Tour di un giorno di treni a vapore, Whitby e le North York Moors da York
L'appuntamento con la guida è alle 8:45 nel cuore di York, vicino a York Minster. Sali a bordo del minivan climatizzato per l'escursione attraverso la campagna del North Yorkshire.
Inizia con un viaggio di circa 45 minuti per raggiungere Helmsley, la storica città del mercato, al confine delle Moors. Esplora l'incantevole città, la sua graziosa chiesa e le interessanti strade prima di proseguire per le brughiere. Ammira i paesaggi aspri e battuti dal vento mentre sali verso il villaggio in pietra di Hutton-le-Hole, dove le pecore pascolano liberamente sulle terre comuni.
Al North York Moors National Park, la guida ti spiega i processi geologici e naturali che hanno plasmato questo impressionante paesaggio. Scopri il patrimonio minerario e agricolo della regione e la sua storia antica mentre passeggi sull'erica.
La distanza è breve per raggiungere l'impressionante costa del North Yorkshire e la cittadina marittima di Whitby, dove avrai almeno due ore di tempo libero per esplorare al tuo ritmo, e magari goderti un pranzo a base di fish-and-chips. Magari vuoi limitarti a passeggiare per il pittoresco porto, a esplorare le strade acciottolate, gli storici cottage e la bellissima spiaggia, o approfittare per comprare il giaietto.
Oppure puoi scoprire la connessione di Whitby con l'Australia al Captain Cook Memorial Museum, penetrare a fondo nel mondo di Dracula alla St. Mary's Church o alla Dracula Experience, o fare un giro in barca dal porto per scoprire la costa (a tuo carico).
Da Whitby si torna sul pulmino per il viaggio attraverso Sleights verso il villaggio di Goathland, annidato sul fondo di un'ampia valle circondata dalla colline ricoperte di eriche delle North York Moors. I fan di Heartbeat, la vecchia serie drammatica della ITV, possono riconoscerla come Aidensfield: avrai la possibilità di visitare l'Aidensfield Arms, di entrare nei negozi e all'ufficio postale e vedere cosa succede allo Scripps Garage.
Adori Harry Potter? Non perdere l'occasione di scattare foto alla stazione di Goathland, che è servita come stazione di Hogsmeade durante le riprese dei film di Harry Potter. Dopo aver esplorato la stazione, è il momento di salire a bordo di un treno a vapore per un nostalgico viaggio attraverso le Moors (a proprie spese). Serpeggia attraverso lande e valli per 29 chilometri a bordo di carrozze d'epoca restaurate diretto alla città del mercato medievale di Pickering. Qui risali a bordo del minibus per il viaggio di ritorno di 40 minuti per York, con arrivo intorno alle 17:45.
- Guida/autista
- Commento dal vivo a bordo
- Guida locale
- Tour per piccoli gruppi
- Trasporto su un minivan climatizzato
- Prelievo da un punto d'incontro centrale
- Biglietti d'ingresso per attrazioni facoltative a Whitby e Helmsley
- Biglietto per il viaggio in treno a vapore: puoi pagare direttamente la guida che si occupa di acquistare i biglietti (10-12 £) durante il tour
- Mance (facoltative)
- Cibo e bevande, salvo diversamente specificato
- Si riceverà la conferma al momento della prenotazione
- Ti garantiamo la possibilità di attraversare le Moors in treno a vapore, o ti rimborsiamo il biglietto. Se necessario, l'itinerario della giornata viene modificato per garantire la possibilità di un giro in treno a vapore. Nelle incredibilmente rare occasioni in cui non è possibile viaggiare in treno a vapore (a causa di un guasto), il tratto in treno può essere effettuato da un treno d'epoca diesel. In tal caso, ti rimborsiamo il biglietto!
Chris, our tour guide was very knowledgeable. It was a very small group, our family of 4 and another family of 3, so it was like a personal tour. The towns we visited were beautiful, could have spent days in them, and the drive, countryside, and moors were breathtaking. It was an all day tour, but could be even longer As there was so much to see.
It was awesome. The guides are really friendly, inormative and original. They were always on top of everything. Thank you!
I did this trip at the start if the summer holidays. It was a busy day. Enjoyed the stop at Whitby and could of stayed there longer. The steam train was also good and just the right amount of time. Lots of great views of Yorkshire from the mini bus and train as well as walking around at the stops. Great day out.
Someone recommended that I take a day trip to Whitby and when I was looking to get there by public transit was not going to be possible in the time that I had So when I stumbled on this tour I booked. Am I ever glad that I did! There was a small group of us [just 8] so our tour guide Matt was able to keep track of us all very easily. We had a great day stopping in Helmsley for about 45 minutes just long enough to wander through this beautiful little market town then we went on to Whitby arriving a little earlier than normal which was great for us so we had almost a full three hours there. Matt and our bus driver [Brian I believe] drove us through Whitby and pointing out various points of interest and then they drove us right up to the Abbey so we did not have to walk up the steps. The Abbey, a ruin, is beautiful and the views from the top of the harbour and the town and out to the sea are stunning. Whitby it’s self is beautiful as well. So after spending some time at the Abbey I wander down the 190 or so odd steps and walk through old cobblestone streets twisty Windee and I bought myself the pre-requisite fish and chip lunch, and sat out in the harbour watching people come and go. When we left Whitby we went to Goathland Where we caught the steam train to Peterborough. Our bus met us there and we wandered back to York. We did take a small side trip to another Abbey which I unfortunately can’t recall the name. A beautiful little ruin right on the edge of a river. We were delivered back to Wiard drop off point in the shadow of York minster. All in all a fantastic day and Matt regaled us with tidbits of history and lore. If you are considering taking this trip, then do it!
One of the best tours we have taken in the UK - full of interest for all ages -driver went out of his way to ensure we see as much as possible without being rushed. Would recommend to anyone couples and ,families.
We had Chris as our guide. He grewup in the area and had lots of facts and stories to add to the trip. The moors heater was not in bloom, but Chris knew all the small local roads and villagaes, Whitby is a beautiful city, the sea port was busy and lovely. Dracula's Whitby Abbey is outsting. Chris made sure we got a ride on the Steam train from Goatland to Pickering. All in all it was a great day our. Do get some fish and chips in Whitby.
A FULL DAY tour. The tour guide Matt was very good, knowledgeable and organized. The driver was cordial and safe. Overall would recommend this tour. Train journey was nostalgia for days gone by.
This was an amazing day. The guide Pete was very knowledgeable and friendly. Would thoroughly recommend this trip.
Guide Peter was excellent, knowledgeable and friendly. All in all a great day out.
Really nice tour if you want to see how the Yorkshire countryside is like. Whitby is beautiful as well.
Lovely day trip. The only thing disappointing was we didn't have much time in Aidensfield. we would have liked to look around there a bit more and bought a few more things. Really enjoyed Whitby!
Peter was knowledgeable and funny. The entire experience was great. I especially love that we get free time to choose our activities at each different location. I am a solo traveler and appreciate the freedom these tours provide. Highly recommended tour.
This was a great tour, mainly because our driver, Chris, really knew a lot about the area and his commentary was very entertaining and also informative. As the weather was inclement he gave us an option instead of staying in Whitby which was appreciated by some in our group. We would recommend this tour to anywone who is in York for long enough to sacrifice a day.
Interesting in Train.