Detalles de excursión en tierra

Vintage Train, Chirk Castle, & Llangollen

Liverpool, Reino Unido

Vintage Train, Chirk Castle, & Llangollen

DETALLES

  • 8
    horas Duración estimada
  • Comida

OVERVIEW

Venture into North Wales to explore the charming village of Llangollen, ride on a vintage train and tour a handsome medieval castle. First, settle in for a picturesque drive across the Mersey and southward into the Welsh landscape, transiting historic towns and Horseshoe Pass to reach Llangollen. It’s a charming town known for its annual folk festival as well as its 14th-century stone bridge spanning the River Dee. With free time here you can shop, linger in an inviting pub or watch horse-drawn boats ply the Llangollen Canal. In time, you’ll board a restored passenger train and set off into the unspoiled Dee Valley aboard the only standard-gauge steam railway still operating in the region. During your seven-mile rolling voyage, you’ll pass sheep grazing, hikers hiking, and dramatic limestone bluffs lining the river. On arrival in Carrog – its proper name is Llansanffraid-Glyn Dyfrdwy but only a local can pronounce that – you’ll enjoy a traditional Welsh lunch before heading for Chirk Castle. Dating from 1310, this fortress is lavishly decorated with period tapestries and furnishings in grand rooms where aristocrats once gathered. Its lovely gardens make for an idyllic stroll to top off your day of Welsh discovery.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Journey by comfortable coach through the Merseyside Tunnel and into the pastoral Welsh countryside.
• Take free time to explore the shops, pubs and canal scenery in the classic village of Llangollen.
• Step aboard a heritage train for a throwback rolling voyage through the Dee River Valley.
• Disembark and relax over a traditional Welsh lunch served in the tiny station town of Carrog.
• Travel to nearby Chirk Castle for a guided tour of its sumptuous interior, classic exterior and expansive gardens, yew hedges and parkland.


HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Flat, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, and an umbrella as needed.

Need to Know:

Note: This tour is largely panoramic; walking is mostly optional and at guests’ discretion during free time at the stops. The guided tour of Chirk Castle runs approximately 75 minutes. There are cobbled surfaces in Llangollen, and several steep steps must be negotiated to board the train. The tour is not available to wheelchair guests and those with mobility concerns are cautioned to carefully evaluate their personal level of stamina before participating. The public toilet facilities available may require local currency.

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CARACTERÍSTICAS DE LA ACTIVIDAD

Tipo de excursión:

Tours por la ciudad y panorámicos
Hitos históricos

Nivel de actividad:

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Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.
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