PDF - Waterside Tours

Transcription

PDF - Waterside Tours
Waterside Tour 2016 4ppA4 PROOF.pdf
1
24/11/2015
16:14
Waterside
Waterside
TOURS
Established in 1982 and based in the New Forest area near Southampton, Waterside Tours offers a wide and
varied selection of UK and Continental coaching tours. Our local, friendly and efficient staff are standing by to
help you in every way they can to ensure your experience with Waterside Tours is all that you expected and more.
Waterside
Waterside
TOURS
UK & Continental Coach Holidays
2016
2016 Waterside Tours Cover Star
Devon & Somerset Steam & Cruise - 5 Day Tour
Our cover star tour for 2016 is a 5 Day Tour visiting two of our beautiful and stunning English counties with a rail
and canal boat excursion. Look inside, scan the QR Code or go to www.watersidetours.co.uk for details about
our extensive range of UK and Continental Tours and book now to avoid disappointment.
TEL: 023 8084 4788 / 023 8020 7284
HYTHE AND WATERSIDE COACHES
1A THE HIGH STREET, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO45 6AG
023 8084 4788 / 023 8020 7284
Welcome to our new Holiday Brochure of 2016.
As always I like to start by saying a massive thank you to all of our customers for supporting our holiday
programme for the previous year. Demand was “to full capacity” on many of our popular tours and the
positive feedback received was tremendous. We in the office heard many stories of good times and fun,
which is nice, knowing we are creating happy memories. All our team strives to enhance and give the
best service possible, from the initial booking to delivering a great holiday experience. Plus being local,
we are on hand for even the smallest of queries to be overseen. Also in the background are the
maintenance checks on our fleet of coaches which are to a high standard, with safety and comfort always
uppermost in our minds.
For 2016 we are offering new destinations, tours from the past, plus repeat favourites, all featuring first
rate itineraries and places of interest.
Again we are running our annual competition for all those booking and paying a £30.00 holiday deposit
before the 29th February 2016. £100.00 holiday vouchers to the lucky winner! So pick up the phone,
email or pop in to see us, we’re waiting to take your booking.
Jackie & Roy
Included in our holidays are:
- make your own wine in Costa Brava and see the Sagrada Familia
- following Michael Portillo on a rail trip to Kyle of Lochalsh & the
Settle - Carlisle railway
- a visit to our Queen's Norfolk retreat house
- a visit to the birth place of St. Francis
- going on a horse-drawn canal barge in Devon
- experience the grandeur of Versailles Palace & wonderful Monet's
Garden
- marvel at the spectacular Snowdonia National Park
- spend time at the TV venue of "The Prisoner"
- wine tasting on the Moselle
- Lennon &McCartney's birth places
- Christmas Markets in France, Luxemburg, Germany, Belgium
&Holland
- spend Christmas in Wales
- walking across H'penny Bridge in Dublin
and many more, all inclusive in our holiday tours.
For more information:
Call on
023 8084 4788
or check out our Website:
www.watersidetours.co.uk
facebook news
Congratulations to Mr & Mrs Dyer - Winner of last year's competition
We also do:
Day Excursions, including shopping trips to France,
Club Outings, Theatre Trips, Airport Runs, Mystery Tours,
Private Hire, Gift Vouchers & Late-availability holidays.
Call into our friendly office in Hythe & pick up our quarterly mini-brochure for up to
date information.
We look forward to serving you.
We are going to Tuscany & Rome in June 2016 - why not join us?
St. Peters Square, Vatican City, Rome
WATERSIDE TOURS
UK & CONTINENTAL HOLIDAYS 2016
Date
Fri
Sat
Tues
Thur
Sat
Sun
Mon
Sun
15.4.16
23.4.16
17.5.16
2.6.16
Duration
4 days H/B
8 days H/B
7 days H/B
5 days H/B
Holiday
Dutch Bulbfields - Keukenhof
Roses - Spain
Great Highland Railways - Scotland
Norfolk Broads & Sandringham House
Price
£289
£549
£579
£339
Single Supp.
s/s £58*
s/s £105*
s/s £130#
s/s £69*#
18.6.16
26.6.16
25.7.16
31.7.16
10 days H/B
5 days H/B
5 days H/B
4 days H/B
Tuscany - Italy
Devon & Somerset Steam & Cruise
Pennine Explorer
Chateaux & Gardens of Paris
£735 s/s £160*
£345 s/s £75*#
£299 s/s nil*#
£345 s/s £109*
Mon
Sun
Fri
Sun
8.8.16
14.8.16
26.8.16
11.9.16
5 days H/B
4 days B/B
3 days B/B
5 days H/B
Great Little Trains of Wales
Disneyland - Paris
4* Hotel - Central London
Moselle Valley - Germany
Mon
Mon
Mon
Sun
12.9.16
19.9.16
3.10.16
9.10.16
5 days H/B
5 days H/B
5 days H/B
6 days H/B
Forest of Dean & Wye Valley
Ferry across The Mersey & Chester
Blackpool Illuminations
Dublin & Co. Wicklow River & Rail
-Ireland
Amsterdam, Brussels & Paris
St Agnes Mistletoe & Wine - Cornwall
Bideford - Turkey & Tinsel
Trio of Continental Christmas Markets Metz, Luxemburg & Trier
£335 s/s nil*#
£349 s/s £95*
£240 s/s nil*
Valkenburg Christmas Market
4* Hotel - Central London
Valkenburg Christmas Market
Beaufort Park Hotel Christmas - Wales
£299 s/s £65*
£115 s/s £52*
£275 s/s £25*
£425 s/s £nil*
Wed
Sun
Mon
Fri
Fri
Sat
Fri
Fri
19.10.16
20.11.16
21.11.16
25.11.16
2.12.16
3.12.16
9.12.16
23.12.16
7 days B/B
5 days H/B+
5 days H/B+
4 days H/B
4 days H/B
2 days B/B
4 days H/B
5 days H/B+
£329 s/s nil*#
from £319 see page
£175 s/s £100*
£329 s/s £40*
£421
£479
£265
£239
s/s 75*#
s/s £230*
s/s £25*
s/s nil*
£289
s/s £69*
*Limited number of single rooms free of supplement: once exceeded, price as shown.
# Please note that trains may be diesel or steam hauled.
Please see Terms & Conditions
CONTINENTAL SELECTION – 2016
Reservations – Tel 023 8084 4788
4 Day Tour - DUTCH BULBFIELDS
4* Hotel, Princess Loosdrecht, Amsterdam, Holland
A popular return to Holland for a visit to the world famous Bulbfields.
Day 1: Travel via Eurotunnel across France and Belgium into Holland to our hotel.
