b'ClassicDiscover Yorkshire and Northumberland on scenic rail journeys, tracing Viking, Roman and medieval footsteps7 DAYS from 1,099ppin York, exploring coastal castles and Lindisfarne. 999 ppYOUR ITINERARYTO BAMBURGHDay 1. Arrival in Harrogate Alnwick 3 CASTLE & LINDISFARNEYour holiday begins in Harrogate, nestled on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales,Hexham Alnmouthwhere the Tour Manager waits to greet you at a beautifully restored Georgian hotel. After settling in, theres time to explore, maybe visiting the famousCarlisleBettys Tea Rooms or browsing some independent shops before dinner.UKDay 2. Harlow Carr Gardens and historic York Ribblehead WhitbyWe visit the inspiring gardens of RHS Harlow Carr, with its ever-changingGrossmontSettlelandscapes, fragrant wildflower meadows and colourful borders. After freePickeringtime, we continue to the walled city of York for a guided tour. Walking itsHarrogate 3 Yorkcobbled streets, we view medieval, Victorian and Georgian architecture, and learn about the citys Viking and Roman heritage. Theres time to find lunch before visiting the glorious minster, one of Europes largest Gothic cathedrals,WHATS INCLUDED:with entrance included. Your afternoon is free and you could visit the National Railway Museum, settle down in a caf, or enjoy a local pint at one of Yorks 6 nights 4-Star hotel countless pubs. Returning to Harrogate by rail, we enjoy dinner at our hotel. accommodation First & Standard Class rail travelDay 3. Whitby and the North Yorkshire Moors RailwayAll rail and coach travel throughout A trip by coach to the harbour town of Whitby awaits today, discovering its famous abbey ruins on arrival. This clifftop structure was a 7th-centuryyour tourmonastery that later became a Benedictine abbey, and the inspiration forExpertise of a UK Tour Manager Bram Stokers Dracula. With free time, you could stroll along the seafront andfrom start to finishlunch on fish and chips. Later, we visit the RNLI Lifeboat Station, one of theBreakfast and dinner each dayoldest in the country. Driving to the village of Grosmont, we join the scenic North Yorkshire Moors Railway*, travelling by train through Yorkshires best- All guided tours and excursions loved landscapes, ancient woodlands and heather-clad moors. * Trains are steam-hauled where possible, however due to timetable changes orTour Code: YNS | per person based onweather conditions, heritage diesel locomotives may be running instead. 2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers from 360.Day 4. Travelling north on the Settle-Carlisle RailwayDriving to Settle, we join the Settle-Carlisle Railway for a scenic trip through2025 Departures: the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Regarded as Englands most scenic railAPR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEP, OCTjourney, we cross the Ribblehead Viaduct, through the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, and skirt the North Pennines, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. In the border town of Carlisle, theres time at leisure over lunch.Everyday Traveller RatedContinuing by rail to Hexham, we drive to our next hotel in Northumberland. 1 2 3 4Day 5. Exploring Alnwick CastleToday sees us visit Alnwick Castle for a guided tour of its staterooms and landscaped gardens. For a thousand years the castle has served as a military stronghold, a royal residence, and recently a popular filming location for movies including Harry Potter and Downton Abbey. Day 6. Bamburgh Castle and LindisfarneOur coach takes us to Bamburgh, a coastal town with a striking castle, for a private behind-the-scenes tour before it opens to the public. From here, we make our way to the 6th-century Holy Island of Lindisfarne, still home to aSecure your place nowcommunity of monks. We are invited to a tasting of the islands mead, whichwith a 250pp depositblends grapes, honey and a mixture of herbs, before a visit to the priory. Day 7. Homeward bound For more information on After breakfast, we travel back to York, where your holiday draws to a close. dates and prices,visit greatrail.com/YNSENGLAND 35'