YORK AND YORKSHIRE
Friday 23 - Sunday 25 January 2009

This tour to north-east England combines the ancient CITY OF YORK and the beautiful countryside and scenic coast of YORKSHIRE.

YORK:  We spend 2 nights in this enchanting walled city with its magnificent Cathedral (Minster), medieval cobbled streets, museums and old buildings.   York is often regarded as England’s second city, and boasts numerous attractions for the visitor including the Jorvic Centre where you can travel back 1000 years to the Viking era.   Other attractions include theNational Railway Museum, the fantastic Castle Museum, where you can see thecondemned cell of the infamous highwayman, Dick Turpin.   Don’t forget to leave time to stroll the City Walls and visit the interesting shops.  York is one of England’s most haunted cities, and you can wrap up warm and enjoy afrightfully good ghost walk (optional) on one of the dark chilly nights!!   Our family run hotel is situated just outside of the city walls and features an indoor swimming pool.

NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS: One of England’s famous National Parks. We drive through this remote and rugged National Park to  the North Sea coast, and on the way, for those Harry Potter fans, we will make a short  visit to ‘Hogwarts Station’. 

WHITBY: The famous fishing port on the North Sea, connected with Captain Cook and Count Dracula!  The quaint cobbled streets and spectacular coastline are overlooked by its awe-inspiring abbey ruins.

ROBIN HOOD’S BAY:  A picturesque coastal village, tumbling down to the sea, and once the haunt of smugglers.

WHAT’S INCLUDED: Luxury coach travel to and from London 2 nights, family run hotel featuring an indoor swimming pool. Full English breakfast Fully guided throughout WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED: Meals except breakfast Entrance fees (approx. £25.00) Gratuities to hotel staff and coach driver PRICES: (per person) Adults: (based on 2 sharing): £250.00 Children 13 - 16 (based on sharing with 2 adults) £190.00 Children under 13 (based on sharing with 2 adults) £170.00 Single room supplement: £50.00 Deposit (per person) : £50.00 Iinsurance* (per person): £12.50         DEPARTS: Friday 23 January at 7:00 a.m. from Rickmansworth                           and 7:45 a.m. from outside Finchley Road Underground Station. RETURNS: Sunday 25 January approx. 9.30 p.m. WHAT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE SAID ABOUT THIS TOUR... We enjoyed our trip to York and Yorkshire very much.  Seen a lot and done a lot in a short time… that’s what we like. Emmy, Hieke (9) & Michiel (7) Teertstra  ACS Egham and Jaguar Tales magazine. Loved the information and history as we were driving along – added to the tour of York and Yorkshire. Valerie, Marlaina (15), Alex (13) and Alex (8) Rich  - ACS Cobham Really enjoyed National Railway Museum, Ghost Tour and Jorvic Centre. Gemmaway Tours are always Great! Lee Mansfield – US Embassy ^ Back to top < Back to tours list...