International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival

5 Day Itinerary

• Day 1:

  Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to our hotel in Harrogate for four nights.

  Included meals: Dinner

• Day 2: York and evening performance at the International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival

  This morning we will visit York, one of the most historic cities in England. Stroll down The Shambles, with its over-hanging timber-framed houses and traditional shopfronts or else explore York Minster, one of the largest cathedrals in Northern Europe and a superb example of beautiful, Gothic architecture. For those who would rather browse the shops, York has plenty to offer, from high street favourites to quirky and independent boutiques, along with excellent cafes, pubs and restaurants.

  We return back to Harrogate this afternoon the get ready for tonight's performance. After an early dinner at the hotel, make your way to the Royal Hall, across the road from the hotel, and settle in for an evening of incredible entertainment!

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  Gilbert & Sullivan Festival - Royal Hall Harrogate

  

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  • York
  • Gilbert & Sullivan Festival - Royal Hall Harrogate

• Day 3: Day at leisure or Skipton

  Relax in Harrogate or join our optional excursion to Skipton, with its famous market and iconic castle. Known as the ‘Gateway to the Dales’, Skipton have long visited this market town. Why not visit the 900 year old castle, romantic ruined priory or simply stroll down the historic cobbled High Street and browse the shops.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  Skipton

  

  Optional Excursions

  Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.

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  The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

  Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).

• Day 4: Knaresborough and evening performance at the International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival

  This morning we visit pretty Knaresborough, perched on the cliffs above the River Nidd. Explore the medieval streets and stone staircases which weave up and down the hill, enjoy the shops and admire this delightful town. Why not visit Mother Shipton’s Cave and Petrifying Well, thought to be England’s oldest tourist attraction and once home of Knaresborough’s mysterious prophetess who died in 1561.

  We return to the hotel this afternoon with time at leisure before an early dinner and then tonight's performance!

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  Knaresborough

  

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  • Knaresborough

• Day 5:

  Return home.

  Included meals: Breakfast