With a conveniently located base, this itinerary features the best of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park with a scenic railway ride, a canal boat trip and a visit to the historic city of York, including a visit to the National Railway Museum.
Travel
Your comfort is our priority and all travel arrangements have been made with this in mind. Comfort stops will always be planned en route for lunch/refreshments. We will arrive at the hotel in the late afternoon, where your luggage will be taken to your room (unless otherwise specified) and you will have plenty of time to freshen up before the evening meal. Return travel will follow a similar schedule.
Your Hotel: The Cairn Hotel, Harrogate
This grand Victorian hotel boasts private gardens, a gym, and classical decor. It’s traditionally furnished rooms feature private bathrooms. Each room at The Cairn includes a TV, along with 24-hour room service and tea/coffee making facilities.
Please note single supplements are applicable.
Itinerary and What's Included
- Luxury coach travel to and from destination
- Comfort stop in both directions
- Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Excursions
All of our excursions are included in the holiday price unless otherwise specified. In addition to the planned activities, most excursions will allow plenty of free time for you to explore our well-chosen destinations. If you prefer to make other arrangements or just relax at the hotel instead of any of the excursions, you are welcome to do so. If so, we kindly ask you to please inform your driver. We will depart after breakfast and return in the late afternoon or early evening, to enable you to freshen up before your evening meal.
Excursions Include:
- Single journey from Appleby to Settle (East Lancs Railway)
- 45 minute River Cruise in York
- 1 hour Canal Cruise
- Visit to the National Railway Museum
