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Durham on the Northern Belle
From US$540 per person

For over 900 years the magnificent Norman cathedral and castle have dominated the city of Durham's skyline which today lives happily with the Victorian market and street entertainment.

DateFromDepartArrivePrice 
23 Apr 09Crewe06:3022:15US$560Book » or Buy as Gift »
23 Apr 09Liverpool07:3021:00US$560Book » or Buy as Gift »
23 Apr 09Warrington07:0021:45US$560Book » or Buy as Gift »
01 May 09Bradford08:0020:45US$560Book » or Buy as Gift »
01 May 09Halifax07:4521:00US$560Book » or Buy as Gift »
01 May 09Leeds09:0020:15US$560Book » or Buy as Gift »
01 May 09Manchester07:3021:15US$560Book » or Buy as Gift »
21 Oct 09Birmingham07:0021:30US$560Book » or Buy as Gift »
21 Oct 09Derby07:4520:45US$560Book » or Buy as Gift »
21 Oct 09Sheffield08:4519:45US$560Book » or Buy as Gift »

Please note: All timings shown are for your guidance only. Confirmed timings will be supplied with your travel documents.

What's Included

Brunch with Bellini on outward journey, river cruise and guided tour, four course dinner with champagne and wine on return journey.

Your Journey

For over 900 years the magnificent Norman cathedral and castle have dominated the city of Durham's skyline. The full legacy of their presence has today been acknowledged with their branding as a World Heritage Site.

Your journey begins with a delicious brunch with Bellini aboard the Northern Belle en route for Durham. On arrival coaches and guides transfer you to the boat for a cruise along the River Wear and wonderful views of the Cathedral, Castle and bridges. A short walk from the boat takes you to Durham Cathedral where guides conduct you on a tour. Rejoin the Northern Belle at Durham station. Relax and enjoy a sumptuous four course dinner with champagne and wine on the return journey.


What to Wear

Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers. Please remember you will be outdoors for part of your time in Durham.


Access

This journey is rated as limited for passengers with special access needs.

The walk from the boat to the cathedral is very steep. There is a ramp for wheelchair access at the rear of the Cathedral.


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