Our base is in Darlington, a large market town in County Durham which is famous for the birth of the modern railway. Durham is an amazing county in North East England, Durham City is home to one of the most recognisable landmarks in the UK, majestic Durham Cathedral. Together with adjacent Durham Castle, this UNESCO World Heritage Site forms one of the most stunning city panoramas in Europe. Step back in time at fascinating heritage attractions including Beamish, the Living Museum of the North, and visit the bustling market town of Bishop Auckland.
Prices from
£449 per person
Supplements may apply
Tour code: 5293EC
Tour: Historic Durham & Beamish
Resort: Durham
Days: 5
Date Travelling: 20 July 2026
Travelling by: Coach
Hotel: Mercure Kings Hotel
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Located in the heart of Darlington, and arguably, one of the town’s most iconic buildings, the hotel dates back to Victorian times and has been lovingly restored. The grand building offers comfortable guest rooms, an elegant restaurant and relaxing bar. The modern look bedrooms are en-suite with tea and coffee making facilities. Please note that there is no evening entertainment offered at this hotel.
Joining your Alfa holiday
Take the stress out of your holiday travel arrangements. Choose from our extensive list of local joining points and make the journey part of your holiday, as you travel in comfort to your holiday destination.
Local Pick-up Points
We will pick you up close to home and take you to your nearest interchange where you will embark on your tour coach and be whisked away to your holiday destination.
We have 8 interchanges across the UK:
Your Interchange will be - South – Reading Interchange (M4, Junction 11/12)
Join En-Route
Joining your Alfa Holiday is now even more convenient. If you want to join your tour coach en-route to your chosen resort we’ll pick you up on the way.
For selected tours we can pick you up at:
South Central – South Mimms (M25, Junction 23)
Reliable Coaches
Most of our holidays are operated by our own fleet of mostly modern Mercedes luxury coaches, all of which have an on board washroom and are air conditioned. We also work with selected third party coach operators who supplement our own fleet during peak periods. The facilities on third party coaches can vary, but the majority have air conditioning. We are members of the Confederation of Passenger Transport and the Coach Tourism Association – bodies established to encourage standards of excellence in our industry.