Amsterdam
Princess Hotel
Sluis
Our first visit to this popular modern hotel which is located on the outskirts of Amsterdam. It has modern
decor, attractive bar, terrace, and restaurant. Each of the 87 bedrooms has hairdryer, TV, safe, and tea/coffee
making facilities.
Day 2: Visit to Keukenhof Gardens, named after the Countess of Holland, Jacoba van Beiren. The 80 acre
site features a dazzling display of tulips, narcissi, daffodils and hyacinths, to name but a few. In the indoor
pavilions, you can find a permanent orchid display and the largest lily parade in the world. Why not take a trip
on the "Whisper Boat" around the gardens, (supplement applies)?
Keukenhof Gardens
Day 3: A full day in Amsterdam, to enjoy Holland's cosmopolitan capital. See Dam Square, wander along the
canalside streets and visit one of the world class museums.
Day 4: Return to Waterside via Eurotunnel. En route we shall travel along the coast with spectacular views
stopping in the border town of Sluis.
Included in cost: Coach & Eurotunnel travel, 3 nights half-board (buffet style dinner), welcome drink (beer,
wine or soda), tea/coffee after dinner, entrance to Keukenhof Gardens.
Departs: Friday 15th April
Price: £289
Single Supplement: £58*
CONTINENTAL SELECTION – 2016
Reservations – Tel 023 8084 4788
8 DAY TOUR - ROSES, COSTA BRAVA, SPAIN
3* Hotel Cora Platja,
with overnight stops outward & return in France
Day 1: Travel via Eurotunnel through France for overnight stop at the 4* Novotel Orleans Charbonniere.
Day 2: Onward travel through France to Spain.
Our resort hotel is located on the sea front, just 10 minutes walk along the promenade from Roses town centre.
All 167 rooms are air conditioned, have balconies, satellite TV, hairdryers. It also provides free Wi-Fi in public
areas, a lift, an indoor and outdoor pool, roof terrace and a coffee shop/cafe.
Roses
Hotel Coral Platja
La Ramblas
Cadques
Sagrada Familia
Images of Barcelona
Day 3-6:This holiday will include:
Free time in Roses.
A full day out to explore Barcelona with a guided tour on coach and foot.
A morning boat trip to the enchanting fishing village of Cadques and in the afternoon, an excursion
with the Roses Express Tourist Train.
A trip to a local vineyard with make your own wine activity, and a gift of 1 bottle of wine per person.
An excursion to the coastal town of Tossa de Mar where the castle of the old town dominates the
coastline.
Day 7: Start return journey for our final overnight in 4* Novotel Orleans Charbonniere, France.
Day 8: Return to Waterside via Eurotunnel.
Included in cost: Coach & Eurotunnel travel, 7 nights half-board. At resort, welcome drink, entertainment
includes Traditional Flamenco Show, music/dancing Table drinks with evening meal. Boat trip, a ride on the
Roses Tourist Train, a guided tour of Barcelona and a visit to a local vineyard (make your own wine!) and a gift
of one bottle of wine per person.
Departs: Saturday 23rd April
Price: £549
Single Supplement: £105*
UK SELECTION – 2016
Reservations – Tel 023 8084 4788
7 Day Tour – GREAT HIGHLAND RAILWAYS, SCOTLAND
3*Priory Hotel, Beauly near Inverness
with one overnight stop each way in England
Michael's Portillo's "Great Railways Journeys" television series has rekindled our romance with railway
journeys as this holiday demonstrates. Our railway adventure includes scenery in areas of Scotland that are
dramatic in different ways from the northern shoreline on the Far North Line to Thurso and the breathtakingly
beautiful line to Kyle of Lochalsh.
Day 1: Travel to Lancaster staying at the Holiday Inn Hotel.
Day 2: Cross the border into Scotland and to Aviemore for a train ride on the nostalgic Strathspey Railway
to Broomhill. Onwards travel to our hotel in Beauly.
The Priory Hotel is situated in the picturesque village square of Beauly. This traditional village hotel has been
modernised to a high standard, has a lift with a lovely restaurant that has a good reputation for its dining.
Across Granish Moor#
Thurso
Priory Hotel
Loch Ness
Kyle of Lochalsh
Inverness
Day3: Today we travel to Thurso, a remote Georgian town. After lunch we shall enjoy a ride on the Far North
Line, the northern most railway in the United Kingdom. Experience the dramatic scenery of the moors
followed by the eastern coastline. The coach will meet the train at Dingwall and return to our hotel.
Day 4: A full day in Inverness.
Day 5: The highlight for most will be today's journey on one of the world's finest coast to coast railway
journeys to the Kyle of Lochalsh, overlooking the Isle of Skye. This is one of the most scenic rail journeys in
the United Kingdom. The coach will meet the train and return to our hotel via Loch Ness.
Day 6: Start return journey home staying at the Holiday Inn, Lancaster.
Day 7: Return to Waterside.
Included in cost: Coach travel, 6 nights half-board. The Priory hotel offers Welcome Drink on arrival, porter
service, full Scottish breakfast, tea/coffee after dinner. Three railway journeys.
Departs: Tuesday 17th May
Price: £579
Single Supplement: £130
UK SELECTION – 2016
Reservations – Tel 023 8084 4788
5 Day Tour - NORFOLK
THE BROADS, "THE POPPY LINE" RAILWAY
& SANDRINGHAM HOUSE
4* Holiday Inn Hotel, Norwich North
Discover Norfolk with a cruise on the Broads, a nostalgic trip on a railway, and a visit to the historic city of
Norwich and the Sandringham estate.
Day 1: Travel to Norwich.
Poppy Line Railway
Holiday Inn Hotel
Wroxham Broad
Day 2: We shall take a train ride on the North Norfolk Railway (The Poppy Line) from Holt, a pretty
Georgian town to the seaside town of Sheringham for a lunch stop. We return to the hotel taking a scenic
route along the North Norfolk coast, visiting villages such as Blakeney, Wells next-the-Sea and the town
of Burnham Market.
Day 3: We travel to Wroxham for a relaxing cruise on the Norfolk Broads. In the afternoon, we visit
Norwich, which is said to be one of the most complete medieval cities in Britain
Sandringham House
Day 4: We travel to Sandringham House & Gardens. This estate is the much-loved Norfolk retreat of her
Majesty the Queen. The magnificent stately house is set in 24 hectares of stunning landscaped gardens with a
museum that is home to an extraordinary collection of memorabilia.
Day 5: Return to Waterside.
Included in cost: Coach travel, 4 nights half-board, entrance to Sandringham Estate, tickets for the Poppy Line,
and a cruise on the Norfolk Broads.. At hotel: tea/coffee after dinner.
