b"TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ENGLAND, WALES AND IRELANDWALES LlanfairTalyllyn Railway Welshpool Enjoy a guided tour of Elan Valley, Tywyn Powis Castle also known as the 'Welsh Lake Aberystwyth District' with a local ranger.Devils Bridge Visit Powis Castle and Gardens, Elan Valley 4 Llandrindod Wells where landscaped gardens bring history to life.Nights in hotel Standard Class Rail Coach Journey on the Rheilffordd TalyllynRailway.YOUR ITINERARY Experience a steam-hauled journey along the Vale of Rheidol Days 1-2 - Llandrindod Wells and the Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway Railway. We meet in Llandrindod Wells at the Metropole Hotel and Spa, ourTravel on the Welshpool and home for four nights. On Day 2, we board the steam-hauled RheilfforddLlanfair Light Railway through the Talyllyn Railway to Tywyn, where you can visit the Narrow Gauge RailwayWelsh countryside.Museum. There's also the Awdry Study, a partial reconstruction of Reverend Wilbert Awdry's study, author of the much-loved Thomas theWHAT'S INCLUDED Tank Engine books and an early a volunteer on the Talyllyn Railway. UK Tour Manager throughoutDay 3 - Elan Valley dams and the Vale of Rheidol Railway Standard Class rail travelWe enjoy an excursion into Elan Valley, an area known as the 'Welsh Lake District' and home to a scattering of man-made lakes, connected by4 nights' hotel accommodationsix mighty dams the most impressive of which, Craig Goch, was built in8 meals including 4 breakfasts the Birmingham Baroque style, with elegantly curved walls and a seriesand 4 dinnersof narrow arches. We enjoy a guided tour with a local ranger, discovering the stunning architecture on display at the dam sites. Afterwards,All tour excursionswe continue to Devil's Bridge, where we join the steam-hauled Vale of Rheidol Railway for a scenic journey through the Welsh valleys toYOUR HOTEL Aberystwyth, where you have free time. You could take a ride on the Aberystwyth Cliff Railway, the second-longest funicular railway in theDays 1-5British Isles. Metropole Hotel and Spa,Llandrindod Wells4Day 4 - Powis Castle and Welshpool and Llanfair Light RailwayMedieval Powis Castle and its attractive formal gardens is our first destination of the day. The castle dates back to the 13th century and was built by Prince Gruffudd ap Gwenwynwyn, who wanted to establish independence from his enemies, the princes of Gwynedd. The gardens are a paradise steeped in history. They look truly marvellous all year round with something to see in every season. As the days become warmer, they offer a fantastic burst of spring colours. Drawing into autumn, there's a heady scent and glow of hazy, golden sunshine. Afterwards, we travel by coach to Welshpool, where we board the steam-hauled Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway for a heritage journey through the heart of Wales. Making its way through the wild and dramatic countryside, a green canvas of deep forests and impressiveMax 25 peoplemountains, the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway first opened in 1903. Its route from Welshpool to Llanfair, is one of the British Isles'2021 TOUR DATESmost historic rail journeys, with the charming old carriages and green steam engine recalling the halcyon days of train travel.Apr30535 Aug27545Day 5 - Homeward bound May27545 Sep2565After breakfast, our holiday concludes and you're free to depart in yourJun1054516565 own time. Jul22535Oct7495Aug12535Tour Code: MWS| per person based on 2 sharing. Deposit from 100 per person. Supplement for solo travellers from 65.Call us on 01904 527199 or visitfor more information.GreatRail.com for more details 139Visit your local Travel Agent"