Self Drive Holidays
Upon arrival into Manchester Airport or Liverpool Airport, you will pick-up your hire car and transfer to your hotel. Manchester, the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution offers vibrant shopping, fascinating history and two famous Football Teams. You may wish to visit The Etihad Stadium for a VIP Tour or head over to the Cobbles of Coronation Street, the longest running Soap Opera in the World! Overnight in Manchester.
After breakfast, you will travel from Manchester to the Lake District via the Yorkshire Dales. This National Park is full of stone built villages, stunning landscapes and vibrant communities offering a true taste of England. Arrive in the Lake District for your overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast
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Today, explore the Lake District on your own or join a Guided Day Tour (not included). Here, discover picturesque Villages like Hawkshead and learn about literary figures such as Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth, both of which were inspired by the beautiful scenery. Why not visit Muncaster Castle and try your hand at some axe throwing. Overnight stay in the Lake District. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, depart the Lake District and travel to the Newcastle area via Northumberland National Park, which is home to England's cleanest Rivers, purest air and darkest skies. Enjoy a Ranger led E-Bike Tour around Hadrian's Wall or visit a former Roman Barracks. Afterwards, continue your drive to Newcastle, the former home to Britain's Ship building industry and coal mining. Now it is a vibrant City. Why not take a Guided Tour of the local Tyne Tunnel (not included). Overnight stay in Newcastle. Meals: Breakfast
Today, depart Newcastle and travel to York to explore this Historic City, best explored on foot. Walk down the Shambles, visit York Minster and sample local Chocolate at York’s Chocolate Story. Consider joining a Ghost Walk in the evening to hear about the haunted history of the City. Overnight stay in the York area. Meals: Breakfast
Today, enjoy a Day Tour to North York Moors National Park where history and nature create a vibrant landscape rich in heritage and wildlife. We suggest taking a ride on the North York Moors Railway or visit the stunning Castle Howard. Overnight stay in the York area. Meals: Breakfast
Today after breakfast, travel to Manchester via the Peak District National Park. This Park is well known for its homes, plateaus and valleys. Discover the interesting stories around Eyam, which is the Historic Plague Village and conclude your visit with a walk in the dark peak. A fun experience could be joining the peak district pub tour. Afterwards, depart for Manchester to check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay in Manchester. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, check-out of the hotel and return your hire car. Depart from either Manchester Airport or Liverpool Airport for your return flight home or onward journey. Meals: Breakfast
Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (ab)
