ENGLAND
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5 DAYS FROM £342
Wye Valley from Symonds Yat
Ways & Wonders of the Wye Valley
On this tour we discover the delights of England’s glorious Wye Valley and county of Herefordshire. We ride the heritage Dean Forest railway, wander timeless Black & White villages, stroll the enchanting ruins of Tintern Abbey and Chepstow Castle, and visit medieval Hereford. A cruise along the unspoilt River Wye from Symonds Yat is a perfect finishing touch. PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Wye Valley, Tintern & Symonds Yat This morning we enjoy a scenic drive along the beautiful Wye Valley to Tintern, dominated by the spectacular remains of Tintern Abbey . We spend time exploring the Abbey’s enchanting ruins before visiting the town’s craft and antique shops. From here, we travel to Symonds Yat, a famous viewpoint commanding lovely vistas over the Wye Valley. We also take a circular River Wye cruise from Symonds Yat , admiring the lushly wooded riverbanks before disembarking and returning to our hotel. Day 3 Chepstow & Dean Forest Railway Today begins with a visit to imposing Chepstow Castle , perched high above the River Wye. After exploring the historic market town of Chepstow, we then travel to Norchard and the Dean Forest Railway . We have time to visit the museum here and be shown around its locomotive restoration shed before embarking on a return journey on a steam or heritage diesel train , which transports us for 8.5 miles through the medieval Forest of Dean. Day 4 Black & White Villages and Hereford Today, we venture north into Herefordshire to experience the famous Black & White villages of Weobley, Pembridge and Leominster. These medieval villages have some of England’s prettiest half-timbered buildings and sit amid tranquil orchards and farmland. Dipping into their art galleries, cosy pubs and traditional tearooms only adds to the sense of stepping back in time. We can also enjoy the local surroundings and, before our return to our hotel, we enjoy free time to stroll and explore in the delightful cathedral city of Hereford.
Dean Forest Railway
Pembridge
Tintern Abbey
Bells Hotel & Country Club Coleford, Gloucestershire Plus
Located in the Forest of Dean on the outskirts of the market town of Coleford, this hotel enjoys a peaceful hillside location with fantastic views over the Wye Valley. Each of the 53 bedrooms are of a high standard and traditional in style. The hotel has no lift but there are plenty of ground-floor bedrooms. The hotel is spread across two buildings, with the reception, bedrooms and beauty suite in one, and the bar, restaurant and terrace in the other. The hotel also boasts a gym, county-standard bowling green and an 18-hole golf course (extra charges apply for all). • Ground-floor rooms • Bar • Restaurant • Tea/coffee in room • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge 4 Nights Half Board Twin from £342pp No Single Supplement (max 7 incl driver) Based on Monday arrivals
This would be the ideal day to add in a step-on guide service, introducing a fabulous local guide who can bring the magnificent local surroundings to life with fascinating commentary. Please speak to the sales team for more information.
Inclusions • Porterage & welcome fruit juice • Choice of menu & tea/coffee after dinner • Live entertainment on 2 nights
Day 5 Departure After breakfast, we make our way home.
• Quiz/bingo on 1 night • Entry to Tintern Abbey • Entry to Chepstow Castle
• Return journey on Dean Forest Railway • Circular river cruise on River Wye from Symonds Yat
Chepstow Castle
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