The real beauty of this tour is the efficient use it makes of your holiday/vacation time. On first inspection, it may appear quicker to take the train. While the train is a great option for some, by the time you have caught a taxi, hauled your luggage to the correct platform at the station, and done the same again at the other end, you have spent nearly a full day travelling, missing out on historic sites such as Hadrian’s Wall, Bamburgh Castle, the wild Scottish border country or the other wonderful sites and landscapes we travel through along the way.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Highly experienced guide
✔ Non-alcoholic drinks onboard. Crisps, sweets and chocolates of the highest quality.
✖ Lunch
Pickup Locations
1. Travelodge York Central Layerthorpe
2. Alhambra Court Hotel
3. The Milner York
4. Grays Court Hotel
5. Holiday Inn York City Centre, an IHG hotel
6. Hedley House Hotel Limited
7. Hampton by Hilton York
8. The Queens Hotel
9. No. 1 York by GuestHouse
10. Edinburgh Arms
11. Galtres Lodge Hotel
12. Hotel du Vin York
13. Best Western Kilima Hotel
14. Roomzzz York City
15. Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
16. Novotel York Centre Hotel
17. Wheatlands Lodge Hotel
18. Premier Inn York City Blossom Street South Hotel
19. Ibis York Centre
20. Malmaison York
Additional Info: If your based in Leeds or Harrogate call me after booking and we can work something out.
Itinerary
1
Yorkshire
Heading up North with a midmorning break in the Yorkshire Dales National Park OR just over the county border in the historied and important English county of Durham.
Duration: 2 hours
2
We then head into some of the wildest and most starkly beautiful terrain & landscape England has to offer,
before arriving at Hadrian’s Wall, OR we may explore the wonderful Northumberland coastline and its tiny coastal villages and mighty castles or we can divert via the Lake District National Park. It's a private tour and I am happy to discuss the best options when I meet you on the morning of travel. The decision is primarily based on your preference and weather, there are often big differences in weather on the West and East coast sides of the United Kingdom that should always be factored in for the very best day together.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Hadrian's Wall
We typically stop somewhere along the 74 mile length of Hadrians wall, Hadrians wall is a UNESCO world heritage site and allows you to see some of the most extraordinary Roman ruins on Earth set amongst a rugged and awe inspiring scenery. We also have the option of going to Vindolandia, Vindolandia is a deserted Roman Fortress town a couple of miles away from the wall. There is a small entry charge at Vindolandia of £9.25 for adults and £5.50 for children. This only is payed should you decide you wish to visit Vindolandia.
Duration: 2 hours
4
Scottish Borders
We wend our way through the incredible landscape of the Scottish Borders on our way up to Edinburgh. Mountains, Castles, commanding views and coast are all visible as we make swift progress on our way to Scotland's Majestic capital and our final destination Edinburgh.
Duration: 2 hours
5
Edinburgh
This is a 'Transfer Tour' the tour finishes in Edinburgh. Guests need to have accommodation booked in Edinburgh. We Do Not Return to York!
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
