Barnes Coaches Extra Holidays Programme - July 2026 Issue

EXTRA

HOLIDAYS ADDED!

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2026-2027 UK & European

Extra Holidays Programme & Printed Brochure Errata

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9th July 2026 Issue

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Rhine & Main 5-Star Cruise

Plus, Gotthard Express Swiss Train Journey!

10 Days - Tue 11 May 2027 th

10 DAYS FROM:

£3,669 PER PERSON

Dates 2027 Tue 11th May

Cabin Price (Per Person) Supplements Stateroom £3,669 +£1,575 Single in a 2-person occupancy room Stateroom+ £3,919 +£1,710 Single in a 2-person occupancy room Deluxe £4,059 +£1,785 Single in a 2-person occupancy room Suite £4,369 +£1,995 Single in a 2-person occupancy room Only x2 Stateroom Cabins available with no single supplement.

Embark on an unforgettable journey along the Rhine aboard The Nobleman, a stylish new yacht-inspired river cruiser. Beginning in Basel, Switzerland, you’ll sail through Germany to some of the region’s most captivating destinations. Discover the scenic beauty of the Black Forest and explore historic riverside cities including Mannheim, Mainz, Speyer and Strasbourg, each rich in culture and character. A true highlight is the exclusive full-day experience aboard the Gotthard Express, following a unique round-trip route from Basel via Lucerne that is unavailable on regular services.

TUESDAY To France and on to our overnight hotel WEDNESDAY To Basel where we can board at 1500. Located at the meeting point of Switzerland, France and Germany, Basel is a captivating city where three cultures come together. Its beautifully preserved Old Town is filled with cobbled streets, historic buildings and scenic views.

THURSDAY Today, enjoy an exclusive full-day journey aboard the privately chartered Gotthard Express. On this unique route, unavailable on regular services, the train is specially repositioned from Lugano to Basel, creating a remarkable round-trip experience via Lucerne.

Relax with a welcome drink as you admire Switzerland’s breathtaking scenery, complemented by regional snacks and local wines. Expert guides share stories of the valleys, villages, lakes and mountain peaks along the way, while a dedicated photography carriage with opening windows offers unobstructed Alpine views. Travel alongside Lake Zurich before entering the heart of the Swiss Alps on the historic Gotthard mountain railway. Opened in 1882, this engineering marvel winds through spectacular landscapes via spiral tunnels, stone viaducts and dramatic mountain curves.

FRIDAY Overnight we arrive in Breisach, gateway to Germany’s enchanting Black Forest, renowned for its rolling hills, pine forests and charming villages. Discover the centuries-old tradition of cuckoo clock making before enjoying a scenic coach tour past waterfalls, woodland valleys and picturesque mountain landscapes, with the chance to sample the region’s most famous treat, Black Forest cake.

SATURDAY We arrive at breakfast into Mannheim, known as the “City of Inventions”, it played a key role in shaping modern transport as the birthplace of both the bicycle and the automobile. Its distinctive grid-pattern street plan has earned it the nickname “City of Squares”, while the magnificent Mannheim Palace stands as a reminder of the city’s aristocratic past and remains one of Europe’s largest Baroque palaces.

SUNDAY We arrive overnight into Mainz, one of Germany’s great wine capitals. Situated in the heart of the Rheinhessen wine region, the city has a winemaking heritage stretching back more than 2,000 years. We visit a local vineyard to learn about traditional and modern winemaking techniques, discover the importance of the region’s fertile soils and enjoy insights into the family-run estates that continue this centuries-old tradition.

MONDAY We awake in Speyer, one of Germany’s oldest cities, it is best known for its magnificent cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest surviving Romanesque church in the world. We have a guided tour to explore the city’s historic centre, where centuries of history are reflected in its charming streets and architecture. Speyer is also home to the world’s oldest unopened bottle of wine, preserved since Roman times.

TUESDAY All day in Strasbourg which blends French and German influences to create one of Europe’s most distinctive and picturesque cities. Its historic centre was the first entire city centre in France to be awarded UNESCO World Heritage status. Wander through the enchanting La Petite France district, where half-timbered houses line flower-filled canals, creating a storybook setting rich in history and charm.

WEDNESDAY We return to Basel and disembark after breakfast, bringing your unforgettable Rhine journey to a close. We begin our journey home with a stop at an overnight hotel.

THURSDAY To Dover and home.

Full Board on Cruise with all-inclusive drinks + five included excursions.

Plus, Basel, Black Forest, Mannheim, Vineyard Tour, Speyer & Strasbourg!

