Highlights of Yorkshire

(5 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
York, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North York Moors

This private tour highlights the best of the ancient city of York and the breathtaking beauty of the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors national parks in northern England. Perfect for travelers interested in history, gardens, incredible scenery and literature, all touring is flexible and customized to suit your interests.

First, you will be transferred to York, an ancient walled city filled with wonderful history and cultural charm. On the way, visit majestic Chatsworth House in the Peak District, one of England's most renowned historic homes and known as the inspiration for Pemberley in Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice. During expert-led touring in the city of York, visit York Minster, a Gothic cathedral filled with beautiful stained-glass windows. See the ruins of a Roman fort and a medieval abbey set among the lawns and trees of the Museum Gardens. Walk along the Shambles, the inspiration for Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter series, and other atmospheric medieval lanes lined with half-timber buildings. Also explore a reconstruction of the Viking village that existed here over 1,000 years ago at the Jorvik Viking Centre.

One day, take a private excursion into the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, a national park famous for its hauntingly beautiful landscapes. Visit picturesque villages, historic market towns and atmospheric ruins such as Middleham Castle or Fountains Abbey, one of the largest and best-preserved Cistercian monasteries in the country. See lush green hills and valleys dotted with sheep and crisscrossed with ancient stone walls. Perhaps visit James Herriot's former home and veterinary clinic or locations that inspired Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre. Upon request, Artisans of Leisure can arrange afternoon tea at a historic country estate.

One morning, visit Castle Howard, one of England's most magnificent historic houses, to see its impressive interiors, fine and decorative arts collection and extensive gardens. Continue touring in the North York Moors National Park and visit impressive abbey ruins, gardens and traditional villages in the beautiful valleys and expansive moorlands. Upon request, Artisans of Leisure can arrange lunch at a noted pub in the countryside.

Upon request, other activities in Yorkshire that we can arrange include a cheese-making workshop with a tasting of the region's celebrated Wensleydale cheese, sampling beer at one of the local craft breweries, guided hikes in the scenic countryside, meeting with sheepdog owners for a private demonstration, and reservations at the best restaurants, tearooms and gastropubs.

Continue to London with touring en route that can include the Bronte Parsonage Museum in Haworth, Oxford, Bletchley Park, Lincoln Cathedral, Burghley House or Cambridge.

This tour combines nicely with one of our private tours in London and elsewhere in England. It can also be done in reverse and combined with a private tour in Scotland.

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All Artisans of Leisure tours are private and depart daily.

Please Contact Us for more information regarding the above tour, or to begin customizing your own itinerary.

The Artisans of Leisure Style of Travel:

• Private touring with your own personal guides and drivers
• Preferred rooms in the very best luxury hotels
• Firsthand, sophisticated destination knowledge and recommendations from our travel specialists
• Itineraries that are customized according to your interests and schedule
• Artisans of Leisure upgrades and amenities
• A seamless travel experience, including all logistics, skipping lines during touring whenever possible, restaurant and spa reservations, performance tickets, private airport transfers, internal transportation, VIP and fast-track airport assistance in many destinations
• Around-the-clock support in each destination during your trip
• Unique, insider travel experiences and access to the Artisans of Leisure network of experts around the world