What you can expect
Guided City Tour
Explore the historic sights of York
The Shambles
Among Europe's best-preserved medieval streets
City Centre Hotel
Four-star Middletons Hotel
About this trip...
Join your fellow Solos for a fun-packed York escape. Old World cobbled streets, word-class museums, an iconic Cathedral and a history spanning hundreds of years; York is the perfect cultural getaway!
Activity Level:
What's this?What's Included
Twin/double room for single use with private facilities
Half Board: Breakfast & Dinner including tea and coffee
Welcome drink & information meeting
3 hour guided walking tour of York
Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
Fully financially protected
What's extra:
- Insurance see here
Itinerary
- Arrival Day
- Discover York
- At Leisure
- Departure Day
What you'll be doing
Day One: Arrival Day
After checking in at our hotel this afternoon, we enjoy a welcome drink with other Solos guests this evening before dinner in the hotel restaurant.
- Dinner included
Day Two: Discover York
After breakfast we head into the city for your morning guided walking tour. Discover the turbulent and fascinating history of York through the sights and tales told. View the City Walls, the famous Shambles and the imposing Clifford’s Tower. Originally built by William the Conqueror, it is all that remains of York Castle today, having once served as a prison and royal mint. A visit wouldn’t be complete without seeing the stunning York Minster Cathedral; it’s the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe and can be dated back to the 4th century. Afterwards, there is time to explore the city's attractions or go shopping.
Back at the hotel in the evening, we meet up for pre-dinner drinks before dinner in the hotel restaurant.
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Three: At Leisure
The day is ours to explore the city, perhaps heading to The National Railway Museum? For something a little different, try the famous Jorvik Viking Centre. It’s a re-creation of the life led by the Viking invaders in York in AD867, complete with sounds and smells of the market and houses. Have lunch in one of the many cafés or a drink by the river.
Back at the hotel in the evening, we meet up for pre-dinner drinks before dinner in the hotel restaurant.
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Four: Departure Day
After a leisurely breakfast, check out and say goodbye.
- Breakfast included
Accommodation
Our hotel is part of a collection of six historical, Grade II listed buildings in the centre of York City nestling in secluded courtyard gardens. Just a short stroll from the main attractions including the Minster, Jorvik Viking Centre, The Shambles and a host of shops and restaurants.
Facilities include
Facilities include a bar with comfy sofas, restaurant, 2 sun terraces and a gym. Please note there is no lift to the 1st floor bedrooms. On site car parking is available at £12.50 per car, per night. Spaces are limited and cannot be reserved but there are several local car parks just a few minutes' walk should the rare occasion arise that they are full.
Room includes
Rooms are equipped with a hairdryer, a safe, TV and tea/coffee-making facilities.
Dates & Prices
Essential Information
Location & Transport
From the M1 take the A19 exit towards York, at the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto A19. Continue straight onto A1036, Turn left onto Skeldergate then left onto Cromwell Rd. On site parking is available at £12.50 per car, per night. Spaces are limited and cannot be reserved but there are several local car parks just a few minutes' walk away should the rare occasion arise that they are full. York station is less than a mile away, which is a 15-minute walk or 5 minutes by taxi.
Important Information
Please note
A reasonable level of fitness/mobility is required for sightseeing.
Dress Code
The dress code for during the day is casual, layers are recommended. In the evenings the dress code is smart casual, with gentlemen requested to wear a shirt and tie. Comfortable shoes for walking and sightseeing are recommended.
Gratuities
There is often confusion on the question of gratuities, since it frequently depends on the type of holiday, location and, of course, your attitude towards tipping, as to what is normally expected. In order to give you a rough idea, we have given appropriate guidance below. The Tour Leader will be on hand to offer advice or suggestions if required but gratuities are offered entirely at the sole discretion of the individual.We suggest a group collection at the beginning of your holiday to cover drivers, guides and hotel staff (including restaurant, kitchen and reception staff) of approximately £10.
Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of bar staff and housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (the rounding up of the drinks bill and a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, restaurants expect a 10% gratuity (do check that service has not already been added to your bill). For taxis 10% of the metered fare.
