheel Railway & we follow the course Our own courier basis River Danube. We will Airport service The Children’s of the blue Danube on Services of bring alive with words Return flights to Railway its extraordinary Coach transfers to On-Board Cruise and music how this Budapest Heathrow Airport Manager Visit to Auguszta journey to the Black country, ruled by the 20 Kg Baggage Confectionery Return flights & Sea taking in no less Turks, Austrians, Allowance House with airport taxes from tea/coffee and than eight countries Heathrow Germans and the 5 nights half board – one taster with spectacular Russians down the dinner taken at Admission to scenery and exciting capital cities. centuries, became one Matyas Pince with Godollo Royal of the most hospitable folklore Palace entertainment 2019 Cruise Highlights countries in Europe. Musicians with Date Port Arrive Depart Welcome drink on dinner on first Tue 16 Jul Fly London Heathrow – Munich first evening evening Tue 16 Jul Transfer to Passau, Germany where we join our ship Holiday Itinerary Local Not included: Sunday We transfer to Wed 17 Jul Vienna, Austria am pm Coach 5 lunches Luton Airport and our flight Thu 18 Jul Bratislava, Slovakia am pm Transportation in to Budapest. On arrival we Fri 19 -Sat 21 Jul Budapest, Hungary am pm Hungary with transfer to our hotel where Sun 21 Jul Vukovar, Croatia am pm knowledgeable our welcome host will be Sun 21 Jul Novi Sad, Serbia pm pm Tour Host waiting to greet you. Settle Mon 22 Jul Belgrade, Serbia am pm throughout into our rooms before a Tue 23 Jul Full Day Cruising via Fisernes Tor welcome drink and Wed 24 Jul Ruse, Bulgaria am pm dinner accompanied by local musicians. Thu 25 Jul Giurgiu, Romania Monday This morning we familiarize ourselves with Buda and Pest. Our host will take (For Bucharest) am pm us round all the beautiful and famous sights. Later, there is free time to explore the city Fri 26 Jul Cernavoda, Romania (For Included Black Sea Excursion) ourselves; and to help make the going easy we have included a travel pass which am pm covers transport around the whole city. Sat 27 Jul Giurgiu, Romania am am Tuesday Today we head to the Hungarian Sea – Lake Balaton – a Mecca for holiday Sat 27 Jul Fly Bucharest – London Heathrow makers with its unique Mediterranean climate. We have arranged a cruise across the lake before visiting a small wine village where the locals welcome us at the village wine Included Excursion cellars with a tasting and lunch. Constanta & Mamaia – Our Black Sea coach excursion visits Constanta, where we enjoy Wednesday This morning we visit the Royal Palace at Godollo, former home to the a city tour with various photo stops, before sailing to Mamaia, where you can enjoy a Austro – Hungarian monarch’s and has now been restored to its former glory. Next, we delicious lunch along with the chance to paddle in the Black Sea. visit the popular Auguszta’s Confectionary House to learn about how to make one of their most popular cakes – “KREMES” – where we will have a taste and enjoy an English Your Cruise Ship tea or strong Hungarian coffee. Tonight enjoy dinner at a local restaurant where we tuck in to some local Hungarian specialties before watching a traditional folk dance, MS Serenity (4-Star Floating Hotel) followed by an illuminated evening city tour. Max Passengers: 190 Crew Members: 43 Thursday After breakfast we join the Mountain Railway which takes us up into the Facilities Include: Lounge Bar, Lido Bar, Restaurant, Sun hills above the city affording beautiful panoramas. At the top we walk the short distance Deck, Gift Shop, Lift serving all areas except Sun Deck. Panorama Deck: Cabins of the highest standard. Located to the unique ‘Children’s Railway’ – where every part of the railway is operated by on the upper deck and are equipped with en-suite shower/WC & air conditioning. children apart from the engine driver and travels through beautiful woodlands down to Twin beds, satellite TV, radio, safe & hairdryer. Excellent river views with ‘French the city. balconies’. Middle Deck: Same size/layout and facilities as Panorama deck cabins. Friday After breakfast we make our way back to the airport for the return flight home. Large sliding windows for you to enjoy the passing scenery. Main Deck: Same size/layout and facilities as Panorama deck cabins, the only difference being there are two small windows. All cabins have two berths. Your Holiday Hotel Danubius Hotel Flamenco, Budapest 12 Day Tour 2-Berth Single-Occupancy Set in lush green surroundings just a few minutes from the Tue 16 – Sat 27 July 2019 heart of the city. All rooms are air conditioned with safety Main Deck £1659 £2361 deposit box. Restaurant, bar, fitness centre with indoor Middle Deck £1839 N/A swimming pool and sauna. Except for Sunday & Wednesday, Panorama Deck £2015 N/A evening dinner can be taken at leisure in the hotel coffee shop or you can choose from the a la carte menu for which you will be given a www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk Supplements generous allowance towards your meal. Note: There is a small €2 charge to use the Holiday Insurance: £64.50 leisure facilities. (Payable direct to hotel). Optional Excursions Available (Please book your excursions at the time of booking) or visit visit or Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Vienna city tour OR The Schönbrunn Palace (Either tour £32), Bratislava train & Castle (£24), Budapest city tour (£23), Budapest by Night (£32), Puszta Horse Show (£36), Sun 23 – Fri 28 Jun 2019 (6 Days) £1369 TBA TBA Novi Sad city tour (£21), Belgrade Morning city tour (£21), Belgrade Afternoon Quburich Brandy Tasting (£19), Ruse city tour (£21), Ruse Basarbovo Monastery (£21), Bucharest, Supplements Romania city tour (£35). All Excursion Package: £229 (Save £56 per person). Single Room: £150 • Holiday Insurance: £48 Passports will be required for this tour. Passports will be required for this tour 01564 01564 797000 10117 This Holiday is ATOL protected through Arena Travel, Explorer House, 10300 This Holiday is operated in conjunction with Ashley & Newey and Premier

