
- Day 1 The City of Manchester
- Day 2 The Peak District and Chatsworth House
- Day 3 York Minster and York City
- Day 4 The Yorkshire Dales and Castle Howard
- Day 5 Whitby Abbey and Durham Cathedral
- Day 6 Hadrian’s Wall, Carlisle Castle and Wordsworth’s House
- Day 7 The Lake District National Park
- Day 8 The Beatles Liverpool and Historic Chester
- Day 9 Return to Manchester / Return Home
*Journey times and distances are estimates and are based on the direct route between the start location and end location for each day of the itinerary, where applicable. They do not include detours or stops for sightseeing.
What's included
- 8 nights accommodation (suggested accommodations listed below).
- Full cooked regional breakfast each morning.
- 9 days car rental inclusive of all mandatory taxes, insurances and charges.
- Admission to the following attractions during your trip:
- Castle Howard
- English Heritage Pass (9 Consecutive Days) offering admission to 100 historic attractions and castles across England including Carlisle Castle & Hadrian’s Wall.
- Shipment of your personal travel document and information pack containing all travel vouchers/tickets, printed copy of your itinerary, overview driving map and our own travel information and tips.
- Toll-free calls (from USA and Canada) to your Britain vacation specialist whilst planning your trip.
- Expert assistance during the planning of your trip and local out-of-hours number for use during travel.
Suggested accommodations
- Lee Wood Hotel, Buxton, near Manchester x 2 nights.
- The Grand Hotel, York x 2 night
- Whitworth Hall Hotel, Durham x 1 night
- Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel, Lake District x 2 nights
- Inglewood Manor, near Chester x 1 night
As our self-drive tours are fully customizable we can tailor the suggested accommodations for your particular quotation based on your preferences, budget etc. Read more about the accommodation we offer by clicking here.
Optional extras
- Enjoy a City Sightseeing open-top bus tour of York or Chester.
- Purchase the English Heritage visitor passes for entry to a number of sites and historic attractions on route.
- Take a small-group guided day tour of the Lake District to see the hidden treasures of the region.
- Pre-book admission to Castle Howard near York.
- Add rail travel to/from Manchester before or after your tour.
- Include a stay in a castle or manor style accommodation.
Customize this tour!
- Add extra nights in any of your destinations to explore further.
- Cross the border in to Scotland and add a night or two in Edinburgh.
- Have your very own private driver-guide chauffeur your tour.
- Combine this tour with one of our other Britain self-tours.
- Enjoy an upgrade to a luxury castle or manor hotel on one or more nights of your stay.
Exclusions
- Trip Insurance – we ask that our guests purchase suitable cover in case planned travel is affected or disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances. More information on the benefits of trip insurance can be found here.
- Flights – adeo Travel do not book air travel but are happy to offer advice on where to seek competitive airfare.
- Meals and/or sightseeing other than that outlined above.
Departure Dates 2023/2024
This self-guided tour is customizable and can be taken at any time throughout the year and starting and ending on any day of the week - simply let us know your preferred dates of travel!
Pricing 2023/2024
From GBP £1,715 per person (based on two people travelling).
Representative pricing above based on travel in shoulder season (May/September) with two people sharing a twin/double room, staying in sample accommodations as listed and sharing a compact automatic vehicle. For a direct quote for your preferred dates of travel please contact us.
Single supplements apply for single occupancy rooms, please ask for a quotation for details.
Pricing Notes
- As this tour can be taken at any time pricing will vary dependent on departure day, date of travel, selected accommodations etc.
- Your quotation will be based on the suggested accommodations listed however please note that we may tailor your specific quote to accommodate your budget and preferences. Please indicate these when you contact us.
- Prices are calculated as per person based on two people sharing a twin/double room and one vehicle.
- Prices are for land only travel and do not include flights.
- Prices are in GBP£ currency, for approximate amounts in other currencies please contact us.