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In association with Travel 55
Grand UK Holidays - Exclusively for the over 55's

All of the Grand UK holidays that we feature have been discounted from their brochure price.
When booking please quote Travel 55 Refs: TRA55.

Coast to Coast
Coach Tours - 8 Days

Tour Highlights
� Lake District � Solway Firth coast � Scottish Borders � Edinburgh
� North York Coast & Moors � Richmond, gateway to Swaledale

An enticing new two-centre holiday which includes three nights at Dumfries, Scotland's 'Queen of the South', and three nights in England's characterful north-east.Along the way, explore two of Britain�s favourite National Parks, see some of our finest coastal scenery, hills and dales - and have time for sightseeing at Edinburgh, Scotland's historic capital city.

Coast to Coast - Holiday Itinerary

SATURDAY
From local departure points we travel to the north-west for an overnight stop.

SUNDAY
Soon the Lake District fells and mountains are on the horizon, and we divert from the motorway to reach Bowness, the popular tourist centre on Lake Windermere. Here there�s an opportunity for a cruise to Ambleside before we climb over awesome Kirkstone Pass, and along the shores of Ullswater, to the Scottish border and on to Dumfries, where we stay for three nights.

MONDAY
A morning tour past romantic Sweetheart Abbey to follow the shore of the Solway Firth, with wonderful views of the Lakeland mountains, to reach the dignified town of Kirkcudbright. Here explore the harbour, streets of old merchants' houses, and a beautifully restored High Street. The afternoon is free at Dumfries, a town with lots of Robert Burns�s memorabilia. The celebrated poet died here in 1796, aged 37.

TUESDAY
A full day excursion to Edinburgh, by way of a scenic journey through the countryside of the Scottish Borders. Set below rocky Arthur's Seat, and dominated by the historic castle, the Old and New Towns are separated by Princes Street Gardens. Princes Street itself is Scotland's bestknown shopping boulevard, whilst the Royal Mile, chock-full of historic buildings, descends from the castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

WEDNESDAY
Leaving Scotland, following the route of ancient Hadrian's Wall, we call at Hexham where a stately abbey overlooks the market place.We reach Durham during the afternoon, with time to view the magnificent cathedral, set high on a cliff above a loop of the river. Then it�s on to the old railway town of Darlington, where we stay for three nights.

THURSDAY
Full day tour to the North York Moors Coast and National Park. In the morning to Whitby, a picturesque fishing port and seaside resort combined, overlooked by the ruins of an abbey.We climb into the National Park, a beautiful moorland area, to call at the village of Goathland, better known as 'Aidensfield' in TV's �Heartbeat'.

FRIDAY
Morning excursion to Richmond, gateway to Swaledale, which has one of England's largest market places, guarded by an ancient castle, medieval gateways, and a tangle of unspoilt streets and alleyways with many fine Georgian buildings.

SATURDAY
Return to our original departure points and home.

Your hotels

TTHE HOTELS ON this holiday are located in the North West, Scottish Border Country and the North East and have been carefully chosen to provide the best in comfort, convenience and value for money throughout. All hotels offer modern facilities with restaurant, bar and all bedrooms featuring private facilities, satellite television, telephone, and tea and coffee making facilities.

� Full breakfast and three course evening dinner plus tea or coffee
� Lift

Coast to Coast - 2008 Tour Code TWO
Grand UK Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price in Red
May 31	£439 £409	August 23	£439 £409
July 26	£439 £409
What's included - • Free local joining points • All coach travel .Reserved seats on tour coaches • Hotel accommodation and board as stated • Complete luggage handling service • Itinerary as stated • Admission fees and entertainment if stated • The services of the Grand UK Tour Manager • Holiday insurance cover Prices £'s per person. Half board. Supplement for single room: nil. Private facilities: included.

Reserved Coach Seats
YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY to choose the coach seat of your choice which is yours from the moment you join your tour coach. Seat numbers are not allocated on regional transfer services. In most cases on coaches equipped with a rear mounted WC, seats 23 and 24 move to the driver�s side of the vehicle, whilst seats 45 and 46 move one seat forward of the rear seat.
Please note that SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED ON COACHES. Passengers who do smoke will have ample opportunity to do so at the comfort stops en route.

Joining Points
On most of our coach holidays you can choose from more than 360 (200 for departure code C tours) convenient local joining points across Southern England, East Anglia and the South West, the Midlands, London and the Home Counties.