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DELUXE DUBROVNIK MADEIRA THE PEARL OF THE ATLANTIC & THE DALMATIAN COAST Discover Madeira’s capital Funchal and look What’s Discover historic cities, towns and beaches look What’s admire breathtaking scenery as you explore Included alongside the rugged Dalmatian Coast and Included the mountains, valleys, villages and coasts Door to Door soak up stunning scenery on a visit to Kotor, Door to Door that make up this delightful island. Service in neighbouring Montenegro Service Return flights from Return flights from Holiday Itinerary London Gatwick Holiday Itinerary East Midlands Friday We transfer to London Gatwick and our flight ‘Just You’ Tour Sunday We transfer to East Midlands Airport and our Airport to Funchal. Get to know your travelling companions Manager as flight to Dubrovnik. Transfer to the resort of Cavtat ‘Just You’ Tour better when we meet for a welcome drinks reception your host where your hotel has direct access to the beach and is Manager as before dinner. 7 nights just a short walk from the town centre. your host Saturday Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Funchal half board Monday Located on the stunning Dalmatian Coast, 7 nights commencing with a visit to the busy market area where 15 Meals: Dubrovnik is famed for its beauty. On today’s included half board you’ll have time to browse the colourful shops and stalls. 7 breakfasts, tour we travel along the coast road to the city before 16 meals: Next we visit the Botanical Gardens where we can 1 Lunch, 7 dinners strolling through its maze of narrow streets to the admire over 2000 different plant varieties. We continue 7 breakfasts, Welcome & UNESCO listed Old Town. Take in more of the vistas 2 lunches, 7 dinners via a local embroidery factory to a Madeira Wine farewell drink from the ancient ramparts and wander along the Lodge for a spot of local wine tasting before returning Welcome Overseas famous Promenade to the Rectors Palace, now a drink to our hotel. museum, and the Franciscan Monastery. Capture Sunday A day at leisure, or join us on an Optional transfers Overseas incredible photographs as we take the cable car to Walking Excursion to explore the local Levadas – Porterage transfers Srd Hill, which offers spectacular views over the city A series of water channels which provide a spectacular and the sparkling waters of the Adriatic. Porterage array of walking paths. The walk takes you through the Outlined Tuesday We drive to the medieval city of Kotor in the emerald green Paradise Valley, where you’ll enjoy Excursions neighbouring country of Montenegro. On-route we stop Outlined captivating views of pretty villages, the abundant flora Not included: in the ancient village of Perast where we board a boat Excursions and wonderful patchwork landscape. (Sensible Footwear 7 lunches to the historic Our Lady of the Rock island, home to a Not included: is advisable). Optional Excursions 16th century church. In Kotor we’ll wander around the 6 lunches Monday Today, we include a visit to the East of the to the Levada & the old towns tiny alleys which are overshadowed by Island, visiting Camacha, home to Madeira’s thriving West Coast Tour towering cliffs and the high walls of ancient stone houses. willow craft industry. Take in the spectacular views from Wednesday A day at leisure to explore the pretty area of Cavtat with its intriguing Pico do Arieiro