[Departure from Manchester] York Classic Chinese One-Day Chartered Tour: Includes a visit to Castle Howard or Selby Abbey (1–6 passengers) | Mandarin/Cantonese driver-guide service
Explore the historical and cultural landmarks of York and its surrounding areas in the UK, experiencing the charm of the medieval city and the elegant scenery of the English manor. The itinerary includes the magnificent Castle Howard or Selby Abbey (depending on seasonal availability), both classic examples of British architecture, blending Gothic and Victorian styles, showcasing a strong sense of aristocratic atmosphere and religious art. Next, visit the historic city of York, admire the majestic York Minster, stroll through the Shambles, inspired by Diagon Alley from "Harry Potter," and climb the ancient city walls to overlook the entire city, feeling the extraordinary charm of this "miniature of English history."
The entire journey uses VIP chartered car service, accompanied by a thoughtful Chinese-speaking driver-guide (Mandarin/Cantonese available). The itinerary is flexible, comfortable, and free, taking you to explore the most representative cultural heritage and romantic scenery in the North and Central England.
Departing from Manchester city center at 8:30 AM, visit Selby Abbey or Castle Howard (open from March to October) and the ancient city of York along the way, returning to Manchester city center at approximately 6:30 PM in the evening. The vehicle will be arranged according to the number of people, providing Toyota, Hyundai, Volkswagen, or other equivalent models, 1-6 people small group charter, easy and comfortable travel. The entire journey is provided by a Chinese-speaking driver-guide for about 10 hours of thoughtful service, and pick-up and drop-off in Manchester city center and surrounding areas, allowing you to appreciate the cultural style of York and the ancient English city in the most comfortable way.
Good to know
【Included】 Vehicle Fee: A comfortable 5-seater car will be used for 3 people or less; a 7-9 seater commercial vehicle will be used for 4-6 people. In addition to the vehicle fee, a Chinese-speaking driver/guide service for 10 hours is also included.
【Not Included】 Lunch and dinner throughout the trip, travel insurance (recommended to purchase in advance), entrance tickets, optional activities, all personal expenses or items not mentioned in “Included”, driver/guide gratuities + driver/guide overtime fees (as shown below, please pay driver gratuities and overtime in GBP cash directly to the driver).
- Driver/guide gratuities: £10/vehicle/day for a 5-seater car; £20/vehicle/day for a 7-9 seater car.
- Driver/guide overtime fee (only applicable for services exceeding 10 hours): £50/hour on weekdays; £80/hour on British and Chinese traditional festivals.
【Children's Policy】
- Chartered vehicles are priced uniformly, regardless of adults or children, and are charged based on the number of people.
- Teenagers and children (under 16 years old) cannot book independently and must be accompanied by at least one adult.
- According to UK traffic regulations, children under 135 cm in height must purchase a safety seat; children 135 cm or taller or 12 years of age or older do not need to use a safety seat. If there are children under 12 years of age or shorter than 135 cm, please order directly from the official website. We apologize for any inconvenience.
【Itinerary】
- All itineraries will depart on time. If passengers do not show up on time, it will be considered a "No Show", and no rescheduling or refunds will be given.
- In the event of major local events, temporary closures of attractions, or other force majeure factors, the itinerary may be adjusted or some attractions may be changed to exterior visits, subject to the arrangement of the driver/guide on the day.