Historic York and Harrogate
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Travel Solutions Rep
Description
Enjoy a relaxing weekend break to Yorkshire visiting the historic walled city of York, with its amazing wealth of attractions and the elegant Victorian spa town of Harrogate, with its magnificent architecture, fantastic shopping, and renowned Turkish Baths. Staying at the cedar court hotel in Harrogate, in a peaceful location in landscaped grounds close to the town centre.
Price Includes
- Luxury coach travel from Coleraine, Ballymoney, Cloughmills, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast and Belfast Stena Line Port
- Return ferry crossings with Stena Line – Belfast/Cairnryan
- 3 nights’ accommodation at the 4* Cedar Court Hotel, Harrogate
- Breakfast and evening meals
- Free time at the Caledonia Park Outlet Village, Gretna Green
- Full day in Harrogate
- Full day in York
- York City tour by coach and walking to last approx. 2 hours.
- Free time in Carlisle
- Services of an experienced Travel Solutions tour manager
IMPORTANT INFORMATION – FERRIES
The UK government has introduced new legal requirements for non-British or non-Irish Passport holders traveling on ferries between the UK and the Rep of Ireland. If you hold any other government passport (irrespective of where you are currently resident) you must provide Travel Solutions with the following information:
Full name (as shown on your passport)
Nationality
Date of Birth
Passport Number
Country of Issue
This information must be supplied at least 30 days before travel, or at the time of booking if you are travelling within 30 days.
Failure to supply this information will mean you will not be able to travel and you will be asked to leave the tour (full cancellation charges will apply).
We thank you for your co-operation and look forward to welcoming you onboard.
Accommodation
Historic York and Harrogate
Nestled in historic Harrogate, the Cedar Court Hotel offers exceptional accommodation with views of 200 acres of Stray parkland, perfect for a tranquil and romantic getaway. Dating back to 1671, the property is the site of the town’s first hotel and now features modern amenities and superfast Wi-Fi. Just a short walk away, you can visit the renowned Bettys Tea Room, Moorish-style Turkish Baths, Harrogate Theatre, and nearby Knaresborough.
Hotel Services/Facilities
- Restaurant
- Garden
- Bar
- Wi-Fi
- 24-hour front desk
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lift
Guest Rooms
- Private bathroom with amenities
- Desk
- Tea/coffee maker
- Heating
- Wardrobe/closet
*Some services may have additional charges
Please Note
- Full payment required 12 weeks prior to departure.
- Meals on-board the ferries are not included in your tour price.
- Itinerary is subject to change due to attractions availability.
- NEW BELFAST PICK-UP POINT. The new Belfast pick up point for coach tours will now be Leonardo Hotel (formerly Jurys Inn).
Itinerary
Day 1 Meet your coach at your selected pick-up point and travel to Belfast to join the early morning ferry crossing to Cairnryan. On arrival in Scotland, we continue our journey towards Harrogate with a stop at the Caledonia Park Outlet Village, Gretna Green for some free time before continuing the journey arriving at your hotel in Harrogate late afternoon for check-in and time to relax and freshen up before dinner.
Day 2 This morning after breakfast (departure time will be confirmed by your tour manager), enjoy the day at leisure in Harrogate. Perhaps enjoy a lovely stroll through the beautiful Valley Gardens and the independent shops of the Montpellier Quarter. For a spot of retail therapy there is the delightful Victorian Westminster Arcade or host of high street shops. There are plenty of Cafes and bars for refreshments. The spa town is also home to the famous Betty’s Tea Room – well worth a visit for an afternoon tea treat!
Day 3 After breakfast (departure time will be confirmed by your tour manager), we join our coach and travel to the historic city of York. On arrival we will meet our guide for a city tour by coach and walking (this will last approx. 2 hours), York is one of the most beautiful and historic cities in the country with the splendour of York Minster, packed with fascinating history, medieval city walls, vibrant restaurants, and tea rooms from roman times to present day there is so much to see and enjoy. Afterwards enjoy some time to explore at your leisure, before rejoining your coach (departure time will be confirmed by your tour manager) for the journey back to your hotel.
Day 4 This morning after breakfast and checking out (departure time will be confirmed by your tour manager), join your coach as we make the return journey to Cairnryan stopping enroute in Carlisle with some free time to explore the border town packed with history and heritage a plenty with its Castle and Cathedral. Early afternoon, re-join your coach and continue the journey (departure times will be confirmed by your tour manager) to the port of Cairnryan to join the evening ferry crossing to Belfast. On arrival, you return to your original joining point.
Ferries & Dates
Ferry Times
- Departs Belfast 07:30 / Arrives Cairnryan 09:52
- Departs Cairnryan 19:30 / Arrives Belfast 21:45
Optional Extras
- Single Supplement Cost£96 per person