before visiting a local trout hatchery in Ribeirio Frio. Enjoy lunch at mixture of old and new. Santana, a pretty village with thatched triangular houses before returning to Funchal Thursday We include a full day excursion to beautiful Mostar. Situated on the along the stunning north coast. Neretva River, in neighbouring Bosnia & Herzegovina, this historic city is famed for Tuesday This morning we visit Pico dos Barcelos, a viewpoint offering spectacular its enchanting Old Bridge, first constructed in 1565 (Includes lunch). views of Funchal. We then wind our way up the mountain to Eira do Serrado, Friday The Elafiti Islands boast beautiful beaches backed by scented pine trees and a stunningly beautiful place surrounded by mountains, overlooking the remote village lapped by crystal-clear waters. Today, we’ll enjoy a boat cruise here aboard the Karaka, of Curral das Freiras. We continue through the hamlet of Monte to view the beautiful a magnificent 16th century replica vessel. We visit Sipan where lunch is included. Church of Our Lady of Monte. We’ll then sail to Lopud, where you can walk to the hilltop Franciscan Monastery for Wednesday A day at leisure or join the optional excursion to Madeira’s West Coast, wonderful views over the islands. taking in Camara de Lobos to admire the thrilling views from Cabo Girao, the second Saturday A day at leisure in resort highest sea cliff in the world. Sunday We’ll fly back to the UK today. Thursday A free day to explore Funchal at your own pace. Friday We’ll fly back to the UK today. Your Holiday Hotel Your Holiday Hotel Hotel Croatia Cavtat Rising above the pine-forested peninsula of Cavtat Bay Pestana Casino Park the hotel is the leading 5-star resort in the South Located a short walk from the town centre. Facilities include Adriatic, combining easy access to medieval a restaurant, bar, indoor pool and seasonal outdoor pool, Dubrovnik. Facilities include two private beaches, fitness centre & casino. outdoor & indoor pools, selection of restaurants, piano bar and spa. All rooms have sea views. Date Price Tour Departs Returns By www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk Date Price Tour Departs Returns By Fri 14 – Fri 21 Jun 2019 (8 Days) £1429 TBA TBA Sun 15 – Sun 22 Sep 2019 (8 Days) £1979 TBA TBA Supplements visit or Supplements Single Room: NIL • Holiday Insurance: £57.50 Single Room: NIL • Holiday Insurance: £57.50 Pre-Bookable Optional Excursions: Levada Walk £48 • West Coast Tour £90. Passports will be required for this tour Passports will be required for this tour Flight Times: Jet 2 Flights – Outbound: EMA/DBV 06.45/10.45 Flight Times: British Airways Flights – Outbound: LGW/FNC 13.50/17.55 Inbound: DBV/EMA 11.30/13.45. Inbound: FNC/LGW 18.45/22.30. 11266 This Holiday is ATOL protected through G Touring Ltd, Compass House, 11266 This Holiday is ATOL protected through G Touring Ltd, Compass House, 797000 01564 Rockingham Road Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 7QD, for Rockingham Road Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 7QD, for Call Call whom Johnsons are acting as an Agent. This package holiday is ATOL whom Johnsons are acting as an Agent. This package holiday is ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL number 11266). protected by the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL number 11266). 87 CruISInG Sao Miguel, Azores Torshavn, Faroe Islands

