b'YOUR ITINERARY 7 DAY HOLIDAYFROM ENGLAND, WALES & IRELANDDay 1Charming HarrogateDay 4An idyllic journey on the995 PPOur holiday begins in Harrogate, atSettle-Carlisle Railwaythe edge of the Yorkshire Dales. OneToday we travel on the famousof Englands most attractive towns,Settle-Carlisle Railway, regularly voted2024 Departures in: Harrogate retains many Georgian andone of the worlds top rail journeys.APR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEP, OCTVictorian features, including originalJoined by an expert guide, we cross spa buildings. After time to explore,the Ribblehead Viaduct and skirt the 1 2 3 4we meet for dinner in the hotel. North Pennines. While we sit back andEveryday Traveller ratedenjoy the journey, our guide shares Day 2The beautiful RHS Harlowtales of the railways history and localYOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES:Carr Gardens and timeless Yorklegends. Arriving in historic Carlisle, This morning, we visit the beautifulexplore at your own pace. You couldAll rail and coach travel throughout gardens of RHS Harlow Carr. Here,experience the stunning architectureyour touryou can wander the delightful gardensof Carlisle Cathedral and Hadrians6 nights 4-star accommodation in filled with colourful flowers, perfectlyWall or enjoy lunch in the citys rangeHarrogate and Alnwickmanicured lawns, and towering treesof pubs and restaurants. We then that are home to various species ofcontinue by train and coach to ourEscorted throughout your tour birds. We then continue to the historicnext hotel in Alnwick where theresby one of our experienced Tour city of York. Walking through thetime to discover the picturesqueManagerscobbled streets on a guided tour, westreets before dinner. admire medieval architecture, seeBreakfast and Dinner each daythe renowned street The ShamblesDay 5The famous Alnwick CastleA superb choice of excursions and learn about the citys Roman andOur stop today is historic Alnwickincluding heritage rail journeysViking heritage. Our tour ends at theCastle for a guided tour of its glorious Minster - one of Europesimpressive staterooms and* Trains are steam-hauled where possible, largest Gothic cathedrals - wherelandscaped gardens. With over 1,000however due to timetable changes or entrance is included. The rest of theyears of history, this grand castle hasweather conditions, heritage diesel afternoon is at leisure. You could visitserved as a military stronghold, a royallocomotives may be used instead.the National Railway Museum, indulgeresidence, and a filming location for at popular Bettys tea room, or enjoy apopular movies such as Harry Potter local pint at one of the countless pubs.and Downton Abbey. As well as itsHOLY ISLANDHeading back to Harrogate by rail, weRenaissance-style staterooms, the enjoy dinner at our hotel this evening.stunning grounds have pretty gardens, a serene lake, and a treehouse Day 3 - Charming Whitby and therestaurant where you can have lunch North Yorkshire Moors Railwayin a unique dining experience. After breakfast, we drive to the coastal town of Whitby, where we discoverDay 6Impressive Bamburgh Castle the brooding Abbey ruins. Overlookingand spiritual Lindisfarnethe North Sea, the clifftop structureToday, we cross the wild TO BAMBURGHwas a 7th-century Christian monasteryNorthumberland countryside toAlnwick 3 CASTLE & LINDISFARNEthat later became the inspiration forBamburgh. The town is dominatedHexham AlnmouthBram Stokers Dracula. With timeby its castle, overlooking the sandy Just a few of your holiday highlights the beach with some fish and chips,the scenes tour before it opens toCarlisleat leisure in the town, stroll alongcoast where we enjoy a private behind UKexplore the picturesque harbour, orthe public. Discover the battlements,Whitbymeander around the narrow streets.medieval great hall, and impressiveRibblehead GrossmontYou could also learn about the townsmuseum collection. Leaving the castleSettle Pickeringcoastal heritage at the RNLI Lifeboatbehind, we head to the fabled HolyHarrogate 3 YorkStation on a tour. We then drive to theIsland of Lindisfarne which has been village of Grosmont to join the scenichome to monks since the 6th century.Tour Code: YNS |per person based on 2 North Yorkshire Moors Railway * . WithWere treated to a tasting of localsharing. Deposit from 100 per person. its steam engines and beautifullymead made by the monks themselves. Supplement for solo travellers from 285. restored carriages, the heritage railway curves through stunningTOUR MANAGERS HIGHLIGHT: countryside, ancient woodlands, andExplore the mighty Bamburgh CastleTo book and for heather-covered moors. Leaving theon an exclusive guided tour. information go totrain in Pickering, we drive back to our hotel for dinner. Day 7York and homeward bound greatrail.com/YNS After breakfast, we board the train toor call 01904 527168TOUR MANAGERS HIGHLIGHT:lovely York again. Arriving in the early Sit back and enjoy lovely scenery onafternoon, you can spend some more& speak to ourtime exploring Yorks historic streets the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. and make your way home at leisure.expert team.35'