Whitby Regatta & Historic York

Experience the thrill and exhilaration of watching mighty sailing boats at the renowned Whitby Regatta! This event is recognised as one of the oldest maritime festivals on the northeast coast of England and has grown in popularity over time, becoming a highly anticipated event on the Regatta calendar. Enjoy yacht racing, rowing races and everything related to sailing on this two-day adventure which also includes a visit to York with free time to explore this fascinating medieval city.What's Included?
Includes- Return coach travel- Overnight stay at a selected hotel (JG3 or JG4 rating) with dinner & breakfast- En-route visit to York- Excursion to Whitby to see the Whitby Regatta

Itinerary
ItineraryDay 1From a morning pickup in your local area we travel by coach to York, where we enjoy some free time at leisure to explore. One highlight is York Minster, the largest Gothic Cathedral north of the Alps and a spectacular masterpiece featuring stunning stained glass. Don't miss the famous Betty's English Tea Rooms too, plus the cobbled streets of The Shambles (Europe's oldest shopping street) and Stonegate, with its many oak-beamed shops, pubs and cafés. Later, we check into our hotel in time for dinner.Day 2After breakfast, we check out of the hotel and head to the charming coastal town of Whitby for its annual Regatta. At the harbour, take in the festivities at one of the UK's longest-running seafaring celebrations filled with a wide range of entertainment. Wander around the quirky streets and the picturesque harbour before tackling the climb up to the atmospheric ruined abbey, perched on the cliffs above the town. Later, we rejoin the coach for our journey home.

Whitby
Experience a coach break to Whitby, an ancient and beautiful sea port with a history going as far back as the founding of its famous abbey in 657AD, which still dominates the East Cliff headland, with fantastic views overlooking this most popular seaside resort.
Offering something for everyone, there are many attractions that are connected to the town's fascinating past, from the Captain Cook Memorial Museum, where you can learn about the famous explorer's life, to the Dracula Experience, which guides you through the story and its connection to the town.

York
Book your next trip to York, one of Europe's most popular historic cities, renowned for its Roman, Viking and Medieval heritage with lots of attractions for visitors to enjoy. The streets are full of historic buildings, traditional shops and cafés, and a number of museums and art galleries.
The city's historic sites are impressive, contained within the city walls which date back to Roman times and are themselves an integral part of York's unique character.\n\nHotel
Selected HotelJG3 or JG4 ratingWe'll stay at a well-appointed hotel (JG3 or JG4 rating). The comfortable rooms are en suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant.Your hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotel will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.Hotel RatingJG3 ratingHotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.JG4 ratingAccommodation in our JG4 category is of an even higher standard, typically offering a wide range of facilities and services. Bedrooms are designed to make your stay the most comfortable possible and the staff provide a service that reflects the detail and quality. You can also expect higher standards of food and beverages.