Holy Island and Northumbrian Coast for Solo Travellers
Holy Island and Northumbrian Coast for Solo Travellers
Holy Island and Northumbrian Coast for Solo Travellers
5 Days Starting in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and ending in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Visiting: Newcastle upon Tyne, Alnwick, Northumberland Coast AONB, Durham, Seahouses, Holy Island
Tour operator:
Tour code:
w5unhsolo
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
6-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Head to the spectacular North East and share memorable moments with like-minded people on this fantastic solo traveller break. Take in the outstanding natural beauty of the Northumbrian Coast, famed for its golden sands, rich history and mystery, before taking in the cultural charms of Durham. The highlight of our trip is a visit to the remote island of Lindisfarne, also known as Holy Island due to its ancient religious heritage.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Caledonian Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to the North East and the Caledonian Hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne for a four-night stay.
Day 2 : Alnwick And Northumberland Coast
Location: Alnwick, Northumberland Coast AONB
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Caledonian Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we visit Alnwick, home to the impressive Alnwick Castle – dubbed the ‘Windsor of the North’ – and pretty streets lined with unique shops such as Barter Books, one of the largest second-hand bookshops in Europe.
We then take a scenic drive along the breathtaking Northumbrian Coast. With wide, sandy beaches, quaint villages and ancient castles, this stretch of coastline is some of the most beautiful in the country.
Day 3 : Durham
Location: Durham
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Caledonian Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Explore Durham, a city found in the ‘Land of the Prince Bishops’ and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The grand Norman-era Durham Cathedral forms part of the World Heritage Site and towers over the river that runs through the city. Uncover the fascinating history of the city, browse the fantastic shops or relax in one of the quaint cafés.
Day 4 : Holy Island* And Seahouses
Location: Seahouses, Newcastle upon Tyne, Holy Island
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Caledonian Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
The tiny, 2-sq mile Holy Island is home to some of the countries most fascinating historic tales and holds a religious significance that dates centuries. Connected to the mainland by a causeway that is only accessible at low tide, Lindisfarne is much the same as when St. Aidan founded a monastery here in 635AD.
We return to Newcastle along the coast, calling at pretty Seahouses along the way.
Day 5 : Return Home
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
As detailed in the itinerary
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Porterage at Hotels
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Insurance
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International Travel
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the Caledonian Hotel in the Jesmond area of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Check out our Q&As
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
You can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expert-trained coach crews, who will be on hand to assist and escort you along the way
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full. Hand luggage should be stored in the overhead racks aboard the coach.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 6 years or above
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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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Book with Confidence
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Low Deposit
Shearings requires a minimum deposit of 75 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of shearings charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.