5-Day York, Lake District & Hadrian's Wall Tour from Edinburgh
Overview
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120 hours
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*Tour price includes admission to Bamburgh Castle, Cruise on Lake Windermere (45 minutes) and entrance to Vindolanda Roman Army Museum.
Discover some of northern England’s most picturesque regions on this 5-day excursion from Edinburgh. With an expert driver-guide, enjoy a scenic journey along the magnificent East Lothian coastline to the historical city of York. From here, visit the breathtaking natural beauty of North York Moors National Park and the Yorkshire Dales, and then relocate to the charming market town of Keswick to explore the Lake District and Hadrian’s Wall. Numbers limited to 16 on this small-group tour, ensuring an intimate experience with personalized attention from the guide.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age for travel on this tour is 5 years
Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately
Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg of luggage (44lbs); one medium sized suitcase/bag similar to airline standard carry-on luggage (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items.
Lake Windermere Cruise - We reserve tickets for you. Included in the tour price.
Vindolanda Roman Fort and Museum- We reserve tickets for you. Included in the tour price.
Bamburgh Castle - We reserve tickets for you. Included in the tour price.
B&Bs tend to be located on the outskirts of towns and you should be prepared for a 20-30 minute walk to local facilities like pubs and restaurants. If you have difficulty with stairs, please mention it to us as lifts will not be available in this type of property.
Hotels usually have a relatively central location but may be up to a 20-30 minute walk from local facilities. If you have difficulty with stairs, please let us know so that we can either book a ground floor room or a hotel with lift access, if available.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 21 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 21 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What‘s Included
Entrance Fee: Vindolanda Roman Army Museum
Small group tour (16 people max)
Entrance Fee: Windermere Lake Cruise
Entrance Fee: Bamburgh Castle
4 nights in B&B or 3-star Hotel accommodation (en-suite rooms with breakfasts)
Transport by top of the range Mercedes mini-coach
Professional guide/driver
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Admission fees: Unless specified
What To Expect
Edinburgh - Alnwick Castle - York
Accommodations
Overnight in York.
Check-in at least 15 mins in advance at the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J & K and meet with your driver guide for this tour.
Bamburgh Castle
You continue to Bamburgh Castle. This immsense seaside fortress has stood guard over the Northumberland coastline for over 1400 years and is one of the largest inhabited castles in the country.
York - North York Moors National Park - Whitby
Accommodations
Overnight in York.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
York
Today you can decide what you want to do. You can choose to spend the day exploring the medieval heart of York, an ancient city with a colourful history dating back to the times of the Romans, Vikings, and Normans.
North York Moors National Park
Alternatively, you can journey out with your guide on a half-day excursion to the magnificent North York Moors National Park.
Robin Hoods Bay
This beautifully preserved fishing village offers a stunning contrast between its pretty cottages and rugged cliffside setting.
Yorkshire Dales National Park - Keswick
Accommodations
Overnight in Keswick.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
The fiercely rugged and verdant expanse is a haven for plant species and hosts some of the UK’s most diverse wildlife, with the beautiful Gothic-influenced city of York at its centre.
Castlerigg Standing Stones - Ullswater - Hawkshead
Accommodations
Overnight in Keswick.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Castlerigg Stone Circle
After breakfast, you head a short distance out of town to the mysterious Castlerigg standing stones. Many people think these were placed here over 5,000 years ago.
Lake District
You then travel on to the shores of Ullswater, known as England’s most beautiful lake. Here, you can take a forest walk to see the mighty Aira Force waterfall. Continuing south over the narrow and winding Kirkstone Pass, you stop at Lake Windermere where you have the option to take a leisurely cruise (included in tour price) on the lake or simply eat lunch (at own expense) while enjoying views of the mountains and lakes.
Hadrian's Wall - Jedburgh Abbey
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Vindolanda
Stopping at Hadrian's Wall, there’s an opportunity to explore some of the Roman remains and walk in the footsteps of the Roman Centurions who patrolled this desolate frontier of the Empire.
