Northumbrian Highlights
Departures on 01/04/2024..... £525pp
Tour Details
Explore spectacular Northumbria in England’s northeast – home to many of the country’s finest castles and wonderful coastlines. Visit medieval Alnwick Castle – home of the current Duke of Northumberland – and journey along the coast towards historic city of Durham and tour Catherine Cookson Country and coast. No visit to this region would be complete without free time in Durham.
Tour Deposit: £100 per person
Price Includes:
- Luxury coaching from Coleraine, Ballymoney, Cloughmills, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast and Belfast Stena Terminal.
- Return ferry crossing with Stena Line – Belfast/Cairnryan
- 4 nights’ accommodation in the 4* Copthorne Hotel Newcastle
- Breakfast and evening meals
- Full day at leisure in Newcastle
- Free time in Durham
- Tour Northumbria coast
- Entrance to Alnwick Castle
- Tour Catherine Cookson Country and coast
- Free time Gretna Gateway outlet village
- Services of an experienced tour manager
Ferry times:
- Departs Belfast 07:30 – Arrives in Cairnryan 09:52
- Departs Cairnryan 19:30 – Arrives in Belfast 21:45
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Easter Weekend in Manchester
29th March 2024
£389pp
Join us as we head to Manchester over the Easter weekend to explore the North West of England. Staying at the Best Western Cresta Court Hotel, Altrincham with an ideal location close to Manchester city centre and the gateway to the North West. During the tour we visit the walled cathedral city of Chester, admire the historic buildings, do some sightseeing or browse the boutiques of The Row. Enjoy a day in Manchester City Centre with time to shop to you drop or sightsee at one of the cities many attractions. Visit Trentham Gardens, located in the heart of Staffordshire – one of the most visited gardens in the UK. Explore the gardens, Garden Centre or head over to the Shopping Village. A unique shopping experience with a unique blend of independent and nationally renowned high street leading names housed in over 80 timber lodges.
- Luxury coach travel from Coleraine, Ballymoney, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast, Banbridge, Newry, Dublin Stena Line Port
- Return ferry crossings with Stena Line Dublin to Holyhead
- 3 nights’ accommodation at the 3* Best Western Cresta Court Hotel, Altrincham
- Breakfast
- Free time in Chester
- Full day in Manchester City Centre
- Full day at Trentham (Gardens, Shopping village and Garden Centre)
- Services of an experienced Travel Solutions tour manager
Ferry Times
- Depart Dublin 08:15 / Arrive Holyhead 11:50
- Depart Holyhead 19:30 / Arrive Dublin 21:45
Please note: Meals on-board the ferries are not included in your tour price.
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Taste and Tour Yorkshire 2024
15th April 2024
£609pp
The people of Yorkshire are immensely proud of their county and especially of their food and drink. Today some of the best meat, cheese, beer, and baked goods can be found in Yorkshire and there’s no better way to enjoy them on the culinary adventure based in York. Sample some of Yorkshire’s famous delights whilst travelling through the heart of the Dales. Enjoy fish and chips on the coast and a relaxing day in York to sample its chocolate and concluding with a sumptuous afternoon tea.
- Luxury coach travel from Coleraine, Ballymoney, Cloughmills, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast and Belfast Stena Line Port
- Return ferry crossings with Stena Line Belfast/Cairnryan
- 4 nights’ bed and breakfast at the 3*Burn Hall Hotel, Huby
- 3 nights’ dinner at the hotel
- 1 night Fish and Chips tea in Whitby
- Blacksheep Brewery tour and tasting
- Wensleydale Creamery experience
- York Chocolate House experience
- Yorkshire afternoon tea
- Single train journey Pickering to Whitby
- Services of an experienced tour manager
** Please note itinerary is subject to change due to attractions availability**
Ferry times:
- Departs Belfast 07:30 / Arrives Cairnryan 09:52
- Departs Cairnryan 19:30 / Arrives Belfast 21:45
Please note:
- Meals on-board the ferries are not included in your tour price.
- Itinerary subject to change due to attractions availability
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Stately Homes and the Peak District
03rd June 2024
£549pp
The Peak District is a region of complementary natural beauty, with moors and dales, rivers and caverns, market towns, pretty villages, and stately homes. Staying at the Mercure Kenwood Hall hotel located just one mile from Sheffield city centre with an idyllic country setting within 12 acres of beautiful parkland. This tour gives you a chance to visit the picturesque market town of Bakewell and visit the Original Bakewell Pudding shop. Explore the stately homes of Hardwick Hall, Brodsworth Hall and Lyme House and Gardens. Alongside free time in Sheffield and the home of the Crooked spiral Chesterfield.
