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Celebrate the New Year in the historic city of York with this enchanting short break. Enjoy a walking tour of York's ancient city walls and iconic landmarks like York Minster and the Shambles. Experience the grandeur of Castle Howard, a magnificent stately home set in stunning parkland. Ring in the New Year with a gala dinner, complete with a glass of wine, and relax in your own room with no single supplement. A dedicated Just You holiday director will guide you throughout your stay, ensuring a seamless experience. With three nights at the Radisson Hotel York, including welcome drinks and meals, this festive getaway promises a memorable start to the year.

Highlights
  • Discover the charms of historic York on a walking tour of the city.
  • Celebrate with a New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner.
  • Visit Castle Howard, one of the UK’s finest stately homes.
  • Explore the City Walls of York, dating back to the Roman occupation.
  • Admire the gothic architecture of York Minster.
  • Stroll through the world-famous Shambles, a well-preserved medieval shopping street.
  • Enjoy a scenic boat ride along the River Ouse.
Mode of Transport
Make your own way to York, where you'll enjoy local transportation to Castle Howard and around the city for various activities, including a walking tour and a river cruise along the River Ouse.
Accommodation
Stay at the Radisson Hotel York, a comfortable 3-star hotel located in the city center, offering a welcoming atmosphere with amenities such as a welcome drink and included meals. Enjoy the convenience of your own room with no single supplement.
Transportation to York
Make your own way to York as transportation to the city is not included.
Destinations
  • Europe
  • United Kingdom
Tour Types
  • Walking
  • Special Events
  • Gardens & Nature Tours
  • Cultural
  • Sightseeing
  • One Centre Based

Location: York

Make your own way to York today and spend the afternoon settling into your city centre hotel. This evening, get to know your travelling companions over a welcome drink, followed by dinner.

Accommodation Name: Radisson Hotel York

Meals: Dinner

Location: Castle Howard

After breakfast today, we'll head out of the city to Castle Howard, one of Britain's finest stately homes. Located amid the Howardian Hills, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Sir John Vanbrugh built this magnificent house nearly 300 years ago, and the Howard family still live there today. You'll be able to explore the House at your own pace, and appreciate its stunning architecture and interiors, which have something to pique everyone's interest. With over 1,000 acres of Grade 1 listed parkland and gardens to explore, you can enjoy breath taking scenery outside as well. <br/>We'll return to the hotel with enough time to get ready for this evening's New Year Gala Dinner.

Accommodation Name: Radisson Hotel York

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: York, York City Walls, York Minster, St Michael-le-Belfrey, Yorkshire Museum, The Shambles, River Ouse

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before we head out into historic York, for a day of exploration. <br/>First up is a walking tour of the City Walls, which date back to the Roman occupation of Britain. The city walls were used as a fortification not only by the Romans but also the Danes who occupied York in the 9th century. The walls fell into disrepair throughout the years but were rebuilt during both the English Civil War and the Victorian period. <br/>Next we head to York Minster, the gothic cathedral which dates back to the 14th century and dominates the city's skyline. We'll continue on to St Michael-le-Belfrey, where Guy Fawkes was baptised in 1570, and then to the Yorkshire Museum, where you can admire this 19th century cultural centre as well as its botanical gardens which are located on the banks of the River Ouse. <br/>Our walking tour concludes at the world famous Shambles, one of the best-preserved medieval shopping streets in Europe. <br/>After a morning spent on our feet, it's time to relax and enjoy York from a different perspective, sailing along the River Ouse. Admire the city's scenery from the comfort of the river boat, whilst discovering fascinating facts about the incredible history of York and its river. <br/>After a packed day we will then make our way back to the hotel for a light dinner.

Accommodation Name: Radisson Hotel York

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: York

Enjoy breakfast for the last time before saying your goodbyes and heading home.

