Coach tours
Cheaper per person, fixed schedule, and a group of forty. Efficient for solo travellers and couples on a budget, and genuinely fine.
Private
Your own schedule, stops when you want them, and a guide who answers your questions rather than a microphone. Four people share the cost.
Break-even
At four travellers, private often costs only slightly more per person than a good coach tour. Below three, the coach usually wins on value.
What the vehicle actually holds
The Alphard and Vellfire seat seven, but seven seats and seven suitcases are different problems. With the rear row up, the boot takes roughly four 26-inch cases. That is why we say four guests with full luggage — for five or more with checked bags we arrange a second vehicle rather than promising a squeeze that does not work.
Why an MPV rather than a saloon
Rear legroom in an Alphard exceeds most executive saloons, and the flat floor means you step in rather than lower yourself in. For guests over sixty, in formal dress, or travelling with young children, that difference is real. It is not a Mercedes S-Class and we do not pretend otherwise — if you need a badge on the bonnet for appearances, we are not the right supplier.
What we will not do
We will not push you into shops or restaurants that pay commission, add items you did not ask for and charge for them, or tell you a hotel is good if we have not used it. If your plan does not fit the days, or self-drive would genuinely be better value for you, or a small-group tour suits you more — we will say so, even when it costs us the booking.
What the vehicle actually holds
The Alphard and Vellfire seat seven, but seven seats and seven suitcases are different problems. With the rear row up, the boot takes about four 26-inch cases — hence four guests with full luggage. Five or more with checked bags means a second vehicle, and we say so before you book rather than at the kerb.
Booking and changes
A £180 deposit secures the dates and the balance is settled before departure. Changes more than 30 days out are usually free; inside 30 days it depends on whether we can refill the slot. The deposit is non-refundable, stated before you pay. If we are the ones who cannot deliver, we refund in full including the deposit.
Plan This Journey
Tell us your dates and party size — we will confirm honestly what fits.
10-Day Grand Loop → Business Chauffeur → Bespoke Journey →