- Luxury coach travel from Coleraine, Ballymoney, Cloughmills, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast, Banbridge, Newry, Dundalk, Drogheda, and Dublin Port
- Return ferry crossings with Stena Line Dublin Port/Holyhead
- 4 nights’ accommodation at the 4* Mercure Kenwood Hall Hotel and Spa, Sheffield
- Breakfast and evening meals
- Entrance to Lyme House and Gardens
- Entrance to Brodsworth Hall and Gardens
- Entrance to Hardwick Hall
- Free time in Sheffield
- Free time in Chesterfield
- Tour the Peak District
- Visit Bakewell and Buxton
- Services of an experienced Travel Solutions tour manager
** Please note itinerary is subject to change due to attractions availability**
Ferry times:
- Departs Dublin 08:15 / Arrives Holyhead 11:50
- Departs Holyhead 14:45 / Arrives Dublin 18:00
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Shropshire’s Secrets
10th june 2024
£649pp
The lovely county of Shropshire must surely be one of England’s secret gems. Shropshire is England’s 6th least populated county, giving the area a relaxed feel. It has a truly remarkable variety of places to visit from its finest unspoilt scenery, wooded hillsides, lakes, and half-timbered villages are a delight to explore. During the tour visit the World Heritage site of living Victoriana at Blists Hill, take a walk across the 1st Iron bridge in the world with the crowning glory being a venture into Wales to ‘Float in the sky’ on the magnificent Pontcysylite aqueduct and sit back, relax and admire the town on a River Severn cruise.
- Luxury coaching from Coleraine, Ballymoney, Cloughmills, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast, Banbridge, Newry and Stena Line Port Dublin
- Return ferry crossing with Stena Line – Dublin/Holyhead
- 4 nights’ accommodation in the 4* Lion Quay Hotel, Oswestry
- Breakfast and evening meals
- Free time in Chester
- Entry to Blists Hill Museum
- Free time in Llangollen
- Single journey on the Pontcysylite Aqueduct Cruise
- River Severn Cruise
- Free time in Llangollen
- Services of an experienced tour manager
Ferry times:
- Depart Dublin 08:15 / Arrive Holyhead 11:50
- Depart Holyhead 14:45 / Arrive Dublin 18:00
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NEW FOR 2024
Historic Houses, Glorious Gardens and Light
30TH May 2024
£649pp
Join us on this 4-night tour discovering the many delights of Staffordshire. Staying at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel located near Stroke-on-Trent. Staffordshire boasts beautiful open countryside and many fabulous attractions which we will visit during the tour. Admire the delightful gardens on the vast Trentham Estate, visit two preserved and restored railways the Rudyard Lake Railway and Foxfield Light Railway, visit the National Trust owned Little Moreton Hall, The National Memorial Arboretum and the City of Lichfield.
- Luxury coaching from Coleraine, Ballymoney, Cloughmills, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast, Banbridge, Newry and Stena Line Port Dublin
- Return ferry crossing with Stena Line – Dublin/Holyhead
- 4 nights’ accommodation in the Hilton Garden Inn Stoke-on-Trent
- Breakfast and evening meals
- Free time in Chester
- Visit Lichfield and The National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas
- Entry to Little Moreton Hall
- Foxfield’s Light Railway
- Rudyard Lake Railway
- Entry to Trentham Gardens
- Services of an experienced tour manager
Ferry times:
- Depart Dublin 08:15 / Arrive Holyhead 11:50
- Depart Holyhead 14:45 / Arrive Dublin 18:00
Please note:
- Meals on-board the ferries are not included in your tour price.
- Itinerary is subject to change due to attractions availability.
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Coronation Street Tour at MediaCity and Manchester
Departing
and 13/10/2023... £259pp
Tour Details
Join us on a tour that is a ‘must do’ for all Coronation Street fans. Wander through Weatherfield as Coronation Street The Tour takes you on a trip down the nation’s most famous street to discover the hidden world behind the camera lens. Take a guided tour of the external sets at MediaCity UK and be immersed in the familiar surroundings of the Rovers Return, Roys Rolls, Underworld and The Kabin.