Meals: Breakfast

Included
  • Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guide
    -A dedicated Just You holiday director and a specialist local guide will accompany you on the trip.
  • 3 nights in a 3-star hotel
    -Accommodation for 3 nights in a 3-star hotel is included.
  • Welcome tea/coffee on arrival
    -Enjoy a welcome tea or coffee upon arrival.
  • All highlights included
    -All the highlights of the tour, including visits to historic York and Castle Howard, are included.
  • New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner
    -Celebrate with a New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner.
  • Walking tour of York
    -Discover the charms of historic York on a walking tour of the city.
  • Visit to Castle Howard
    -Visit Castle Howard, one of the UK’s finest stately homes.
  • River Ouse boat trip
    -Enjoy a boat trip along the River Ouse to admire York's scenery.
  • Your own room guaranteed & no single supplement
    -Your own room is guaranteed with no single supplement.

Not Included
  • Transportation to York
    -Make your own way to York as transportation to the city is not included.
A few years ago we set up Just You Cares, a programme that gives back to some of the places we love. We have always believed in taking care of the communities we visit, and have taken the time to really get to know the local people and understand the challenges they face. Some of our holidays give our Customers the chance to see how the money from their trips has been spent.
Of course, you’ll always have a twin or double room all to yourself. It’s great to have that space to relax and reflect at the end of the day. In some hotels you can also pay a little extra to upgrade for more space or a lovely sea view.
No, given the nature of our holidays, it is not possible to join the tour once it has departed.
Just You is exclusively for solo travellers, every tour includes a twin or double room of your own, with no single supplement.
Just You has been operating solo holidays for more than 15 years.
On New Year's Day, you will enjoy a walking tour of historic York, including the City Walls, York Minster, and the Shambles. The day also includes a riverboat cruise along the River Ouse to admire the city's scenery and learn about its history.
During the visit to Castle Howard, you can explore the house at your own pace, appreciating its stunning architecture and interiors. You can also enjoy the over 1,000 acres of Grade 1 listed parkland and gardens, which offer breathtaking scenery.
Once you book, you will receive a confirmation invoice within 7 days, prior to departure, we will send you further information to help prepare for your trip.
At Just You, we are committed to operating our business operations responsibly, with integrity and always act ethically in all our business dealings and relationships. We are committed to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking does not take place in our own business or in any of our supply chains
If we can accommodate a change in date - we will always do our best to help you. Just pick up the phone and ask one of our friendly advisors - just make sure you have your booking number to hand.
The walking tour in York includes visits to the City Walls, York Minster, St Michael-le-Belfrey, the Yorkshire Museum, and the Shambles.
The New Year's Eve Gala Dinner includes a dinner with a glass of wine.
Typically, our customers are solo travellers in their 40s, 50s and 60s, but it’s quite possible you could meet 20-year-olds or 70-year-olds (or anyone in between)... After all, age is just a number!
We have received the World Travel and Tourism Councils (WTTC) Safe Travels stamp, which recognises businesses and destinations worldwide that have adopted a new set of global protocols to support the return of 'Safe Travel' around the world. The 'Safe Travels' stamp provides you, with assurance and peace of mind that we have implemented enhanced health and hygiene prprotocols on all holidays.
The accommodation provided during the tour is a 3-star hotel, specifically the Radisson Hotel York.
All the people in your group will be solo travellers and will share your sense of adventure and passion for travel. There’s usually a good mix of ages too, so you’ll meet a variety of solo travellers who have more, or in some cases less, life experience. We find the overall mix of people really adds to the whole experience and there are certainly plenty of l
We find there’s always a social element to dining, so you’ll never eat alone, unless you want to! Every holiday includes a welcome get-together, all breakfasts and many other meals. When a meal is not included we find travellers meet and dine together.
Yes, and all of our accommodation providers will be working to the very highest standards of hygiene – you already always enjoy a private room of your own on all of our trips, all of our partners will be guided by local government operational standards of hygiene and the new protocols we have issued to them.

You will have the option to book your own flights independently with the operator.

Dates Price Availability
30-Dec-2025
for 0 Nights 		Single £1349.00

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This tour is operated by Just You

4 days from £1349 pp exc.flights; Enquire
Start:York, United Kingdom
Finish:York, United Kingdom
Group size:15 - 27
Suitable for: 18-99
Physical rating:Low
Tour operated in: English
Tour Reference: SYBYO_landonly
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