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Discover why people from Yorkshire always say “Grand” on this 6-day tour based in the old Viking capital of York. Visit the awe-inspiring Minster, the mother church of the north of England, and have free time to explore the city at your own pace during which you can hide away in one of the many distinctive pubs or treat yourself to afternoon tea! Also included are excursions to visit the wild North York Moors National Park, historic Whitby and beautiful Robin Hood’s Bay. Finally, delight in one of the most beautiful gardens in the country at Harlow Carr and spend time in the famous spa town of Harrogate.
Please note: Itineraries are subject to change as a result of covid 19 protocols;
Small Group Discovery
Select Cosmos 2021 Europe tours are limited to an average of just 24 guests per tour. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Cosmos European tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery Europe vacation is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
2021 Tour itinerary
Total meals included:
- 5 breakfasts, 5 dinners
ARRIVE IN YORK
Day1
Check into your hotel with the rest of the day free to relax. Car parking fees are included. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
YORK
Day2
Enjoy a day dedicated to York, England’s most complete medieval city. Visit YORK MINSTER, the largest gothic cathedral in Northern Europe, then follow your Tour Director through a maze of quaint streets, including the narrow Shambles. The choice is yours for the rest of the day: you can visit one of an array of renowned museums or walk on the City Walls.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
YORK. NORTH YORK MOORS, WHITBY AND ROBIN HOOD’S BAY EXCURSION
Day3
Drive over the heather-clad North York Moors National Park for your first stop of the day at the moorland village of Goathland where the popular TV series Heartbeat was filmed. Next, the old whaling port of Whitby; home to the young Captain Cook, the gothic Abbey which was inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula, and of world-famous fish and chips! The final stop of the day is at the picturesque old fishing village of Robin Hood’s Bay, which can only be accessed by walking down (and then back up!) a very steep hill. The village is more latterly known as the end of Alfred Wainwright’s Coast to coast walk.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
YORK. HARROGATE EXCURSION
Day4
Visit the gardens of RHS HARLOW CARR nestled in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside. Harlow Carr offers a variety of growing landscapes, from running and still water, to woodland and wildflower meadows. Next, spend some time in the nearby elegant spa town of Harrogate before returning to York.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
YORK
Day5
A full day to relax or to join an optional excursion offered by your Tour Director.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
YORK
Day6
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Mercure York Fairfield Manor
First-Class
18th century Georgian manor house set in its own grounds. This York hotel enjoys views of the beautiful Yorkshire countryside and is 4 km from York city center.
Location
Shipton Road, Skelton-York, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Parking/Valet
- Beauty Salon
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Luggage Storage
- Laundry Available
- Ice Machine
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Cable/Satellite
- Coffee Maker
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Alarm Clock
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Phone
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