Price Includes:
- Luxury coaching from Coleraine, Ballymoney, Cloughmills, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast
- Return ferry crossing with Stena Line Belfast to Cairnryan
- 2 nights in 3* Cresta Court Hotel, Altrincham
- Breakfast
- Guided tour of the external sets of Coronation Street at MediaCityUK
- Free time in Manchester City Centre
- Free time in Carlisle
- Services of an experienced Travel Solutions Tour Manager
Ferry Times:
- Depart Belfast 07:30 – Arrive Cairnryan 09:52
- Depart Cairnryan 19:30 – Arrive Belfast 21:45
Please note:
- Photo ID is required for entrance to BBC MediaCity UK Tour by anyone aged 18 and over.
- Meals on-board the ferries are not included in your tour price.
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Spring in Cheshire and North Wales
01st April 2024
£499pp
Tour Details
Join us as we explore the beauty of Cheshire and North Wales. Staying at the Beaufort Park Hotel set in the North Welsh countryside, only a 5-minute drive from the historic market town of Mold. The hotel offers a friendly and relaxing place to stay within easy reach of North Wales and Chester. The highlights of the tour includes a visit to scenic Conwy Valley and Llangollen, a day in historic Chester with a sightseeing cruise, free time in the cathedral city of Bangor and a tour of the North Wales coast and Llandudno.
Price Includes:
- Luxury coaching from Coleraine, Ballymoney, Cloughmills, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast, Banbridge and Newry
- Return ferry crossing with Stena Line – Dublin/Holyhead
- 4 nights’ accommodation in the 3* Beaufort Park Hotel, Mold
- Breakfast and evening meals
- Entertainment in the hotel on 2 nights
- Free time in Chester and Chester Sightseeing Cruise
- Visit Llandudno and tour the North Wales Coast
- Free time in the Cathedral City of Bangor
- Tour Conwy Valley and Llangollen
- Services of an experienced tour manager
Ferry times:
- Departs Dublin 08:15 – Arrives Holyhead 11:50
- Departs Holyhead 14:45 – Arrives Dublin 18:00
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**NEW**
Lakes and Dales Tour
04th March 2024 £599pp
Tour Details
Discover the truly magnificent Lake District and spectacular scenery of the Yorkshire Dales during this tour. Staying at the Cumbria Grand Hotel in the quiet seaside retreat of Grange-over-Sands, the ideal base to explore the lake district from. The hotel is set in 20 acres of gardens and woodlands and overlooking Morecambe Bay. The Lake District is the largest of England’s National Parks, featuring great natural beauty and displays some of the most scenic parts of England. On this tour visit many parts of the Lake District as we tour the lakes, enjoy a relaxing cruise on picturesque Lake Windermere, visit Ulverston, hop on the Haverthwaith railway and visit Sizergh castle. Tour the Yorkshire Dales National Park, stopping to visit Grassington and Skipton. This tour is great value for money including lunches and some drinks.
Price Includes:
- Luxury coaching from Coleraine, Ballymoney, Cloughmills, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast and Belfast Stena Terminal.
- Return ferry crossing with Stena Line – Belfast/Cairnryan
- 4 nights’ accommodation in the 3* Cumbria Grand Hotel, Grange-over-sands
- Entertainment on 2 nights at the hotel
- Breakfast and evening meals
- 2 packed lunches
- 2 soup and sandwich lunches
- 3 drinks vouchers per person per day (max 2 for alcohol – restrictions may apply)
- Tour the Lake District + Windermere Lake Cruise
- Visit Ulverston and Haverthwaite Railway
- Entrance to Sizergh Castle and Gardens
- Tour the Yorkshire dales stopping to visit Grassington and Skipton
- Free time Gretna Gateway outlet village
- Services of an experienced tour manager
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Birmingham Christmas Shopper
£229 per person
Departing 24th Nov 2023, 1st & 08 Dec 2023
Tour Details
Get into the festive spirit with a Christmas shopping break to Birmingham. Join us for some stress-free Christmas shopping, as you sit back and relax, and travel by luxury coach to one of the UK’s most popular shopping destinations! Birmingham has some off the best shopping in the UK including the world’s biggest Primark Store with its 5 floors as well as the famous Bullring Centre. Grab some designer bargains as we visit the Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet and Gretna Gateway Outlet Village. Don’t forget you can start your shopping on board the ferry by taking advantage of the great Duty-free shopping!
Tour Deposit:
£100 per person
Price Includes:
Luxury coach travel from Coleraine, Ballymoney, Ballymena, Dunsilly and Belfast Opera House
Outbound ferry crossing with Stena Line Dublin to Holyhead
Inbound ferry crossing with Stena Line Cairnryan to Belfast
2 nights’ accommodation at the Mercure Birmingham West Hotel, Birmingham
Breakfast
Dinner at hotel on first night only
Free time at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
Full day – free time in Birmingham City Centre – Shopping in the famous Bullring and the World’s Biggest Primark Store
Free time at Gretna Gateway Outlet Village
Services of an experienced tour manager.
