Angel of the North to Coastal Treasures: A Northumbrian Coast Weekend
Angel of the North to Coastal Treasures: A Northumbrian Coast Weekend
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Angel of the North to Coastal Treasures: A Northumbrian Coast Weekend
3 Days Starting and ending in UK
Visiting: Durham, Angel of the North, Seahouses, Holy Island, Bamburgh Castle, Sunderland
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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating weekend journey from the Angel of the North to the coastal treasures of Northumbria. Begin your adventure with a regional coach departure, stopping in the historic city of Durham to explore its medieval charm and iconic cathedral. Stay for two nights at the Holiday Inn Sunderland Hotel. On the second day, marvel at the Angel of the North before traveling along the stunning Northumbrian coast. Visit the quaint village of Seahouses, enjoy fresh seafood, and explore Holy Island's unique tidal landscape. Discover the majestic Bamburgh Castle, with entrance included, offering breathtaking views of the beach. Conclude your trip with a leisurely breakfast before a direct journey home. This tour promises a blend of history, natural beauty, and coastal charm.
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Itinerary
Day 1 Durham
Location: Durham
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Sunderland Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Regional departure by coach, then enjoy a direct journey to the north of England. We will stop in the historic city of Durham on route to give you some free time to explore the medieval centre and visit its famous cathedral before continuing our journey and our hotel for 2 nights stay in the North East,
Day 2 Angel of the North, Northumbrian Coast and Bamburgh Castle
Location: Angel of the North, Seahouses, Holy Island, Bamburgh Castle
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Sunderland Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We start the journey today to the Northumbrian coast and will enjoy a photo stop at the Angel of the North, offering a chance to marvel at its immense size and graceful design against the backdrop of the beautiful Northumberland landscape. Our route then
takes us along the stunning Northumbrian coastline. Our first stop is the charming village of Seahouses, where you can enjoy a leisurely walk around the harbour and sample some fresh seafood from the local stalls. There are also plenty of gift shops and cosy cafés to explore.
Next, we head to Holy Island, known for its unique setting, becoming completely cut off from the mainland twice a day by the tide. Crossing the causeway feels like entering a hidden world, with breathtaking views all around. You’ll have time to explore the priory and village, and, if you’re up for it, there’s a scenic mile-long walk to the castle!
Our final stop is Bamburgh, where the magnificent castle towers over the landscape. Entrance is included, giving you the chance to delve into its rich history and take in the stunning views of Bamburgh beach from the castle walls.
We return to the hotel for dinner.
Day 3
Location: Sunderland
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Sunderland Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, we depart and and enjoy our direct journey home.
What's Included
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Visit to Durham
Enjoy free time to explore the medieval centre of Durham and visit its famous cathedral.
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Photo stop at the Angel of the North
Marvel at the immense size and graceful design of the Angel of the North against the Northumberland landscape.
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Visit to Seahouses
Enjoy a leisurely walk around the harbour and sample fresh seafood from local stalls in the charming village of Seahouses.
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Visit to Holy Island
Explore the priory and village on Holy Island, with the option of a scenic mile-long walk to the castle.
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Entrance to Bamburgh Castle
Entrance to Bamburgh Castle is included, allowing you to delve into its rich history and enjoy stunning views of Bamburgh beach.
What's Not Included
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Personal expenses
Any personal expenses such as souvenirs, snacks, and drinks are not included.
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included and should be arranged separately.
Mode of Transport
The tour includes regional departure by coach, offering a direct journey to the north of England with stops at key locations such as Durham and the Northumbrian coast.Accommodation
You will stay for two nights at the Holiday Inn Sunderland Hotel.Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
You will stay for two nights at the Holiday Inn Sunderland Hotel.
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What can I expect to see on Day 1 of the tour?
On Day 1, you will have a regional departure by coach and enjoy a direct journey to the north of England. There will be a stop in the historic city of Durham, where you will have free time to explore the medieval centre and visit its famous cathedral before continuing to the hotel for a 2-night stay in the North East.
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What activities are planned for Day 2 of the tour?
Day 2 includes a journey to the Northumbrian coast with a photo stop at the Angel of the North. You will visit the village of Seahouses for a leisurely walk around the harbour and sample fresh seafood. The tour continues to Holy Island, where you can explore the priory and village, and take a scenic walk to the castle. The final stop is Bamburgh, where you can explore the magnificent castle with entrance included. The day ends with a return to the hotel for dinner.
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What is the itinerary for Day 3 of the tour?
On Day 3, after a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, you will depart and enjoy a direct journey home.
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Do I have to do the excursions?
Certain excursions are included in the price of your holiday. If you choose not to go on an included excursion, for whatever reason, no refunds will be made.
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How much are the optional excursions?
This depends on which tour you book. Prices are given with the itinerary for the tour and sent out with Travel Documents 5 days before departure.
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Do I need to have travel insurance?
If you are a British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are not required to have insurance. If you are a non-British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are required to have an insurance policy in place or return a signed indemnity form to us prior to travel. For all travellers on European tours, you must either have a travel insurance policy in place or return a signed insurance indemnity form to us prior to travel.
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Will there be a toilet on-board the coach?
All main tour coaches have on-board toilets. Transfer vehicles to and from the interchange may not have on-board toilets.
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Can I pay for the optional excursions when I make my booking?
Optional excursions can be booked with your coach driver or Tour Manager and operate strictly subject to availability and demand. Some optional excursions are pre-bookable due to demand when making your reservation. The running order of included and optional excursions may be altered without prior notice.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, we do not. However, we only ever charge a supplement if a hotelier imposes this charge to us as a company. Single room supplements are a bone of contention within the travel industry and we would like to assure you that we proactively seek accommodation with low or no single room supplements for our guests.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive a detailed itinerary alongside travel documents, and these will be sent 5 days prior to travel.
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Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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