Holy Island & Hadrian's Wall Country

Resort - Northumberland

Overview

Northumberland is England’s most Northern county, filled with Roman British history and Britain’s signature moorland magic yet blessed with sandy beaches and coastal charm. With more than 30 miles of beaches and adorable hidden coves, Northumberland is a must-visit destination. This county is a haven for lesser-spotted wildlife and has a wealth of merry seaside towns and villages just waiting to be explored and cherished.

Prices from

£459 per person

Supplements may apply

Tour code: 5290M

Tour: Holy Island & Hadrian's Wall Country

Resort: Northumberland

Days: 5

Date Travelling: 10 August 2026

Travelling by: Coach

Hotel: Caledonian Hotel

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Itinerary

Day 1 - Outward Travel

Day 2 - Hadrian's Wall - Chesters Roman Fort & Hexham

Hadrian’s Wall, the northern-most frontier of the Roman Empire stretches 73 miles from coast to coast and snakes through some of the most beautiful countryside England has to offer. We enjoy a scenic trip following the route of the wall, calling at Chesters Roman Fort – the most complete Roman cavalry fort in Britain where you can see what life was like along this remote outpost of the Roman Empire. We will also visit the pleasant town of Hexham with its stunning architecture, picturesque parks and fascinating history from the Vikings to historical ‘Border Reivers’.

Day 3 - Whitley Bay & Newcastle

From the city to the seaside as we visit Whitley Bay. A seaside town with an award-winning beach, traditional amusements and the beautiful St Mary's Lighthouse we'll have some free time to explore before returning to Newcastle. Back in the city, explore at leisure with free time to discover everything this most vibrant city has to offer. Admire the iconic Tyne Bridge from the riverside, hit the shops or maybe take a trip to the castle - the choice is yours!

Day 4 - Holy Island & Bamburgh

A poignant day out today takes us along the stunning Northumberland Coast and across to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne. Only accessible when tides are low, the island is home to charming cafes, an ancient priory and castle perched on the coastline. An important centre of Celtic Christianity, Saint Aiden came from the tiny isle of Iona on Scotland’s West Coast and chose to found his monastery on the island of Lindisfarne. We will also make time to stop in the coastal town of Bamburgh with its pristine beaches and magnificent views of imposing Bamburgh Castle.

Day 5 - Return Travel

Return travel

Caledonian Hotel

The Caledonian is a comfortable hotel with a friendly feel. There is a small lounge area near the reception, whilst the Billabong Bar and Bistro offers a pleasant atmosphere throughout the day. The public areas have stylish contemporary decor with wooden flooring.

Contact Details

Osborne Road, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 2AT

Tel No: 0191 281 7881

Joining my holiday

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 - North West Tours – Rivington Services

Your Interchange will be - Midlands Tours – Tamworth Interchange (M42, Junction 10)

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:

Midlands

Keele (M6, Junction 15/16) – Scotland & North West England
Hopwood Park (M42, Junction 2) – South West England and South Wales
Woodall (M1, Junction 30/31) – Yorkshire and North East England
Watford Gap (M1, Junction 16/17) – South East England, East Anglia and Continental Europe

Midlands Tours – Watford Gap (M1, Junction 16/17) – South East England, East Anglia and Continental Europe

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.