2025 - Turkey & Tinsel On The Yorkshire Coast

Itinerary

Highlights

• Hotel for 4 nights with dinner & breakfast
• Porterage
• Mulled wine & mince pie on arrival
• 'Boxing Day' Cream tea on one afternoon
• Glass of wine with 'NYE's dinner
• Themed 'Christmas Day' meal
• Visits to Scarborough & York
• 2 nights entertainment

Yorkshire's warmest welcome awaits you

Whitby

Day 1 - From your chosen joining point your feeder vehicle will take you to the designated interchange point where your holiday begins. After joining your holiday coach, head to the North Yorkshire coast with refreshment stops en-route to your hotel. 4 nights with dinner, bed and breakfast with a themed Christmas Day meal and two nights' entertainment

Day 2 - 4 At leisure in Whitby with 2 included excursions.
The much loved fishing town of Whitby, dominated by its cliff-top Abbey, with its quaint cobbled streets and picturesque houses standing on the steep slopes of the River Esk. The narrow streets and alleys winding down to the quays of this seafaring town still bustle as they have done for centuries. For the energetic, climb the 199 steps to Whitby Abbey and explore the beautiful ruins which tower over the town. Well known as the home port of the legendary seafarer Captain Cook, it also draws Dracula fans with its many connections to Bram Stoker. Don't forget to sample the world-beating fish and chips, fresh from the harbour

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Scarborough & Whitby via North York Moors National Park
Head to Scarborough on the stunning Yorkshire Coast. Britain's first holiday resort, Scarborough, has been welcoming visitors for over 360 years. The North Bay and South Bay are separated by the headland on which stands the town's medieval castle. After free time to explore, return to Whitby for some free time via the dramatic North York Moors National Park.

Medieval York
Magnificent York is a beautiful compact riverside city famous for its Roman, Viking and Medieval heritage dating back 2000 years. Within the ancient walls and twisting atmospheric streets you will find an array of sights to discover such as the iconic York Minster (the largest Gothic cathedral in the Northern Europe), Jorvik Viking Centre which tells the story of York's Viking Heritage (entrance not included) plus a host of museums, shops, charming tea rooms and traditional pubs. Don't miss the picturesque warren of medieval lanes known as the 'Shambles'. It may be a too little early for the Christmas Market but it is not too early for some serious Christmas shopping! Your driver may be able to offer an optional guided city tour.

OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Beverley 
Head through the picturesque Yorkshire Wolds to East Riding's most attractive town, Beverley, a bustling market town which is full of Georgian character, charming streets and courtyards. The landmark Gothic Beverley Minster complete with 13th century stone carvings and stained glass, dominates the skyline. Its impressive proportions and historic significance are best appreciated from inside. Building work began here in 1220 and wasn’t completed until 1425 so three distinct architectural styles can be seen in the intricate detailing. 

Day 5 - After breakfast travel homewards with a comfort stop en-route arriving early/mid evening

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Accommodation

The Royal Whitby Hotel, Whitby

NB Change of hotel from Page 62 of 2025 brochure

The excellent 3* Royal Whitby Hotel enjoys a stunning cliff top location in popular Whitby opposite the famous Whalebone Arch with wonderful views on all sides of beaches, the harbour, the old town, the Gothic abbey ruins, and headland. There is a bar and restaurant, and the hotel is approx. 10 minutes' walk from local shops and the riverside. Comfortable guestrooms feature the usual mod cons including tea / coffee making facilities. There is a lift in the hotel but some internal steps.

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