Departs: Thursday 2nd June
Price: £339
Single Supplement: £69*
CONTINENTAL SELECTION – 2016
Reservations – Tel 023 8084 4788
10 DAY TOUR – TUSCANY, ITALY
4* Grand Hotel Excelsior, Chianciano Terme, Siena
with 2 overnight stops outward and return in France & Italy
Our elegant hotel is situated close to the Piazza Italia, in the heart of the new town. It is family run, privately
owned and has 72 traditionally furnished bedrooms with modern marble bathrooms, and equipped with
hairdryer, TV and air conditioning. It has a rooftop pool and terrace.
Day 1: Travel via Eurotunnel through France for overnight stop at the 3* Novotel Hauconcourt, Metz.
Day 2: Onward travel through Switzerland to Italy stopping at Hotel Como, Como.
Lake Como
Grand Hotel Excelsior
Chianciano Terme
.
Day 3-7: This holiday will include:
A full day visiting the eternal city of Rome. You may wish to visit the Coliseum, Spanish Steps,
Fountains of Trevi or just sit back, enjoy a glass of Prosecco and watch the world go by!
Enjoy a free day to explore Chianciano Terme. Perhaps visit the Thermal Baths, one of the
museums, or simply enjoy the facilities and surroundings of our hotel.
A visit to the lovely Umbrian town of Assisi - best known as the birth place of St. Francis. Walk the
medieval streets and visit the Basilica of Saint Francesco where St Francis is buried.
A visit to the medieval hill town of Orvieto. Sitting astride a volcanic plug of rock called Tuff, this
lovely town has a impressive cathedral and a labyrinth of once secret caves and tunnels.
Trevi Fountain, Rome
Assisi
Orvieto
Day 8: Begin our return journey home with another overnight stop at the Hotel Como, Como.
Day 9: Continue our journey leaving Italy, across Switzerland into France for our final overnight in 3* Novotel
Hauconcourt, Metz, France.
Day 10: Return to Waterside via Eurotunnel.
Included in cost: Coach & Eurotunnel travel, 9 nights half-board. Welcome drink in all hotels. In resort;
porterage, Tea/coffee after dinner, (set menu on arrival night), speciality Tuscan menu buffet on one night.
Departs: Saturday 18th June
Price: £735
Single Supplement: £160*
UK SELECTION – 2016
Reservations – Tel 023 8084 4788
5 Day Tour – DEVON & SOMERSET STEAM
& CRUISE
3*Best Western Tiverton Hotel
Enjoy a tour visiting two of our beautiful and stunning English counties with a rail and canal boat excursions.
Day 1: Travel to Tiverton in Devon.
Our hotel is on the outskirts of Tiverton set in mature grounds. The spacious bedrooms have a private
bathroom, a seating area, satellite TV, free Wi-Fi and tea/coffee facilities.
Day 2: We travel through the Exmoor National Park for a morning visit to the unique medieval village of
Dunster. This village has over 200 listed buildings. In the afternoon, we travel to Minehead for a
nostalgic steam train ride through the glorious Somerset countryside on the West Somerset
Railway.
West Somerset Railway#
Best Western Hotel
Grand Western Canal
Day 3: In the morning, we take a trip to Sidmouth situated on the Jurassic Coast, England's first natural
World Heritage Site. "A town caught still in a timeless charm". After lunch we go to Exmouth for a relaxing
River Exe Circular Cruise - it incorporates a live commentary on the sights, history and wildlife.
Sidmouth
River Exe Circular Cruise
Day 4: Canal ride.
Explore the ancient market town of Tiverton which site in a delightful setting on the banks of the river
Exe. Visit Bickleigh Mill which is one of Devon's largest rural shopping centres located in a historic
working watermill. Enjoy a cruise on the last horse-drawn barge trip on the Grand Western Canal.
Day 5: Return to Waterside.
Included in cost: Coach travel, 4 nights half-board. Steam Rail journey, Horse Drawn Barge trip, and cruise.
Departs: Sunday 26th June
Price: £345
Single Supplement: £75*
UK SELECTION – 2016
Reservations – Tel 023 8084 4788
5 DAY TOUR - PENNINE EXPLORER
4* Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel, Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire
A welcome return to this popular venue. Explore both sides of the Yorkshire-Lancashire border on this popular
tour of the Pennines. Discover the beautiful scenery by train & traditional canal barge.
Day 1: Travel to Lancashire.
Our hotel is a beautiful 700 year old renovated building that features original turrets, porticoes, corridors and
wood panelling. The bedrooms are beautifully furnished and decorated, fully equipped with modern facilities
including TV and hair dryer. There is a health and leisure club.
Settle – Carlisle Railway#
Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel
Kendal
Day 2: Today enjoy a classic rail journey on the Settle - Carlisle Railway. This line is considered the most
scenic rail journey in England and winds through moorland scenery over the Ribblehead Viaduct. We board
the train at Settle and alight at Kirkby Stephen where our coach will meet the train. We travel on to Kendal
for lunch. Our return journey to the hotel skirts The Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Settle Railway Station
Skipton
Holmfirth
Day 3: Today we travel to Skipton, the Gateway to the Dales. Wednesday is market day in the town, first
founded over 800 years ago, held beneath the impressive medieval castle.
After lunch we take a barge ride along the Leeds – Liverpool Canal (includes tea/coffee & biscuits), before
returning to the hotel.
Day 4: We take a trip to Summer Wine Country - Holmfirth, a quirky and lovely market town, is home to
Nora Batty's steps, Sid's Cafe and Compo's former home which is now the Last of the Summer Wine
Exhibition and Wrinkled Stocking Tea Room. A stop at the Oswaldwhistle factory shop on our return to the
hotel.
Day 5: Return to Waterside.
Note: The hotel has a lift but some bedrooms (courtyard), are not served by it.
Included in cost: Coach travel, 4 nights half-board, rail ticket on the Settle – Carlisle railway, cruise on the
Leeds – Liverpool canal with refreshments. At hotel: entertainment on one night, use of leisure facilities.
Departs: Monday 25th July
Price: £299
Single Supplement: £nil
CONTINENTAL SELECTION – 2016
Reservations – Tel 023 8084 4788
4 DAY TOUR – CHATEAUX & GARDENS OF PARIS
3* Hotel Novotel Chateau de Maffiers, France
A new tour that will inspire people who appreciate world class art, classical architecture and magnificent
landscapes.
Day 1: Travel via Eurotunnel into France to arrive at Novotel Chateau de Maffliers.
Our chateau hotel is surrounded by parks and gardens. The modern guest bedrooms are located 20 metres from
the chateau and are equipped with satellite TV & hair dryer. All meals are taken within the chateau and the
hotel has an indoor swimming pool, tennis court and terrace.
Giverny
Chateau de Maffliers
Versailles
Day2-3::This holiday will include:
- Morning visit to Monet's Garden at Giverny. See the wonderful house and gardens which remain a
magnet for art and garden lovers throughout the world.
