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ABOUT THE TOUR
Cruises of the Welsh Borders
Amongst some of the most diverse regions of the UK, the Welsh Borders are steeped in history and have remained largely unchanged for centuries. Explore the ancient walled city of Chester and take in the sights from the waters of the River Dee, admire pretty Llangollen with a traditional horse-drawn barge cruise and discover one of the 'Seven Wonders of the Waterways' with a visit to the mighty Anderton Boat Lift.
TOUR INCLUDES
- 4 nights hotel with Welsh breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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5 Day Itinerary
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Day 1:
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then onto the Welsh Borders and Wrexham where we stay for four nights.
Included meals: Dinner
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Day 2: Llangollen and Horse Drawn Barge
Today we visit the ancient market town of Llangollen, nestled within the beautiful Dee Valley and under the watchful gaze of Dinas Bran Castle. Here we enjoy a relaxing cruise along some of the canal which forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site by horse drawn barge - a wonderfully tranquil way to take in the flora and fauna of this route.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Llangollen
Included Highlights
- Llangollen
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Day 3: Chester and River Cruise
Discover the ancient walled city of Chester. From the medieval walls to the Roman Amphitheatre and the atmospheric Rows shopping galleries, the city has so much to offer. Here, we take to the waters of the River Dee and enjoy a cruise to take in the scenery and learn more from the informative commentary that tells the stories of this wonderful city.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Chester
Included Highlights
- River Cruise
- Chester
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Day 4: Anderton Boat Lift
The mighty Anderton Boat Lift is one of the 'Seven Wonders of the Waterways'. This marvel of Victorian engineering, lifting boats and barges 50 feet from the River Weaver to the Trent & Mersey Canal is a wonder to behold.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Anderton Boat Lift
Included Highlights
- Anderton Boat Lift
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Day 5:
Return home.
Included meals: Breakfast
Single Room Supplement from £99.00 (5 days).
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Hotels
You will stay for four nights at the 4-star Ramada Plaza Hotel in Wrexham.
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Ramada Plaza
The hotel is ideally placed for our exciting excursion exploring the best of North Wales, Shropshire and Cheshire. The hotel has a restaurant and bar. Located one mile from Wrexham Town Centre, our convenient location is the perfect place to stay. Our accommodating guest rooms were designed with you in mind and feature thoughtful amenities to brighten your stay.
Features & Facilities- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
- WiFi Available
- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Telephone
Joining points
Travel from most joining points is included within your coach holiday price.
See our full list of our joining points.
