Blackpool Illuminations - Seafront Sensation!
- Duration: 4 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TLEI10108
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
4 days
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If you love Blackpool, you love Blackpool! And if you've never been before, then you might not know what you are missing? Quite rightly hailed as the seaside entertainment capital of the UK, this weekend break is the perfect opportunity to revisit your favourite haunts - or find out what all the fuss is about, at the best time to see the resort with the greatest free light show on Earth on the opening weekend of the season!
You'll be staying at the centrally located seafront hotel, the Craig Y Don, close to the Blackpool Tower and Winter Gardens. As you'd expect from a Blackpool hotel, it is well known for its fabulous evening entertainment. You'll have plenty of time to explore Blackpool and and we've also included a visit to Liverpool along with a tour of the Illuminations by coach.
An ideal choice for:
* Blackpool fans of all ages.
* Anyone curious to find out what all the fuss is about and hasn't seen the must see Illuminations!
* Anyone who loves great entertainment and fun at an amazing price and great inclusions!
* Lovers of Liverpool and all it has to offer!
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
Day 1
Join your comfortable coach at your convenient local pick up point this morning, and head to the 'Vegas of the North' - action packed Blackpool! On arrival enjoy time to settle in and perhaps enjoy a breath of sea air and stroll down the prom, or jump on a tram for a great overview of the whole seafront and your first glimpse of the amazing Illuminations! Make sure you have time for a drink in the bar to meet new friends before your first evening meal. Then sit back and enjoy the fabulous entertainment that Blackpool and your hotel is so famous for!
Days 2 & 3
Your centrally located seafront hotel means you are right in the heart of the action in the seaside town that rarely sleeps! So make sure you explore and enjoy every moment with a trip to the beach (which must come with fish & chips, ice cream and a stick of rock), a ride along the prom on a traditional tram, take a wander down your favourite pier, have some hair raising fun at the Pleasure Beach, or a visit to the must see Blackpool Tower with its own host of attractions.Don't miss your INCLUDED visit to Liverpool. Also enjoy an evening tour of the greatest free light show on Earth as you see the famous Illuminations at their best!
Return to your hotel in the evening for great food and entertainment.
Day 4
After a final hearty breakfast it is time to say farewell to Blackpool today. Board your comfortable coach for a relaxing journey home full of fun memories and with your newly made friends.
Blackpool
INCLUDED Visitor DestinationThe world famous seaside resort of buzzing Blackpool offers a fabulous range of activities* for your free time in the town. Blackpool Zoo, The Model Village, The Winter Gardens and the Dungeons to name a few. Visit the historic Tower Ballroom and perhaps take a ride to the top of the Tower for magnificent views! No visit is complete without a journey on one of the famous trams along the prom!
Blackpool’s charm is its defiant embrace of the seaside holiday with its wide sweep of sandy beaches, three famous piers and adrenaline packed rides, it offers a mix of thrills, fun, laughs, and relaxation. What more could you want?
* Please note some attractions and activities are seasonal so may not be available depending on the date of your visit.
For more information on what to see and do in Blackpool, please click here (opens in a new window)
Blackpool Illuminations evening coach tour
INCLUDED Visitor DestinationMiles of festooned lights line the famous promenade and attract 3 million visitors every year. One of the best way to see them is on an evening coach tour, so you can see the lights in all their glory with an unobstructed view. There is also an extraordinary 3D projection show on the front of Blackpool Tower which adds to the atmosphere, and it is hardly surprising that it is known as the greatest light show on earth!Tour includes
- 3 nights hotel with English breakfast and evening meals
- Entertainment at the hotel every evening
- Lots of free time to explore Blackpool
- Excursion to Liverpool
- Evening tour of the Illuminations
- Direct Coach Travel
- Net Zero Carbon
Liverpool
INCLUDED Visitor DestinationFull of history, culture and friendly people, Liverpool is the ideal destination to discover and enjoy. With a wonderful collection of museums, galleries, shopping and dining, there really is something for everyone in this fantastic city. The coach will take you to the historic Albert Dock complex with a great range of visitor attractions including the iconic ‘Beatles Story’. You can also take a ferry across the Mersey, browse some of the amazing shopping opportunities, or visit the historic city centre. Liverpool is a vibrant, artistic city full of life waiting for you to explore.For further information on what to see and do in Liverpool, click here (opens in a new window) Back to top
Accommodation
Craig-Y-Don Hotel Blackpool
The Craig Y Don Hotel is a popular and friendly seafront hotel offering a warm welcome right on the seafront on Blackpool’s famous Promenade. Guests love its comfortable, well-equipped bedrooms and relaxed atmosphere, perfect for unwinding after a day of sightseeing.
Enjoy delicious meals in the spacious restaurant, then sit back and make the most of the brilliant entertainment that takes place most evenings. The hotel’s location is ideal, with the beach just steps away and many top attractions within easy walking distance, including the Central Pier, the Golden Mile and the town centre shops.
With helpful staff and great facilities throughout, the Craig Y Don Hotel is a perfect base for enjoying all the fun and excitement that Blackpool has to offer.
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