- In the afternoon, on to Versailles Palace, one of the world's most opulent and famous chateaux.
- Morning visit to Vaux Le Vicomte, a sumptuous chateau with magnificent gardens and a fine carriage
museum.
- In the afternoon, continue into Paris with time at leisure to explore the city.
Eifel Tower
Chateau Vaux le Vicomte
Louvre Museum
Day 4: Return to Waterside via Eurotunnel.
Included in cost: Coach & Eurotunnel travel, 3 nights half-board. Entrance to Monet's Garden & House,
Versailles Palace and Chateau Vaux le Vicomte.
Departs: Sunday 31st July
Price: £345
Single Supplement: £109
UK SELECTION – 2016
Reservations – Tel 023 8084 4788
5 Day Tour - GREAT LITTLE TRAINS OF NORTH WALES
3* The Lion Hotel, Y Maes, Criccieth
Enjoy memorable journeys on the Welsh Highland & Ffestiniog Railways through Snowdonia's National
Park.
Day 1: Travel to Criccieth.
We are staying at a family run hotel in the heart the charming Victorian seaside resort of Criccieth.
Criccieth Bay
Our Hotel
Portmeirion
Day 2: We travel to Portmadog and take a single journey on the Ffestiniog Railway to Blaenau Ffestiniog,
where our coach will meet you. This trip offers a magical combination of spectacular landscape & historic
railway.
Welsh Highland Railway
Ffestiniog Railway
Day 3: We visit Portmerion - a unique Italianate village on the coast where the cult 1960's TV series "The
Prisoner" was filmed.
Day4: A morning visit to the medieval walled town of Caernarfon with its mighty 13th century castle. After
lunch, we board a train for a single journey on the Welsh Highland Railway through the spectacular
Snowdonia National Park scenery to the historic town of Portmadog.
Day 5: Return to Waterside.
Included in cost: Coach travel, 4 nights half-board, (full Welsh breakfast), tea/coffee after dinner,
entertainment on two nights, plus two rail journeys.
Note: *Limited number of single rooms free of supplement: once exceeded, price on application.
Departs: Monday 8th August
Price: £329
Single Supplement: £nil
CONTINENTAL SELECTION – 2016
Reservations – Tel 023 8084 4788
4 Day Tour – DISNEYLAND, PARIS
Hotel Santa Fe
Day 1: Travel via Eurotunnel across France to Disneyland and we are staying at the Hotel Santa Fe.
Day 2-3: Free time in Disneyland.
Day 4: Return to Waterside via Eurotunnel.
Included in cost: Coach & Eurotunnel travel, 3 nights bed & breakfast, entrance into both Disney Parks.
Departs: Sunday14th August
Price: Single £459
Twin £319 each
Triple £269 each
Quad £249 each
Child 3-11 years inclusive £130, when sharing with
at least 2 full paying adults (4 max to a room).
Child 0-2 years inclusive £70, when sharing with
2 full paying adults (4 max to a room).
UK SELECTION – 2016
Reservations – Tel 023 8084 4788
Our 4* Hotels in Central London (at time of printing not yet allocated), are situated in the heart of the city, and
within walking distance of London’s premier attractions. Enjoy the unique shopping experience of Oxford
Street, the West End’s famous shopping, entertainment, and nightlife on this choice of two dates.
3 Day Tour - LONDON WEEKEND
4*Hotel, Central London
Enjoy a weekend in our capital city.
Day 1: Travel to London to arrive there mid-day.
Day 2: At leisure in London to enjoy the countless attractions of this vibrant city.
Day 3: Return to Waterside leaving London late afternoon.
Included in cost: Coach travel, 2 nights bed & full cooked buffet breakfast.
Departs: Friday 26th August
Price: £175
Single Supplement: £100*
Images of London
2 Day Tour - LONDON WEEKEND
4*Hotel, Central London
Enjoy a short stay in our capital city.
Day 1: Travel to London to arrive there mid-day.
Day 2: Return to Waterside leaving London late afternoon.
Included in cost: Coach travel, 1 night's bed & full cooked buffet breakfast.
Departs: Saturday 3rd December
Price: £115
Single Supplement: £52*
CONTINENTAL SELECTION – 2016
Reservations – Tel 023 8084 4788
5 DAY TOUR - MOSELLE VALLEY, GERMANY
3* Hotel Heil, Losnich
The wine making village of Losnich is the perfect location from which to tour the beautiful Moselle Valley,
from Trier in the south to Koblenz in the north.
Our hotel enjoys a lovely view over the river and the vineyards beyond. It has a lift, 43 bedrooms, each
containing hairdryer and satellite TV.
Day 1: Travel via Eurotunnel through France for late afternoon arrival at the Hotel Heil, Losnich, Germany.
Moselle Valley
Hotel Heil
Bernkastel-Kues
Day 2 - 4: We have included trips to:
- The picturesque village of Cochem with its half-timbered houses and its beautiful medieval castle,
Schloss Reichsburg. There is also an early 19th century mustard mill which is the perfect place to
purchase some exceptional gourmet mustards.
- On the morning, we will travel southwards along the river valley to the enchanting medieval wine
village of Bernkastel-Kues where we pay a visit to the fascinating Moselle Wine Museum. After
lunch we will make our way to the ancient Roman city of Trier. In this city there is the famous Roman
gate, Porta Nigra and the 4th century Roman Basilica.
- Our final trip is to the ancient Roman town of Koblenz which is framed by four mountain ranges
where the Moselle and Rhine meet. Castles and palaces, fortresses and towers, beautifully restored
house fronts and pretty traditional shops make it a special place.
Cochem
Porta Nigra, Trier
Koblenz
Day 5: Return to Waterside via Eurotunnel.
Included in cost: Coach & Eurotunnel travel, 4 nights half-board. Welcome drink on arrival, porterage,
tea/coffee after dinner. On one night, tasting of 5 wines in the hotel and dance night with live musical
entertainment.
Departs: Sunday 11th September
Price: £329
Single Supplement: £40*
UK SELECTION – 2016
Reservations – Tel 023 8084 4788
5 Day Tour – WYE VALLEY & THE ROYAL FOREST OF DEAN
3* Bells Hotel & Forest of Dean Golf Club, Coleford
Explore this magical borderland on a scenic river cruise, a relaxing train ride and visits to historic towns.
Day 1: Travel to Coleford, Gloucestershire.
Our hotel makes up the largest leisure complex in the Forest of Dean. It offers 53 bedrooms and free Wi-Fi.
Wye Valley
Bells Hotel
Tintern Abbey
Day 2: We cross the border into Wales for a morning visit to the Georgian market town of Monmouth.
Perhaps best known as the birthplace of Henry V, this town boasts a whole host of historical sites, and
buildings, from the Nelson Garden to The Town Hall. It has a medieval 13th-century bridge over the River
Monnow, unique in Britain as it is the only preserved bridge of its design remaining. After lunch, we travel to
Symonds Yat West for a 40 minute cruise along the River Wye.
