Immerse yourself in maritime and naval history on this fantastic 5-day coach holiday as we explore Portsmouth Historic Dockyard – home to historic ships, museums, artefacts and exhibitions. We will also discover the charming town of Christchurch, situated in Dorset, with its fantastic beaches and historic centre, and you can join our optional excursion to the New Forest, visiting Lyndhurst with its royal and literary connections. With time to enjoy the traditional seaside delights of Bournemouth from one of our centrally located hotels, you're sure to leave with treasured memories!
5 days from $898 pp
We offer flexible payment options
Once you have booked your tour either online, or by telephone ( 1300 811 500 ), you have the flexibility of how you pay off the remainder of your balance. You can:
Our contact and online banking payment details will be on your confirmation invoice to remind you of your choices.
For your convenience, you may choose to start this tour in the UK or at the first city in Europe.
Today we take a trip to medieval Christchurch. This quaint Dorset town combines award-winning beaches, a pretty harbour and a historic centre.
Explore the Priory Church and castle ruins, stroll through the bustling town centre with its range of independent shops, or admire the waters of Solent.
Relax with a day at leisure in Bournemouth to explore at your own pace, or join our optional excursion to the New Forest.
We call at Lyndhurst, often referred to as the 'Capital of the New Forest' and has been visited by Kings and Queens for centuries to hunt. As well as a royal connection, Lyndhurst has a literary connection, being the home to the real Alice who was the inspiration for Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland.
Optional Excursions
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Today we visit Portsmouth where we explore the Historic Dockyard.
Historic ships, museums, artefacts and exhibitions showcase the rich maritime history of the city and the Royal Navy. Your ticket allows entry to any of the 11 attractions including HMS Warrior, HMS Victory, Boathouse 4 and Dockyard Apprentice.
If you are leaving the tour in Europe, you will say farewell to the group after breakfast this morning. If you joined the tour in the UK, today you will return and continue to your original joining point.
Book online OR call our friendly travel advisers on:
1300 811 500
If you prefer, then you can join the tour at the hotel. To do this, we will require a copy of your passport for identification purposes and you must advise us at the time of booking.
No reduction will be given if you should choose to do this.
We are unable to guarantee that the hotel will be able to meet your dietary requirements. We find that the majority of European countries do not generally cater for vegetarians and that the meal supplied may well be what everyone else is having minus the meat.
We will of course endeavour to arrange for a vegetarian meal at the hotel. We do however suggest that you advise us of your dietary requests at the time of booking and recommend that you speak to the receptionist on arrival with regard to your request.
You will stay for four nights at an Oceana Collection Hotel in Bournemouth. This will be at either the Mayfair, the Suncliff, the Trouville or the Ocean Beach Hotel and Spa and will be advised on your travel documents. Each hotel offers its own unique charm but all are equally comfortable and make for a great base to explore Bournemouth.
Monday 11th October 2021 Departure
Tour Code: 5UBHCV - You will stay for four nights at one of the following 3-star hotels in Bournemouth: Mayfair Hotel, Suncliff Hotel, Trouville Hotel or Ocean Beach Hotel.
Monday 4th October 2021 Departure
Tour Code: 5UBHCV - You will stay for four nights at one of the following 3-star hotels in Bournemouth: Mayfair Hotel, Suncliff Hotel, Trouville Hotel or Ocean Beach Hotel.
Monday 13th September 2021 Departure
Tour Code: 5UBHCV - You will stay for four nights at one of the following 3-star hotels in Bournemouth: Mayfair Hotel, Suncliff Hotel, Trouville Hotel or Ocean Beach Hotel.
Monday 6th September 2021 Departure
Tour Code: 5UBHCV - You will stay for four nights at one of the following 3-star hotels in Bournemouth: Mayfair Hotel, Suncliff Hotel, Trouville Hotel or Ocean Beach Hotel.
Monday 12th July 2021 Departure
Tour Code: 5UBHCV - You will stay for four nights at one of the following 3-star hotels in Bournemouth: Mayfair Hotel, Suncliff Hotel, Trouville Hotel or Ocean Beach Hotel.
Monday 5th July 2021 Departure
Tour Code: 5UBHCV - You will stay for four nights at one of the following 3-star hotels in Bournemouth: Mayfair Hotel, Suncliff Hotel, Trouville Hotel or Ocean Beach Hotel.
Monday 14th June 2021 Departure
Tour Code: 5UBHCV - You will stay for four nights at one of the following 3-star hotels in Bournemouth: Mayfair Hotel, Suncliff Hotel, Trouville Hotel or Ocean Beach Hotel.
Monday 7th June 2021 Departure
Tour Code: 5UBHCV - You will stay for four nights at one of the following 3-star hotels in Bournemouth: Mayfair Hotel, Suncliff Hotel, Trouville Hotel or Ocean Beach Hotel.
Front row seats can be reserved for $35pp (up to 6 days' duration), $55pp (7 & 8 days' duration) and $60pp (9 days' duration and over) on all European tours. This offer is only available for bookings of two or four persons on the front row and is subject to availability. In addition to this, seats on the second row can be reserved for $18pp (up to 6 days duration), $35pp (7 & 8 days duration) and $42pp (9, 10 and days duration) $50pp (12 days and over). Guaranteed front/second row seats cannot be reserved on transfer journeys to/from the interchange. Children under 15 years cannot occupy a front row seat due to French Law. Central view seats are free.
Please note: On some coaches the legroom on front seats may be slightly less than that available on other seats due to the presence of a modesty board in front.
If your tour is cancelled for any reason and front/second row seats are not available on your new tour, you will be refunded the supplement. No other compensation will be payable.
Alternatively, we can take seating requests on your booking. However, requests are not guaranteed. All seat numbers are confirmed on travel documents approximately 7-10 days prior to departure.
Transfer coaches are routed approximately 2-3 weeks before departure. The route taken depends on where passengers are booked to travel from on any particular date as to which route is taken. If you require further detailed information regarding the route to the port you can contact our Customer Service Department on 1300 811 500 two weeks before you are due to travel. With regard to the route taken by the main tour coach, this is determined by the driver.
With regard to the route taken by the main tour coach, this is determined by the driver.
When it comes to getting you to your destination, McLachlan European Holidays make it easy, with a selection of travel options for you to choose from.