Discovering Yorkshire

ITINERARY

Excursions Included:

Today is ‘York in a nutshell’. After breakfast, we are joined by our tour guide for a morning sightseeing tour of York. In the afternoon we enjoy a cruise on the river Ouse, followed by free time to explore the city at leisure. Dinner in hotel

 

This morning we leave for a spectacular scenic tour of Whitby and the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. Our first stop is Pickering where we join the North Yorkshire Moors Railway for a ride across the moors to the historic seaport of Whitby. We have time for lunch (at own cost) here and to explore the town before returning across Blakey Ridge, offering some of the most spectacular views of the area. From Hutton-le-Hole we continue to Helmsley for a short break before returning to the hotel.

 

We have the morning free for further exploration of York city centre. No visit to York is complete without seeing the magnificent Minster, and the surrounding narrow streets and little alleyways, including the famous Shambles. This afternoon we visit delightful Castle Howard, best known for its starring role in ‘Brideshead Revisited’. We have time to explore the house and the lovely grounds before heading back to York for the evening.

 

The Queens Hotel, York ***

The Queens Hotel is located on the banks of the River Ouse in the centre of York, ideal for all the attractions of this historic city. After your day out relax with a drink in the Riverside Lounge and enjoy the river views. All bedrooms are ensuite and have television with radio, telephone, and hairdryer and refreshment tray. Hotel has a lift.

 

SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON

SINGLE ROOM: £100.00

Deposit £50.00

Price is based on shared twin/double accommodation including breakfast & dinner, Guided sightseeing tour of York, Riverboat trip, North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Castle Howard and coach travel.