Short Break in Paris (port to port cruise) - 17th to 21st November 2026

Paris never ceases to amaze us, we think we know it, and then there is another surprise waiting for us around the corner". Paris, eternal, romantic, unusual, creative and modern: discover the city's architectural and cultural heritage. Along the Seine, embark on a unique cruise in the heart of the sublime French capital.

ITINERARY

Day 1:  After the pick-ups you will travel for out overnight stay at the Orida Hotel in Maidstone.  Dinner and Breakfast included. 

Day 2: Today we make our way through the Channel Tunnel and onto our final destination the MS Botticelli moored in the centre of Paris for the next three nights. Where we will enjoy a Parisien Evening on board. 

Day 3:   This morning, join us for a panoramic guided tour of Paris by coach. You'll discover the renowned sights and attractions of this magnificent city. This afternoon, you'll be free to explore Paris on your own. 

Enjoy a gala evening and dinner. Depending on the water level of the river, we may also cruise to the business district of La Défense in the course of the evening. We'll return to the previous quay(1) in Paris

Day 4:  Today we will enjoy a guided tour of the old Montmartre. Located at the very heart of a 19th century village, the Sacré Coeur Basilica has remained one of the favourite models for all-time painters, sculptors and poets alike.

 Enjoy free time in Paris this afternoon.  We are docked just a few minutes' walk from the Eiffel Tower and the Trocadéro gardens, and the Invalides is just a little further away, it is easy to visit Paris at your leisure. 

We'll cruise through Paris by night (depending on the water level), floating through the beautifully illuminated city, particularly attractive when viewed from our vantage point on the Seine.

Day 5:  Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. We will make our back through the Euro Tunnel and onward home. 

Price per person (Based on 2 Adults sharing a cabin):

• Member Plus Adult - £649
• Member Adult - £659                 
• Non Member Adult - £669        

Single Supplement - £212

Price Includes:

• Executive Coach & Professional Tour Driver throughout the tour as per itinerary
• 1 Night at the Orida Hotel in Maidstone including Dinner Bed & Breakfast
• 3 Nights aboard the MS Botticelli 
• Full Board
• Drinks inclusive – some premium brands excluded 
• Paris by Night Cruise 

Not Included:

• Single Supplement
• Any items of a personal nature such as meals, drinks, etc
• Guide/Driver Gratuities
• Travel Insurance

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Lake Maggiore, 2027

We are looking to organise a trip to Lake Maggiore. Lake Maggiore or Verbano is a large lake located on the south side of the Alps. It is the second largest lake in Italy and the largest in southern Switzerland. The lake and its shoreline are divided between the Italian regions of Piedmont and Lombardy and the Swiss canton of Ticino.

There will be a full itinerary of excursions around the area, details and costs will be coming soon.

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Kynren, Beamish, Chillingham & Black Sheep, Friday 28th August 2026 (3 nights, 4 days)

Please note we have a door to door pick up service on this event. You will be picked up from your home address by taxi or minibus and taken to the coach.

On the homebound trip  the coach will stop at Birch Services where return transport will be waiting for your journey home

	**Kynren is an outdoor show, so it is important that passengers bring appropriate clothing for the weather.** Taking place on a vast landscaped stage with a huge lake at its centre hiding a host of surprises, you’ll meet many of the characters and events that have shaped England.  With 29 scenes encompassing the Roman occupation through to World War 2, history will unfold in front of your eyes, thanks to a cast and crew of almost 1,500 performing on a vast open-air stage.  The scale of the show must be seen to be believed.  Spectacular sets appear as if by magic, mass choreography and fierce battles are illuminated with dazzling special effects, effervescent lighting, and pyrotechnics, set to a spine-tingling original score that you’ll experience in movie-like surround sound.
Itinerary Day 1    We make our way to the North East, visiting Beamish, the world-famous living museum of the north, on the way.  Here you step back in time to life in North East England during the 1820s, 1900s, 1940s, and 1950s.  Following our visit, we continue to Newcastle arriving at the Copthorne Newcastle Hotel. (This hotel is in a brilliant location, right on Newcastle’s Quayside, and all rooms have river views.  Wetherspoons is just a few doors down!) Award-wining Beamish Museum is a must-see part of any group visit to the North of England. Take a walk down an Edwardian cobbled street, try tasty food from times gone by and chat to our cheerful costumed engagers – there’s so much to discover! Experience life as a Land Girl, explore the 1820s Landscape or have a go at fun 50s activities in the welfare hall. Set within 400 beautiful acres, there’s something for everyone at Beamish
	Day 2    Today we enjoy a day at leisure in Newcastle Upon Tyne.   Just a short walk from the hotel are bars, restaurants, and the famous Quayside where you can enjoy a river cruise on the Tyne.  The city centre isn’t far away either, with plenty of shopping and places to visit.  Back to the hotel for an early dinner before we depart to Bishop Auckland for Kynren – An Epic Tale of England. Day 3    We make our way to Chillingham Castle – Britain’s most haunted historic castle.  A 13th Century, Grade 1 Star-listed stronghold in Northumberland, famed for action and battles.  With its fine rooms, gardens, lakes, fountains, and tea rooms, the castle has an extraordinary ownership bloodline which runs back to the 1200s.   We make our way back via Alnwick & Whitley Bay.
Day 4    Following a leisurely breakfast, we bid a fond farewell to Newcastle and begin our journey homeward.  On our way, we make a stop at the Black Sheep Brewery for a Tour & Tasting before continuing homeward. Black Sheep  Our brewery tours will take you on a journey from the beginning of Black Sheep’s history, right through to the present day. You’ll also get a full insight into how our beers are made, and the unique techniques we use to create the perfect pint. The tour of our Yorkshire brewery starts with a short introduction video featuring Paul and Jo Theakston. You’ll then be shepherded into the brewhouse where you’ll experience the sights, sounds and – most importantly – the smells of a working brewery. As all tours should, your brewery tour will finish at the bar, with a beer tasting of some our award-winning brews.

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Staying at the Copthorne Quayside Hotel Newcastle Town Centre  Includes: Full English breakfast & 3-course, choice menu dinner with tea/coffee Coach Transport throughout & Hotel Porterage Admission to Beamish Superior Ticket to Kynren Admission to Chillingham Castle Guided Tour & Tasting at Black Sheep Brewery Price per person( 2 People sharing in a Double/Twin Room): Member Plus - £469 Member - £484 Non Member - £499

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