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Embark on an look What’s unforgettable Included exploration of the Door to Door Varied daytime volcanic Azores. Service activities This itinerary Coach Transfers to Lectures SCOTTISH ISLANDS offers a fantastic Port & Talks adventure, taking Our own Courier Live Service (Subject to Entertainment in the incredible From the beautiful look What’s a minimum of 15 3 Formal island landscapes people travelling) Nights national park of Included of Terceira, Faial 13 nights Cabin Port iconic Loch Lomond Door to Door Varied daytime and São Miguel. accommodation Taxes to the rugged isles Service activities Then it’s on to Fine dining, Not included: of Scotland and the Coach Transfers to Lectures informal buffets the Portuguese Drinks & shore Faroes, you’re sure Port & Talks and snacks excursions mainland, to throughout the to be captivated Our own Courier Live Service (Subject to Entertainment uncover the day and early every step of the evening a minimum of 15 2 Formal highlights of Oporto way on this people travelling) Nights and Lisbon spellbinding 8 nights Cabin Port summer voyage. accommodation Taxes Relax as Black Fine dining, Not included: 2019 Cruise Itinerary (Cruise ref: W1908) informal buffets Date Port Arrive Depart Watch glides past Drinks & shore and snacks excursions Sat 11 May Liverpool (UK) pm the Duart Castle; throughout the Sun 12 – Tue 14 May At Sea Cruising discover a variety of day and early Wed 15 May Praia de Vitoria, evening Terceira, Azores Early am Late pm fascinating wildlife; Thu 16 May Horta, Faial, Azores Early am Late pm and much more. Fri 17 May Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel, Azores Early am Late pm Sat 18 – Sun 19 May At Sea Cruising 2019 Cruise Itinerary (Cruise ref: W1912) Mon 20 May Lisbon, Portugal Early am Late pm Date Port Arrive Depart Tue 21 May Oporto (From Leixoes), Thu 20 Jun Liverpool (UK) pm Portugal Early am Late pm Fri 21 Jun Greenock (Gateway to the Lochs) Early am Late pm Wed 22 – Thu 23 May At Sea Cruising Sat 22 Jun Tobermory, Isle of Mull Early am Late pm Fri 24 May Liverpool (UK) am Sat 22 Jun Cruising Sound of Mull Late pm Late pm Sat 22 Jun Cruising by Duart Castle Late pm Late pm Sun 23 Jun Cruising at Sea Your Cruise Ship Mon 24 Jun Lerwick, Shetland Isles Early am Late pm MS Black Watch Tue 25 Jun Torshavn, Faroe Islands Early am Late pm Black Watch captures the feel and spirit of a Wed 26 Jun Kirkwall, Orkney Islands Early am Late pm traditional cruise. Her relaxed public areas have Thu 27 Jun Cruising at Sea been rejuvenated but still maintain many Fri 28 Jun Liverpool (UK) am traditional cruise ship features. Large windows, soft tones and elegant décor all contribute to the Your Cruise Ship warm classic feel of this ship. Weighing in at 28,492 tons and with a length of 674 feet, Black MS Black Watch Watch packs in a wealth of entertainment and facilities that will satisfy all. (Please see alongside for further information on this vessel)

