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 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).
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).
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We had a terrific time!!
Robert F,
Sep 9, 2024
- 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.
Disappointing contract failure costing customer financial hardship
Roger M,
Aug 2, 2022
- 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.
Well organised with comfortable...
Rex J,
Oct 31, 2016
- Viator
5.00Well organised with comfortable transport and a knowledgeable, witty tour guide/driver. Accommodation option of 3 star hotels was as expected - dated but comfortable and congenially hosted. A much better option than self-driving!!
My wife and I enjoyed this tour...
Danford H,
May 18, 2016
- Viator
5.00My wife and I enjoyed this tour immensely. We visited Scotland specifically to learn about the culture and the history of the area, and both the basic tour and the tour guide, James, exceeded our expectations and hopes.
Both of the B and B's selected were top quality and much enjoyed. We had sufficient time to visit Alnwick Castle - important to us as castles were a major reason for being there. The free time allowed in each stop was, in fact, almost perfect. I might have been nice had the B and B's in York been closer together as the small number in the group promoted friendships and such things as meals taken together when possible.
Whitby and Robin Hood's Bay were both interesting and we enjoyed simply walking around in both areas. Well worth the stop and time we took there. The drive to Keswick was enjoyable the van was nearly new and very comfortable with several short stops and beautiful scenery. The accommodations at Keswick were again top quality and we certainly had no complaints there!
As with all our stops, the one for Aira Force waterfall was great. While not a tremendous waterfall, the walk to get there was beautiful and most pleasant after a long coach ride. The planning that included this walk was much appreciated. The timing on the trip to the stone circle was changed somewhat as rain was predicted, but we still got to visit - again very important to us as a part of the ancient history of the island. Awe inspiring to walk among those stones, erected so many thousand years ago.
With approval from the group, James included a stop at an excavation of an ancient Roman fort near Hadrians wall why this wasn't included anyway I don't know as it was most fascinating and was a part of the history we were there to see. Nice that the tour guide could modify the itinerary. The stop at Hadrians wall was again awe inspiring to put a hand on that ancient fortification.
A wonderful tour that convinced me to use Rabby's again when possible.
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