
Tour · 3 nights · with Just You
A gentle small-group escorted tour with Just You to mark the New Year from York, including a visit to the stately home of Castle Howard and a walking tour of York’s city walls and Minster.
Highlights
Visit to Castle Howard and its extensive parkland
Walking tour of York’s Roman and medieval city walls
Visit to York Minster and St Michael-le-Belfrey church
Afternoon river cruise along the River Ouse
This three-night New Year escape with Just You is centred on York and its surrounding landscapes. After settling into a city-centre hotel on day one, the group heads out on New Year’s Eve to Castle Howard. The house, standing for nearly three centuries among the Howardian Hills, presents a chance to wander its varied interiors and the extensive gardens that have held the Howard family’s presence for generations.
Journeys
New Year’s Day brings a walking tour of York’s famous city walls, tracing their Roman and medieval history. The route takes in York Minster’s gothic silhouette and a stop at St Michael-le-Belfrey, the church where Guy Fawkes was baptised. The afternoon offers a river cruise on the Ouse, a quieter way to see the city’s old streets and learn something new about its layered past.
The pace is easy with plenty of time to enjoy the city’s early January calm before a restful final morning and departure. The balance between countryside grandeur and city heritage suits those who value reflection over rush, with fellow travellers who share a curiosity about local history.
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
When to go
Departs between Dec 2026 and Dec 2026.
Just You publishes a season rather than fixed dates for this trip, so we show it as they do. Their site lists the exact departures and the price for each.
Need to know
For full details of what’s included, check with Just You. See the full details on their site
The operator
Escorted tours for people travelling on their own
Everyone on a Just You tour is travelling solo, so nobody is the odd one out at dinner.
You book with Just You directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.
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