Day 3: Explore the twists and turns of the Wye Valley culminating in magnificent ruins of Tintern Abbey.
We travel south to the historic walled town of Chepstow which is dominated by the oldest surviving stone
castle in Britain. In the afternoon, we take a round trip with the Dean Forest Railway#.
Day 4: Our final day is a full day visit to the beautiful cathedral city of Hereford. This magnificent
Cathedral dates from 1079 and is therefore one of the oldest in Britain. The city has the highest concentration of
almshouses in the country and many fine examples of medieval stone carving are found in local churches.
Monmouth
Chepstow
Hereford
Day 5: Return to Waterside.
Included in cost: Coach travel, 4 nights half-board. Fruit juice on arrival, evening entertainment. River Wye
cruise and a round trip on the Dean Forest Railway.
Departs: Monday 12th September
Price: £335
Single Supplement: £nil*
UK SELECTION – 2016
Reservations – Tel 023 8084 4788
5 Day Tour – FERRY ACROSS THE MERSEY
4* Radisson Blu Hotel, Liverpool
..."cause this land's the place I love..." When Gerry Marsden wrote the iconic words, he was inspired by the
warmth and friendliness that characterise the people of Liverpool. This tour will provide you with an excellent
short break, the Liverpudlian hospitality and an insight into the long history of this famous port.
Day 1: Travel to Liverpool.
Our hotel is located in the heart of the city centre and is a ten minute walk to the historic Albert Dock. All 194
modern spacious bedrooms contain hair dryer, TV and tea/coffee making facilities and free use of the hotel's
leisure facilities.
Liverpool Waterfront
Radisson Blu Hotel
Albert Dock
Day 2: Free time to explore Liverpool. Why not visit the Museum of Liverpool, opened in 2011, it tells the
story of the city. Free time afterwards – time for shopping in LiverpoolOne, maybe a visit to the modern
Roman Catholic Cathedral and the Anglican Cathedral, or strolling around Albert Dock.
Roman Catholic Cathedral
Speke Hall
Anglican Cathedral
Day 3: Today, in the morning, we board a Natural Trust Tour Minibus and enjoy a guided tour (2.5 hours) of
the childhood homes of Lennon & McCartney. After lunch, we will visit Speke Hall - a remarkable Tudor
timber framed manor house on the banks of the River Mersey.
Day 4: Today, we have a cruise of the Mersey (am or pm to be decided), and last chance to take in the sights of
Liverpool.
Day 5: Return to Waterside.
Included in cost: Coach travel, 4 nights half-board. Welcome tea/coffee on arrival and after dinner. Porterage
and use of hotel's leisure facilities. Entry to Speke Hall, cruise and tour of the childhood homes of the Beatles.
Departs: Monday 19th September
Price: £349
Single Supplement: £95*
UK SELECTION – 2016
Reservations – Tel 023 8084 4788
5 Day Tour - BLACKPOOL
THE FAMOUS ILLUMINATIONS
Manhattan Hotel
Blackpool Illuminations are an annual lights festival founded in 1879, held each autumn in this seaside resort
on the Fylde Coast in Lancashire.
Also known locally as The Lights, they run each year for sixty six days, from late August until early
November. Dubbed as "the greatest free light show on earth" they are 6 miles (10 km) long and use over one
million bulbs.
The Manhattan Hotel is ideally situated on Blackpool's North Promenade, arguably one of the best positions on
Blackpool's seafront, enjoying magnificent views of the Irish Sea and miles of glorious sand. It is a short
distance from Blackpool Tower, Winter Gardens, Town Centre Shopping, the famous Golden Mile and Piers
Day 1: Travel to Blackpool.
Illuminations
Day 2-4: A coach tour of the lights, and excursions to Morecambe, and a tour of the Yorkshire Dales, as well
as leisure time in this lively resort.
Day 5: Return to Waterside.
Blackpool
Included in cost: Coach travel, 4 nights half-board and all excursions.
Departs: Monday 3rd October
Price: £240
Single Supplement: £nil*
CONTINENTAL SELECTION – 2016
Reservations – Tel 023 8084 4788
6 Day Tour – DUBLIN & CO.WICKLOW RIVER & RAIL, IRELAND
3* Esplanade Hotel
with an overnight stop outward in Ireland
This tour brings you an exciting look at Ireland's seaside, city and countryside with a scenic railway journey,
river cruise and entertainment.
Day 1: Travel to Pembroke, South Wales to board the ferry to Rosslare and onward to the Maldron Hotel,
Wexford.
Day 2: We make our way for a morning visit to Waterford, the oldest city in Ireland. After lunch, we visit
Kilkenny, a medieval city. The city is over 400 years old, but it doesn't show its age. It's an awe-inspiring
throng of cathedrals, castles and other massive stone buildings. We journey on to our Esplanade Hotel in Bray.
Our friendly hotel is on the seafront at the foot of Bray Head. It has spacious rooms, free Wi-Fi in public
areas, and the restaurant and lounge offer stunning beach views.
Waterford
Esplanade Hotel
Kilkenny
Day 3: We take a morning train ride today from Bray station along the coast through Dublin Bay and
alighting at Malahide where our coach will meet you. In the afternoon we go to Dublin with a guided tour.
Day 4: Another chance to relax and enjoy the delights of Dublin.
Day 5:.Today we take a boat trip along the River Liffey (am or pm), and take a scenic tour in Co.Wicklow.
Ha'penny Bridge
Temple Bar
Custom House
Images of Dublin
Day 6: We take a "Grab & Go " breakfast. Then board the early morning ferry from Dublin to Holyhead,
Wales, (Breakfast on Board), and return to Waterside.
Included in cost: Coach & Ferry travel, 5 nights half-board including full Irish breakfast, (on all but the final
day), tea/coffee after dinner. At resort, seasonal welcome drink on arrival, complimentary daily newspaper,
Irish coffee on last night.
Train ride and a river cruise. Entertainment on 2 nights.
Departs: Sunday 9th October
Price: £421
Single Supplement: £75
CONTINENTAL SELECTION – 2016
Reservations – Tel 023 8084 4788
7 Day Tour – AMSTERDAM, BRUSSELS & PARIS
4* Ramada Apollo Hotel, Amsterdam; Radisson Park Inn, Brussels, Midi
3* Novotel Hotel, La Defense, Paris
Enjoy a tour of three of the most exciting capital cites in Europe that will take you to the very heart of three
different cultures.
Amsterdam
Grand Place, Brussels
Paris
Day 1: Travel via Eurotunnel through France across Belgium arriving at our hotel in Holland.
