Edinburgh, Yorkshire and Lake District Escorted Tour

Tour Highlights:
Discover the best of northern England; the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District. Highlights include The Scottish Borders,
Hadrian’s Wall, Lake   Windermere, Wordsworth’s Cottage, the Yorkshire Dales, York and Yorkminster, Whitby, Robin Hood's
Bay and Alnwick.

Prices & Dates : Below
Based on per person traveling in twin room, Prices are subject to change

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES:

  • Roundtrip air from New York to Edinburgh
  • 3-night hotel accommodations in Edinburgh (2-Pre, 1-Post)
  • 2-night B&B or hotel accommodations in Inverness during Escorted Tour
  • 2-night B&B or hotel accommodations in Portree (Isle of Skye) during Escorted Tour
  • Escorted sightseeing by luxury coach throughout
  • Breakfast as noted on itinerary
  • Discount Card - money off restaurants, shopping and attractions

Please Note:
Hotels in itinerary might be replaced with similar hotels if original hotel is sold out on the dates of your requested tour.


Pricing excludes

  • Airport taxes and fees
  • Transfers from airport/ hotel/ airport
  • Lunch, dinner or beverages
  • Entrance fees
  • Incidentals or Expenses of a personal nature

DAILY ITINERARY

Day 1: Depart USA overnight flight.

Day 2: Edinburgh Touch down at Edinburgh International Airport and transfer to your hotel (own account). Spend the rest of the day at leisure, exploring, shopping, or take an optional afternoon tour (own account). Accommodation: Edinburgh Hotel (B)

Day 3: Edinburgh Spend the day exploring Edinburgh on your own. Accommodation: Edinburgh Hotel. (B)

Day 4: Edinburgh - Hadrian’s Wall - Keswick: Start your Escorted Tour After breakfast make your way to the Rabbie`s Trailburner Offices at 207 High Street by 8:45am to start your escorted tour at 9:00am sharp. You will meet your driver/guide and will receive all necessary documents for your escorted tour. Leaving Edinburgh at 09.00, we travel south into the Scottish Borders, stopping at the world famous Scott’s view with stunning views over the River Tweed and the Cheviot hills that form the border between Scotland and England. Stopping for refreshments by the ruins of Jedburgh Abbey you continue your journey towards the border crossing at Carter Bar. You follow the old Roman Road known as Dere Street into Northumberland and continue over the moors to follow the route of Hadrian’s wall, built by Emperor Hadrian to keep the Scots out of the Roman Empire. After lunch you have the 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. You head South West and travel over Hartside Pass, at over 1900ft - on a clear day the hills and mountains of Scotland and the English Lake District are clearly visible. Follow the route of the old sheep drovers road towards Keswick where you will be dropped off at your accommodation and are then free to explore this charming town. Accommodation: Keswick B&B or Hotel. (B)

Day 5: Ullswater – Lake Windermere After breakfast you head a short distance out of town to the mysterious Castlerigg standing stones, thought by many to have been built over 5,000 years ago. Continue on to the shores of Ullswater described as England’s most beautiful lake where 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 on the Lake or simply eat lunch while enjoying views. After lunch you travel on towards Coniston Water and arrive at the picturesque conservation village of Hawkeshead, where the poet William Wordsworth attended Grammar School. Free time to explore the village, before heading to Grasmere. There is free time to visit Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage or enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Wordsworth Daffodil Garden by the River Rothy. In the late afternoon you return to Keswick. Accommodation: Keswick B&B or Hotel. (B)

Day 6: Cumbria - Yorkshire Travelling through Cumbria towards the Market Town of Sedbergh in the magnificent western dales of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The town is full of character from its cobbled streets to its historic houses. After a short stop for refreshments and to explore the town we continue east into the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Established in 1954, the Yorkshire Dales National Park has outstanding scenery, a range of wildlife habitats and a rich cultural heritage. Continuing through the Northern Dales, an area of outstanding natural beauty that is the centre of the Dales cattle trade and a major brewing and cheese-making centre. You will have the opportunity to taste the flavours of Yorkshire as we travel towards the historic town of York where you will be based for the next two days. Accommodation: York B&B or Hotel. (B)

