Staying beside the River Tyne induldge in the rich history of Northumbria and visit some of the most popular tourist attractions
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Copthorne Newcastle 3*
The Millennium Copthorne Hotel stands on the banks of the River Tyne, just a short stroll from the city centre. Bedrooms are all are en suite and have satellite television and all the modern-day facilities you would expect from a hotel of this standard. The hotel has a lift.
River Tyne Cruise
Five Nights Dinner, Bed & breakfast
Tea/Coffee & biscuits on arrival
Day 1
Depart from your home area travelling to Newcastle, arriving late afternoon, staying at the Copthorne Hotel. Five nights stay-dinner, bed & breakfast. Tea/coffee and biscuits on arrival.
Day 2
This morning we head for the coast and South Shields, continuing past Marsden Bay, Whitburn and Seaburn before turning inland across to the ancient and historic City of Durham, high above the River Wear. Late afternoon we return to Newcastle.
Day 3
Today we have a leisurely morning in Newcastle with a chance to see the city. Later we join the boat at the quayside for a fabulous cruise on the River Tyne, with expert commentary.
Day 4
Today we take the road north, past Blyth and Ashington, to Amble, Warkworth and historic Alnwick. We visit the magnificent Alnwick Castle and the beautifully landscaped Alnwick Garden has many unique features, sculptures, the infamous Poison Garden and one of the largest tree houses in the world.
Day 5
Today's excursion takes us to the north of Northumberland across the causeway* to Holy Island and the mysterious Lindisfarne Castle. We return to Bamburgh, with its mighty castle on the beach, for a break, maybe to visit the majestic castle on the beach, or the Grace Darling Museum.
Day 6
After breakfast we leave and begin our journey home.
*Please note The crossing of the causeway to Holy Island is governed by tide times. It may be necessary to amend this excursion.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Name | Address | Contact Details |
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Aberdeen, Skene St | Skene St, behind HMT, Aberdeen | |
Arbroath Burnside Drive | Bus stop Burnside Drive near police st,Arbroath | |
Aviemore, Rail Station | Rail Station Bus Stop, Aviemore | |
Banff, St Marys Car Park | Outside St Mary's Car Park, Bus Stop, Banff | |
Buckie Square | Cluny Square, Buckie | |
Craibstone Park & Ride | Aberdeen Airport, Aberdeen Park & Ride | |
Dundee Tesco Retail Park | Kingsway Retail Park Bus Stop, (Behind Pizza Hut) | |
Elgin Old Post Office | Outside, Old Post Office, Elgin | |
Fochabers Square | Fochabers Square | |
Forfar Bus Stop | Forfar Bus Stop, Outside RBS | |
Forres, Tolbooth | Outside Tolbooth, Forres | |
Huntly, Tesco Bus Stop | Tesco Bus Stop, Petrol Station, Huntly | |
Inverness, Tesco Bus Stop | Bus Stop Tesco, Inverness, Off A96 | |
Inverurie, Town Hall | Town Hall Bus Stop, Inverurie | |
Keith, Bus Stop Tescos | Bus Stop at Tesco's, Keith | |
Nairn, Sainsburys | Sainsburys, Bus Stop, Nairn A96 | |
Perth Broxden Services | Broxden Services, Perth | |
Portlethen, Muirend Road | Muirend Road Bus Stop (Beside Asda), Portlethen | |
Portsoy, Station Hotel | Outside Station Hotel, Portsoy | |
Stonehaven Car Park | Stonehaven Beach Road Car Park | |
Stracathro Services | Stracathro Service Areas | |
Turriff Tesco Bus Stop | Bus Stop Outside Tesco Turriff |
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