Walk Northumberland

Guide

Explore Tour Leader / Driver Driver(s) Tour Leaders are quite simply the glue that holds our tours together. They are chosen for their travel experience and people skills and are thoroughly trained by Explore, widely acknowledged as some of the best training in the industry. A Tour Leader's ultimate aim is to ensure everyone is well looked after and have a fantastic trip. They are there to ensure that the tour logistics run smoothly, that health and safety is adhered to and provide comprehensive briefings at the beginning and throughout the tour.

Meals

A key facet of our responsible approach to tourism is that we encourage our groups to eat in local restaurants that prepare locally grown food. We give customers choice as to their meals and do not use rather bland and impersonal hotel restaurants or all- inclusive options 5 Breakfasts

Others

Holy Island - Walk the Pilgrim's Path to Lindisfarne Rich Cultural Heritage - Cragside House, Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh Castles Hike Hadrian's Wall - Housesteads Fort and Vindolanda Settlement All accommodation, activities and meals that are shown in the itinerary are included in the total cost of your trip

Transport

Bus Your luggage will be transported between hotels for you so you only need to carry a day pack whilst walking.

Accommodation

5 nights comfortable hotel The Oaks Hotel in Alnwick has comfortable en-suite rooms, a bar/lounge and free parking and Wi-Fi for guests.

Others

Any visa costs, spending money and tips are not included in the trip price. You can also book extra nights’ accommodation at the beginning and end of the trip and the cost of this accommodation along with any transfers would be quoted separately.

Flights

Flights are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included The following excursions and/or activities are usually available and may be arranged locally. Estimated costs are provided below for guidance only, are on a per person basis unless shown otherwise, and may depend on the number of participants. Prices quoted are correct as of the date these tour notes were originally issued but may change at any time due to currency fluctuations. Please note: These activities are booked and paid for direct with the supplier and do not form part of your Explore holiday contract. We recommend visits to the following sites. It is worth considering becoming a member of English Heritage and the National Trust. During Covid restrictions, both members and non-members are required to pre-book a visit to English Heritage and National Trust sites. We advise that you visit the website for each attraction for the latest visitor information related to Covid restrictions and your visit. Estimated costs are provided below and the recommended time slot that you should book for those sites where applicable. Alnwick Castle and Gardens - £31 Lindisfarne Castle - 12noon - (National Trust) - £9 Lindisfarne Priory - 2pm - (English Heritage) - £7.90 Dunstanburgh Castle (English Heritage) - £5.90 Howick Hall and Gardens - queue on arrival, no pre-booking possible - £8.80 Bamburgh Castle - no time restrictions - £11 Housesteads Roman Hill Fort (National Trust) - £9