The Complete Four Seasons Collection 2023-24

W elsh W hisky , M ines , M int & S team

Introducing a new great value tour to South Wales based in the heart of the Welsh capital with steam journeys on the Brecon Mountain Railway and Forest of Dean Railways plus, visits the Royal Mint, Rhondda Heritage Park, and an award-winning Welsh distillery.

5 DAYS

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ★ Explore the capital city of Cardiff ★ Steam on the Forest of Dean Railway ★ Visit the historic town of Chepstow ★ Marvel at reservoirs and mountains on the Brecon Mountain Railway ★ Sample Welsh whisky at the Penderyn Distillery ★ Enjoy a guided tour of the Royal Mint Experience ★ Discover the history of Welsh coal mining at the Rhondda Heritage Park Also included in your Tour Fare: ★ Dinner every evening plus, one buffet lunch ★ Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class) ★ Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager ★ Hotel Porterage DAY 1 We arrive in Cardiff and walk the short distance to where our hotel is situated in the heart of the city close to the Castle. There is time to get to know your new surroundings before our evening meal. (D) DAY 2 This morning we depart from Cardiff by rail and travel over the English border to Lydney before we transfer to nearby Norchard. On arrival we enjoy a visit to the Forest of Dean Railway Museum before we board our train for a nine mile return steam journey on the Forest of Dean Railway. In the afternoon we return over the Welsh border and enjoy free time to explore

DEPARTS Tuesday 29 August 2023

Fares From £625

FARES

FARE REGION London: Euston Greater London South of England East Anglia South West Midlands Yorkshire North East North West South Wales North Wales Heart of England

FIRST £795 £799 £809 £805 £885 £749 £719 £839 £895 £845 £685 £915 £959

STANDARD

£735 £739 £745 £739 £729 £709 £685 £729 £759 £739 £669 £745 £799 £630

Penderyn Distillery where we enjoy a guided tour and tasting of award winning Welsh whisky. (B,L,D) DAY 4 Today we travel by coach to the Royal Mint Experience and enjoy a guided tour to discover how metal becomes coins, observe the striking hall and even have the opportunity to strike our own coin (extra charge). Following our visit, we continue to the nearby Rhondda Heritage Park for our Welsh Mining Experience at the former Lewis Merthyr Colliery. Here we gain a fascinating insight into the real life of a coal miner with an informative Black Gold Underground guided tour by a former miner. In the afternoon we return to Cardiff and enjoy free time to explore the many attractions including Cardiff Castle and the National Museum. (B,D)

Scotland

Join & Leave at Hotels

£5 tour discount for holders of National Railcards Single Room Supplement £150

Brecon Mountain Railway. Formerly part of the Brecon & Merthyr Railway, the line passes the full length of the Pontsticill Reservoir on its way to Torpantau, high in the Brecon Beacons. We enjoy a buffet lunch when we return to Pant Station’s Tearoom and time to view the locomotive workshop before heading to

the historic town of Chepstow that boasts an impressive castle dating from the 11th century. Following our visit, we continue our journey back to Cardiff by rail. (B,D) DAY 3 We travel by coach to Pant this morning for a steam journey on the

*Please Note: Some local and regional train services are Standard Class seating only and First Class ticket holders will travel in standard class accommodation for these sections of their journey. 4 nights’ bed, breakfast & Table d’hôte evening meal plus one buffet lunch Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class) Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described All excursions as detailed Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager Hotel Porterage

DAY 5 Bidding farewell to Cardiff, we depart on our homeward journeys. (B)

**we reserve the right to travel by heritage diesel train should the steam locomotive not be available / timetabled at the time of our visit.

HOTEL The Angel Hotel, Cardiff

The 3-star Angel Hotel is a beautiful Victorian landmark right in the heart of Cardiff. Neatly positioned between the Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle and located just a short walk from Cardiff Central station. The comfortable and traditional bedrooms offer TV, free Wi-Fi and tea & coffee making facilities.The hotel’s elegant Castell’s Restaurant overlooks iconic Cardiff Castle. Single travellers have sole occupancy of a double room.

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Visit: www.railtrail.co.uk – for full tour details and fares, and to book online or call 01538 382323 – to book or to request a detailed tour itinerary