b'ClassicExplore historic York, its magnificent minster, and elegant Castle Howard, experiencing the atmospheric North York6 DAYS from 799ppMoors aboard the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. 699 ppYOUR ITINERARY WhitbyDay 1. Arrival in YorkYour holiday starts in York where you meet the Tour Manager at our hotel, minutes from the citys historic walls. Yorks highlights include York Minster and the Shambles, a narrow medieval street with timber-framed buildings.PickeringThe city also has many museums, including the Jorvik Viking Centre and the National Railway Museum. There is time to explore before dinner at the hotel.Castle HowardDay 2. RHS Harlow Carr and the spa town of Harrogate HarrogateToday begins with a visit to Harrogates RHS Harlow Carr Gardens where youRHS Garden5 Yorkare free to wander through the inspiring displays, before an afternoon atHarlow Carrleisure in the Victorian spa town of Harrogate. Here, you could visit one of the towns museums and galleries, or head to Bettys Tea Rooms, the first site of this famous tea shop, for a Yorkshire afternoon tea.WHATS INCLUDED:Day 3. Whitby and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway5 nights 4-Star hotel Whitby is a popular seaside resort and you can discover it at leisure thisaccommodation morning. After breakfast and a coach journey to this coastal gem, visit the Standard Class rail travelhistoric Benedictine abbey that inspired Bram Stokers Dracula. For panoramic All rail, cruise, and coach travel views, wander to St Marys Church or stroll along the wide sandy beach or wooden pier. Whitby is renowned for its excellent fish and chip restaurants,throughout your tourand you could try some for lunch. This afternoon we join the nostalgic NorthExpertise of a UK Tour Manager Yorkshire Moors Railway * . Looking out from restored heritage carriages, wefrom start to finishpass heather-clad moorland and quaint villages of the North York Moors. OurBreakfast each day, 3 dinnersjourney ends at Pickering where our coach takes us back to our hotel. With a free evening, you could dine at one of Yorks many restaurants or pubs.All guided tours and excursions * Trains are steam-hauled where possible, however due to timetable changes or weather conditions, heritage diesel locomotives may be running instead.Tour Code: YYS | per person based onDay 4. Discovering York 2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers After breakfast, we visit York Minster. One of the worlds most magnificentfrom 280.cathedrals, were shown this 13th-century masterpiece on a guided tour. You2025 Departures: are then free to find some lunch in one of the many eating places in YorksAPR, MAY, JUN, JUL, SEPmedieval streets, before our next experiencea city cruise. As we sail along the River Ouse through the city, we learn more about Yorks history from live, onboard commentary. The rest of the afternoon is a chance to discover moreEveryday Traveller Ratedof York and dine independently. You could walk along the medieval city walls, enjoy a peaceful stroll beside the River Ouse or visit the Museum Gardens.1 2 3 4After dinner, you might opt to join one of the citys famous ghost walks and discover why it is known as the most haunted city in Europe.Day 5. Excursion to Castle HowardThis morning we drive to the historic Castle Howard. One of Englands most well-known stately homes, it is set in the Howardian Hills. We are given a guided tour of its elegant architecture and ornate interiors, after which you can explore the estate at your own pace. You could visit the Walled Garden, Atlas Fountain and the Temple of the Four Windswhich has fantastic views across the rolling hills. You could also enjoy lunch or an afternoon tea there,Secure your place nowbefore we return by coach to York. Tonight is our final dinner at the hotel.with a 175pp depositDay 6. Homeward bound For more information on Following a leisurely breakfast, its time to check out of our hotel. You can make your way home or continue exploring Yorkshire on your own.dates and prices,visit greatrail.com/YYSENGLAND 31'