Day 1. Saturday We depart and travel to Durham for time at leisure. Durham captivates with its characterful streets and prominent peninsula crowned with the towering sight of Durham Castle and Durham Cathedral. With its medieval past, Durham has eagerly embraced the modern with its captivating mix of history and heritage with contemporary culture. Explore the timeless quality of this University City and soak up the atmosphere with superb cafés, and museums. We depart later this afternoon for the journey to Washington and the Holiday Inn Washington. This evening enjoy a three-course evening meal.
Day 2. Sunday Following breakfast, we travel home via Carlisle, a vibrant border city with a cathedral and castle. We will enjoy a short break in Carlisle, before boarding the train from Carlisle to the market town of Settle. The iconic railway was the last mainline railway to be built in the UK and was completed in 1876 by the Midland Railway Company after six years of work. Widely accepted as being one of the best-engineered mainline tracks in England, the line is visually dramatic and offers a truly memorable and scenic great rail journey. On arrival in Settle, you will be met by the coach and continue your journey home.
Railway is operated by a diesel locomotive and not a steam train.
Excursion days are subject to change and will be confirmed with your final travel documents.