2019 Cruise Pricing Cabin Grade Superior Outside Outside Interior Superior Single Outside Porthole Porthole Cabin Inside (B) (D) (E) (H) (M)

www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk Islands of the Azores & Cities of Portugal (Ref: W1908) Sat 11 – Fri 24 May 2019 (14 Days) £2199 £1939 £1849 £1699 £2599

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FJORDS, MOUNTAINS & GLACIERS OF NORWAY

Photo opportunities look What’s galore await you on Included this exceptional Door to Door Varied daytime foray into Norway’s Service activities* AUTHENTIC ANDALUCIA beautifully unspoilt Coach Transfers to Lectures & Talks Norwegian ords. Port Live & THE CADIZ CARNIVAL Entertainment Hours of Our own Courier Service (Subject to 2 Formal mesmerising scenic a minimum of 15 Nights Specially timed to look What’s cruising through people travelling) Port include an overnight Included beautiful waterways 8 nights Cabin Taxes stay in Cádiz during accommodation Door to Door Varied daytime and calls at diverse Not included: the city’s carnival, Service activities ordland Fine dining, Drinks & shore informal buffets excursions this is a very special Coach Transfers to Lectures destinations present and snacks exploration of Port & Talks opportunities to throughout the Andalusia. Our own Courier Live witness incredible day and early Service (Subject to Entertainment evening The Cádiz Festival a minimum of 15 sights from on 2 Formal is one of Spain’s people travelling) Nights board smaller-sized liveliest and most 13 nights Cabin Port Black Watch and during your time ashore. popular annual accommodation Taxes events, the carnival Fine dining, Not included: informal buffets 2019 Cruise Itinerary (Cruise ref: W1919) is a fantastic Drinks & shore and snacks excursions Date Port Arrive Depart spectacle of live throughout the Mon 26 Aug Liverpool (UK) pm music, dance and day and early Tue 27 Aug Cruising at Sea evening Wed 28 Aug Lerwick, Shetland Isles Early am Late pm comedy Thu 29 Aug Bergen, Norway Early am Late pm performances, Fri 30 Aug Olden, Nordfjord, Norway Early am Late pm enjoyed by locals dressed in flamboyant costumes and visitors Fri 30 Aug Cruising Nordfjord Fri 30 Aug Cruising by Hornelen Late night Late night from far-and-wide. That’s not all though; there are plenty of Sat 31 Aug Flam, Aurlandsfjord, other authentic Andalusian experiences on offer too. Norway Early am Late pm Sat 31 Aug Cruising Naeooyfjord (To Gudvangen) Late pm Late night 2020 Cruise Itinerary (Cruise ref: W2005) Sun 1 – Mon 2 Sep Cruising at Sea Date Port Arrive Depart Tue 3 Sep Liverpool (UK) am Wed 19 Feb Southampton (UK) Late pm Sat 22 Feb Vigo, Spain Early am Late pm Mon 24 Feb Malaga, Spain Early am Late Night Your Cruise Ship Tue 25 Feb Cadiz, Spain Early am Wed 26 Feb Cadiz, Spain Early pm MS Black Watch Thu 27 Feb Almeria, Spain Early am Late pm Black Watch captures the feel and spirit of a Sat 29 Feb Lisbon, Portugal Early am Late pm traditional cruise. Her relaxed public areas have been rejuvenated but still maintain many Tue 3 Mar Southampton (UK) Early am traditional cruise ship features. Large windows, soft tones and elegant décor all contribute to the Your Cruise Ship warm classic feel of this ship. Weighing in at 28,492 tons and with a length of 674 feet, Black MS Black Watch Watch packs in a wealth of entertainment and facilities that will satisfy all. (Please see alongside for further information on this vessel)

2019 / 2020 Cruise Pricing Cabin Grades Superior Outside Outside Superior Single Outside Porthole Porthole Inside (B) (D) (E) (M)

Fjords, Mountains & Glaciers of Norway (Ref: W1919) www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk Mon 26 Aug – Tue 3 Sep 2019 (9 Days) £1699 £1469 £1399 £2049

Authentic Andalucía & the Cadiz Carnival (Ref: W2005) visit or Wed 19 Feb – Tue 3 Mar 2020 (14 Days) £2049 £1869 £1699 £2349 DEPARTURE & RETURN TIMINGS – Still to be advised HOLIDAY INSURANCE – Please contact us for details DEPOSITS – A 20% Deposit of the total cruise value is required at the time of booking. All Prices on board are in Sterling – so you don’t have any worries about currency fluctuations 797000 01564

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CRUISING TO THE HEART OF THE BALTIC

