Claerwen Dam in the Elan Valley
Metropole Hotel
Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells Located in the town, a stone’s throw from the shopping area, the Metropole o ers a mix of contemporary furnishings, Victorian architecture and an excellent standard of accommodation. • 4 star • 109 bedrooms • Lift • Coach parking • Leisure facilities • Indoor swimming pool
Pembridge • Weobley • Symonds Yat • Hay-on-Wye • Elan Dams • Vale of Rheidol Railway
The Brecon Beacons, Wye Valley and the Cambrian Mountains boast spectacular scenery. Our tour combines must-see attractions with less visited gems of the region and includes a tour of the pretty villages near the English-Welsh border. The tour has been enhanced to include a tour of the Elan Dams with a Ranger. Brecon Beacons and Black & White Villages
5 days from £402 including:
• 4 nights half board in Llandrindod Wells with: Porter service, Full Welsh breakfast, 3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee Entertainment on 1 night • Guided tour of the Black & White Villages • Cruise on the River Wye followed by refreshments • Tour of Elan Dams with Ranger • Trip on Vale of Rheidol Steam Railway 2027 price per person Apr £402 May to Oct £432
Day 1 Travel to the hotel in mid Wales. Day 2 You will be met at the hotel by your guide for a tour of the pretty Black & White Villages including medieval Pembridge, Kington on the River Arrow and Weobley, the ‘Jewel in the Crown’ of the trail. Day 3 A mostly scenic day today. First stop is the famous book town of Hay-on-Wye, nestled at the top of the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park. On then to Symonds Yat for an enjoyable cruise on the River Wye through this renowned beauty spot in the Wye Valley, followed by a break
at the Old Court Hotel for tea/co ee and biscuits. To make this a circular tour, return to the hotel passing Abergavenny. Day 4 Excursion through the Cambrian Mountains with a scenic drive around the Elan Dams, accompanied by a Ranger. Time at leisure at the centre before continuing for free time in the seaside resort of Aberystwyth. Board the Vale of Rheidol Steam Railway for the hour long journey to Devil’s Bridge before returning to the hotel Day 5 Homeward journey.
Portmeirion
Royal Victoria Hotel
Royal Victoria Hotel, Llanberis A hotel since the 1830s, the 3 star Royal
Victoria is wonderfully located near the foot of Mount Snowdon, within walking distance of the attraction of Llanberis. With ongoing refurbishments, the hotel o ers a welcoming, comfortable touring base and still retains much of its character. • 3 star • 104 bedrooms • Lift • Coach parking
Portmeirion • Ffestiniog Railway • Llandudno • Snowdonia • Welsh Highland Line • Caernarfon
Enjoy some of North Wales’ best railways and a visit to the fantastic village of Portmeirion on this tour based in the pretty village of Llanberis. Also included is a ride on the Great Orme Tramway in the Victorian resort of Llandudno. Railways and Tramways of Wales
5 days from £479 including:
Day 1 Travel to North Wales with a recommended stop in the medieval city of Chester. Day 2 Travel to Porthmadog for a single rail journey to the slate quarrying town of Blaenau Ffestiniog. The historic train ascends over 700 feet, passing through tranquil meadows, past waterfalls and around horseshoe bends. On then to the delightful Italianate style village of Portmeirion. Return to Llanberis for free time and where, for an additional cost and time allowing, further spectacular views of the National Park can be savoured aboard the narrow gauge Llanberis Lake Railway, or the Snowdon Mountain Railway. Due to timetables, there may be days where it is
• 4 nights half board in Llanberis with: Tea/coffee on arrival Porter service Full Welsh breakfast 3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee • Single journey on Ffestiniog Railway • Admission to Portmeirion
necessary to reverse excursions. Day 3 A full day excursion to the popular seaside town of Llandudno with its two sandy beaches and original Victorian features. A ride on the Great Orme tramway is also included. Excellent views of the Conwy Estuary, Anglesey and Snowdonia can be enjoyed from this, Britain’s only cable-hauled public road tramway. Day 4 A leisurely morning before a short drive to Beddgelert station for the scenic journey along the foothills of Snowdon to Caernarfon. Allow plenty of free time here before returning to the hotel. Day 5 Homeward journey. No Single Supp. max
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