COST PER PERSON: £615 PER PERSON
Includes Farne Islands Cruise
Our tour to Northumberland is based in the heart of the beautiful town of Alnwick at The White Swan Hotel, famed for it’s links with Titanic's sister ship, Olympic. The hotel is the ideal base for exploring the unspoilt hills, coastline and historic castles of Northumberland.
The Holy Island of Lindisfarne is one of the most important centres of early Christianity in Anglo-Saxon England. Connected to the mainland by a 3 mile causeway, it has stunning views of the Northumbrian coast. You will have time at leisure to visit the picturesque 16th century castle, now owned by the National Trust, the Priory and churches or just enjoy the peace and tranquillity. On our return we will pass Bamburgh castle and the stunning Northumberland coast.
We will also visit Seahouses, a quaint fishing village with glorious scenery, and enjoy a boat trip to the Farne Islands to see the stunning coastline and wildlife. These rocky islands are home to Atlantic seals and around 20,000 seabirds breed here, including 43,000 pairs of puffins.
On your free day in Alnwick we have included entry to the castle, used for filming in Downton Abbey and The Harry Potter films. It is a treasure trove of history and contains art by Titan, Candeletto and Van Dyck. There are the beautiful Alnwick Gardens as well as an abundance of local shops, cafes and museums in this lovely market town to enjoy. As our hotel is in the heart of the town, come back to relax and recharge before heading back out.
Tour Price For 5 Days Includes:
• 4 Nights Half-board with tea/coffee
• Entry to Alnwick Castle
• Excursion to Lindisfarne
• Farne Islands Cruise
• Porterage
Your Hotel - The 3* White Swan, Alnwick
This charming, 300 year old coaching inn is set in the heart of the historic town, near the castle & gardens. All the bedrooms can be reached by the magnificent staircase, salvaged from the RMS Olympic & offer every comfort. There is no lift but ground floor rooms are available with garden access. The hotel is renowned for it’s Olympic Suite restaurant, and there is also a bistro open daily, a bar & comfortable lounge.
Supplements:
Single room £195