Revolutionary Cities & Lake District Treasures 2025

Duration

6 Days

Departure Dates

13th October 2025

Prices from

£1,269 Per person

Discover revolutionary cities and the treasures of the Lake District on this Signature Tour through history, culture, and beauty. Journey through some of the most spectacular scenery in Britain's first National Park, stroll along historic streets past iconic buildings in Liverpool, explore grand churches and beautiful parks in York, and sail on Derwentwater amidst stunning landscapes plus enjoy free time to explore the vibrant city of Manchester.

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6 days from £1,269

DEPARTS

Monday 7 April 2025

Monday 16 June 2025

Monday 13 October 2025

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Discover the history and culture of Liverpool
Visit the ancient Roman city of York
Explore York’s major sights on a private guided tour
Marvel at the stunning scenery in Britain’s first National Park
Take a relaxing cruise on Derwentwater
Enjoy free time in the vibrant city of Manchester
Stay in a beautiful hotel close to Manchester Station

Also included in your Tour Fare:

5 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

DAY 1

Journey from your home station to Manchester and, on arrival, we will make our way to the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel, our base for the next five nights. We enjoy free time to explore our new surroundings before meeting for our first evening meal together.

DAY 2

After breakfast this morning, we make our way to the station and travel to the famous city of Liverpool where we will be met by our guide at the station to begin our walking tour. As we wander the historic streets, we will hear stories of the rich history and culture, pass iconic buildings, monuments, and points of interest. The tour will end at the Royal Albert Dock which is a perfect place to have lunch and continue to explore before returning to the station and retracing our steps to Manchester in time for our evening meal together.

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DAY 3

This morning, we head by rail to the beautiful city of York where we will be met by our expert guide and will enjoy a walking tour taking in all the main sights of this historic city, heading through narrow lanes and past grand churches, along city walls and through beautiful parks. We will hear stories from Romans, Anglo Saxons, and Vikings and even learn the truth about the city's infamous outlaw Dick Turpin. Afterwards, we will enjoy free time in York before returning to Manchester for our evening meal.

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DAY 4

After breakfast today, we head by rail to Oxenholme, the gateway to the Lake District. On arrival, we are met by our driver and guide and embark on our whistlestop tour of this stunning area beginning with Kirkstone Pass, the highest tarmac road in the National Park at 1,489ft - the views are something special! Our route affords beautiful views of the Troutbeck Valley, home to Children's author Beatrix Potter, and commanding views down to Windermere before we stop at Glenridding Village for lunch at the foot of the pass. Continuing via Ullswater, the second largest lake in the National Park, we arrive at Keswick and enjoy a relaxing 50-minute cruise on Derwentwater amidst spectacular surroundings. Our next stop is a visit to Castlerigg Stone Circle which pre-dates Stonehenge and offers panoramic views of the fells before we return south alongside Thirlmere for our final stop at Grasmere, one of Cumbria's most popular villages and home to William Wordsworth and the famous Grasmere Gingerbread.

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DAY 5

We enjoy a relaxed breakfast this morning before spending the day at leisure to explore the vibrant city of Manchester. We have the use of hop-on/hop-off bus tickets to enjoy some of the city's most famous and well-loved sights or you can visit the fascinating Museum of Science & Industry, discover Salford Quays and MediaCity (the home of BBC & ITV studios), marvel at Manchester Cathedral, or amble through the scenic Piccadilly Gardens before we reconvene for our final evening meal together.

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DAY 6

After breakfast, we bid farewell to Manchester and make our way to the station for our homeward journeys.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

HOTEL

DoubleTree by Hilton, Manchester

The DoubleTree by Hilton is perfectly located close to Manchester Piccadilly railway station and Piccadilly Gardens surrounded by vibrant bars and restaurants. The hotel offers a seasonal outdoor terrace, dining at their restaurant, and craft drinks at the bar. The modern and stylish bedrooms offer an en-suite with a power shower and complimentary toiletries, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.

FARES

Fare Region	First*	Standard
London: Euston	£1,555	£1,409
Greater London	£1,569	£1,429
South of England	£1,619	£1,459
East Anglia	£1,655	£1,479
South West	£1,579	£1,445
Heart of England	£1,475	£1,379
Midlands	£1,425	£1,345
Yorkshire	£1,389	£1,349
North East	£1,535	£1,425
North West	£1,379	£1,349
South Wales	£1,719	£1,429
North Wales	£1,455	£1,359
Scotland	£1,619	£1,469
Join & Leave at Hotel	£1,299
Single Traveller Supplement	£475
Deposit	£130

*Please Note: Some local and regional train services are Standard Class seating only and First Class ticket holders will travel in standard class accommodation for these sections of their journey.

£30 tour discount for holders of National Railcards

5 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal

Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)

Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described

All excursions & admissions as detailed

Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

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Old Red Brick Buildings, Liverpool ©Shutterstock

Penny Lane, Liverpool ©Shutterstock

Walk with The Beatles, Liverpool ©Shutterstock

Albert Dock, Liverpool ©Shutterstock

Castle Gates, York ©Shutterstock

City Walls, York ©Shutterstock

The Shambles, York ©Shutterstock

Kirkstone Pass ©Shutterstock

Troutbeck Valley ©Shutterstock

Lake Windermere ©Shutterstock

Derwentwater ©Shutterstock

Castlerigg Stone Circle ©Shutterstock

Thirlmere ©Shutterstock

Grasmere Village ©Shutterstock

Manchester Town Hall ©Shutterstock

Hop-on / Hop-off Bus, Manchester ©Shutterstock

Imperial War Museum, Manchester ©Shutterstock

Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester ©Shutterstock

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