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5-Day The Dales, Lake District & Hadrian's Wall Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

Package Details
Main Destination: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Other Destination(s): Edinburgh, Scotland, UK (UNESCO site); Hadrian's Wall, UK (UNESCO site); Lake District, England; Yorkshire Dales, United Kingdom
Duration: 5 days
Price: $730.45
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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.

Itinerary

Day 1: Edinburgh - Alnwick Castle - York

Pass By: 6 Waterloo Place Rabbie's Cafe Bar, Edinburgh EH1 3EG Scotland
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.

Stop At: Alnwick Castle Greenwell Lane, Alnwick NE66 1NQ England
Internationally renowned as a major shooting location for the Harry Potter franchise and Downton Abbey, this superb 1000-year-old site offers the archetypal English castle experience.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in York.

Day 2: York - North York Moors National Park - Whitby

Stop At: Robin Hoods Bay Beach, Kings Beck, North York Moors National Park, Robin Hoods Bay England
This beautifully preserved fishing village offers a stunning contrast between its pretty cottages and rugged cliffside setting.
Duration: 45 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in York.

Day 3: Yorkshire Dales National Park - Keswick

Stop At: Yorkshire Dales National Park, Bainbridge, Leyburn DL8 3EL, UK
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.
Duration: 45 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Keswick.
*Tours departing on: 13th, 16th, 20th, 23rd, 27th and 30th July will stay in Bowness-on-Windermere

Day 4: Castlerigg Standing Stones - Ullswater - Hawkshead

Stop At: Castlerigg Stone Circle, Castle Lane Underskiddaw, Keswick CA12 4RN England
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.
Duration: 45 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Keswick.
*Tours departing on: 13th, 16th, 20th, 23rd, 27th and 30th July will stay in Bowness-on-Windermere

Day 5: Hadrian's Wall - Jedburgh Abbey

Stop At: Vindolanda Vindolanda Bardon Mill, Hexham NE47 7JG England
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.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Scott's View, St. Boswells TD6 0AP Scotland
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.
Duration: 15 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.