Beacons And Vales, By River And Rail | 2026

Itinerary

Excursions

Your Itinerary

FULL DAY: Monmouth, Symonds Yat and Forest of Dean Railway
To the pretty market town of Monmouth this morning before we continue to Symonds Yat, sitting on a great loop with the river far below. From here we include a gentle cruise on the River Wye, including tea or coffee on board as our local captain navigates one of the most beautiful stretches of waterway in Britain. Afterwards, we tour the lovely Forest of Dean before boarding the Forest of Dean Railway for a 4 ½ mile journey through woodland and countryside.

FULL DAY: Brecon Beacons and Brecon Mountain Railway
Today we tour into the scenic Brecon Beacons National Park, to enjoy a ride on the Brecon Mountain Railway, one of the most popular steam railways in Wales. This afternoon we come to Brecon, the gateway to the National Park where we visit the interesting visitor centre. Later we return through the former mining villages of the Rhondda Valley.

FULL DAY: Gloucester & Chepstow
To the city of Gloucester today where we visit Gloucester Docks and the National Waterways Museum, a journey through 200 years of Britain’s inland waterways. Afterwards enjoy some free time in Gloucester Docks, with its shops and eateries or perhaps visit the Soldiers of Gloucester Museum or take an easy stroll into the city centre, dominated by the impressive Gloucester Cathedral. We return to our hotel along the banks of the Severn, making a short visit to the town of Chepstow.

What is Included

What's Included:

• Coach travel with reserved seating
• Tour Manager escorted
• Half board accommodation
• Visit to Brecon Beacons National Park & a ride on the Brecon Valley Railway
• A tour of the Wye Valley, including a Wye Valley Cruise and Forest of Dean Railway
• A guided tour of Cardiff

Everything Included: UK Coach Holidays

• Free local joining points
• All coach travel
• Reserved seats on tour coach
• Tour Manager escorted 
• Hotel accommodation and board as stated
• No single room supplement (subject to availability)
• Excursions/itinerary as stated
• Admission fees & entertainment if stated
• ABTA bonded
• Collect Coach Miles™

Escorted Travel

Our Drivers and Tour Managers

They are simply the best in the business

Every one of our coach holidays includes the services of a coach driver and is always fully escorted by a knowledgeable Tour Manager, they are on hand every day and night and stay in the same hotel to ensure your holiday is stress-free.

Our Tour Managers are there purely for your extra comfort and enjoyment, from organising activities to breaking the ice and helping you all make the most of your holiday.

We hand-pick these extra special people because of their passion for people and places; they are the heartbeat of our coach holidays, a smiling face, a helping hand and always a listening ear and have the ability to turn a great time into a truly magical and memorable holiday experience.

Highlights

Forest of Dean Railway, Gloucester, River Wye cruise, Brecon Beacons National Park, The Beautiful Wye Valley, Brecon Mountain Railway, Rhondda Valley, Monmouth, Gloucester & Chepstow

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Accommodation

Holiday Inn Newport Wales

HOLIDAY INN, NEWPORT

Situated on the outskirts of Newport, this hotel has been a favourite for a number of years, offering an ideal base for exploring the surrounding area.

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