Please note:
Meals on-board the ferries are not included in your tour price.
Ferry Times:
Departs Dublin 08:15 / Arrives Holyhead 10:50
Departs Cairnryan 19:30 / Arrives Belfast 21:45
Optional extra:
Single Supplement Cost: £80 per person
Lake District and Dickensian Christmas Festival
from £345 /per person
Departing 24/11/2023
Tour Details
Join us on a wonderful four-day tour and get into the festive spirit as we make our way to the beautiful Lake District. Staying at the idyllic Shap Wells Hotel set in the beautiful scenery of the Lake District. Admire the amazing scenery, abundant wildlife and cultural heritage as we tour the Lake District as it sparkles with the season. Enjoy a full day tour exploring the towns around the lakes – Keswick, Grasmere, Windermere and Kendal.
The highlight of this tour will be our trip to the market town of Ulverston, where we will step back in time to make the most of the town’s superb Dickensian Christmas Festival! Soak up the festive atmosphere and start your Christmas shopping as you explore Ulverston’s fantastic specialist shops and fabulous Christmas Market. Enjoy the great pubs and cafes, cobbled streets and great atmosphere, there is a huge variety of entertainment, horse drawn carriages, music and dancing.
Tour Deposit: £100
Price Includes:
Luxury coach travel from Coleraine, Ballymoney, Cloughmills, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast and Belfast Stena Line Port
Return ferry crossing from Belfast to Cairnryan with Stena Line
3 nights’ accommodation in the Shap Wells Hotel, Cumbria
Breakfast and evening meals
Festive Christmas Dinner followed by live entertainment on one night in hotel.
2 Nights entertainment in hotel
Full day at the Dickensian Christmas Festival, Ulverston
Full Day touring the Lake District
Free time in Carlisle
Free time at Gretna Gateway Outlet Village
Services of an experienced tour manager
Please note:
Meals on-board the ferries are not included in your tour price.
Ferry times:
Depart Belfast 07:30 / Arrive Cairnryan 09:52
Depart Cairnryan 19:30 / Arrive Belfast 21:45
Optional extra:
Single Supplement Cost: £110 per person
Blackpool and the World Famous Illuminations
08th September 2023 .. £399pp
OR
06th October 2023.. £399pp
Book now for only £100pp deposit
Tour Details
Blackpool offers something for all age groups. Known as the UK’s capital of fun from September, the world-famous Blackpool Illuminations attracts thousands to the seaside resort. Staying at The Ruskin Hotel, centrally located and offering comfortable rooms, home cooked food, and nightly entertainment. Stroll along one of the three piers, travel to the top of Blackpool Tower or enjoy the fun in one of the many entertainment venues in the resort.
- Luxury coach travel from Coleraine, Ballymoney, Cloughmills, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast and the Stena Terminal, Belfast
- 3 nights’ accommodation at the 3* Ruskin Hotel, Blackpool
- Breakfast and evening meals
- Nightly Entertainment
- Evening drive along the spectacular ‘Illuminations’
- Services of an experienced Driver
Please note: Meals on-board the ferries are not included in your tour price.
Ferry times:
- Departs Belfast 07:30 – Arrives in Cairnryan 09:52
- Departs Cairnryan 19:30 – Arrive in Belfast 21:45
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TVs Emmerdale
– The Village Tour and Yorkshire
29th September.....£399pp
- Luxury coach travel from Coleraine, Ballymoney, Cloughmills, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast and Belfast Stena Line Port
- Return ferry crossings with Stena Line – Belfast/Cairnryan
- 3 nights’ accommodation in;
- 29/09/23 Departure
- 4* Cedar Court Hotel Huddersfield
- 29/09/23 Departure
- Breakfast and evening meals
- The Emmerdale Village Tour
- Free time in Leeds
- Visit to Esholt, location of the original Emmerdale setting
- Visits to Harrogate, Otley and Skipton
- Services of an experienced Travel Solutions tour manager
Ferry Times:
- Departs Belfast 07:30 / Arrives Cairnryan 09:52
- Departs Cairnryan 19:30 / Arrives Belfast 21:45
Please Note:
- The Emmerdale Village Tour is subject to planning permission and ITVs filming schedule which might run on over the weekend.
