The Northern Delights, Newcastle
- Duration: 5 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TBAR8554
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
5 days
5 Days |Includes Bamburgh Castle, Farne Island Experience Cruise, Durham Cathedral & Hadrian’s Wall with Local Guide on coach!
During this tour we tower 150 feet above sea level at Bamburgh, England’s finest coastal castle, and gaze at the iconic coastline on a cruise to the Farne Islands which are home to England’s most abundant sea-bird and seal habitats. We also have a local guide on board for a day to explore the mighty Hadrian’s Wall, the Romans’ most remarkable monument in the UK. Finally, a guided tour of Durham Cathedral, an impressive building on a clifftop overlooking the city below. This tour is a firm favourite year after year!All rooms at our hotel overlook the River Tyne and It is on the Quayside for exploring in the light evenings and if you wish, you might like to cross one of the many famous bridges.
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Itinerary
Monday We head north to Newcastle with a lunch time stop in Wetherby, an award-winning floral market town dating back to 1240. We are met on arrival with tea and biscuits.
Tours at Resort
A |Durham’s Cathedral is one of the great buildings of Europe and we have a guided tour of the cathedral and museum including entry to the Open Treasure Exhibit. Later there is time to explore the adjacent city centre that lies below the castle on the sweeping bends of the river.
B | We take a scenic drive through Northumberland to the coast and visit imposing Bamburgh Castle for a private guided tour that includes a hot drink and cake. From the castle there are stunning
views of the Farne Islands, and later we go on a Farne Island Experience cruise to Inner Farne. Feel like David Attenborough on this 90 minute wildlife cruise, where hopefully we will see Seals and Puffins as well as the abundant bird life which includes Guillemots, Razorbills and much more!
C | Our local guide takes us on a viewing tour by coach of Hadrian’s Wall, including a stop in a famous Roman Cavalry Fort. There will also be stops in Heddon-on-the-Wall, Corbridge, Hexham and the famous viewing point of Steel Rigg.
Friday We return home with a lunchtime stop in Chesterfield, famous for its crooked spire and 800 year old market.
Holiday Inclusions
Price Includes:
- Return coach travel
- Home pickup & drop off service (see here for details.)
- Tours as indicated (Inc. Bamburgh Castle, boat ride, local guide and Durham Cathedral)
- Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal
Hotel information
Copthorne Hotel Newcastle
3-star hotel on the vibrant Quayside.
LIFT | BAR | FREEVIEW TV | WIFI | GYM
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