Scott's View
Our final stop, is at the world famous Scott’s View with stunning views over the River Tweed and the Cheviot Hills before continuing north to Edinburgh.
Options
B&B Twin Room
Twin en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (2 x separate single beds).
Hotel Twin Room
Twin en-suite room with breakfast in a 3-star Hotel (2 x separate single beds).
B&B Double Room
Double en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (1 large bed).
B&B Single Occupancy Room
Accommodates 1 person in one single en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (1 x single bed).
Hotel Single Occupancy Room
Accommodates 1 person in a single en-suite room with breakfast in a 3-star Hotel (1 x single bed).
Hotel Double Room
Double en-suite room with breakfast in a 3-star Hotel (1 large bed).
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We had a terrific time!!
Robert F,
Sep 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour was great and our guide, Andy D, was very knowledgeable and engaged with his group in a fun and informative way.
Great Trip
karonb747,
Aug 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Andy was supper. He new his history of all the places we went to. Kept us laughing. I would recommend this tour. The sight seeing was magnificent.
Highlight of our time in the UK!
Brian R,
Sep 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our first time traveling with Rabbies and this experience confirmed all the positive things we heard about this company. Our driver Dom was absolutely the best. I’d have a hard time believing there are better. Dom shared a wealth of knowledge across a variety of topics and did it in a way that was fun and memorable. He is a true professional! We look forward to more Rabbies tours in the future.
Disappointing contract failure costing customer financial hardship
Roger M,
Aug 2, 2022
- Review from Viator
1.00We had our trip canceled 18 hours prior to start leaving us without accommodations for four days as an option or join this above tour to give us a place to sleep. I don’t believe our Iona Mull trip was canceled for lack of accommodations on one of the nights. I think it was a low show as this 5Day Dales but us forced in made it financially acceptable to Rabbies. DECUSSATING, Our original trip was planned with purpose. To.capture that trip will cost us thousands of dollars. What a tragedy. Rabbies is off our list of usable contractors.
Loved it!
J6079KEjoyceg,
May 20, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a wonderful tour! Barney was our tour guide and he was great. Very funny, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the areas and the history. Saw some beautiful areas of England, just a small amount of Scotland on this tour. Would highly recommend!
Rabbie's 5-day tour of the Dale, Lake District and Hadrian's Wall
Milton P,
Oct 20, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We could not have been more pleased with our Rabbie's tour. Our tour guide, Dom, was fun to be with, very knowledgable, and thoughtful. The itinerary was excellent, and we enjoyed everything we saw. I can't think of anything that could have been improved upon, except the weather--if only tour operators had some control over that!!
great tour great views
orna k,
Aug 8, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Actually this was an 8 day tour from London to Edinburgh. We love Don our guide who told us amazing stories and was knowledgeable. we loved the timeline and the balance between activity and rest. of course we loved the itinerary.
Expectations Met !
Richard F,
Jun 5, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful 5 days where we were able to explore the country roads and villages not just drive on main roads. Martin our driver was very entertaining and informative and allowed the trip to be flexible wherever possible. Accommodation was first rate and we left the tour feeling it had totally met our expectations. The small group number was an added bonus.
What a great experience!
jmeggett,
Apr 19, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was well-planned yet allowed for flexibility, and our kind tour guide Dom was full of fascinating information and entertaining, as well. For me, the highlights were York Minster, a cruise on Lake Windermere, and the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. I highly recommend.
Rabbies to the Rescue!
Robin D,
Oct 18, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My daughter and I were on a 5 day tour in the Lake district and my daughter became very ill. We had no choice but to drop off the tour. I called Rabbie's for assistance to help us get back to Edinburgh since we were in a town 40 minutes from a train station. The staff was so accommodating and they were able to have another tour guide pick up us the next day. I couldn't have been more grateful and thought what great customer service. The tour guide Jeff was so kind to call us at the hotel and pick us up the next day. We were able to pick up our tour and arrive safely in Edinburgh. I will always recommend this tour company to any of my friends!
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