- Due to the uneven terrain, this tour is not wheelchair friendly and those with walking difficulties may struggle with its duration.
- Meals on-board the ferries is not included in your tour price.
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Subject to availability. Price based on 2 sharing.
Kingdom of Northumbria’s Castles and Coastline 2023
🚌09th October 2023, £489pp
Deposit only £100pp to book
Explore spectacular Northumbria in England’s northeast – home to many of the country’s finest castles and wonderful coastlines. Visit medieval Alnwick Castle – home of the current Duke of Northumberland – and journey along the coast to Bamburgh and a visit to the holy island of Lindisfarne. No visit to this region would be complete without free time in Newcastle.
✅Luxury coach travel from Coleraine, Ballymoney, Cloughmills, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast and Belfast Stena Line Port
✅Return ferry crossings with Stena Line – Belfast/Cairnryan
✅4 nights’ accommodation at the 3* Caledonian Hotel, Newcastle
✅Breakfast and evening meals
✅Visit to Hexham
✅Entrance to Alnwick Castle and Gardens
✅Free time in Newcastle with a guided city tour
✅Coastal tour of Northumbria including Seahouses, Bamburgh and Holy Island of Lindisfarne
✅Free time at Gretna Gateway Outlet Village
✅Services of an experienced tour manager
🚢Ferry times:
Departs Belfast 07:30 – Arrives in Cairnryan 09:52
Departs Cairnryan 19:30 – Arrives in Belfast 21:45
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Stunning Lake District Tour 2023
🚌30th October 2023, £489pp
Deposit only £100pp
Explore the Lake District, famous for its amazing scenery, abundant wildlife and cultural heritage. It’s sparkling lakes and sweeping valleys make it one of the most popular tourist destinations in the UK. Staying at the idyllic Shap Wells Hotel near Penrith, it is the perfect place to enjoy a lovely break in the Lake District. The hotel retains its original features over the years, this character hotel offers breath-taking views of the surrounding countryside, comfortable rooms and a lounge and bar to relax in. During the tour visit Keswick, Grasmere, Ambleside and Windermere. Hop on the steam train ride on the Haverthwaite railway and visit Holker Hall and Gardens.
✅Luxury coaching from Coleraine, Ballymoney, Cloughmills, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast and Belfast Stena Line Port
✅Return ferry crossing with Stena Line – Belfast/Cairnryan
✅4 nights in Shap Wells Hotel, Penrith
✅Breakfast and evening meals
✅2 nights entertainment in hotel
✅Free time at Gretna Gateway Outlet Village
✅Visit Keswick
✅One hour cruise on Lake Ullswater
✅Full day touring the Lake District
✅30-minute Lake Cruise Ambleside to Bowness
✅Return rail journey Haverthwaite -Lakeside
✅Visit Holker Hall & Gardens
✅Visit Lowther Castle and Gardens
✅Services of an experienced tour manager
🚢Ferry times:
Departs Belfast 07:30 / Arrives into Cairnryan 09:52
Departs Cairnryan 19:30 / Arrives into Belfast 21:45
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Spring in Cheshire and North Wales 2024
01ST April 2024.. £499pp
Tour Details
Join us as we explore the beauty of Cheshire and North Wales. Staying at the Beaufort Park Hotel set in the North Welsh countryside, only a 5-minute drive from the historic market town of Mold. The hotel offers a friendly and relaxing place to stay within easy reach of North Wales and Chester. The highlights of the tour includes a visit to scenic Conwy Valley and Llangollen, a day in historic Chester with a sightseeing cruise, free time in the cathedral city of Bangor and a tour of the North Wales coast and Llandudno.
Tour Deposit: £100PP
Price Includes:
- Luxury coaching from Coleraine, Ballymoney, Cloughmills, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast, Banbridge and Newry
- Return ferry crossing with Stena Line – Dublin/Holyhead
- 4 nights’ accommodation in the 3* Beaufort Park Hotel, Mold
- Breakfast and evening meals
- Entertainment in the hotel on 2 nights
- Free time in Chester and Chester Sightseeing Cruise
- Visit Llandudno and tour the North Wales Coast
- Free time in the Cathedral City of Bangor
- Tour Conwy Valley and Llangollen
- Services of an experienced tour manager
Ferry times:
- Departs Dublin 08:15 – Arrives Holyhead 11:50
- Departs Holyhead 14:45 – Arrives Dublin 18:00
Please note:
- Meals on-board the ferries are not included in your tour price.
- NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT – LIMITED AVAILABILITY
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