York and Castle Howard

Experience History and Charm in the Heart of York

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Description

York and Castle Howard

from

£489

/per person

Departing

Departures on 26/09/2025

Tour Details

Enjoy a weekend trip to York’s old walled city. York, which is well-known for its amazing history, quaint streets, and famous sites, offers a stimulating and interesting experience. Have fun when you visit. Staying at the Holiday Inn York Tadcaster Road, which is situated a short drive from the city centre, is great for its comfort and convenience.

Tour Deposit:

£100 per person

3 Nights

Half board

Travel Solutions Rep: Yes

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* Holiday Inn York, Tadcaster Road
Breakfast and evening meals
Entrance to Castle Howard
Free time in York
Walking York City tour to last approx. 2 hours.
Services of an experienced Travel Solutions tour manager

Ferry times:

Departs Belfast 07:30 / Arrives Cairnryan 09:52
Departs Cairnryan 19:30 / Arrives Belfast 21:45

Please note:

Meals on-board the ferries are not included in your tour price.
Itinerary is subject to change due to attractions availability.
Full payment required 12 weeks prior to departure.
NEW BELFAST PICK-UP POINT. The new Belfast pick up point for coach tours will now be Leonardo Hotel (formerly Jurys Inn)

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.

Flight Times:

Optional extra:

Single Supplement Cost: £168 per person

Flight times:

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Notes:

Transfers Included : Yes

Travel Solutions Rep : Yes

Valid ID is Required for this tour

Accommodation

4* Holiday Inn York, Tadcaster Road

Discover comfort and convenience at Holiday Inn® York, located just two miles from the city centre and adjacent to York Racecourse. Enjoy quick access to the iconic landmarks like Clifford’s Tower only a 10-minute drive away. Experience York’s history with thrilling live shows at the York Dungeon, just seven minutes away, or explore Barley Hall’s intriguing Tudor exhibits. Dine in the Open Lobby, grab a Starbucks, catch up on sports, or simply relax in a welcoming atmosphere.

Hotel Services/Facilities:

Restaurant
Terrace/Garden
Wi-Fi
Bar
24-hour front desk
Shared lounge/TV area
Lift

Guest rooms:

Private bathroom with amenities
Desk
Tea/coffee maker
Heating
TV

*Some services may have additional charge

Itinerary

DAY 1

Meet your coach at your selected joining point and travel to Belfast for the early morning ferry crossing to Cairnryan. On arrival in Cairnryan, we continue our journey to York with a comfort stop en-route before arriving at your hotel late afternoon.

DAY 2

After breakfast (departure time will be confirmed by your tour manager) enjoy the day at leisure to explore the historic city of York. We will meet our guide for a walking city tour (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. Afterwards return to your hotel to relax before dinner.

DAY 3

Today after a leisurely breakfast join your coach as we travel to spend the day visiting Castle Howard, built in 1699, Castle Howard is one of the country’s finest historic houses and is still the private residence of the Howard family. Castle Howard features exhibits related to Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Social History and Architecture. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include Gainsborough, Crown Derby, Canaletto, Reynolds, and Holbein. Afterwards rejoin your coach and return to York.

DAY 4

This morning after breakfast and checking out (departure time will be confirmed by your tour manager), bid farewell to York, and depart for our return journey to Cairnryan making a comfort stop enroute to join the early evening ferry crossing to Belfast. On arrival, you return to your original joining point.

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