The Boat: The Nobleman

The Nobleman, launched in November 2025 on the Rhine, embodies Dutch craftsmanship and modern design. 84 premium cabins. Enhanced amenities such as a gym, massage room, and sauna ensure unparalleled comfort for guests. All cabins are thoughtfully equipped with: MINI FRIDGE | 40 INCH TV WITH SATELLITE SERVICE PREMIUM BEDDING | DAILY HOUSEKEEPING AND EVENING TURNDOWN SERVICE | FRESH WATER BOTTLES IN THE ROOM DAILY | PREMIUM BATH AMENITIES TELEPHONE | SAFE | AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING The following is included onboard: • Welcome & Farewell Cocktail Reception • Buffet Breakfast • Sauna • 3-course lunch • Wellness Room • Afternoon coffee and cake • Massage Room • Canapés before dinner • Gym • 4-course dinner • WiFi • Evening snacks • Porterage • All inclusive premium drinks • Minimum 3 nights of Entertainment PLEASE NOTE: We will require a £400pp deposit to book this holiday for you, a further £800pp by 1st Nov 2026 and balances will be due by 18th Jan 2027.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES ✔ Return coach travel ✔ Cruise amenities ✔ Itinerary and sightseeing excursions as stated ✔ Full Board on the boat plus drinks ✔ Dinner, bed and breakfast at the overnight hotel ✔ Transport for excursions where necessary

Isles of Scilly by Boat, St Mary’s 7 Days Fri 28th May 2027

£1,599 Sun 22nd August 2027 £1,649

+£343 Single Supplement +£100 per room Sea View Upgrade (Scilly Only)

Sun 11th July 2027

+£303 Single Supplement +£100 per room Sea View Upgrade (Scilly Only)

NOTE: Guided walking tours require reasonable £1,649 PLEASE levels of fitness and mobility and are subject to local tides

+£303 Single Supplement +£100 per room Sea View Upgrade (Scilly Only)

and weather conditions. SEAVIEW SUPPLEMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO OVERNIGHT HOTEL.

The Isles of Scilly are an archipelago of five inhabited islands and numerous other small rocky islets 28 miles off Lands’ End. With a total population of just over two thousand, an exceptionally mild climate, and countless golden sandy beaches, Scilly is a beautiful haven of peace and tranquility. This year we journey by boat and have increased the holiday by a day to make it more relaxing and give more time on the Isles.

Day 1 We make a leisurely journey towards Cornwall and our overnight hotel. In May it is the hotel in the Premier Inn in Cambourne. For July and August we use the Kilbirnie Hotel in Newquay. Dinner is provided at both hotels.

Day 2 Our hotel provides a Breakfast Box or Continental Breakfast and we make the short journey to Penzance to catch the Scillonian ferry for our 2hr 40 minute sailing to St Mary’s, the island where our hotel is based and where we are met with a welcome drink.

Days whilst at resort A | A full day guided walking tour of the island of St Mary’s.

B | To the island of Tresco and a full day guided walking tour including a visit to the world famous Abbey Gardens (boat fee and gardens included).

PLUS 2 FREE DAYS on St Mary’s or maybe catch a boat to one of the other islands (not included).

Day 7 We depart St Mary’s at 1630 for the boat journey back to Penzance. Here we will be met by coach for the journey home, with a 30 minute stop at Exeter Services.

The Atlantic Hotel, Scilly A delightful old inn which adjoins the harbour from which boats make daily trips to Tresco and other delightful islands. atlantichotelscilly.co.uk Price Includes • • • • •

Return coach travel Ferry crossings Tours as indicated Pickup up & Drop Off Service Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast & evening meal

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NEW TOUR & EXTRA DATE

Spring in Northumbria, Alnwick

5 DAYS FROM:

Tour Highlights: ‘Taste of Northumbria’ drinks tasting on one night & two nights in-house entertainment! Plus Holy Island, Lindisfarne Castle, Bamburgh Castle!

5 Days - Fri 19th February 2027

£579 PER PERSON

NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS & PLENTY OF SINGLES!

Escape to the heart of Northumberland with a relaxing winter break based in charming Alnwick. Enjoy picturesque coastal villages, historic treasures and gentle touring, all from our cosy 300 year old coaching inn. With fun evening entertainment, a ‘Taste of Northumbria’ experience! Please note: On our return journey we will be staying at a different hotel for night 4 - the Mercure Kenwood Hall near Sheffield.

FRIDAY We head north, making suitable comfort stop enroute towards our lunchtime stop in the charming market town of Wetherby for our lunchtime break. Set by the River Wharfe, Wetherby offers level streets, plenty of cafés and a relaxed atmosphere before we continue our journey to Alnwick and check into the White Swan Hotel.

SATURDAY Today we set off on a scenic coastal drive to the charming fishing village of Seahouses, where you’ll have time at leisure to wander along the seafront or browse the local shops. This afternoon we continue along the stunning Northumberland coastline to Bamburgh, dominated by its impressive castle, with admission included for you to explore at your leisure. You may also wish to visit the RNLI Grace Darling Museum or take a leisurely stroll through the village, soaking up the magnificent coastal views.

