SOUTH COAST – 5 days

Hythe is one of the five original Cinque Ports on the “Garden Coast” in South Kent. Its wide promenade overlooks a long stretch of beach, offering views across the English Channel to France. From the sea front the town is situated on level  ground and its main shopping area and history dates back many centuries.

Our tour for 2012 takes us to Ypres in Belgium and a passport is required for this excursion.

Mercure Hythe Imperial Hotel – Tel: 01303 267441

The Imperial Hotel is situated on the sea front and is a short walk into the town centre where there are many shops, cafes
and a miniature railway to explore. What’s included:

• FREE Insurance
• All rooms have private facilities, telephone, television, hairdryer and complimentary tea/coffee
• Buffet style breakfast
• Lunch snacks available daily
• Waiter service evening meal with choice of menu
• Indoor swimming pool
• Gym and spa facilities
• Lift serving most floors
• Porterage

Itinerary

Day 1: Leisurely outward journey to Hythe spending four nights at the Mercure Hythe Imperial Hotel arriving late afternoon.
Day 2: Day of leisure in Hythe.
Day 3: Full day Ypres and WWI Battlefields. We take a trip through the Channel Tunnel and into Belgium to visit the atmospheric town of Ypres. This was the focal points of the Battle of Flanders in WWI and there are memories all around, particularly at Menin Gate (passport required).
Day 4: Full day Deal. We visit this pretty seaside town with its typical local architecture, picturesque seafront, popular beach and pier. En route we’ll stop in Folkestone for a stroll on The Leas.
Day 5: Depart after breakfast for the homeward journey arriving early evening.