STEAM & CRUISE IN THE HEART OF WALES | Sunday 1st August 2027 - 5 Days

Sunday 1^st August 2027 - 5 Days

On this holiday, we feature three superb scenic days out taking in some of the best scenery Wales has to offer, from the mountain ranges to the coast. We also include a narrow-gauge railway ride a cruise on the Brecon Canal, as well as the National Cycle Museum

£649 per person (sharing twin/double)

£48 single supplement

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DAY ONE

Depart from your home area in the morning travelling to Llandrindod Wells and arrive in the afternoon at Metropole Hotel. 4 nights' stay – dinner, bed and breakfast.

DAY TWO

We begin with a drive to Elan Valley and the Dams Visitor Centre for a short break. We return to Llandrindod Wells in time to obtain lunch in the town before our afternoon outing to the National Cycle Museum, to journey through the lanes of cycle history. See bicycles from 1818, such as the Hobby Horse, Boneshakers and Penny Farthings, up to the most modern carbon fibre machines of today.

DAY THREE

An early start as we have a full-day excursion to Aberystwyth and the Vale of Rheidol Railway. We catch the morning train along the former Great Western line to Devil’s Bridge. This was the last route to operate steam trains for British Rail in 1989 before privatisation. A short walk brings you to the spectacular Mynach Falls. We take a break at Devil’s Bridge and have time for lunch before we catch the return train.

DAY FOUR

Journey through the beautiful and diverse scenery of the Brecon Beacons National Park, with free time to explore medieval Brecon and a relaxing cruise on the historical Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal.

DAY FIVE

After breakfast, we leave and begin our journey home.

INCLUSIONS

• Door-to-Door Transfer Service
• All Coach Travel
• Dinner, Bed and Breakfast Basis
• Porterage service at hotel
• Vale of Rheidol Railway
• Brecon Canal Cruise
• National Cycle Museum

Metropole Hotel ****

This hotel is in the centre of the historic spa town of Llandrindod Wells in the beautiful ‘Heart of Wales’. Hotel facilities include indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool and gym. All bedrooms are ensuite with television, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.