Day 2: Today, we will enjoy a full day at leisure in Amsterdam with its romantic canals, elegant gabled
townhouses and historic buildings. The best way to experience this city is from the canals on a relaxing boat
trip, perhaps followed by a visit to Anne Frank's House and the Rijksmuseum In the evening, the city enjoys
a vibrant night life.
Day 3: The morning is again free in Amsterdam. In the afternoon, we depart for Brussels.
Day 4: Spend today at leisure within the Belgium capital, home to the stunning Grand Place, beautiful
Renaissance buildings, a wealth of culturally significant museums and its delightful irreverent Manneken Pis!
Day 5: The morning is again free in Brussels. In the afternoon, we depart for Paris.
Day 6: What can you say about Paris? A whole day to explore - shopping, sight-seeing, eating..
Day 7: The morning gives you a last chance to do some final sight-seeing in Paris, before returning to
Waterside.
The Ramada Apollo Hotel, Amsterdam is located next to the Rembrandt Park. The impressive building is
situated at a distance of 15 minutes tram ride from the old centre of Amsterdam. It has 446 bedrooms that are
equipped with free Wi-Fi, flat screen television, air conditioning, a sitting area and coffee and tea facilities.
The Radisson Park Inn, Brussels, Midi, is centrally located with shops and attractions nearby. It has 142
colourful bedrooms, tea/coffee making facilities, safe, TV and free Wi-Fi.
The Novotel Hotel, La Defense, Paris is located in the heart of the capital's business district and the metro is a
2-minute walk away. It is air conditioned, contains a TV, a safe, free Wi-Fi and tea/coffee making facilities.
Included in cost: Coach & Eurotunnel travel, 6 days bed & breakfast. At Amsterdam hotel – (2 nights).
Welcome glass of wine/beer/soda on arrival and porterage. At Brussels hotel – (2 nights), American Breakfast.
At Paris hotel – (2 nights). Welcome soft drink on arrival and porterage.
Departs: Wednesday 19th October
Price: £479
Single Supplement: £230*
UK SELECTION – 2016
Reservations – Tel 023 8084 4788
5 Day Tour – TURKEY & TINSEL
Rosemundy Hotel, St. Agnes, Cornwall
Another welcome return to this hotel. Combine the delights of Cornwall with the festive celebrations of the
Turkey & Tinsel Programme – don’t miss the famous hat competition and a chance to win the prize!
Day 1: Travel to Cornwall.
Day 2-4: At leisure in the hotel, and excursions to Newquay and the city of Truro, plus a visit to the Trago
Mills retail outlet.
Newquay
Truro
Day 5: Return to Waterside.
Included in cost: Coach travel, 4 nights half-board+, Turkey & Tinsel dining and entertainment programme.
Departs: Sunday 20th November
Price: £265
Single Supplement: £25*
UK SELECTION – 2016
Reservations – Tel 023 8084 4788
5 Day Tour – BIDEFORD TURKEY & TINSEL
3* Durrant House Hotel
Dating back to the 1800s, this hotel is located on the outskirts of Bideford overlooking the estuary. All 125
bedrooms are well furnished and tastefully decorated, with modern facilities.
Day 1: Travel to Bideford. A welcome drink (tea/coffee or fruit juice) on arrival.
Durrant House Hotel
Day 2: We go to the thriving market town and port of Bideford. Visit the Pannier Market or stroll along the
tree lined quay to watch the world go by.
In the evening, dinner in the ballroom followed by entertainment.
Our hotel
Day 3: We take a trip to the village of Dunster along the North Devon coast road. In the evening, there will be
a traditional Christmas Day dinner.
Day 4: Our final day is visit to the popular seaside resort of Ilfracombe. There will be a Fancy Dress
competition in the evening so come prepared!
Day 5: Return to Waterside.
Included in cost: Coach travel, 4 nights half-board+, entertainment, traditional food, porterage, tea/coffee after
dinner.
Departs: Monday 21st November
Price: £239
Single Supplement: £nil*
CONTINENTAL SELECTION – 2016
Reservations – Tel 023 8084 4788
4 Day Tour – TRIO OF CONTINENTAL CHRISTMAS MARKETS
METZ , LUXEMBURG & TRIER
4* Mercury Metz Centre Hotel, France
Day 1: Travel via Eurotunnel through France arriving at our hotel early evening.
Our modern 4* hotel is located in the very heart of the city, and within 1 km of France's third tallest cathedral.
Al 112 bedrooms are equipped with TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities.
Place Saint Louis
Mercure Metz Centre Hotel
Place de La Republique
Day 2: In the morning, we drive to the city of Luxemburg exploring the market located in the Place de la
Constitution at the foot of the Gelle Fra monument and facing the Adolphe Bridge. With over 60 chalets
offering culinary and artistic gifts, you can taste mulled wine specially prepared by Vinsmoselle. After lunch,
travel back to Metz, and visit the Place de la Gare, with its beautifully decorated Christmas Tree which
dominates the giant Nativity scene. Go on to Place Saint Louis with its 90 chalets set amidst the medieval
houses bordering the square.
Luxembourg Christmas Markets
Trier Christmas Markets
Day 3: We cross the border into Germany, firstly to Trier, which lies on the banks of the River Mosel and
still retains its picture book quality. The city has many ancient monuments which can still be seen today
including the impressive Porta Nigra, Trier Cathedral and the Basilica of Constantine. Visit the Christmas
Market located in Hauptmarkt Square. The wooden stalls offer Christmas decorations, candles , hand blown
and engraved glassware.
After dinner, there is an opportunity to experience the beautiful Christmas lighting at Place de La Republique,
less than a 10 minute walk away, with its giant ferris wheel, ice skating rink, and a pretty chalet village.
Day 4: Return to Waterside.
Included in cost: Coach & Eurotunnel travel, 3 nights half board, welcome glass of wine on arrival, porterage
and tea/coffee after dinner.
Departs: Friday 25th November
Price: £289
Single Supplement: £69*
CONTINENTAL SELECTION – 2016
Reservations – Tel 023 8084 4788
4 Day Tour – VALKENBURG CHRISTMAS MARKETS
3* Hotel Schaepkens van St. Fijt -Valkenburg
Valkenburg is a delightful Dutch hill town, built around a romantic ruined castle, and sits at the ‘Crossroads of
Europe’ between Germany and Belgium. This friendly hotel is surrounded by a beautiful garden and a sunny
outside terrace. Day 1: Travel via Eurotunnel through France, Belgium into Holland.
Hotel Schaepkens van St. Fijt
Valkenburg Christmas Market
Day 2: We cross the German border to visit the Christmas markets of Aachen & Monschau.
Aachen - the streets around the Town Hall are transformed into a paradise of lights and colours, festive
sounds and seductive smells.
