Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for Yorkshire
Harrogate, York and Skipton
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Narrow boat Skipton Leeds and Liverpool canal
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York Minster ©visityork.org-Kippa Matthews
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Bettys, Harrogate ©Harrogate International Centre
In this tour we combine visits to three of North Yorkshire’s most popular destinations, York, Harrogate and Skipton, known as ‘the Gateway to the Dales’. Here we take to the water for a relaxing river cruise. In Harrogate we visit RHS Harlow Carr, one of Yorkshire’s most relaxing and innovative gardens, and spend some relaxing free time in York.
Dates
2024 & 2025 dates
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Travel to Yorkshire
Day 2
Free day in York
Today we travel to York, an historic city surrounded by 13th-century walls. Make your way through the medieval web of narrow streets to the immense, awe-inspiring York Minster, surely one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in the world. Visit Clifford’s Tower, originally built by William the Conqueror, or York Castle Museum with an authentically recreated Victorian Street. Don’t miss the remarkable Shambles, York’s most famous street, with overhanging timber-framed buildings, some dating back to the fourteenth century, and the ‘snickelways’ that lead off it.
York visitor attraction admissions can be included at a supplement.
Day 3
Harrogate and RHS Harlow Carr
This morning we stay close to home with time to explore Harrogate. Take a stroll through Valley Gardens or indulge in some retail therapy and discover the many independent shops and boutiques. Rest your legs with a cup of tea and a slice of cake at the famous Betty’s Café Tea Rooms. In the afternoon visit the magnificent Royal Horticultural Society gardens at Harlow Carr. This 58-acre garden site features much to delight any gardener, including streamside planting, a Kitchen Garden, Scented Garden and much more. And if you weren’t able to take tea at Betty’s in Harrogate, there’s another one here.
Day 4
Skipton River Cruise and Bolton Abbey
Today we head for Skipton, the ‘Gateway to the Dales’ for a relaxing cruise on the Leeds Liverpool Canal. Afterwards, there’s plenty of time to explore this charming market town with its famous 900 year-old castle and historic cobbled High Street. We continue to Bolton Abbey, best known for the famous Priory ruins, and a landscape full of history and legend. Walk along the riverside and woodland paths and enjoy local produce in the many tea rooms and cafes.
Day 5
Return home
Depending on your route home why not explore the nearby stately homes, Harewood House or Castle Howard.
Featured Hotel – Recently inspected by Greatdays staff
Cairn Hotel Harrogate ***
This charming hotel is situated in the Centre of Harrogate, 5 minutes walk up hill from the main shopping area. There is a great restaurant as well as lounge areas and a bar. The hotel has a lift accessing all 4 floors. The corridors have flat access, however, access to some of the public areas is by a couple of small steps, but ramps are also available at all stairways. There is free Wi-Fi available in the public areas, but chargeable in the bedrooms. The hotel offers entertainment on some nights of the week in its ballroom. All of the 135 bedrooms are en-suite bathrooms with bath and shower. They are equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, flat-screen TV and hairdryer. Adapted rooms are available and the hotel provides ample free on site coach parking in its large car park.
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- The Cairn Hotel Exterior
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- The Cairn Hotel Reception
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- The Cairn Hotel Back Lawn with Brollies Up
Cairn Hotel Harrogate
| Dates | 5 days / 4 nights |
| 2024 dates | Price on request |
| 2025 dates | Price on request |
Single room supplement available upon request.