Day 7: Yorkshire Moors National Park - Whitby Today is a leisurely day that gives you the flexibility to spend time exploring the medieval heart of York, a city whose rich history goes back to the time of the Roman’s, Vikings and the Normans and then join our excursion to theNorth Sea coast of Yorkshire. Our journey begins in the late morning when we head for the magnificent North Yorkshire Moors National Park. Lunch will be in Whitby, a bustling fishing port and the inspiration for the fertile imagination of author Bram Stoker, who stayed in the Royal Hotel on the western side of Whitby while writing his famous novel Dracula. After lunch and free time in Whitby we travel to the fishing village of Robin Hood’s Bay, a perfectly preserved conservation village of winding lanes and narrow alleys before returning towards York. Accommodation: York B&B or Hotel. (B)

Day 8 Yorkshire - Edinburgh: End of Escorted Tour Leaving Yorkshire we travel north following the route taken by countless Roman Legions as they marched towards the outposts of the Roman Empire. We arrive in the town of Alnwick where you have the option to visit Alnwick Castle, the second largest inhabited castle in England, and home of the Earls and Dukes of Northumberland since 1309. This magnificent Castle and its gardens have appeared in many films and television programmes. Later we cross the border at the walled town of Berwick Upon Tweed, stopping for time to explore the city walls or the Georgian barracks. From here it takes a little over an hour to return to Edinburgh arriving back approx. 7:00pm. Accommodation: Edinburgh Hotel. (B)

Day 9: Edinburgh - USA Check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport (own account) for your flight home.

Escorted Tour Details:
Escorted Tour Departs: Sundays
Departure time: 9:00am from 207 High St, Edinburgh
Return time: 7:00pm to Waverley Bridge opposite Waverley Train Station

Services includes:
Transportation by top of the range 16 seat Mercedes minicoach for a more personal experience.
Services of a professional Rabbie's driver/guide
Breakfast
Discount Card - money off restaurants, shopping and attractions

 

Rates & Departures (2012)
 
       Departs 
         
  LAND & AIR
   Twin
May 10
$1,599*
May 24
$2,049*
June 07
$1,849*
June 21
$1,949*
July 05
$2,099*
August 02
$2,249*
September 06
$1,599*
September 20
$1,699*
 
Prices are per person in a twin room.  Please call for single supplement.
*Air inclusive package prices do not include US and foreign government airport taxes and fees up to $240, depending on the airfare. These taxes and fees include (a) a federal excise tax of $3.70 per U.S. domestic flight segment, defined as one takeoff and landing, of a passenger's itinerary; (b) up to $18 per round trip in local Airport Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18; and (c) September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per enplanement originating at a U.S. airport (up to $10 per person).
Airline-imposed baggage fees may apply and be due at the airport; please consult your airline prior to departure for the latest fees. 

Land tours commence in Ireland one day later than departure date shown.
Airfare available from most cities.

 

Notes
Space is limited and your desired travel dates may not be available if you wait, so book early to avoid disappointment. We highly recommend 2nd and 3rd choices for travel dates and/or accommodations.
It is the sole responsibility of each passenger to obtain the necessary documents for travel, not excluding passports and visas. A valid passport is normally the only requirement for U.S. citizens. Visa requirements do change without notice and vary by nationality. Please check with the consulate office of the destination country as to visa requirements.
Restrictions
*Prices are per person based on double occupancy and a 70-day advance purchase. Purchases within 70 days will incur additional shipping and handling fees. Travel is valid for these dates only. This is a nonrefundable, non-changeable purchase. Certain other restrictions may apply, and offer is subject to change without notice. No request will be processed until full payment is received.
Airport/Hotel Transfers: Unless specified above in the inclusions, transportation between the airport and hotels are not included. Travellers must make their own way to/from hotels via taxi or public transportation.
 

 

Disclaimer:
Demfer Travels will accept Credit Card payment for the Land or Cruise only portion of travel. Payment for the Air portion of travel is by check made out to Demfer Travels USA LLC.