Cruise closer to the look What’s heart of the Baltic Included and experience Door to Door Varied daytime THE CANARY ISLANDS some of the region’s Service activities most fascinating Coach Transfers to Lectures WITH MADEIRA cities. Explore Port & Talks famous landmarks, Our own Courier Live Service (Subject to Entertainment Beautifully unspoilt look What’s such as the Peterhof a minimum of 15 3 Formal landscapes, in St. Petersburg, people travelling) Nights Included incredible natural visit Tivoli Gardens 13 nights Cabin Port Door to Door Varied daytime in Copenhagen or accommodation Taxes wonders, inviting Service activities stroll around Senate Fine dining, Not included: beaches and much Coach Transfers to Lectures informal buﬀets Drinks & shore more, Braemar will Port & Talks Square in Helsinki. and snacks excursions bring you closer to Our own Courier Live throughout the Service (Subject to Entertainment day and early the best of four a minimum of 15 2019 Cruise evening 3 Formal wonderfully diverse people travelling) Nights Itinerary (Cruise Atlantic Ocean 13 nights Cabin Port ref: m1913) islands. You can accommodation Taxes Date Port Arrive Depart experience Fine dining, Not included: informal buﬀets Sun 26 May Southampton (UK) pm unforgettable Drinks & shore Mon 27 – Tue 28 May Cruising at Sea and snacks excursions Wed 29 May Copenhagen, Denmark Early am Late pm explorations or throughout the Thu 30 May Cruising at Sea blissful relaxation if day and early evening Fri 31 May Helsinki, Finland Early am Late pm you wish; what you Sat 1 Jun St Petersburg, Russia Early am Sun 2 Jun St Petersburg, Russia Late pm do to make the most Mon 3 Jun Cruising at Sea of the balmy autumn warmth is up to you. Tue 4 Jun Ronne, Bornholm, Denmark Early pm Late night Wed 5 Jun Travemunde, Germany Early am Late pm 2019 Cruise Itinerary (Cruise ref: m1927) Thu 6 Jun Cruising the Kiel Canal Early am Late pm Date Port Arrive Depart Fri 7 Jun Cruising at Sea Wed 30 Oct Southampton (UK) Late pm Sat 8 Jun Southampton am Fri 1 Nov La Coruna, Spain Early am Late pm Mon 4 Nov Gran Tarajal, Spain Early am Late pm Tue 5 Nov Las Palmas, Your Cruise Ship Gran Canaria, Spain Early am Late Night Wed 6 Nov Santa Cruise de Tenerife, Spain Early am Late pm MS Braemar Thu 7 Nov Funchal, Madeira, Portugal Late am Late Night Braemar’s timeless style and elegance will capture your senses. Large windows bathe the ship’s interiors Sat 9 Nov Lisbon, Portugal Early am Late pm in natural light and provide spectacular views; while Tue 12 Nov Southampton (UK) Early am polished wooden fixtures, shining brass fittings, decadent fabrics and carefully designed decor assume Your Cruise Ship the feel of a traditional country house hotel. Capable of comfortably accommodating up to 929 guests, Braemar has a unique, intimate feel MS Braemar with friendly staff offering a fantastic level of personal service. (Please see alongside for further information on this vessel)

2019 Cruise Pricing Cabin Grades Superior Superior Outside Inside Single Outside Outside Porthole Cabin Interior (B) (C) (E) (I) (N)

www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk Cruising to the Heart of the Baltic (Ref: M1913) Sun 26 May – Sat 8 Jun 2019 (14 Days) £2549 £2499 £2149 £1699 £2799

or visit visit or The Canary Islands with Madeira (Ref: M1927) Wed 30 Oct – Tue 12 Nov 2019 (14 Days) £2299 £2199 £1899 £1499 £2499 DEPARTURE & RETURN TIMINGS – Still to be advised HOLIDAY INSURANCE – Please contact us for details DEPOSITS – A 20% Deposit of the total cruise value is required at the time of booking. 01564 01564 797000 All Prices on board are in Sterling – so you don’t have any worries about currency fluctuations

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90 La Rochelle Hamburg CruISInG neW Cruise

