Scarborough and York Christmas Market Weekend
Scarborough and York Christmas Market Weekend
$392
Scarborough and York Christmas Market Weekend
4 Days Starting and ending in Scarborough, UK
Visiting: Scarborough, York
Tour operator:
Tour code:
s-uk4sca
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
6-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Cultural, Festive and New Year, Foodie and Wine Tours, History
Activities:
Tour Overview
Start your festive celebrations in style with this weekend escape in the traditional coastal resort of Scarborough. From here, we’ll enjoy a visit to historic York and its iconic Christmas market, where you can sample delicious festive foods and browse cosy wooden chalets brimming with hand-crafted gifts. You’ll also have the opportunity to discover gorgeous Whitby – one of Yorkshire’s favourite seaside towns.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Scarborough
Location: Scarborough
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: New Southlands Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to the New Southlands Hotel in Scarborough for three nights. We enjoy a tea, coffee or mulled wine with a festive treat on arrival to get us into the spirit of the season.
Day 2 York And Christmas Market
Location: York
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: New Southlands Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we enjoy a magical visit to the cathedral city of York. Step back into the Middle Ages by visiting the ‘Shambles,’ with its overhanging timber-framed houses, traditional shops and cobbled pathways. Exploring the Christmas market is a must at this time of year; treat yourself to a mulled wine in the alpine bar; find a thoughtful gift in one of the wooden stalls; and soak up the enchanting atmosphere as you wander the illuminated streets. Whilst here, be sure to take in the magnificent York Minster – one of the largest cathedrals in Northern Europe.
We return back to the hotel in time for our Christmas dinner, complete with a complimentary glass of wine.
Day 3 Day At Leisure Or Whitby And Goathland
Location: Scarborough
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: New Southlands Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Relax in Scarborough, or why not join our optional excursion to the Whitby? Famed for its associations with Dracula, Whitby's quaint town centre and harbour are overlooked by the dramatic ruins of the beautiful Abbey, and its quirky cobbled streets are lined with shops and cafés.
We continue to call at Goathland, a pretty village nestled in the heart of the North York Moors. The village was made famous by the TV series Heartbeat and more recently the Harry Potter films, as Goathland station is used as the set location for 'Hogsmeade'.
We return to the hotel for a festive cream tea.
Day 4 : Return Home
Location: Scarborough
Meals Included: Breakfast
With festive spirit in the air, it's time to return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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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
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
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Porterage at Hotels
What's Not Included
Accommodation
You will stay for three nights at the 3-star New Southlands Hotel in Scarborough.
Check out our Q&As
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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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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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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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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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 6 years or above
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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
1 Select your preferred date
Friday - Monday
Nov 29, 2024 - Dec 02, 2024Friday - Monday
Dec 13, 2024 - Dec 16, 2024Book 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.