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Newcastle & York

Join us on a relaxing break to Newcastle and York. Newcastle is a city that has something for everyone with world-class culture, inspiring heritage and fantastic shopping, whereas York is renowned as England’s finest historic city with a superb range of attractions and over 2000 years of fascinating history.

United by seven bridges across a spectacular riverscape, Newcastle on the north bank of the River Tyne and Gateshead on the south bank form a diverse and vibrant city break destination. A city that has something for everyone eclectic nightlife, inspiring heritage and fantastic shopping, plus the iconic Millennium Bridge, the world’s first and only tilting bridge. We’ll also enjoy a visit to the magnificent city of York, renowned as England’s finest historic city with a superb range of attractions and over 2000 years of fascinating history packed into its compact space.

HILTON NEWCASTLE GATESHEAD

The Hilton is situated in an outstanding riverside location with fantastic views of the Tyne and Quayside. Facilities include the Windows on the Tyne restaurant & bar, plus swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna and gym. All bedrooms are air-conditioned, and feature satellite TV, telephone, hair dryer, iron & board, safe and tea / coffee tray. Lift to all floors.

PRICE INCLUDES

Two nights accommodation with breakfast.
Excursions as described.
Return travel by executive class air conditioned coach

Day One

We travel to Newcastle passing Antony Gormley’s iconic Angel of the North as it welcomes travellers to the area. We arrive at the hotel during the afternoon then free time follows to commence exploring the city, or just relax in the superb hotel leisure facilities.

Day Two

A free day to explore the city sights, maybe take a sightseeing tour or river cruise, explore Gateshead Quays and the Baltic Centre with its five floors of modern art and magnificent views of the Tyne. The Norman Castle Keep located within the historic heart of the city is one of the finest still surviving in Britain today.

Day Three

This morning we check out of our hotel and travel to York where there will be time at leisure to discover this magnificent city’s sights and attractions. You may like to take a walk on the city walls, see the mighty York Minster, explore the "Shambles" with its ancient buildings, or perhaps visit the Jorvik Centre and the excellent Castle and Railway Museums. We depart in the early afternoon and commence our homeward journey.

B=Breakfast Included

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Contact Details	Distance
Abergele	Abergele, Bowling Green Bus Stop
Bangor, Nelson Pub	Bangor, Bus Stop Opposite Nelson Pub
Bethel	Bethel, Primary School Bus Stop
Bontnewydd	Bontnewydd, Bus Stop Near Chip Shop
Bryngwran	Bryngwran, School Entrance
Caergeiliog	Caergeiliog, Outside Sportsmans Pub
Caernarfon, Morrisons	Caernarfon, Morrisons Bus Stop
Chester	Chester, Holiday Inn South Hotel Bus Stop
Colwyn Bay	Colwyn Bay, Railway Station Bus Stop
Criccieth, Medical Centre	Criccieth, Medical Centre Bus Stop
Ewloe	Ewloe, Outside St David's Park Hotel
Gaerwen	Gaerwen, Stermat Car Park
Gwalchmai	Gwalchmai, Opposite Clock
Holyhead	Holyhead, Bus Stop Outside Ferry Terminal Entrance
Llandegai	Llandegai, Penrhyn Castle Entrance
Llandudno Jct. Station	Llandudno Junction, Station Hotel Bus Stop
Llanfairpwll	Llanfairpwll, Pringles Car Park (Parking not permitted at Pringles car park)
Llanfairpwll Park & Ride	Llanfairpwll, Park & Ride
Llangefni	Llangefni, Church Street Bus Stop
Llanrug	Llanrug, Arvonia Garage
Penygroes	Penygroes, Crossroads (Outside Victoria Hotel)
Porthmadog	Porthmadog, Tesco Bus Stop
Pwllheli	Pwllheli, Bus Station
St. Asaph	St. Asaph, Bus Stop Outside Petrol Station
Valley	Valley, Opposite Valley Hotel
Y Felinheli, Victoria	Y Felinheli, Victoria Hotel Bus Stop