Monschau - Nestling in a valley amongst the Eifel Hills near Aachen, this town is one of
Europe's best kept secrets. Located just a few kilometres over the Belgian border, it offers
visitors a wealth of things to see and do, quaint shops, romantic old streets, half timbered buildings, a
wonderful selection of restaurants & cafes and a historic mustard mill.
Aachen
Monschau
Day 3: Free time in Valkenburg. The unique Christmas market takes place in beautifully lit old caves which
run underneath the town. The Town Cave (Gemeentegrot) houses the oldest and largest underground Christmas
market in Europe
Day 4: Return to Waterside.
Included in cost: Coach & Eurotunnel travel, 3 nights half-board, live musical entertainment on 2 nights, Free
entrance to Holland Casino and free use of leisure facilities at local leisure centre.
Departs: Friday 2nd December
Price: £299
Single Supplement: £65*
CONTINENTAL SELECTION – 2015
Reservations – Tel 023 8084 4788
4 Day Tour – DUTCH & GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKETS
4*Riche Hotel -Valkenburg
Valkenburg is a delightful Dutch hill town, built around a romantic ruined castle, and sits at the ‘Crossroads of
Europe’ between Germany and Belgium. The hotel is family run and is only 200 metres from the city centre.
Day 1: Travel via Eurotunnel through France, Belgium into Holland.
Riche Hotel
Valkenburg Christmas Market
Day 2: We cross the German border to visit the Christmas markets of Aachen & Monschau.
Aaachen - the streets around the Town Hall are transformed into a paradise of lights and colours, festive
sounds and seductive smells.
Monschau - Nestling in a valley amongst the Eifel Hills near Aachen, this town is one of
Europe's best kept secrets. Located just a few kilometres over the Belgian border, it offers
visitors a wealth of things to see and do, quaint shops, romantic old streets, half timbered buildings, a
wonderful selection of restaurants & cafes and a historic mustard mill.
Aaachen
Monschau
Day 3: Free time in Valkenburg. The unique Christmas market takes place in beautifully lit old caves which
run underneath the town. The Town Cave (Gemeentegrot) houses the oldest and largest underground Christmas
market in Europe
Day 4: Return to Waterside.
Included in cost: Coach & Eurotunnel travel, 3nights half-board, welcome cocktail at dinner first night,
tea/coffee after dinner.
Departs: Friday 9th December
Price: £265
Single Supplement: £25
UK SELECTION – 2016
Reservations – Tel 023 8084 4788
5 Day Tour – BEAUFORT PARK HOTEL CHRISTMAS,
MOLD, WALES
3* Beaufort Park Hotel
The Beaufort Park Hotel is an independently run 3 star AA hotel located just a short drive from the historic
market town of Mold set in the attractive North Wales countryside. It has 106 bedrooms and free Wi-Fi.
Day 1: Travel to Wales. A welcome drink tea/coffee and mince pies on arrival. In reception - Guess the
weight of cake competition.
Beaufort Park Hotel
Christmas Eve: We go to Chester for last minute shopping After dinner, there is an opportunity to attend
Midnight Mass.
Christmas Day: Christmas Carols before Christmas Lunch. A visit from Father Christmas. In house activity
such as quiz, bingo, Play Your Cards Right. Light buffet dinner in the evening.
Boxing Day: In the morning, we take a scenic drive to Snowdonia National park. 3 course buffet lunch
followed by afternoon entertainment. Afternoon tea. Farewell Dinner Dance in Westminster Suite. Result of
guessing the weight of the cake.
Beaufort Park Hotel
Chester
Day 5: Return to Waterside.
Included in cost: Coach travel, 4 nights half-board+. Pre dinner glass of sherry on one night.
Entertainment, Live vocalist on one night, Christmas Carols, local harpist on one night, quiz, bingo or similar,
Dinner Dance. Traditional food, porterage, tea/coffee after dinner.
Departs: Friday 23rd December
Price: £425
Single Supplement: £nil*
THIS BOOKING FORM SHOULD BE HANDED IN TO:
HYTHE AND WATERSIDE COACHES LTD
1A THE HIGH STREET
TELEPHONE : 02380 844788
HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON
FAX:
02380 207284
HAMPSHIRE SO45 6AG
VAT Reg No 369-9964-6
PLEASE NOTE 1 MEDIUM SUITCASE PER PERSONMAX WEIGHT 18 KG IS PERMITTED ON OUR TOURS
INVOICE NO:
To be completed by party leader
(When applicable) BLOCK LETTERS.
Name:
_____________________________
Address: _____________________________
_____________________________
Tel No: _____________________________
Bus Stop Pick up point: -
Mr.Mrs
Miss
Initials
Surname
Holiday to:
Departure date:
No. of days
Coaches seat Nos:
YES
PASSPORT REQUIRED
Price per person
Single Suppliment
Hotel accommodation preferred
Single
Double
Twin
For 3

NO

£………………..
£………………..
For 4
D.O.B if
under 11
SPECIAL REQUESTS:
PAYMENT
I enclose deposit for
I enclose balance for
persons at £
persons at £
BALANCE OF £……….
DUE 8 WEEKS BEFORE
DEPARTURE
each
each
TOTAL ENCLOSED £
Please make cheque(s) payable to HYTHE & WATERSIDE COACHES LTD.
BOOKING FORM SIGNATURE
I have read and agree to the terms and conditions of booking. I accept that my signature forms a legally binding contact
between myself/all other members of my party and the travel operator.
Signature: ______________________________
Date:
_____________________
I understand that the balance is due 8 weeks before the departure date
TRAVEL INSURANCE
We strongly recommend that your travel is covered by an insurance policy and the following details supplied:
Insurance Company
Policy Number
Medical Emergency Telephone No
Alternatively, if you choose to travel without insurance cover, it will be accepted that you indemnify Hythe and
Waterside Coaches Ltd against any and all of the consequences of your decision.
Signature:_______________________________
Date: __________________________
TERMS& CONDITIONS.
Bookings are accepted by Waterside Tours on the following conditions:
Provisional bookings made by telephone or at our office will be held for 14 days. The booking form should then be completed
with a deposit of £30.00 per person to confirm your booking. Waterside Tours cannot guarantee to reserve seats if not
confirmed within 14 days.
Booking terms & conditions
This booking is issued subject to The Company reserving the right to cancel any Excursion due to insufficient passengers,
inclement weather or any other circumstances beyond our control. Times of departure or return cannot be guaranteed, but
will always be as near to the time stated as possible. All fares are due at the time of reserving the seat. No reservations can be
guaranteed until full fare has been paid. The Company will not be responsible for passengers left behind because they are not
in attendance at specific time of departure. In cases where doubt does exist as to a customer’s fitness to travel medical
evidence maybe required.
