The Complete Four Seasons Collection 2023-24

H arrogate C hristmas C elebration

5 DAYS

Enjoy a relaxing Christmas in beautiful Harrogate. This Christmas you can unwind and let someone else do the cooking. Our tour includes a traditional Christmas Day lunch with all the trimmings, a light Boxing Day lunch and entertainment on 3 nights plus, a visit to historic York on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day steam journey on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. Fares From £749

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ★ 4 night stay at the 4 star Crowne Plaza Hotel ★ Stay in the heart of the Yorkshire Spa town of Harrogate ★ Explore historic York on Christmas Eve ★ Steam through the stunning winter scenery of Yorkshire Dales on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway on Boxing Day Also included in your Tour Fare: ★ Dinner every evening plus two lunches ★ Entertainment on three evenings ★ Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class) ★ Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager ★ Hotel Porterage DAY 1 Arriving in Harrogate , we make our way to the Crowne Plaza Hotel, located in the centre of the delightful spa town.After we have checked in and enjoyed a welcome tea or coffee we have free time to relax or explore our

DEPARTS Saturday 23 December 2023

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movie in the afternoon. In the evening we enjoy a light buffet dinner. (B,L,D) DAY 4 - Boxing Day This morning after a hearty breakfast we transfer by private coach to Keighley. Here we meet our guide and board the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway for a steam train journey through stunning Yorkshire winter scenery, complete with delicious mince pies. Following our delightful railway journey, we return to Harrogate by coach and enjoy a soup & sandwich lunch at our hotel. The afternoon is then free to relax or explore the Boxing Day sales in Harrogate before our dinner followed live musical entertainment. (B,L,D) DAY 5 We bid farewell to wonderful Harrogate and Yorkshire as we make our way homeward. (B) *Please Note: Some local and regional train services are Standard Class seating only and First Class ticket holders will travel in standard class accommodation for these sections of their journey.

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Single Room Supplement £95 *Please note: Some local and regional train services are Standard Class seating only and First Class ticket holders will travel in standard class accommodation for these sections of their journey. 4 nights bed, breakfast & evening meal plus two lunches Entertainment on three evenings Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class) Rail & coach transfer as described All excursions as detailed Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager Hotel Porterage

city’s hidden gems and iconic historic buildings, including the impressive York Minster. We can enjoy a mulled wine and take a stroll around preserved medieval streets of The Shambles, perfect for last minute Christmas shopping! In the afternoon we journey back to Harrogate by train and enjoy our evening meal followed by festive bingo. (B,D) DAY 3 - Christmas Day Merry Christmas! A day of relaxation and fine food awaits us today. After a leisurely breakfast, the morning is free to relax in the comfort of our hotel or we can get out in the fresh air and explore magical atmosphere of Harrogate with its magnificent architecture dressed in festive finery. We enjoy a wonderful traditional Christmas lunch followed by sherry & Christmas cake and can watch the King’s speech and a festive

surroundings prior to dinner followed by a festive quiz and music from a local choir. (D) DAY 2 - Christmas Eve Today we travel to the medieval walled city of York by train where we enjoy the day at leisure to explore the

HOTEL Crowne Plaza Hotel, Harrogate

The 4-star Crowne Plaza Hotel is situated just a short walk from the centre of Harrogate and many of the spa town’s most popular attractions including the Crescent Gardens, Betty’s Tearooms and the Turkish Baths.The comfortable bedrooms are well equipped and offer free Wi-Fi,TV, hairdryer and tea /coffee making facilities. All meals are served in the elegant Springs Restaurant located on the first floor and the stylish surroundings of Springs Bar make it the perfect place for a relaxing festive drink. Single travellers have sole occupancy of a twin or double room.

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