SUNDAY We journey across the tidal causeway to the mystical Holy Island of Lindisfarne where we have an included visit the striking Lindisfarne Castle perched dramatically above the coastline. Afterwards explore the peaceful priory ruins and browse the island’s craft shops.

MONDAY We check out but you are free to explore Alnwick at your own leisure until 1330. Wander the charming market town, visit the independent shops, or perhaps enjoy Alnwick Castle (entry not included), famous for its appearance in the first two Harry Potter films. The Alnwick Garden, with its beautiful landscapes and the intriguing Poison Garden, is also just a short walk away. Then onto our overnight hotel, the Mercure Kenwood Hall near Sheffield.

TUESDAY We return home with a lunch time stop in Stratford upon Avon.

Main Hotel: The White Swan Hotel, Alnwick

A 300-year-old coaching inn, offering warm hospitality and historic charm, ideally located just a short walk from Alnwick Castle and Gardens. BAR · FREE WIFI · GROUND FLOOR ROOMS (LIMITED) thewhiteswanhotel.co.uk

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES ✔ Return coach travel ✔ Pickup up & Drop Off Service ✔ Tours as Indicated (Inc. Holy Island crossing, Lindisfarne Castle, Bamburgh Castle) ✔ Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast & evening meal

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2026-2027 Printed Brochure Errata Please see our errata and latest tour changes for our 2026 Holiday Brochure (released in June 2026) Our online brochure and website itineraires has been updated and can be viewed online at: barnescoaches.co.uk/brochures

Amendments to our 2026-2027 printed Holiday Brochure Tour Page No.

Correction

Codebreakers & Cambridge Warners Norton Grange

P20.

P70.

Price should be £479 not £749 Premier upgrade is £20pp not £30pp

Lucketts / Worthing Brochure Heythrop Park

P13

Price should be £659 not £539.

2026 Printed Brochure Errata & Tour Changes Please see our errata and latest tour changes for our 2026 Holiday Brochure (released in November 2025) Our online brochure and website itineraires has been updated and can be viewed online at: barnescoaches.co.uk/brochures

Amendments to our 2026 printed Holiday Brochure Tour Page No. Ilfracombe 02/10/26 Sensational Scotland 25/09/26 Sidmouth Tenby (September date) Potters: Five Lakes 24/08/26 Harrogate 31/08/26

Index Index Index Index & P49 P21 P30

Correction

02/10/26 not available. this was replaced with the 6th July.

This tour doesn’t exist.

Listed in index as departure date of 18/10/2026 it is the 10/10/2026.

Departure date listed as 01/09/26 the correct date is 21/09/26.

Has the wrong description and itinerary. Please refer to the website for updated information.

Has the wrong description and itinerary. Please refer to the website for updated information.

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Holiday Pickup Information Holidays 3 Days & Under:

LIVE OUTSIDE OF OUR PICKUP AREA? Why not opt to stay at a local hotel within our pickup area map the night before & after yourholiday with us, we can then arrange a pickup & drop off from this point.

See our website for our *Local Hotel Pickup Package* with the Blunsdon House Hotel.

We will pick you up from a central point (selected by us) in any town or village covered by the free pickup area below. © GBMaps.com 2024

Holidays 4 Days & Over: SAVE £20 PER PERSON with our Money-Saver Pickup Points listed below!

OR Home Pickup & Drop Off Service Our FREE PICKUP AREA is shown on the map below, if you live in the OUTER PICKUP AREA of our map, we will be able to pick you up for a small surcharge of £20 per person.

Map Key: Our free pickup area Our outer pickup area, pickup fee of £20pp.

Please visit our website to view our full holiday pickup area which covers: Wiltshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire & Hampshire. You can also complete our precise postcode checker: barnescoaches.co.uk/holiday-pickups Or call our team on 01793 821303

SAVE £20 PER PERSON

BY JOINING US AT A MONEY-SAVER PICKUP POINT LISTED HERE!

Money-Saver Pickup Points

If you would prefer to be picked up from one of the points listed below on a holiday tour 4 days & over, we can apply a £20 PER PERSON DISCOUNT to your booking as a thank you!

(These are also the points we are able to pick you up from if you are travelling with a mobility scooter.)

NEW POINT ADDED!

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Swindon, Central Princes St Swindon, Greenbridge Aldbourne, The Square Blunsdon House Hotel Chieveley, Service Station Chisledon, Esso Station

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Cirencester, Co-op Petrol Station, A417 Cricklade, Town Hall Highworth, Brewery Street Car Park Leigh Delamere, Service Station Marlborough, Polly Tea Rooms Newbury, The Wharf (Coach Bays)

Arle Court, (between Cheltenham & Gloucester)

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Royal Wootton Bassett, The Crown Reading, Service Station Shrivenham, Barrington Arms Wroughton, Ellendune Centre

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