5 days - from only £399pp
ABOUT THE TOUR
Historic Whitby is an ideal touring base from which to discover the delights of the North York Moors and Yorkshire Coast. Take to the tracks aboard the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, enjoy a scenic trip through the North York Moors and visit Scarborough!
TOUR INCLUDES
Day 1:
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to the Royal Hotel, Whitby for four nights.
Included meals: Dinner
Day 2: North Yorkshire Moors Railway and Ryedale Folk Museum
We head into the beautiful North York Moors and travel to pretty Goathland, instantly recognisable as Aidensfield from TV's Heartbeat. Here we take to the tracks of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and enjoy a journey in the lovingly restored carriages, to Pickering.
We continue to visit the interesting Ryedale Folk Museum before taking the scenic route back over the moors as we return to Whitby.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Day at leisure or York
Enjoy a day to relax in seaside Whitby. Climb the 199 Steps to the dramatic ruins of the abbey, enjoy some fish and chips at the Magpie Cafe or take a stroll around the shops along cobbled Church Street.
Alternatively, join our optional excursion to York, with its ancient walls, independent shops and quaint tea rooms. This magnificently historic city has so much to discover in the quaint Shambles that are overlooked by the glorious York Minster.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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: Scarborough
Enjoy a trip along the North York coast to reach popular Scarborough - beneath the resort’s prominent headland thrives a colourful fishing community and sophisticated holiday resort.
Two beaches, castle ruins and seaside amusements have attracted visitors to Scarborough since the Victorian age.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5:
Return home
Included meals: Breakfast
You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Royal Hotel in Whitby.
Occupying an imposing cliff-top position, The Royal Hotel offers a very warm welcome, with helpful staff and a friendly atmosphere. From the enviable location you can enjoy the most stunning views on all sides of the beaches, harbour, old town, abbey ruins and headland. Savour tasty breakfast, midday and evening meals in the hotel restaurant, and be sure to have an after-meal drink in the scenic bar and lounge. Whitby’s famous harbour is just a few minutes’ walk from The Royal, as are many shops, restaurants and cafés.
Travel from most joining points is included within your coach holiday price.
See our full list of our joining points.