Balances & Luggage
Payments of balance are due eight weeks before departure. Reminders are not issued
And we will only acknowledge receipt of balances if accompanied by an s.a.e. Departure times are usually telephoned 7 days
before departure if not stated at time of booking. All luggage must be labelled with Waterside Tour's labels and restricted to
a maximum of 18kg; whilst we take every care we cannot accept responsibility for accidental damage or loss during handling
or transit. Few travel insurance policies provide cover for luggage or personal belongs left on an unattended vehicle
overnight. You should take all personal belongings with you at stopover hotels.
Change of booking
If you wish to change any details of your booking, we will do our best to assist. Normally a £10.00 per person fee is payable to
cover administration costs. Alterations made later than the original balance due date will be treated as a cancellation and will
be subject to a cancellation fee.
Holiday changes
This brochure is correct at time of going to print. We reserve the right to amend the program of any holiday in this brochure
due to prevailing circumstances at the discretion of Waterside Tours. Should a significant change involving your departure
dates, resort area which reduces the quality of your main hotel (not single stopover hotels), change of tour itinerary to a main
destination the following options are available: 1) Continue with the amended holiday. 2) Accept an alternative holiday. 3)
Cancel your tour. If options 1 or 2 are chosen we will compensate to the scale below. If option 3 is chosen we will refund all
monies paid by you and compensate to the scale below. No other claims for compensation or expenses will be considered.
More than 56 days - Nil, 28 - 56 days - £5.00, 27 – 15 days - £10.00, 14 to nil days - £20.00.
Our cancellation of holiday
Under special circumstances we may wish to cancel your holiday. The implementing of the holidays in this brochure is subject
to a minimum number of persons booking each holiday. If we have to cancel we will either return all your paid monies or
offer an alternative suitable holiday. We will not normally cancel a holiday after the date on which the balance is due unless a)
You have not paid in full or b) Your holiday is influenced by events beyond our control such as war; riots; civil strife;
terrorist activities; natural disasters; fires; epidemics; bad weather; transport technical problems and port etc. closures. We
will only be liable for monies paid to us at the time of cancellation.
Delays
In the unlikely event of a delay of more than six hours to the given holiday running times every effort will be made to
minimise your discomfort and where available refreshments will be provided.
Passports & Visas
A full ten-year passport is required for all Continental travel. Visas are not required by British passport holders. Any nonEC passport holders may be subject to visa requirements and should check with the appropriate embassies. We cannot accept
responsibility for any passengers who are not in possession of their personal travel documents.
Other information
A list of our main pick up points are available from our main Hythe office, although under certain circumstances we do pick
up at certain other places in the area. In all cases we pick up at named bus stops only and passengers are set down at the
points at which they joined the coach. Door to door personal pick-ups can be arranged. To help with prompt departures and
avoid any inconvenience to passengers on occasions a feeder vehicle may be used from one or more departure points.
Coach Travel insurance – Important notice
We strongly recommend all clients arrange THEIR OWN travel insurance.
HOLIDAY CANCELLATION
CANCELLATION CHARGE TO BE MADE BY YOU
Prior to 42 days before departure
Deposit Only
28 to 42 days before departure date
40% of holiday cost
14 to 27 days before departure date
50% of holiday cost
7 to 13 days before departure date
70% of holiday cost
0 to 6 days before departure date
100% of holiday cost
CUSTOMER TRAVEL INFORMATION
Insurance
It is advisable to carry an E111 form (obtainable from the post office) for any EU tours.
Currency
It is advisable to exchange all monies 7 days prior to your date of travel. Most EU countries now deal in Euros, Switzerland
and other non EU countries still require there own currency. Please ask if you are unsure.
Credit cards are widely accepted across Europe
Travel
Departure times will be telephoned through approximately 1 week before the start of your holiday with us. This coach will
have on board, drinks machine, air conditioning and toilet facilities. However ample comfort stops are made during travel
but do vary in length depending on road conditions. Journey times between stops are approximately of 2 and a half hours
duration again subject to road conditions. For the comfort of all our passengers, all coaches are non-smoking. Bought hot
food is also not to be taken aboard.
Disabled clients
If you feel you can manage the coach and have a travelling companion to accompany and help when it is needed, you are most
welcome. Folding wheel chairs, frames etc., can be carried but please advise us as soon as possible to allocate luggage space.
Medication
Customers travelling abroad with us are strongly advised to carry an up to date list of their current prescribed medication. If
medicines have to be replaced abroad, you should be aware that not all UK prescriptions are available and suitable alternatives will
need to be provided.
Other information
The driver is the company’s tour representative. Should any difficulties arise during the tour, please ask his/her assistance.
(Emergencies only please, at meal times and during the night).
Packed lunches are normally available from the hotels on request. Please ask at the hotel reception. Food should not be taken
from the dining areas of the hotels.
Any other information you require please ask one of our company representatives. We will be only too pleased to help you.
-------------------
HOLIDAY TRAVEL INSURANCE
As we do not hold the necessary authorisation, we are unable to offer or advise
on travel insurance related matters.
Towergate Chapman Stevens are Travel Insurance Specialists in the Coaching
Industry.
Hythe & Waterside Coaches Ltd
Hythe & Waterside Coaches Ltd.
c
Please ensure that you have been given the appropriate certificate(s) at
the time of booking.
Towergate
Chapman Stevens
CBL Insurance.
And finally, our Drivers......
Lee
Kevin
Alan
Wayne
What our customers say...
Waterside turned up trumps yet again as we enjoyed a lovely holiday in an excellent
hotel.
Thanking you for a very lovely holiday in Killarney and your help &
kindness not only to me, but to everone on the coach - it was much
appreciated.
we have been on many coach trips and your driver rates as one of the best.
we wish to put on record how wonderful a holiday we have had in Switzerland, we look
forward to the next holiday with pleasure.
Waterside Tour 2016 4ppA4 PROOF.pdf
1
24/11/2015
16:14
Waterside
Waterside
TOURS
Established in 1982 and based in the New Forest area near Southampton, Waterside Tours offers a wide and
varied selection of UK and Continental coaching tours. Our local, friendly and efficient staff are standing by to
help you in every way they can to ensure your experience with Waterside Tours is all that you expected and more.
Waterside
Waterside
TOURS
UK & Continental Coach Holidays
2016
2016 Waterside Tours Cover Star
Devon & Somerset Steam & Cruise - 5 Day Tour
Our cover star tour for 2016 is a 5 Day Tour visiting two of our beautiful and stunning English counties with a rail
and canal boat excursion. Look inside, scan the QR Code or go to www.watersidetours.co.uk for details about
our extensive range of UK and Continental Tours and book now to avoid disappointment.
TEL: 023 8084 4788 / 023 8020 7284
HYTHE AND WATERSIDE COACHES
1A THE HIGH STREET, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO45 6AG
023 8084 4788 / 023 8020 7284