How much does it cost?

From £820 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,108 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is the train travel included?

Yes, rail travel from your home station to Harrogate is included, plus a rail journey to York and a heritage steam ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway from Pickering to Whitby.

Is this tour escorted?

Yes, with an experienced Tour Manager throughout.

At the Old Swan Hotel in Harrogate for all four nights, with bed, breakfast, and an evening meal included.

York, including York Minster and The Shambles, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway to Whitby, and Harewood House.

Two departures run in 2027, in May and September, both priced from £820.

Railtrail Tours · Escorted tour

Classic Yorkshire Gold 2027

Escorted rail tour linking Harrogate, York, and steam to Whitby

Railtrail Tours runs this 5-day, 4-night escorted tour from your home station to Harrogate, with rail travel included both ways. The group stays at the Old Swan Hotel, a historic property linked to Agatha Christie's real-life disappearance, for all four nights. Day 2 travels by rail to York for a guided walking tour through the medieval Shambles and past York Minster, with free time to explore further. Day 3 transfers by coach to Pickering to board the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, steaming across heather moorland past Goathland Station, which featured as Aidensfield in the television series Heartbeat, before descending to the fishing port of Whitby. Day 4 visits Harewood House, one of the Treasure Houses of England, with its art collections and gardens. An experienced Tour Manager travels with the group throughout, and Railtrail Tours rates the trip's activity level as Moderate. It suits travellers drawn to Yorkshire's history, moorland scenery, and heritage steam railways.

What to know before you look closer

Lunches are not included in the price; only breakfast and the evening meal are covered each day.
A Single Traveller Supplement of £140 applies.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate
Home Station to Harrogate
Journey from your home station to Harrogate and, on arrival, we will make our way to the Old Swan Hotel, our hotel for the next four nights. We enjoy free time to explore our new surroundings before meeting for our first evening meal together.
Day 2railovernight: Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate
York
After breakfast this morning, we travel by rail to York and embark on a fascinating guided walking tour of the city after which there will be free time to explore this vibrant city further. You can stroll through the medieval cobbled lanes in the iconic Shambles, visit the magnificent York Minster, indulge at Betty's Tearoom, shop at one of the many unique independent shops, or walk the ancient Roman city walls before we retrace our steps to Harrogate in time for our evening meal.
Day 3railovernight: Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate
North Yorkshire Moors Railway to Whitby
Today, we will transfer by coach to Pickering where we board the North Yorkshire Moors Railway for a stunningly diverse journey in heritage carriages to the coast. Steaming across heather moorland landscapes, we pass by Goathland Station which featured as Aidensfield in Heartbeat, before descending to Whitby, a picturesque fishing port framed by its famous abbey. Stroll the quirky, narrow streets in search of Whitby Jet, climb the steps to reach the abbey, or simply enjoy some of the finest fish and chips in Yorkshire before we make the return journey.
Day 4overnight: Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate
Harewood House
This morning, we travel by coach to Harewood House, one of the Treasure Houses of England, where we can see all the attractions including exhibitions of contemporary art, astounding collections of paintings, furniture, and ceramics plus over 100 acres of exquisite gardens to explore. Following our fascinating visit, we return to Harrogate for an afternoon at leisure before we reconvene at the hotel for our final evening meal together.
Day 5
Homeward Journey
After breakfast, we bid farewell to Harrogate and make our way to the station for our homeward journeys.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2A guided walking tour of York passes through the medieval cobbled lanes of The Shambles and the magnificent York Minster.
Day 3The North Yorkshire Moors Railway carries the group in heritage carriages across heather moorland, passing Goathland Station, which featured as Aidensfield in Heartbeat, before descending to the fishing port of Whitby and its famous abbey.
Day 4A visit to Harewood House, one of the Treasure Houses of England, takes in collections of art, furniture, and ceramics plus over 100 acres of gardens.

Included

4 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 Tour Manager

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £820 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,108 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is the train travel included?: Yes, rail travel from your home station to Harrogate is included, plus a rail journey to York and a heritage steam ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway from Pickering to Whitby.
Is this tour escorted?: Yes, with an experienced Tour Manager throughout.
Where do I stay?: At the Old Swan Hotel in Harrogate for all four nights, with bed, breakfast, and an evening meal included.
What do I visit?: York, including York Minster and The Shambles, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway to Whitby, and Harewood House.
When does it depart?: Two departures run in 2027, in May and September, both priced from £820.