Description
Christmas Tour Highlights
Excursions to York, Skipton and the Yorkshire Dales
- Traditional Christmas Lunch
- Festive Entertainment
Join us in Harrogate this Christmas, the perfect location to spend the festive period with like-minded travellers. Our Christmas programme has everything you need to enjoy a stress-free festive break. This means no planning and preparation and no washing up, with everything taken care of by Grand UK Holidays.
On this Christmas break we include excursions to historic York, a medieval walled city with its stunning cathedral and cobbled streets including the famous 'Shambles'. Also included is an excursion topicturesque Skipton combined with the spectacular and dramatic Yorkshire Dales.
**Please note it is a condition of travel with Grand UK, for all passengers to hold valid travel insurance for the duration of their tour.**
Itinerary
Your Christmas Programme
23rd December 2023
Dinner
24th December 2023
Breakfast
- Excursion to York
- Dinner
- Entertainment
25th December 2023
Breakfast
- Morning at leisure
- Traditional Christmas luncheon with all the trimmings
- HM King’s Speech
- Tea and Christmas cake
- Buffet dinner
- Entertainment
26th December 2023
Breakfast
- Excursion to Skipton and the Yorkshire Dales
- Banquet dinner
- Entertainment
27th December 2023
Breakfast
- Homeward bound
Please note that this is a sample Christmas itinerary and is subject to change. We will send you the finalised programme prior to travel.
Everything Included - Christmas
- Free Local Joining Points- Collect Coach Miles- All coach travel- Reserved seats on tour coaches- Tour Manager escorted- The entire Christmas programme as stated- Admission to the pantomime if stated in the programme- Board as stated- No single room supplement- Complete luggage handling- Price-Back Insurance Offer
Escorted Travel
Every one of our coach holidays includes the services of a coach driver and is always fully escorted by a knowledgeable Tour Manager, they are on hand every day and night and stay in the same hotel to ensure your holiday is stress-free.
Our coach Tour Managers are there purely for your extra comfort and enjoyment, from organising activities to breaking the ice and helping you all make the most of your holiday.
We hand-pick these extra special people because of their passion for people and places; they are the heartbeat of our coach holidays, a smiling face, a helping hand and always a listening ear and have the ability to turn a great time into a truly magical and memorable holiday experience.
They are simply the best in the business.
Our coach Tour Managers are there purely for your extra comfort and enjoyment, from organising activities to breaking the ice and helping you all make the most of your holiday. They are simply the best in the business.
We hand-pick these extra special people because of their passion for people and places; they are the heartbeat of our coach holidays, a smiling face, a helping hand and always a listening ear and have the ability to turn a great time into a truly magical and memorable holiday experience.
Excursions
YorkThe historic city of York, is without a doubt, one of our favourite tourist cities. There is plenty of time for sightseeing and shopping, but there is so much to take in you will have to be selective. The majestic Minster, the old Roman Walls, the Shambles, the Jorvik Centre and the National Railway Museum are all worth considering. On this break the Christmas Market is in full swing too.Free time in HarrogateHarrogate evolved as one of the country’s premier spa towns following the discovery of medicinal waters, and the grandeur of yesteryear still remains amid the beautifully preserved buildings and the famous parks and gardens. Harrogate is a favourite tourist destination to this day with many iconic things to do and see – including Betty’s world-famous Tea Rooms.Skipton and the Yorkshire DalesSkipton is a charming market town and serves as the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales. It's also home to a 900 year old castle with a rich medieval history.
Venue Information
Ashley Court Hotel
The Ashley Court has a pleasant restaurant, a TV lounge and bar cabaret lounge, plus an outdoor heated swimming pool (seasonal). All bedrooms are en-suite with television, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities.
Hotel Facilities
★★ (AA)
- Full breakfast and three course evening dinner with choice of menu plus tea or coffee
- Entertainment every night
- Lift