UK Rail Tours

Canals, Steam and Historic Chester

The Hey Day of the narrow boats comes alive at Ellesmere Port, and the nostalgia of steam at the Llangollen Railway. Marvel at the Anderton Boat lift and the breathtaking Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, and relax as we stroll waterside paths and city walls.

(5 days, Escorted)

• Explore the world of canals at Ellesmere Port
• Anderton Boat Lift, marvel of Victorian engineering
• Masterpiece of the canals, Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
• Nostalgic steam trains at Llangollen
• 2000 years of history in beautiful Chester

DEPARTS
Thursday 14 June 2012 (click the date on the calendar to book)
Thursday 11 October 2012 (click the date on the calendar to book)

5 days

TOUR ITINERARY

DAY 1
By train to Chester and our hotel conveniently situated near the railway station. Afternoon stroll along the ancient City Walls to the Dee for a river cruise and charming views of the town from the water. Return through Chester’s attractive city centre. 
Dinner included
 
DAY 2
By train to Ellesmere Port to discover the colourful world of Roses & Castles at the National Waterways Museum. Enjoy a guided tour of the large collection of narrow boats, other canal craft and recreated workshops; time for further exploration at leisure before we cruise along the Shropshire Union Canal to Stanney Mill, before returning to Chester by train.
Breakfast and Dinner included
 
DAY 3
Experience one of Robert Aickman’s Seven Wonders of the Canals at the magnificent Anderton Boat Lift where aboard the trip boat we descend fifty feet to the River Weaver. Trace the history of canal carrying and engineering at the Visitor Centre. We then return to Chester for an afternoon at leisure in the citys winding medieval streets of black-and-white houses, its Roman museum, beautiful Cathedral, and the famous Rows. Walk the towpath below the towering walls, marvel at the massive and ingenious Northgate Staircase Locks, idle away a moment watching the boats in Chester Basin. Theres something to see at every turn in Chester.
Breakfast and Dinner included
 
DAY 4
By private coach to the Llangollen Canal at Trevor for a breathtaking aerial cruise across another of the Seven Wonders, the spectacular Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Crossing 126ft above the River Dee, it is the highest and longest aqueduct in Britain and a World Heritage site. We continue by road to Llangollen with time to look around the delightful town before a thrilling steam train ride along the beautiful Dee valley to Carrog. Alight at Berwyn on the way back and trace the canal feeder on foot to Llangollen - or stay on the train.
Breakfast and Dinner included
 
DAY 5
Bid farewell to beautiful Cheshire as we take our homeward trains.
Breakfast and Dinner included
 
OTHER INFORMATION

HOTEL
Queen Hotel, Chester
Situated in the heart of Chester, directly opposite the Railway Station, the Queen Hotel is characterised by its elegance and Victorian heritage. The en-suite bedrooms offer modern facilities including direct-dial telephone, satellite TV, tea/coffee making facilities and free Wi-Fi. The hotel features a newly opened restaurant, bar and Italian gardens.

FARES

London: Euston - £575 First or £510 Standard

Greater London - £615 First or £525 Standard

South of England - £630 First or £530 Standard

East Anglia - £620 First or £535 Standard

South West - £650 First or £560 Standard

Heart of England - £550 First or £495 Standard

Midlands - £490 First or £480 Standard

Yorkshire - £530 First or £500 Standard

North East - £590 First or £525 Standard

North West - £490 First or £480 Standard

South Wales - £615 First or £510 Standard

North Wales - £490 First or £485 Standard

Scotland - £590 First or £515 Standard

Tour Base Fare £460 (joining at hotel)

Prices are per person (If you hold a Railcard you may be entitled to a discount!) 

Single Room Supplement £90

• 4 nights bed, breakfast & Table d Hôte evening meal
• Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)
• Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described
• All excursions and admissions as detailed
• Services of experienced Tour Manager
• Hotel Porterage
  

If you require more information about this rail tour please call us on

0191 246 0708 or email sales@railtourguide.com

BOOK THIS HOLIDAY ONLINE NOW

If you wish to book this rail holiday now, please pay the deposit online.

If your room requirements are no longer available we will refund your booking deposit in full.

Once you have paid your deposit-
Please email us at sales@railtourguide.com with your rail requirements (1st class or Std class) your departure station to start/ end the tour, and let us know if you hold any rail cards.
We will then email you a booking reference number, a booking form and the invoice for the remaining balance due.
If you have any questions please call us on 0191 246 0708.

(Office Hours 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday)