Yorkshire Gems - York & The Dales

Itinerary

Day 1

Join your coach this morning and relax on board as we make our way to Yorkshire with suitable stops on the way. Arrive at your comfortable hotel where there will be time to settle in before your included evening meal.

Day 2-3

With hearty Yorkshire breakfasts and evening meals included, your hotel will give you a taste of Yorkshire, and your INCLUDED excursions will make you fall in love with the aptly named 'Gods Own Country' even more.

We head into the stunning Yorkshire Dales, calling first at the pretty market town of Skipton, known as the Gateway to the Dales, with its famous 900 year old castle, romantic ruined priory and historic cobbled High Street it is a delight to explore. You can browse the award-winning market, which still operates under a charter granted by King John over 800 years ago. We also stop in the picturesque village of Grassington, with its striking surroundings, traditional old stone buildings and quirky shops. This bustling cobbled market square set against a backdrop of the beautiful dales was used as the fictional market town of TV’s All Creatures Great & Small.

The timbered city of York is an ancient and compact walled city with highlights including ‘The Shambles’, one of the best-preserved medieval streets in the world, the National Railway Museum, the JORVIK Viking Centre, the magnificent Minster and the state-of-the-art Undercroft Museum located in chambers underneath the cathedral. You could also take a river cruise to see the city from a different perspective.

Day 4

After our final breakfast today, it is time to say farewell to Yorkshire as we board our coach for the last time. Sit back and relax as we head for home, and reflect on this warm and friendly county and the history, fun and wonderful experiences you have enjoyed.

Skipton & Market

INCLUDED Visitor DestinationEnjoy a visit to the pretty market town of Skipton. As the gateway to the magnificent Yorkshire Dales, people travel the length and breadth of the country to visit this charming town with its famous 900 year old castle, romantic ruined priory and historic cobbled High Street. Skipton is endlessly rich both in history and outstanding natural beauty and a delight to explore. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday's see the town come to life with its popular market. If you like a bargain, love finding those treasures you don’t get on the high street, are partial to some delicious local produce or just love the atmosphere of a market in full swing,  Skipton Market is for you. Traders arrive in the town centre and set up stalls along each side of the wide High Street, bringing with them everything from cheeses to scarves, local meat to arts & crafts, shoes & boots to Yorkshire made blankets. Each day varies, and there is a rotating set of traders, meaning no day is quite the same!

Grassington

Picture a bustling cobbled market square, fringed by shops offering everything from practical essentials to totally tempting luxuries. Art galleries, crafts and open studios complete the Yorkshire shopping experience. Add other attractions such as friendly cafés, restaurants and cosy hotels, all set against a backdrop of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. That’s Grassington, the small market town that feels like a village.

York

INCLUDED Visitor DestinationImagine a city with Roman roots and a Viking past, where ancient walls surround contemporary independent shops and vibrant eateries and there’s a festival for every month of the year. Welcome to York! Renowned for its exquisite architecture, tangle of quaint cobbled streets and wealth of visitor attractions, York is a flourishing city. This historic and compact walled city can be explored easily on foot. With its magnificent history and culture, there are thirty world-class museums you can explore. Perhaps visit the Jorvik Viking Centre, one of York’s most popular attractions delving into the past and the sights and sounds of Viking York. Don't miss ‘The Shambles’, one of the best-preserved medieval streets in the world, whilst the magnificent, iconic York Minster is well worth a visit along with the state-of-the-art Undercroft Museum, located in chambers underneath the cathedral. There’s also the National Railway Museum, showcasing over 300 years of railway history. Delve into the city’s vibrant café culture, take time out to enjoy some of the country’s most talented street entertainers or simply watch the world go by while sipping a drink by the river.

Visitors to York can enjoy hundreds of attractions, museums, historic buildings, tours, shops, restaurants and bars within the compact walled city. You’re never far from an awe-inspiring moment!

For more information on what to see and do in York, please click here (opens in a new window)

Tour Includes

• 3 nights hotel with English Breakfast and evening meals
• Yorkshire Dales excursions with stops in Skipton and Grassington
• Excursion to York
• Direct Coach Travel
• Net zero carbon

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Accommodation

Holiday Inn Leeds Brighouse

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