b'YOUR ITINERARY 5 DAY HOLIDAYFROM ENGLAND, WALES & IRELANDDay 1A warm Welsh welcome inits name. Here, we join the Vale of595 PPLlandrindod Wells Rheidol Railway *for a journey through Our Welsh adventure starts inthe Welsh valleys to Aberystwyth. Llandrindod Wells at the Metropole2024 Departures in: Hotel and Spa. You can check inThrough 70 miles of captivating WelshAPR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEP, OCTanytime from 2pm and then youre atlandscapes, the steam-powered train leisure to start exploring before dinnercarries us on vintage carriages by1 2 3 4tonight. You could get acquaintedlush valleys, cascading waterfalls, andEveryday Traveller ratedwith Llandrindod Wells with a strollrugged mountains. When we arrive in around the town which is surroundedAberystwyth, we head to its esteemedYOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES:by breathtaking countryside and isuniversity. Well-known as the school famous for its Victorian architecture.where King Charles studied Welsh,All rail and coach travel throughout its the perfect place to learn aboutyour tourDay 2 - The charming RheilfforddWelsh heritage with an Introduction4 nights 4-star accommodation in Talyllyn Railway, blissful Tywyn,to Welsh Language lesson. After someLlandrindod Wellsand popular Aberdovey time at leisure to explore the stunning This morning we board the beaches, charming architecture, andEscorted throughout your tour steam-hauled Rheilffordd Talyllynvibrant cultural scene of Aberystwyth,by one of our experienced Tour Railway *to Tywyn. Tucked away inwe head back to our hotel by coach.Managersthe wildflower meadows of southern Snowdonia, the beautiful TalyllynTOUR MANAGERS HIGHLIGHT:Breakfast and Dinner each day Railway paints a cheerful red trail overExperience a steam-hauled journey A superb choice of excursions the bridges and through the forests ofon the Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway. including heritage rail journeysNorth Wales. Our seven-mile journey chugs past waterfalls, streams and the* Trains are steam-hauled where possible, delightful Merioneth mountains.Day 4 - Medieval Powis Castle and ahowever due to timetable changes or beautiful journey on the Welshpoolweather conditions, heritage diesel With some time at leisure in Tywyn,and Llanfair Light Railway locomotives may be used instead.you can soak up the towns coastalToday we discover medieval Powis charm. Visit the Narrow Gauge RailwayCastle and its attractive formal Museum or, stroll along the famous,gardens. The castle dates back toABERYSTWYTHpicturesque beach, listening to thethe 13th century and its gardens are waves and taking in the stunninga paradise steeped in history, still views of the surrounding mountains.proudly displaying ancient statues and Our coach then takes us to thebeautiful orangery on the terraces. For thriving resort of Aberdovey wherecenturies, talented artists have added you can explore at your own pace.to the castles collection of paintings, This picturesque village has a sandysculptures, furniture, and tapestries.beach that stretches along CardiganAfterwards, our coach drives to nearby Bay and is framed by the rolling hillsWelshpool, where we board the of Snowdonia National Park. Westeam-hauled Welshpool and LlanfairTalyllyn Railway WALES Llanfairthen drive back to our hotel later thisLight Railway. This historic rail routeWelshpoolafternoon through the verdant hills ofjourneys through the wild countryside.Tywyn Aberdoveythe enchanting Welsh countryside.Back at our hotel this evening, wereAberystwyth Powis accompanied by a talented WelshCastleDay 3The spectacular Elan Valley,choir who entertain us with wonderfulDevils Bridgescenic Rheidol Railway and Welshperformances during dinner.Elan Valley 4heritage in Aberystwyth Llandrindod WellsAfter breakfast, we board our coachTOUR MANAGERS HIGHLIGHT: and head into Elan Valley where aThe Welsh choir entertainment is an local ranger joins us for a guided tour.Tour Code: MWS |per person based on 2 The area is known as the Welsh Lakeabsolute joy! sharing. Deposit from 100 per person. District and is made up of severalSupplement for solo travellers from 70. man-made lakes connected by sixDay 5Homeward bounddams. The most impressive, CraigOur holiday comes to an end after Goch, is built in the Birminghambreakfast this morning. After sayingTo book and for Baroque style, with elegantly curvedgoodbye to new friends, you caninformation go towalls and a series of narrow arches. head home or, if youre not ready to Our coach tour ends at Devils Bridge,leave Wales yet, you could continuegreatrail.com/MWS a remarkable stone bridge over theexploring on your own. or call 01904 527168River Marteg. The 18th-century bridge has a unique design which attracts& speak to ourthousands of visitors to marvel at its beauty and the legends surroundingexpert team.33'