FRENCH RIVER CRUISING WITH BORDEAUX

With calls at four look What’s compelling cities and Included hours of unforgettable Door to Door Varied daytime CHRISTMAS MARKETS scenic cruising to Service activities experience, made Coach Transfers to Lectures CRUISE possible by Boudicca’s Port & Talks smaller dimensions, Our own Courier Live Service (Subject to Entertainment Prepare for the festive look What’s you’ll be mesmerised a minimum of 15 2 Formal season in style and visit from start to finish on people travelling) Nights Included some of Europe’s most this French foray. 9 nights Cabin Port Door to Door Varied daytime An extended stay in accommodation Taxes enticing cities as they Service activities Rouen and an overnight Fine dining, Not included: sparkle with holiday spirit Coach Transfers to Live informal buffets Drinks & shore at the ‘most wonderful Port Entertainment stop in beautiful and snacks excursions time of the year’. Our own Courier 2 Formal Bordeaux, are sure to be throughout the Service (Subject to Nights highlights of your holiday. day and early You’re in for an a minimum of 15 evening Port You’ll also visit La Pallice, enchanting experience at people travelling) Taxes for a chance to tour to every destination on this 9 nights Cabin Not included: accommodation La Rochelle, the famed Cognac region, or Marais Poitevin; and enjoy a day in magical cruise, with Drinks & shore chances to delight in the Fine dining, excursions historic Lorient, a fascinating city with a rich, heritage. informal buffets twinkling decorations, and snacks traditional wooden huts throughout the 2019 Cruise Itinerary (Cruise ref: d1921) and festive scents and day and early Date Port Arrive Depart evening Fri 6 Sep Dover (UK) pm flavours of fairytale Sat 7 Sep Cruising the River Seine Early am Late am Christmas markets. Sat 7 Sep Rouen, France Early pm Sun 8 Sep Rouen, France Early pm Sun 8 Sep Cruising the River Seine Early pm Late pm 2019 Cruise Itinerary (Cruise ref: l1931) Mon 9 Sep Cruising at Sea Date Port Arrive Depart Tue 10 Sep La Rochelle (From La Pallice), Fri 29 Nov Southampton (UK) Late pm France Early am Late pm Sat 30 Nov Zeebrugge, Belgium Early am Late pm Wed 11 Sep Bordeaux, France Early am Mon 2 Dec Cruising Oslofjord, Norway Early am Late am Thu 12 Sep Bordeaux, France Late pm Mon 2 Dec Oslo, Norway Late am Late pm Fri 13 Sep Lorient, France Late am Late night Tue 3 Dec Copenhagen, Denmark Early pm Late night Sat 14 Sep Cruising at Sea Wed 4 Dec Waenemunde, Germany Early am Late night Sun 15 Sep Dover am Thu 5 Dec Kiel Canal Transit, Germany Early am Early pm Fri 6 Dec Hamburg, Germany Early am Late pm Your Cruise Ship Sun 8 Dec Southampton (UK) Early am MS Boudicca Your Cruise Ship Boudicca oozes a sense of class, style and elegance not seen or experienced on modern megaships. On board, the MS Balmoral emphasis is on providing an intimate and more traditional Named after the Scottish home of the Royal Family. cruise experience, ensuring guests disembark after their The main restaurant is Ballindalloch, while the two other relaxing holiday as friends, not just customers. Up to 880 formal restaurants are Avon and Spey. There’s a comfy pub guests can cruise in pure comfort enjoying ample space and fantastic restaurants, with occasional live music or comedy, cabaret and shows in lounges, bars and facilities. Take a dip in one of the three heated pools, watch a the Neptune Lounge, or drift away with a cool drink and show, or simply relax on the Sun Deck without ever feeling overcrowded. spectacular seascapes in the Observatory Lounge.

2019 Cruise Pricing Cabin Grades Superior Outside Outside Inside Single Single Outside Porthole Porthole Cabin Interior Interior (B) (D) (E) (I) (M) (N)

French River Cruising with Bordeaux (Ref: D1921) www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk Fri 6 Sep – Sun 15 Sep 2019 (10 Days) £1749 £1529 £1499 n/a £2149 n/a

Christmas Markets Cruise (Ref: L1931) visit or Fri 29 Nov – Sun 8 Dec 2019 (10 Days) £1339 £1339 £1149 £999 n/a £1699 DEPARTURE & RETURN TIMINGS – Still to be advised HOLIDAY INSURANCE – Please contact us for details DEPOSITS – A 20% Deposit of the total cruise value is required at the time of booking. All Prices on board are in Sterling – so you don’t have any worries about currency fluctuations 797000 01564

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